Arts + Culture

James Bryan has had a long and varied career as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, mentor, and concert producer who has worked with huge names in music in a variety of genres, and fronted two successful Canadian bands. His animated pop duo Prozzak will play FirstOntario Concert…

The season opener at Theatre Aquarius offers an inspiring tale of ordinary women who challenged power and authority, fighting for themselves, their families, and each other in a five-month labour strike that changed workplaces in Ontario. It runs until Oct. 18. Rights and privileges are won…

Executive director Christopher McLeod offers tips to take in all that Canada’s beloved annual children’s literary festival – and its 70 presentations of joy and wonder – gives to kids and families. With over 70 presentations by Canadian authors, illustrators, storytellers and multidisciplinary artists, this year’s Telling…

Theatre Burlington’s slick and thrilling production of Vern Thiessen’s riveting play is a triumph not to be missed. As edge-of-your-seat theatre goes, it’s hard to top Vern Thiessen’s Icemen. It’s a story of crime and consequences where the line between justice and guilt are blurred the deeper you…

Despite some strong performances, John Osborne’s shocking play about young male rage by Kitchen Sink Collective never really comes together. When Look Back In Anger was first staged in the ’50s, it was a shocking revelation. An unrelenting realist screed set amidst a sea of polite drawing room…

Hamilton Phil's 2026-2027 season opens opens with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral," alongside works by Berlioz and Chausson. Together, these pieces set the stage for an ambitious new season. Opening night at the Hamilton Phil is fast approaching on Oct. 3 with music director James Kahane at the…