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Home, I’m Darling is a quirky look at nostalgia

By Allison M. Jones
This ensemble piece at Dundas Little Theatre effectively explores one couple’s blissful view of the 1950s – a time and place that might never have been. Making a tonal shift from its last production, the tense and consuming Death of a Salesman, Dundas Little Theatre’s mid-winter offering is…
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PREVIEW: Warm up in this frigid mid-winter with local theatre

By Allison M. Jones
Bonnie & Clyde, Alice in Wonderland JR., and Hansel & Gretel: A Pantomime are colourful, action-packed stories on Hamilton stages this weekend. In and around Hamilton this weekend, there are several productions being staged that feature larger casts, colourful and recognizable characters, and action-packed, memorable stories. While…
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Rotterdam is a thought-provoking play of identity

By Allison M. Jones
The Players’ Guild of Hamilton’s latest production tackles themes of gender identity, authenticity, and the human need to belong. Christening the new year at The Players’ Guild is the play Rotterdam, a thought-provoking story that begins on a recent New Year’s Eve in the Dutch port city. Alice…
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PREVIEW: A Nook & Cranny Christmas mystery

By Allison M. Jones
The Spirit of Christmas, on this weekend at The Staircase, sees Hamilton comedy collaborators Justin Shaw and Devin Bateson reprise their roles as wild and lovable twin detectives. Comedy collaborators Justin Shaw and Devin Bateson are back as wild and lovable twin detectives Nook & Cranny. This time,…
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What’s on local stages in December

By Allison M. Jones
Pinocchio at Theatre Burlington, an HTI talent show, a touching holiday show at West Plains United Church, and a Crown Point Players concert are sure to delight this weekend. Pinocchio Theatre Burlington2311 New St., BurlingtonContinues Dec. 6, 13 & 14, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.Tickets: $15More information: 905-639-7700 or…
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REVIEW: Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein a slapstick delight

By Allison M. Jones
Drury Lane production combines terrific set design, costuming, and choreography with a cast and crew who work as a well-oiled machine. Extending the spooky season until the end of the month is Burlington’s Drury Lane with its top-notch production of the zany Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. Drury Lane…
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