It is a simple play with a simple plot, simple score and simple set. But the characters of the play, Come Down from Up River, which is mostly set in a modern-day Saint John couple’s living room, are anything but simple. Continue reading In Review: TNB’s Production of ‘Come Down from Up River’ Tackles the Power of Family with Witty Dialogue
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In Review: PIG and Fruit Machine Goes Against Mainstream and Evokes Strong Emotional Response
Described as two productions of physical theatre, one may not be sure what to expect from the performances of PIG by Solo Chicken Productions and Fruit Machine by their emerging artist initiative, the coop, as the lights fall and a woman veiled in red shows up. However, in the Open Space Theatre of Fredericton’s Theatre New Brunswick, the hour that follows will see viewers in a deep reflection on the oppression of both modern-day women and the LGBTQ2+ community—just not in a mainstream fashion. Continue reading In Review: PIG and Fruit Machine Goes Against Mainstream and Evokes Strong Emotional Response
In Review: Tomáš Kubínek Brings Some Much Needed Laughter to New Brunswick
According to his website, Tomáš Kubínek is a “certified lunatic and master of the impossible.” And after an hour-and-a-half experience of zany recollections and quirky interactions with the Prague-born Canadian-bred phenomenon, you believe it. Last night’s performance at the Fredericton Playhouse was a solid dose of laughter therapy. Continue reading In Review: Tomáš Kubínek Brings Some Much Needed Laughter to New Brunswick
Confederation Centre Announces 2019 Charlottetown Festival Musical Theatre Playbill
Exciting news for lovers of musical theatre: Prince Edward Island’s Confederation Center has announced the 2019 playbill for The Charlottetown Festival and they’re bringing back some popular shows from years past. As the largest musical theatre festival in Atlantic Canada, the list of performances for the upcoming year is packing a big punch. Continue reading Confederation Centre Announces 2019 Charlottetown Festival Musical Theatre Playbill
Five Shows We’re Looking Forward to at Fundy Fringe Festival 2018
Fundy Fringe Festival has returned for their 6th year and another week of nineteen uncensored and unapologetic theatre performances. After a time-and-a-half last year we know that theatre enthusiasts and newcomers will be flocking to Saint John to take it all in but, even with a schedule and multiple showings, it’s a lot of accomplish. So we’ve tried to whittle it down for you.
Here are five shows that we’re extra excited for. Continue reading Five Shows We’re Looking Forward to at Fundy Fringe Festival 2018