So I bumped into Brian Dennehy the other day. (Yes, that does happen in my life...) I had a serious question to ask him, but I kept expecting him to pull down his lower eyelid, showing me glowing silver alien skin underneath. (Yes, I'd recently re-watched Cocoon...) But, … [Read more...]
Chatting with the Queen of Fashionistas
When you hear the name Jeanne Beker, the image of a mime artist in Newfoundland probably isn't the first thing that'll come to mind. Let alone a mime artist in Newfoundland who was, in fact, a radio personality. But somehow, it makes sense when you think of the quirky and … [Read more...]
How Did You Spend Friday the 13th?
This past Friday was Friday the 13th. Though some, especially those with friggatriskaidekaphobia, think of it only as a day for black cats and bad luck, for many it means a trip to Port Dover. Since 1981 bikers have been gathering in this small picturesque town on the banks of Lake … [Read more...]
The Railway Children: A Grandma’s Review
For Mother's Day, after spending the morning at the soccer pitch, I spent the afternoon with my mother at the opening of The Railway Children. They've built a brand new theatre at the base of the CN Tower for the show, and when you walk in, it's a total sensory experience: the sounds, smells … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gifts
Barbara Reid is one of my favourite Canadian artists and authors. Even if you don't know her name, you're sure to know work which looks like this: I was fortunate to meet her and, even better, my kids got to do a workshop … [Read more...]
Where Were You
Not quite 10 years ago I'd started a new job as a theatre manager. My collegues and I were in the middle of a Heath & Safety certification course when someone called down and said a plane had flown into the World Trade Centre. We quickly rushed to the lobby where we had a small … [Read more...]
Push
What happens when 4 comediennes get together to talk about motherhood? When they're performers Erin Keaney, Fiona Carver, Precious Chong and Sarah Carver, along with co-writer and director Linda Kash, they put on a show, of course! Erin, Fiona, Precious and Sarah collectively have 7 … [Read more...]
The Perils of Phone Interviews…
Sweeney McArthur's my favourite foul-mouthed Scotsman. The fact that he immigrated to Canada and became a very accomplished performer just makes him that much cooler. These days though, he's losing his cool. On stage right now in Calendar Girls, based on the 2003 movie, his … [Read more...]
The Lion King: a 5 Year Old’s Review
I took my 5 year old son to the opening of The Lion King in Toronto. While I respect all the local reviewers, I thought it might be beneficial to hear his perspective. So what did you think of the play? Good. Would you recommend it? What does that mean? It means would you tell all your … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: 1st Day at Work
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