Theatre
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CRITIPEG: Local Sky Tonight
Last week, the latest collaborative effort from local performance art heavy-hitters Lorri Millan and Shawna Dempsey, Local Sky Tonight, was presented at the Gas Station Art Centre.
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Defying expectations with honesty
Darla Contois’ passion for theatre was first sparked by a production of award-winning Métis playwright Ian Ross’ Baloney! when it visited her high school.
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You won’t see this on TV
The Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE) Leap series is all about the unexpected.
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CRITIPEG: Vietgone
The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre hosts the Canadian premiere production of Qui Nguyen’s Vietgone, directed by his long- time collaborator Robert Ross Parker at Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre.
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Cercle Molière premieres L’Armoire
Cercle Molière is the oldest continuously running theatre company in Canada, and it shows no sign of breaking its stride.
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Santa survives
Each winter, generations of Winnipeggers have welcomed the holiday season by watching the Santa Claus Parade pass by the streets of downtown.
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Theatre company Sick + Twisted explores intimacy as activism
What is disability? Put differently, and with a wink to theatrical tradition, "lame is ... ?"
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Opening up the stage
FemFest returns! This September, Sarasvàti Productions' annual festival of feminist theatre is back with an exciting lineup of local and international artists – and a new tagline.
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Theatrical adaptation
Recently, theatres across Canada have begun to adapt their performances to accommodate guests with sensory sensitivities, which are often symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and dementia
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CRITIPEG: Outside Mullingar
For its 18th annual Master Playwright Festival, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC) has chosen to showcase the works of John Patrick Shanley, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright (Doubt: A Parable) and Academy Award-winning screenwriter (Moonstruck).
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Limelight to twilight
Winnipeg exists in an odd cultural space; we’re self-deprecating but have fierce hometown pride.
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The unreliable narrator of Heavenly Bodies
After a well-received run at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival this summer, the experimental one-woman show Heavenly Bodies is being revived.
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Vivid theatre piece needs no visuals
Winnipeg audiences will soon have the chance to attend a unique theatre piece - but they won’t be able to see it.
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My Haunted Winnipeg
Winnipeg is known for its many haunted locations. This month, the public can visit these places and hear the stories – and perhaps have a first-hand experience.
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Audience investigates a murder at the museum
If you’ve always wanted to take part in a murder investigation, here’s your chance. Fort la Reine Museum in Portage la Prairie will host its annual Murder at the Museum for two weekends in September.
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Arts Briefs
Art City clay on display // More Indigenous art at the WAG // Circle of Life Thunderbird House Fundraiser // Vegan SMACDOWN // JJ Neepin selected for apprenticeship // Wall-to-Wall presents Hotel Room
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PechaKucha reaches a wide audience
PechaKucha, an event with an innovation presentation format, is marking its 31st evening in Winnipeg on Sept. 14 at The Park Theatre.
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Arts Briefs
New Point Douglas mural // FemFest 2017 // Accalia Robertson recieves grant // Syrian newcomer youth theatre // Greys Anatomy trivia night
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Ballet in the Park
July 26 to 28 // Bringing dance to the outdoor stage
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Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
July 19 to 30 // Filling the lineup and the seats