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REVIEW: Bluebirds soars at Theatre Burlington

Canadian play explores the experiences of frontline nurses in World War I in a thought-provoking, evocative, and emotional way. On stage now at Theatre Burlington is the evocative play Bluebirds, a deeply thoughtful, poignant, and eminently Canadian story performed by three talented actors embodying the fears, aspirations and…
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REVIEW: Dundas Little Theatre stages fresh take on Shakespeare

Eighties-inspired Much Ado About Nothing shifts comedy to a corporate setting, led by a talented and diverse cast and imaginative set and costumes. For another two weekends, Dundas Little Theatre is presenting one of William Shakespeare’s comedies, Much Ado About Nothing, in a truly inclusive production with a…
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A place for weird dreams

The Staircase Theatre and Café has been both a critical indie arts venue and a home for artists across Hamilton for 28 years. It’s a place where creatives of all kinds can take risks. “There’s a weirdness here.” I’m nestled inside the brownstone interior of Hamilton’s Staircase…
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DLT’s mystery features secrets, murder, and star-crossed love

Dundas Little Theatre opens new season with melodrama Dangerous Corner, written by J.B. Priestley. Dundas Little Theatre opens its 2024-2025 season with Dangerous Corner, a murder mystery and melodrama by the prolific writer, John Boynton (J.B.) Priestley. Long time DLT members and frequent collaborators unite for this production…
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Hamilton Fringe: Mini reviews

It's the last weekend of the city's celebration of independent theatre. Don't miss your chance to see these final fantastic shows! Grabbing The Hammer Lane: A Trucker NarrativeMills Hardware David M. Proctor gives a spellbinding performance as a grown son and his father navigating the recollections and…
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Grief, gardening and growing up

Village Theatre Waterdown presents Bloom, a play about innocence, hope and friendship, and a production where newer performers are cultivating their craft. It’s fitting that Village Theatre Waterdown’s spring production is titled Bloom, in more ways than one. The play follows a grieving teenager who, after acting out…