by Colin Thomas | Jan 17, 2014 | Review
Is it shameless self-promotion even if I’m quoting other people? Yeah, it is. But what the heck. One of the best things about working as a substantive editor and story editor is that the authors I work with are so darn appreciative. Recently, Rebecca Murdock,...
by Colin Thomas | Dec 29, 2013 | Review
In this post, I’ll list my top ten from 2013, then I’ll pick out six emerging artists who are particularly promising. BTW, no wonder I love the Fringe Festival: it consistently presents some of the most innovative work we see all season. It does so in the context of a...
by Colin Thomas | Dec 13, 2013 | Review
The renovation of the York Theatre took a huge amount of work and dedication from arts activist Tom Durrie, former city councillor Jim Green, and the Cultch’s executive director Heather Redfern—not to mention crucial support from the City of Vancouver and the...
by Colin Thomas | Nov 28, 2013 | Review
We’re not only having some great weather this fall; we’re seeing some great theatre. Let me tell you about three pieces you should catch. Ronnie Burkett’s The Daisy Theatre, which is on at the Cultch until December 15, is one of the best shows...
by Colin Thomas | Nov 22, 2013 | Review
If you want to know what shows to see this week and next, just point yourself at the Cultch. The God That Comes, Hawksley Workman’s take on The Bacchae runs there until November 24. Workman is a phenomenal musician and singer and his work here is darkly—and...
