Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
There is a soundtrack to our lives; songs that recall important events or perfectly express a moment too big to understand. The songs can be full of joy, confusion, and heartbreak. “Mama Mia” is a big ball of fun, with unexpected scenes of comedy and tenderness. It is full of infectious energy, great costumes, and […]
What does it mean to be genuine? Is truth obvious and measured or is it perceived through our own filters? Can the sublime and the ridiculous be real? “Bakersfield Mist” is a humourous, honest, and heart-felt story about sophistication vs. vulgarity and how we try to be true to ourselves. Full of passion and raw […]
Confusion, control (or lack thereof), and zaniness are all good places to start for a comedy. When events inevitably go over the top, it is best not to hold the reins too tight and just let the crazy take over. The best kind of fun can come out of the mess. “Noises Off” is a […]
Halloween is a special time of the year. It marks the end of the harvest, the days are shorter, and a chill comes on the air. It is the time for a final party as life and nature prepares for the sleep of winter. But where did the idea of Halloween come from? Why the […]
Relationship dynamics are not always what they seem. A couple may or not be truly equal partners. They may or may not handle conflicts in healthy ways. What happens behind closed doors belies the public perception of the relationship. “Battered” is a sharp, intense, compelling play that poses more questions than offers answers. It addresses […]
Is love fated to happen? What kind of love will it be? Is there more than one way to experience this love? “Constellations” is a complex, intriguing, and, at times, frustrating journey into a couple’s love story seen through various parallel universes. The play explores the idea of how a relationship can change if different […]
Does real life inspire fiction or is it the other way around? The musical “A Song of Fiction” is a tender and humourous story about the agonies of the creative process and where the inspiration can arise. It is a musical-within-a-musical as the characters play out in simultaneously in two different settings. Set in an […]