The Department of Culture, undaunted by the tragic reinstating of Harper’s arts-hating minority government through the lowest voter turnout in … More
Month: November 2008
Green Thumb Theatre has a blog (?!)
Did you know that Green Thumb Theatre has a blog? I didn’t, until just now. How did I not know … More
Riding the elephant
Several people have engaged me in nervous overtones about parts of our recent interview with local theatre critic Peter Birnie … More
New on the V-List: In the Boom Boom Room
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New on the V-list: Billy Bishop Goes to War
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This one goes to eleven: Peter Birnie
I’m fascinated by our relationship with the critics. When I hear members of the theatre community talk about them, it’s … More
Great production pics: Billy Bishop in Deep Cove
Further to Rebecca’s post on production pics, I love these ones sent to me by actor Damon Calderwood promoting his … More
Remember that thing I said about inviting bloggers to your show?
If you’re very lucky, you get something like this… Theatre review – “The 21st Floor” at PAL theatre – by … More
Talking Point
…if a play were to run forever, could it properly be called theater anymore? Instead it would be an ossified … More
Theatre publicity tip of the day
When inviting bloggers to your shows, don’t just invite the theatre-only kind. Miss 604 on The 21st Floor.
A thorn between two roses
See what happens when you start a blog? I’m sitting a panel at the 2008 Making a Scene Conference today … More
Impromtu seat sale for The 21st Floor! Get ’em while they’re hot!
One night only seat sale for readers of The Next Stage! For all my gentle readers: head down to the … More
Show time
I should be sleeping right now. I have to get up soon and put together some cocktails and canapes for … More
Oh great. The Westboro Douche is at it again
From publicist Christine Quintana’s Facebook announcement: VANCOUVER, BC: The show will go on, vows Fighting Chance Productions Artistic Director Ryan … More
Theatre is not for the sissy
From Halley Bondy’s interview with Director Sue Lawless: I take my beloved profession very seriously. Theatre is not for the … More
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