INVISIBLE CITIES NETWORK celebrates its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary 1 April 2026
INVISIBLE CITIES NETWORK celebrates its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
1 April 2026
Link to MISSION STATEMENT
Visit my PERSONAL HOMEPAGE
Connect on GOODREADS
Follow on Twitter (X)
READ MORE
Short Story Long, MainLine Theatre, May 8-17, 2008
- Published 2008-05-12 07:06 - (4519 Reads)Short Story Long
May 8-17 at MainLine TheatreWritten and directed by Joel Fishbane
Starring Stefanie Buxton (left) and Stéphanie Breton (right)
Photo Credit: Terry Hughes
MainLine Theatre (3997, St-Laurent)
May 8 – 11, 13 – 17, 8 PM
Pay-What-You-Can Mothers' Day Matinee: Sun May 11, 2 PM
Tickets: $15 (Reg); $12 (Student / Senior).
$12 with your FourPlay Card
Reservations: 514.884.4425
http://www.pumpkintheatre.ca
"Widow and ex-lover thrown together in Fishbane's latest offering"
Joel Fishbane, one of Montreal's "lions of indie theatre" (Gazette), is set to premiere his first original play in nearly three years. A two-woman drama pitting Stefanie Buxton against Stéphanie Breton, the production will be remembered for dextrous and touching performances by two of the city's most capable actresses of an original script worthy of their talents.
The intriguing title ‘Short Story Long’ conjures up the notion of the literary life. It’s a seriously comedic play about love, literature and legacy, as well as a probe through layers of deception to reach a core of truth. A sort of peeled onionskin exposé, with a touch of the classic detective novelette.
Forever Yours, Marie-Lou, Centaur Theatre, April 22 - May 25 , 2008
- Published 2008-05-09 07:22 - (3051 Reads)April 22 - May 25 , 2008
By Michel Tremblay
Translated by John Van Burek & Bill Glassco
Directed by Sarah Garton Stanley
First staged at Montreal’s Théâtre Quat’Sous in 1971, Forever Yours, Marie-Lou, is one of the great Michel Tremblay plays never before staged in English in Montreal. Set in the early 1970’s when The Main (St. Laurent Blvd.) was electric with an exotic nightlife frequented by a Quebec population at an historical crossroads, this potent play strikes at the heart of an unforgettable, dysfunctional Québecois family...
514.288.3161 or
http://www.centaurtheatre.com
Well, not surprisingly, Tremblay’s classic theatre piece has opened amid a buzz of excitement at the Centaur Theatre. This early 1970s drama by Quebec’s esteemed francophone playwright is being staged, for the first time, in a naturalistic type of colloquial English translation...
By Michel Tremblay
Translated by John Van Burek & Bill Glassco
Directed by Sarah Garton Stanley
First staged at Montreal’s Théâtre Quat’Sous in 1971, Forever Yours, Marie-Lou, is one of the great Michel Tremblay plays never before staged in English in Montreal. Set in the early 1970’s when The Main (St. Laurent Blvd.) was electric with an exotic nightlife frequented by a Quebec population at an historical crossroads, this potent play strikes at the heart of an unforgettable, dysfunctional Québecois family...
514.288.3161 or
http://www.centaurtheatre.com
Well, not surprisingly, Tremblay’s classic theatre piece has opened amid a buzz of excitement at the Centaur Theatre. This early 1970s drama by Quebec’s esteemed francophone playwright is being staged, for the first time, in a naturalistic type of colloquial English translation...
Jungle Book, World Premiere, by Geordie Productions, April 25 – May 4, 2008
- Published 2008-04-30 11:04 - (33684 Reads)The Jungle Book | WORLD PREMIERE
Adaptation by Tracey Power, based on the stories by Rudyard Kipling | Directed by Dean Patrick FlemingGeordie Productions is thrilled to present the world premiere of The Jungle Book in a new adaptation by Tracey Power, as part of Geordie’s Montreal Mainstage Series at the D.B. Clarke Theatre, from April 25th to May 4th, 2008. Dean Patrick Fleming, director of last season’s acclaimed Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland returns to bring Rudyard Kipling’s classic coming-of-age tale alive in an ambitious production featuring some of the finest actors and designers in Montreal. A theatrical feast for the eyes, The Jungle Book is truly theatre for the whole family to enjoy (recommended for ages 6 & up).
April 25 – May 4, 2008 | Opening night: April 25 at 7:00pm |Weekend Family Performances: April 26 at 3:00pm; April 27, May 3 and May 4 at 1:00pm & 3:00pm | School Matinées: April 25 to May 2, 10am & 12pm (limited seats left)
D.B. Clarke Theatre, Concordia University Hall Building | 1455 de Maisonneuve W, Montreal. Metro Guy Concordia TICKETS (ON SALE NOW): $13.50 children, $16 adults; $15 seniors; all prices include tax | Group rates available AGE RECOMMENDATION: Children ages 6+ and adults of all ages | 60 minutes
(514) 845-9810 or www.geordie.ca
Seven performers, most playing multiple roles, bring this classic story from ‘The Jungle Book’ to life. They act as double-jointed gymnasts, dancers, acrobats, ‘impersonators,’ singers, drummers and comedians: an ongoing feat of high energy and talent, portraying the tumultuous life of the jungle through the adventures of its creature-inhabitants...
The Blue Met Literary Festival, April 30- May 4, 2008
- Published 2008-04-26 08:57 - (2100 Reads)10th Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival
April 30- May 4, 2008http://bluemetropolis.org/Festival
Blue Met
The world’s first multilingual literary festival – and the best 5-day literary party there is. In 2007, Blue Met gathered some 290 writers, literary translators, musicians, actors, journalists and publishers from Quebec and from all around the world for five days of literary events in English, French,Spanish and other languages.
PSC Theatre presents: Night of January 16th, by Ayn Rand, April 25-May 4, 2008
- Published 2008-04-23 11:44 - (3504 Reads)
invites you to our presentation of
April 25, 26 at 8pm and April 27 at 2pm
May 1, 2 and 3 at 8pm and May 4th at 2pm
Donation
Fundraiser for the “Acting Out” theatre program held at the YMCA
Night of January 16th
by Ayn RandKaren Andre is on trial for the murder of her boss and lover, Bjorn Faulkner. A great financier who was a pioneer of “Enron style” financing. Is she guilty of murder? Did Bjorn Faulkner commit suicide? Or… ?? The evidence twists and turns and YOU, The AUDIENCE will decide the fate of Karen Andre. Come and join us for this unique theatrical experience set entirely in a court room.
Reserve at www.psccommunity.com
1900 Wellington aka “The Old Bank Building” Pointe St CharlesApril 25, 26 at 8pm and April 27 at 2pm
May 1, 2 and 3 at 8pm and May 4th at 2pm
Donation
Fundraiser for the “Acting Out” theatre program held at the YMCA
7 Stories at Theatre Ste Catherine, April 30 to May 11, 2008
- Published 2008-04-15 16:18 - (7285 Reads)by Morris Panych.
Presented by Tableau d'Hôte
Returning to the theatre for this first time since February, when they produced the inaugural run of Mike Czuba’s The Elusive, Tableau D’Hôte is excited to be closing its third season of great Canadian theatre with a play for all seasons: Morris Panych’s 7 Stories. As adaptable and timeless a work as exists in the contemporary Canadian canon, 7 Stories is first and foremost a play about people and the choices they make, whether or not those choices are advisable, or even explicable. Exploring the lives of people who live on their own terms, and one man who wants no part of such a universe, Panych’s work is an interesting meditation on the oddities and idiosyncrasies that make each and every person we meet completely captivating and uniquely bizarre.
Ticket Prices: Opening – April 30, 2008
General Admission : $23.00
Closing - May 11, 2008
Student / Senior: $15.00 Group Rates Available
Evenings : Wednesday to Saturday at 8PM
Matinees : Saturdays and Sundays at 2PM
By Phone : 514.848.9696
Théâtre Ste Catherine - 264 Ste. Catherine E. (Berri Metro)
Online : tickets at tableaudhotetheatre.com
http://www.tableaudhotetheatre.com
At the finale, the audience certainly did their share of whistling, hooting and clapping—a grand ovation, and richly deserved! The opening night performance of 7 Stories, presented by Tableau d’Hôte, was a ‘smashing success.’ It doesn’t get much better than that...!
Presented by Tableau d'Hôte
Returning to the theatre for this first time since February, when they produced the inaugural run of Mike Czuba’s The Elusive, Tableau D’Hôte is excited to be closing its third season of great Canadian theatre with a play for all seasons: Morris Panych’s 7 Stories. As adaptable and timeless a work as exists in the contemporary Canadian canon, 7 Stories is first and foremost a play about people and the choices they make, whether or not those choices are advisable, or even explicable. Exploring the lives of people who live on their own terms, and one man who wants no part of such a universe, Panych’s work is an interesting meditation on the oddities and idiosyncrasies that make each and every person we meet completely captivating and uniquely bizarre.
Ticket Prices: Opening – April 30, 2008
General Admission : $23.00
Closing - May 11, 2008
Student / Senior: $15.00 Group Rates Available
Evenings : Wednesday to Saturday at 8PM
Matinees : Saturdays and Sundays at 2PM
By Phone : 514.848.9696
Théâtre Ste Catherine - 264 Ste. Catherine E. (Berri Metro)
Online : tickets at tableaudhotetheatre.com
http://www.tableaudhotetheatre.com
At the finale, the audience certainly did their share of whistling, hooting and clapping—a grand ovation, and richly deserved! The opening night performance of 7 Stories, presented by Tableau d’Hôte, was a ‘smashing success.’ It doesn’t get much better than that...!
The 25th Annual Arthur Ellis Awards, presented by Crime Writers of Canada
- Published 2008-04-15 12:10 - (2399 Reads)
Crime Writers of Canada Presents
Atwater Library Auditorium
1200 Atwater Ave. Westmount (corner of Tupper and Atwater)
Atwater Metro
http://crimewriterscanada.com
The 25th Annual Arthur Ellis Mystery Awards
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
18:30-20:00Atwater Library Auditorium
1200 Atwater Ave. Westmount (corner of Tupper and Atwater)
Atwater Metro
http://crimewriterscanada.com
A Lie Of The Mind, by Fallen Angel Productions, April 16 to 27, 2008
- Published 2008-04-11 20:39 - (2447 Reads)FALLEN ANGEL TELLS A LIE
Fallen Angel Productions presents
A Lie Of The Mind
Preview Wednesday April 16th
Thursday April 17th to Sunday April 20th
and Wednesday April 23rd to Sunday April 27th at 8:00p.m
with a Saturday matinee April 26th at 2:00p.m.
3997 St. Laurent Blvd. Montreal
Tickets are $17.00/adults $13.00/students&seniors
Groups of ten or more $11.50
Box Office: (514) 489-0271
For information e-mail us at: fallen.angel.prod at gmail.com
I made my way down to Mainline Theatre on opening night in some trepidation. A graphic tale of wife battering—the kick-off incident of the evening—I presume I’m not alone in preferring to avert my gaze, flip over the page, turn away. So then imagine my surprise at discovering how compelling and engrossing this drama, A Lie of the Mind, actually is! And the familial constellation of actors—bar none—acting in concert, managed to bring it off to an unequivocal success!
Fallen Angel Productions presents
A Lie Of The Mind
by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard.Come take a ride down the big bad American road. Somewhere along the way you’ll meet two dysfunctional families tied together by the marriage of their children.
A Lie Of The Mind
Preview Wednesday April 16th
Thursday April 17th to Sunday April 20th
and Wednesday April 23rd to Sunday April 27th at 8:00p.m
with a Saturday matinee April 26th at 2:00p.m.
3997 St. Laurent Blvd. Montreal
Tickets are $17.00/adults $13.00/students&seniors
Groups of ten or more $11.50
Box Office: (514) 489-0271
For information e-mail us at: fallen.angel.prod at gmail.com
I made my way down to Mainline Theatre on opening night in some trepidation. A graphic tale of wife battering—the kick-off incident of the evening—I presume I’m not alone in preferring to avert my gaze, flip over the page, turn away. So then imagine my surprise at discovering how compelling and engrossing this drama, A Lie of the Mind, actually is! And the familial constellation of actors—bar none—acting in concert, managed to bring it off to an unequivocal success!
Anarchist Bookfair, May 17-18, 2008
- Published 2008-04-05 00:35 - (2097 Reads)
Bookfair with over 100 vendors plus, films, art, kids activities. introductory workshops and more!
A Day of Anarchist Workshops and Presentations!
CEDA: 2515 rue Delisle. (Métro Lionel-Groulx)
More details at: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca
A Day of Anarchist Workshops and Presentations!
CEDA: 2515 rue Delisle. (Métro Lionel-Groulx)
More details at: http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca
Twisted Plots, three new American short plays, March 15 to April 19, 2008
- Published 2008-04-04 02:36 - (2292 Reads)GLEAMS THEATRE PRESENTS
March 15 to April 19, 2008, Saturdays at 8pm
Admission $17.00, including refreshments
Box Office: 514-481-3000
Playing at Diamond Bookstore, 5035 Sherbrooke West, corner Grey, near Metro Vendome
Three new American short plays by Christopher Durang, Cathy Celesia, Scott Organ, directed by Constantin Sokolov.
March 15 to April 19, 2008, Saturdays at 8pm
Admission $17.00, including refreshments
Box Office: 514-481-3000
Playing at Diamond Bookstore, 5035 Sherbrooke West, corner Grey, near Metro Vendome
ANNUAL EXPOSITION: BALTIC PHILATELIC CLUB OF MONTREAL, April 12-13, 2008
- Published 2008-04-02 11:31 - (3207 Reads)BALT-EX: XVII ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE BALTIC PHILATELIC CLUB OF MONTREAL
Salle paroissiale de l’Eglise
Nôtre-Dame-Porte-de-l’Aurore
1465, rue de Sève (coin Drake),Montréal, Qué.
(Métro Jolicoeur)
Montréal le 12 avril et le 13 avril, 2008, BALT-EX XVII
Salutations amicales de la 17e Exposition Philatélique Baltique
Blood [Claat] at MAI, March 26 to April 13, 2008
- Published 2008-04-01 17:04 - (2212 Reads)Black Theatre Workshop presents
MAI (Montréal arts interculturels)
3680, rue Jeanne-Mance
Montreal, QC H2X2K5
Tickets and Info: 514-932-1104 ext. 226; $15-$24
March 26 to April 13
Wednesdays to Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday at 3.30 p.m.
"unnerving, whelming and steadfastly compelling." – Eye Weekly, Toronto
http://www.blacktheatreworkshop.ca or call 514-932-1104 ext. 226
For more on the artist, visit: http://www.dbiyoung.net
It would be an understatement to describe ‘Blood claat’ (Blood cloth) as a high-octane production, a charged theatrical performance that spirals on a continuous ‘high.’ It’s also a culturally rich, intense and evocative speed-trip through Jamaican-African legend and history, with all its vitality and energy, as well as the indelible shadow of oppression and slavery...
blood claat
one oomaan story, a play written and performed by d'bi.young.anitafrikaMAI (Montréal arts interculturels)
3680, rue Jeanne-Mance
Montreal, QC H2X2K5
Tickets and Info: 514-932-1104 ext. 226; $15-$24
March 26 to April 13
Wednesdays to Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday at 3.30 p.m.
When her mother leaves for Canada, 15-year-old Mudgu Sankofa is left in the care of her oh-so-strict grandmother in Kingston, Jamaica. As her story unfolds, Mudgu discovers menstruation and faces personal crisis, all the while longing for love and protection. This Dora Award-winning tour de force is at once tender and raw, strange and filled with a loving pride.
"unnerving, whelming and steadfastly compelling." – Eye Weekly, Toronto
http://www.blacktheatreworkshop.ca or call 514-932-1104 ext. 226
For more on the artist, visit: http://www.dbiyoung.net
It would be an understatement to describe ‘Blood claat’ (Blood cloth) as a high-octane production, a charged theatrical performance that spirals on a continuous ‘high.’ It’s also a culturally rich, intense and evocative speed-trip through Jamaican-African legend and history, with all its vitality and energy, as well as the indelible shadow of oppression and slavery...
The Mystery of Maddy Heisler, at Centaur Theatre, March 25 to April 20, 2008
- Published 2008-03-13 11:00 - (2692 Reads)The Mystery of Maddy Heisler
514.288.3161 orhttp://www.centaurtheatre.com
March 25 - April 20, 2008
By Daniel Lillford
Directed by Roy Surette
This hauntingly beautiful play set in rural Nova Scotia, tells the story of a young man who falls in love with an older woman during WW2. He’s 17, she’s 30. In the midst of their rapturous affair, the woman, Maddy Heisler, suddenly departs for England never to see the youthful Jacob again. Years later, a mysterious young woman arrives in the area and encounters the now aging, Jacob. She carries with her a small notebook, the contents of which open an unexpected door to the past. Secrets and lies, lovers and spies, Jacob will never be the same again.
This play by Nova Scotia playwright, Daniel Lillford, has just been nominated for five East Coast Theatre awards, including Best New Play.
Invisible Cities celebrates its 7th anniversary PARTY, POETRY and SONG: April 1
- Published 2008-03-11 11:27 - (1966 Reads)INVISIBLE CITIES NETWORK
Yes, believe it or not, our network, born on April Fool’s day, 2001, hatched during a tiny meeting at the now ‘disappeared’ Porté Disparu Café on the Plateau, has reached its seventh full year of existence. And so, on ICN’s cosmic year number seven, David, Nancy, and I would like to invite you to come and celebrate this milestone. It will be held on Tuesday, APRIL FIRST, 2008, starting at 6.00 pm.
Centre St-Ambroise
http://www.myspace.com/centrestambroise
The Griffon Room
5080 St-Ambroise
Montréal QC H4C 2G1
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, starting at 6.00 pm
St-Henri metro
Introducing Heather Grace Stewart
- Published 2008-03-11 09:09 - (2624 Reads)Heather Grace Stewart’s poems have been published in Canadian newspapers and literary journals, online journals, international print anthologies, and in the British small presses. Her most recent collection is Where the Butterflies Go (with half the proceeds going to Unicef); she has also penned two non-fiction books for youth (Jackfruitpress.com) and writes regularly for the Queen’s Alumni Review, Canadian Wildlife magazine and Wild! magazine for children. Her photographs have appeared in Equinox and National Geographic Traveler magazines and on the cover of a dozen poetry books. Born in Ottawa, she lives with her family near Montreal. Visit her at http://www.hgrace.com.
Zarathustra said some things, no? Theatre La Chapelle, March 15–30, 2008
- Published 2008-03-11 05:35 - (2553 Reads)ZARATHUSTRA SAID SOME THINGS, NO?
March 15 – 30, 2008Théâtre La Chapelle
(3700 St-Dominique)
(514) 987 – 1774 ext. 104
or box-office at infinitheatre.com
This is a theatrical experience that I believe may define the term ‘edgy.’ Edgier than edgy. It’s a self-perpetuating stream of raw, intimate exchanges—morphing into an exposé. A dual and duplicitous life story. The narrative action is accentuated at key moments by stage-lighting that is awesome and quite eerie in its effect.....
'Night, Mother by Marsha Norman, Altera Vitae Productions, March 19 - 30, 2008
- Published 2008-03-11 05:35 - (9910 Reads)Follow Jessie as she prepares to die, wrapping up her affairs as she simultaneously throws her mother's life into turmoil. Night, Mother is a heart-wrenching look at the “could-have-beens” and “if-onlies” that get in the way when what one should be doing most is listening.
March 19 to 30, 2008
Tuesday to Sunday: 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday Matinee: 2:00 pm**
Mainline Theatre: 3997 Boul. St. Laurent, Montreal (below Duluth, Metro Mont Royal)
Box Office & Ticket Reservations: 514-823-8823 or tickets at alteravitae.com
Modern-day Persephone myth revisits Mainline Theatre
No mere chance that mother, Thelma (Sandy Ferguson), dresses in vibrant red silk slippers and house-coat, whereas daughter, Jessie (Alexandra Valassis), wraps herself in some shapeless loose-fitting grey. On this fateful evening, the overt contrast between mother and daughter only intensifies as the moments tick away, dispassionately recorded by the old-fashioned clock, hooked to the kitchen door...
I, Claudia, at Segal Centre, March 16 - April 13, 2008
- Published 2008-03-10 23:36 - (3132 Reads)
in association with Delav Consulting Inc.
Present
Directed by Leah Cherniak
Starring Michelle Polak
March 16 –April 13, 2008
“ I'm going through puberty. Oh my God, I don't even want to talk about it, it's disgusting!” –Claudia
MONTREAL February 2008- The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre, in association with Theatre and Company and Delav Consulting is pleased to present the award-winning play I, Claudia from March 16-April 13 in the new Studio space. This lauded Canadian work has also been turned into a film directed by Chris Abraham. Michelle Polak, originally from Montreal, returns to portray Claudia as well as the important adults in her life in this outstanding performance.
If you’ve ever been around adolescents, you’re bound to recognize Claudia, the mystery persona behind a deliberately goofy masque. Michelle Polak’s live traveling portrait of a 12-year-old schoolgirl is absolutely real, as well as being a hilarious theatrical ‘send-up’ of every quirky mannerism and expression you’ve ever witnessed amongst the youth...
Present
I, Claudia
By Kristen ThomsonDirected by Leah Cherniak
Starring Michelle Polak
March 16 –April 13, 2008
“ I'm going through puberty. Oh my God, I don't even want to talk about it, it's disgusting!” –Claudia
MONTREAL February 2008- The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre, in association with Theatre and Company and Delav Consulting is pleased to present the award-winning play I, Claudia from March 16-April 13 in the new Studio space. This lauded Canadian work has also been turned into a film directed by Chris Abraham. Michelle Polak, originally from Montreal, returns to portray Claudia as well as the important adults in her life in this outstanding performance.
One-woman masquerade
If you’ve ever been around adolescents, you’re bound to recognize Claudia, the mystery persona behind a deliberately goofy masque. Michelle Polak’s live traveling portrait of a 12-year-old schoolgirl is absolutely real, as well as being a hilarious theatrical ‘send-up’ of every quirky mannerism and expression you’ve ever witnessed amongst the youth...
Vernissage, Carolina Echeverria, Jeudi le 3 Avril, 2008
- Published 2008-03-10 23:32 - (2589 Reads)V e r n i s s a g e
dans mon nouvel atelier d’art
5725 Monkland Avenue
Jeudi le 3 Avril 2008
5pm – 9pm
(514.928.8906)
dans mon nouvel atelier d’art
T r u e B l u e
by C a r o l i n a E c h e v e r r i a
5725 Monkland Avenue
Jeudi le 3 Avril 2008
5pm – 9pm
(514.928.8906)
Basic Screenwriting Seminars, April 19, 2008
- Published 2008-03-10 17:28 - (2050 Reads)Spring into creativity with one of Elizabeth Johnston's next basic screenwriting seminars. Learn the basics in just one day, and begin writing that script you've got stashed in your head.
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Location: Montreal
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2008
Time: 10am to 5pm
Location: Toronto
Fee: $95 until March 14; afterwards, $115
http://www.explore-the-possibilities.com
Youth Employment Service, YES Montreal
- Published 2008-03-01 22:45 - (2400 Reads)Excellent Affordable or Free Business Workshops and Seminars:
Youth Employment Service, NEW LOCATION:666 Sherbrooke St. W., 7th Floor
Montreal, QC H3A 1E7
(514) 878-9788
(514) 878-9950
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Email: info at yesmontreal.ca;
http://www.yesmontreal.ca
Ireland’s Own Carmel O’Reilly Tonite! Theatre Ste.Catherine, March 4-9, 2008
- Published 2008-03-01 08:51 - (2787 Reads)
Derry Queen
Presents
Directed by Corey Castle
Tuesday, March 4 – Sunday, March 9
For everyone with even the shred of an Irish soul, this performance is for you.
To begin with there are melodies from the immortal ‘Riverdance’ to put you in the mood, surrounded by Theatre Ste-Catherine’s box-theatre ‘ambiance’, excellent acoustics and stylish exposed brick and beams. ‘I laughed till I cried,’ I heard from amongst the audience at the close of the show. Not surprising! Author and actress, Colleen Curran’s word-song creations, which she personally portrays on stage, are hilarious, dramatic, swift-changing as well as touching. The rich intelligent script, stuffed with typical and obscure Irish lingo, habits and mannerisms, glides fluidly from story to song, jigging, tap-dancing and crashing along, without a moment’s respite for the performer and her singing/musical accompanist, fellow-comedian boyo brother Michael (Glenn Roy)...
Presents
Ireland’s Own Carmel O’Reilly Tonite!
A new play by Colleen CurranDirected by Corey Castle
Tuesday, March 4 – Sunday, March 9
Seven shows only
Don’t miss this big Irish party in a little black box. Ireland’s Own Carmel O’Reilly Tonite! is Colleen Curran's rollicking new comedy with music, from March 4 to 9, playing at Theatre Ste. Catherine..For everyone with even the shred of an Irish soul, this performance is for you.
To begin with there are melodies from the immortal ‘Riverdance’ to put you in the mood, surrounded by Theatre Ste-Catherine’s box-theatre ‘ambiance’, excellent acoustics and stylish exposed brick and beams. ‘I laughed till I cried,’ I heard from amongst the audience at the close of the show. Not surprising! Author and actress, Colleen Curran’s word-song creations, which she personally portrays on stage, are hilarious, dramatic, swift-changing as well as touching. The rich intelligent script, stuffed with typical and obscure Irish lingo, habits and mannerisms, glides fluidly from story to song, jigging, tap-dancing and crashing along, without a moment’s respite for the performer and her singing/musical accompanist, fellow-comedian boyo brother Michael (Glenn Roy)...
Relative Good, at Centaur Theatre, FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 30, 2008
- Published 2008-03-01 08:31 - (2422 Reads)RELATIVE GOOD
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY DAVID GOWDon Anderson, Christine Aubin Khalifah, Marcel Jeannin, Stephanie McNamara, Mikel Mroué
FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 30, 2008
http://www.centaurtheatre.com
"With Relative Good, Gow is clearly responding to today's disturbing political climate; but as a result of his radiant anger, he's also written a play with a significance that transcends international conditions." Zachary Pincus-Roth New York
Erring on the side of caution
On first glimpse of the dramatic stage setting, there’s the humming, clanking and flashing of siren lights, vertiginous staircases, upper-stage galleries and stark lower dungeons. Against this ‘Orwellian’ backdrop issues a decorous and elaborate styled language, a sort of modern-day Victoriana of bureaucratese. The complex narrative of ‘RELATIVE GOOD’ unfolds through a legal inspection of minutiae, hair-splitting details for which our century is notorious or renowned. It’s all part of a story that is Kafkaesque in its irrational logic, its various twists and turns, enacted at the Centaur stage by an excellent cast...
Houdini at Saidye Bronfman Centre for the Arts, February 10 - March 2, 2008
- Published 2008-02-25 10:58 - (6552 Reads)Houdini
Book by Ben GonshorMusic and Lyrics by Elan Kunin
Directed by Bryna Wasserman
February 10 - March 2, 2008
“We are in an age of wonder, there is magic in the air….” From Houdini
Left: Kevin Kraft, Houdini Theo, Gab Desmond
MONTREAL January 2008- The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre, in association with The Montreal Highlights Festival and Ernst & Young, proudly presents Houdini – a world premiere musical about the life and magic of America’s first great popular entertainer. For the first time in the Festival’s nine-year history, a Segal Theatre production will be one of the showcased productions.
(514) 739-7944; http://www.segalcentre.org
Admission: (514) 790-1245; http://www.admission.com
Segal Centre for Performing Arts at the Saidye
5170 cote St. Catherine Rd.
Forget the glitter of Broadway, forget London’s West End, just make your way to the Saidye Bronfman Theatre on Côte Ste-Catherine, to catch the final weekend of their grand-scale musical production, HOUDINI...
Celebrating INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, March 8, 2008
- Published 2008-02-23 23:23 - (2015 Reads)International Women's Day
Notre Dames de Montreal ... in Englishpresents an evening of Cabaret with poetry, stories and music
SATURDAY, March 8, 2008 at 7.30 pm
201 Fairmount
(corner Esplanade)
INFO: 279-4679
Great food and wine available'
with
- Carina de Klerk
- Susan Dubrofsky
- Anna Fuerstenberg
- Stephanie Khoury
- Barbara Lewis
- Beverly McGuire
- Lesley Pasquin
- Bobo Vian