by Colin Thomas | Aug 7, 2015 | Review
When I gave a generally negative review to the Bard on the Beach production of King Lear, an online commenter going by the name Edward Bernays took issue and called me an “effete local yokel”. A few days later, I ran into Simon Webb on Fourth...
by Colin Thomas | Jul 31, 2015 | Review
“How to get Colin Thomas to like your show.” That’s the title of this post on theatrewire.com, a new initiative from the First Vancouver Theatrespace Society (the folks who produce the Fringe), the Playwrights Theatre Centre, and the See Seven...
by Colin Thomas | Jul 17, 2015 | Review
I love the Arts Club. For decades, Bill Millerd has kept multiple stages running, employing hundreds of artists and technicians, and entertaining thousands. The Arts Club is committed to developing new scripts, too, so more power to ’em. That said, I wish...
by Colin Thomas | Jul 3, 2015 | Review
Okay, this is at my own expense, but it’s so hilarious that I have to share. In my original review of King Lear, which was posted on straight.com last Friday, I wrote the most epic fail of a lead ever. Here it is: “If you mount King Lear and you don’t go...
by Colin Thomas | Jun 19, 2015 | Review
I am a big, big fan of Bard on the Beach. Every year, I look forward to Bard’s season and I’m very picky about who I take to those shows: the tickets are like gold as far as I’m concerned. Artistic director Christopher Gaze and the rest of the...
