Theatre

Bernie Stapleton’s “Offensive to Some” Opens Following National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada

Eva CrockerDecember 5, 2017

Early 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.... Read More

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Best of NL 2017: The Arts

TheOvercastDecember 4, 2017

The results are in ...... Read More

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Confederation Told Through Music and Monologues in Robert Chafe’s “What Was Needed Most”

Eva CrockerNovember 30, 2017

The show features monologues written and performed by Robert Chafe and new compositions by Duane Andrews, Bekah Simms, and Aiden Hartery. ... Read More

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SEE A SHOW! Dedication at LSPU Hall

Lauren PowerNovember 6, 2017

“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."... Read More

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The School Zone Invites You To Step Into The Twilight Zone

Eva CrockerOctober 26, 2017

“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.”... Read More

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Sook Yin Lee Coming To Town for 2 Performances in 2 Disciplines

Sandy MayOctober 5, 2017

Sook 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.... Read More

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Tony Award-Winning Musical, Fun Home, to Have Its Atlantic Canadian Premiere in St. John’s

Eva CrockerOctober 2, 2017

“It’s just a brilliant piece of writing, it’s a riveting story that’s told in an interesting way."... Read More

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Arts & Culture Centre Celebrating 50th Birthday with Rewrite of Its First Ever Production

Eva CrockerSeptember 20, 2017

When 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.... Read More

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Mary Walsh’s Canada, It’s Complicated Launches National Tour in St. John’s

Eva CrockerSeptember 11, 2017

Canada, 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.... Read More

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Stage vs. Screen: A Chat with Filmmaker and Theatre Director Jacqueline Hynes

Mark HoffeNovember 2, 2016

The 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.... Read More

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Surreal Meets Sci-fi: Lois Brown’s New Play Set to Take the Stage

Elizabeth WhittenAugust 4, 2016

When the Angel of Death says ?How Are You … will be playing at the LSPU Hall from August 4-7.... Read More

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Factory to Host LGBTQQ Theatre-beat fusion “Beats around the Bush” This Week

TheOvercastJune 14, 2016

This week, from June 15-18th, at 7 pm, Factory will switching gears from a music venue to a theatre stage to showcase Beats around the Bush.... Read More

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