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REVIEW: Family story is powerful and relatable

By Allison M. Jones May 7, 2025

Dundas Little Theatre’s Things I Know to Be True delivers impactful and nuanced performances from its cast of six family drama sure to strike a chord with audiences. The U.K.’s Radio Times once described Things I Know to Be True as an “understated gem.” It’s a…

Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Sequence is a clever, challenging piece of theatre

By Allison M. Jones May 4, 2025

Village Theatre Waterdown’s closing production of the season merges two parallel narratives in a fast-paced, well-acted production. The closing production of Village Theatre Waterdown’s season is Sequence, a cerebral and mysterious show that will have synapses firing as big ideas and barbs fly. Sequence is an award-winning play…

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Henry’s on James, a 1920s-inspired jazz supper club opens downtown

By Meredith MacLeod May 1, 2025

James Street North live music venue by The Other Bird will be open Thursday to Sunday, featuring twice daily performances, a simple dinner and light-night menu, a jazz brunch on Sunday, and classic cocktails with a twist. It’s fair to say Hamilton hasn’t seen anything quite like Henry’s…

Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Waitress is a sweet slice of musical theatre

By Meredith MacLeod May 1, 2025

Theatre Aquarius’s season close-out production takes place in Joe’s Pie Diner where Jenna, played by Hamilton native Julia McLellan, escapes her loveless marriage by creating and baking desserts and dreaming of a new start. It runs until May 18. Waitress serves strong performances, great music, a…

Arts + Culture

PREVIEW: It’s Showtime for Beetlejuice Jr.

By Allison M. Jones May 1, 2025

20 Performing Arts Academy presents show in three performances at The Polish Hall in Brantford on May 2 and 3. As local theatre lovers will be aware, Beetlejuice The Musical is part of Mirvish’s 2024-2025 season, running June 3 to July 19 at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre…

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THINGS TO DO IN HAMILTON, BURLINGTON

By HCM May 1, 2025

We are spoiled for things to see and do in #HamOnt and #BurlOn. HAMILTON CITY Magazine helps you keep up with it all. Think of us as your plugged-in friend who knows all the cool stuff happening around town! Get out and enjoy – and tell them HCM sent you!