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This West Side Story soars

Theatre Ancaster’s production of classic, and still timely, musical is full of stellar performances, spectacle and energy. Heading home from Theatre Ancaster’s mainstage production of West Side Story, I reflected on the wealth of talent we have in the Hamilton area from actors and musicians to singers and…
City Life

Summer staycations: 5 surprising family adventures in Hamilton

Avoid traffic and spending money on gas by staying close to home, all while supporting local. These are tried and trusted destinations, but we’ve scoped out some new offerings at each that you might not know about. Where can you take the family this month in Hamilton? There…
Arts + Culture

HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL MINI-REVIEWS

HAMILTON CITY Magazine is taking in Hamilton Fringe Festival shows all across our city and delivering fast and fun reviews. Check them all out here! Fringe 2025 is 55 plays and 350 performances and runs until July 27. * HAMILTON CITY Magazine's CRITIC'S PICK: A…
Arts + Culture

Paul McCartney to open TD Coliseum

The legendary performer will be the first concert at Hamilton’s renovated downtown arena on Nov. 21. The legendary Paul McCartney will be the opening act at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum on Nov. 21. He will make a stop in the city as part of his Got Back Tour, which…
Arts + Culture

Hamilton Fringe preview: 55 plays and 350 performances

Become an indie theatre buff and an arts benefactor in your own backyard from July 16 to 27. Calling itself “the city's biggest, boldest 12-day arts festival,” the 2025 Hamilton Fringe Festival will run from July 16 to 27 and feature 55 plays in a schedule of more…
Arts + Culture

PRIDE: Boy’s Night a ‘love letter to queer male relationships’

Trans writer, director and actor Coryn Urquhart wrote a play that shows his gratitude to those who helped him through his transition. It runs at the Staircase Theatre from June 26 to 29. For Hamilton writer, director and actor Coryn Urquhart, Boy’s Night is a…
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