I had a load of people asking me if and when they could get another chance to see Bill Marchant's recent play Ashes after I flipped my lid for it on World Theatre Day. There's one more chance to catch this roundly excellent production this coming Friday, May 1 at the Metro Theatre: 1370 Marine… Continue reading One more chance to catch Ashes
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Ashes: two-minute load in
I'm a sucker for behind-the-scenes extras. Bill Marchant's Ashes, the play that I took in on World Theatre Day at the Firehall, was the kind of work that ensures I will always want to make Independent Stage. Astonishing work at all levels. Greg Bishop, the director of the play and proprietor of Eye Heart Productions,… Continue reading Ashes: two-minute load in
Celebrating World Theatre Day in my little corner of the planet
This coming Friday, March 27, theatre artists the world over will spend part of their day acknowledging and honouring the larger community of the art form they share in. Designated "World Theatre Day" by the International Theatre Institute, this a marvelous opportunity for us to celebrate together an art form and a way of life… Continue reading Celebrating World Theatre Day in my little corner of the planet
Game day! 2 tickets to ‘Ashes’ up for grabs!
Buzz is quickly building around the premiere of beloved local playwright Bill Marchant's new play Ashes, playing at the Firehall, and to keep it buzzing the producing team has made available a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky The Next Stage reader! Ready for it? Here we go... To claim your prize,… Continue reading Game day! 2 tickets to ‘Ashes’ up for grabs!
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