Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
Is it easy to be all-powerful and omnipotent? Gods, like parents, believe they can control everything. But at some point, the power will shift. Will the results be a catastrophe? Mythic is a wildly entertaining and funny musical on the Greek gods and their antics. Full of energy, delightful performances, and good songs, this is […]
When life takes a sharp turn, what do we do? How do we move on and in which direction? What are the signposts? Alice and the World We Live In is a poignant trip through memories and mourning. It is a loving tale of how to cherish the life that happened and to face the […]
Un Poyo Rojo is a bold and lively show full of scenes of humour, drama, and sexual tension. It is kinetic, vibrant, and wonderfully human in the dance of attraction. Using a variety of theatrical techniques and no spoken dialogue, Un Poyo Rojo is body theatre that surprises and entertains. The show is set on […]
In times of hardship and pain, what are our values? How do we keep the flame of hope alive? How far will one go to protect what matters? The Pianist of Willesden Lane is a beautiful and deeply moving family story told through the power of classical music. In this one-woman show, concert pianist Mona […]
If there is a time for fun and distraction, at what point does that time run out? Is it decided by fate or personal choice? Cabaret is energetic, sexy and tender, fun and tragic musical of the fall of pre-war Berlin. It is lascivious and bold, with lots of passion from the cast. It is […]
Indecent is a powerful and profoundly moving story on the struggle for art and truth. If a work speaks boldly, is it offensive? Or is the truth itself indecent? Is art meant to inspire or shock? Or both? Indecent is a play within a play. It is the story of how the controversial play, God […]
Boom X is a highly entertaining and touching trip through the lives of Generation X. Rick Miller presents his one-man follow-up to Boom with a journey that is part hilarious nostalgia and part poignant reflection on the growing pains of the generation following the Boomers. It is fun, rousing, and thoughtful. With interviews of four […]
Is there any difference in how a ruler wields power in their kingdom and in their marriages? Should the wife behave as a partner or as a subject? How much control can she enjoy? The Last Wife is a modern feminist re-telling of King Henry VIII’s marriage to his sixth wife, Catherine Parr, who survived […]
After this huge snowstorm, some classic upbeat music goes a long way; something to remind us all that changes can be incredible and hopeful. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a wonderful, emotional, and joyful jukebox musical. It is a poignant journey of personal changes and heartbreaks with songs that still hold up after 50 […]
What is the price of happiness and freedom? Can one truly walk away from a lesser life? Can the past stay in the past? A Doll’s House, Part 2 is a thought-provoking, explosive, at times humourous, exploration of women’s rights and marriage. It is energetic and infuriating. While the story’s period is the late 19th […]