St. John’s Shorts Starts Its 10-day Run This Week
bySt. John’s Shorts runs from September 6th to 16th at The LSPU Hall for more information about the festival and this year’s line-up visit www.shortplaystjohns.ca .
Theatre
Bernie Stapleton’s “Offensive to Some” Opens Following National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada
byEarly drafts of “Offensive to Some” were inspired by a story a friend told Stapleton about the last woman hanged in Newfoundland. She began by writing a fictionalized version of the story of a very young woman who was sentenced to death for murdering her much older husband.
Best of NL 2017: The Arts
byThe results are in …
Confederation Told Through Music and Monologues in Robert Chafe’s “What Was Needed Most”
byThe show features monologues written and performed by Robert Chafe and new compositions by Duane Andrews, Bekah Simms, and Aiden Hartery.
SEE A SHOW! Dedication at LSPU Hall
by“It started looking a little too much like a celebration for me,” says Riche. “There was too much ‘glory in sacrifice’ and not enough consideration that the conflict was a horrific waste of human life.”
The School Zone Invites You To Step Into The Twilight Zone
by“These are morality plays that talk about the best and the worst of human nature,” O’Keefe said. “Serling wrote in a way that allowed him to use science fiction, fantasy, and horror to talk about humanity though the lens of early ‘60s culture.”
Sook Yin Lee Coming To Town for 2 Performances in 2 Disciplines
bySook Yin Lee is probably best known for her work as a CBC broadcaster (DNTO, Sleepover), and as the offbeat VJ on MuchMusic during the 90s. She’s also a prolific filmmaker, actor, musician, artist, and dance-maker.
Tony Award-Winning Musical, Fun Home, to Have Its Atlantic Canadian Premiere in St. John’s
by“It’s just a brilliant piece of writing, it’s a riveting story that’s told in an interesting way.”
Arts & Culture Centre Celebrating 50th Birthday with Rewrite of Its First Ever Production
byWhen he wrote the first script, Des Walsh was very concerned with staying true to the novel. This time around he’s given himself a little bit more room to play.
Mary Walsh’s Canada, It’s Complicated Launches National Tour in St. John’s
byCanada, It’s Complicated is a satirical revue of the history of Canada. The play takes a close look at the stories we tell ourselves about Canada, and the stories about Canada that often get overlooked.
Stage vs. Screen: A Chat with Filmmaker and Theatre Director Jacqueline Hynes
byThe film versus theatre debate is as old as film. Some people are diehard theatre goers. Some are film fanatics. Others like Jacqueline Hynes kick that versus to the curb with a fervour for both creative disciplines.
Surreal Meets Sci-fi: Lois Brown’s New Play Set to Take the Stage
byWhen the Angel of Death says ?How Are You … will be playing at the LSPU Hall from August 4-7.