Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
& Juliet is a fantastic jukebox musical filled with talented performers, vibrant colours, and lots of laughs. It is an entertaining twist on a classic love story that will get the audience up on their feet and dance! & Juliet begins with a discourse between William Shakespeare and his wife Anne. Anne is unhappy with […]
Goblin: Macbeth is a wildly entertaining version of the infamous Scottish play. Filled with crazy energy, hilarity, improv, and audience participation, it was the most fun night at a theatre that I had in a long time. The show is also a wonderful reminder of the community experience that theatre can give. This show is […]
The Shakespearean jukebox musical & Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks: what would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. The […]
The Centaur Theatre’s annual WinterWorks lineup is a collection of experimental, boundary-pushing, and innovative Canadian performances that blend productions from established artists with readings from some exciting up-and-coming voices—on until February 22nd. Already in full swing, this unique festival of accessible performances is playing to a packed house eager for a first glimpse of what’s […]
When Adam Kelly Morton first wrote and performed his acclaimed one-man show The Anorak in 2004, he couldn’t have known the play would take on a life of its own—performed in London, Edinburgh, and Brazil, translated into three languages, and even starring a woman (actor Lisa McCormack) in the lead role. Now, 25 years after […]
Kisses Deep is a mother and son drama, filled with many moments of shock, humour, and violence. The show explores the world of fashion and beauty, family dysfunction, and pain. In spite of these heavy themes, the show has a moving story with touches of the supernatural. While uncomfortable at times, the empathy for the […]
Kimberly Akimbo is a joyful, heartfelt musical comedy with loads of fun action. This show has lots of ribald humour and sweet life lessons making for a very entertaining night at the theatre. It touches on themes of growing up vs. aging, adventure vs. chaos, and the pursuit of happiness. Kimberly (Louise Pitre) is a […]
Stone and Bone Spectacular is a wholly original story about Montreal told through the point of view of the Kanien’kehá:ka people. The show is filled with humour, joy, sadness, heartache, longing, and many surprises. Using dance, music, puppetry, and a carnival like setting, this is a history of the island of Montreal unlike anything I’ve […]
When is grief personal? When is it collaborative? How do you mourn the violent loss of your life partner while keeping the spirit of his work and companionship alive? These are some of the themes Montreal choreographer Thea Patterson tackles in her new piece Un-nerving, playing at Espace Libre until December 6th. Using pullies, cords, […]
Stone and Bone Spectacular is a wholly original story about Montreal told through the point of view of the Kanien’kehá:ka people. The show is filled with humour, joy, sadness, heartache, longing, and many surprises. Using dance, music, puppetry, and a carnival like setting, this is a history of the island of Montreal unlike anything I’ve […]