Emilia: the embodiment of solidarity

There’s a force blowing off the stage in director Lois Anderson’s production of Emilia. It feels like a stiff, invigorating wind. In fact, it’s a combination of confidence and fury. Emilia, which was commissioned by London’s Globe Theatre, is a fantastical history...

The Ballad of Georges Boivin: subtle and rewarding

The premise is a cliché, but the execution is poetic and the insight genuine. I used to sit on screenwriting juries and I was surprised by how many of the stories dealt with feisty codgers escaping from long-term care facilities. There wasn’t much of a pay-off in...

Paddle Song

Out of respect for the death of Lee Maracle, the opening night of Paddle Song has been postponed from November 11 to November 12. I will now see it on Saturday night (November 13) and post my review on Sunday afternoon. Best, Colin