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Hamilton Film Festival set to light up screens

By Jody Aberdeen
The 19th edition of the event will feature plenty of local talent, along with national and international shorts and features. It is a sure-fire way to beat the ordinary fare of your social media algorithm, says founder Nathan Fleet.   The 19th edition of the Hamilton Film Festival…
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Hamilton comedian Justin Shaw brings PEI ‘tall tale’ back for one night

By Allison M. Jones
The 70 Mile Yard Sale, a funny, heartfelt solo show about family and Canada’s smallest province, returns after its debut at the Hamilton Fringe Festival two years ago. For one night only this weekend, comedian Justin Shaw is bringing his solo show The 70 Mile Yard Sale back…
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It’s 20 years for the Hamilton Fringe Festival

By Allison M. Jones
The city’s annual unjuried theatre event, running July 17 to 28, attracts works from around the world and close to 20,000 attendees. The Hamilton Fringe Festival will celebrate its 20th birthday with an extended party running July 17 to 28 that will feature nearly 50 shows across all…
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9M Theatre brings Hamlet to a modern setting

By Allison M. Jones
Run at The Staircase of the Shakespeare classic exploring the effects of isolation, loneliness, obsession and loss begins with sold-out show. Having opened its run of Hamlet with a sold-out performance March 1, 9M Theatre has shown that there’s a healthy appetite for the Bard in…
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Things to Do: Pride Events

By HCM
You can get your queer on at a plenty of events in Hamilton and Halton this month! Uncloseted At The StaircaseIn celebration of queer visibility and the power of bonding through laughter, The Staircase presents a weekend-long festival in recognition of Pride 2023. The Uncloseted Comedy…