By Jessica Dionne for Curtains Up (@maccajess) Beautiful City Theatre has a lot to be proud of; a company more than ten years in the making, they are now in their third year and quickly becoming one of Montreal’s most prominent independent theatre companies. Their latest production, Circle Mirror Transformation opened last night to a […]
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Take a walk on the wild side…to Wildside!
By Jessica Dionne for Curtains Up (@maccajess) It’s fun. It’s sexy. It’s awkward, and it pushes the envelope. The 18th annual Wildside festival at Centaur Theatre is not something to be missed if you’re looking to be wildly entertained by theatrical performances of all genres. From a show about a boy who loses his brother […]
The Book of Mormon
Written by: Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone Directed by Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker Who would have thought that the creators of the critically acclaimed and inappropriately funny TV show ‘South Park’ would have a Tony award winning hit on Broadway one day? The Book of Mormon is a satire that follows two young […]
That’s what I like about Hugh
By Jessica Dionne for Curtains Up (@maccajess) Shakespeare. Just saying his name brings back memories of high school English classes where students would be called upon to read for a character and then be forced to explain what they just read but ended up just sitting there in complete silence not having understood […]
Venus in Fur hits the mark!
by Sharman Yarnell I remember when I first saw Noises Off in London years ago. “Wow, something that an actor can relate to.” All the mistakes, all the nonsense and fun that goes on behind the scenes! That is the feeling I had when I saw Venus in Fur at the Centaur – all […]
Haunted Montreal with Donovan King
By Abby Elizabeth Schacter · Donovan, I am sure you have been asked this question before but we at Curtains Up are curious. How and why did you get involved in Montreal ghost tours? How do your family and friends feel about ghostly business? Are they believers in the supernatural? I was hired by a […]
The Graduate – from screen to stage
Abby Elizabeth for CurtainsUp.TV Most of us are familiar with Mike Nichols 1967 film ‘the graduate.’ Which is about a young, graduate student (Benjamin Braddock) who is seduced by an older married woman: (Mrs. Robinson) the ultimate and probably the first celebrated ‘cougar.’ However, Braddock soon falls for Mrs. Robinson’s daughter Elaine and drama ensues. […]
A Feast of Summer Activities in Montreal – Staycation!
by Abby Schachter for Curtains Up -When all you can afford is localities. Montreal in summertime is anything but boring. Embrace that ‘staycation’ of yours and take advantage of our festival filled and activity packed city. -St –Amboise Fringe Festival Fringe ( June) Budding artists and musicians take to numerous stages and […]
4000 Miles – a theatre trip well worth taking.
By Sharman Yarnell I think we can all agree that there are a few essentials to a play that make it worthwhile. A solid dose of inspiration is needed – it should be thought provoking, balanced with drama and comedy, well written, well performed and entertaining. You’ll find all of the above in the […]
Verdun under fire in Motherhouse (War’s a bitch!)
By Sharman Yarnell War takes lives but leaves many memories – some good, some bad. The tentacles of War spread out through countries and into the small neighourhoods, grasping the hearts, souls and daily lives of the people. Verdun was no exception. David Fennario’s, Motherhouse, looks back at the influence War had on the […]