The summer months are perfect for road trips. There is seafood to eat, waterfalls to trek to, and an abundance of theatre to see across the province. With over 20 shows, not including the late-summer Halifax Fringe Festival, where does one even begin? From Shakespeare by the Sea in Point Pleasant Park to Tony Award-winning […]
Chester Playhouse
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Forever Plaid
Please excuse the mixed imagery, but even if cornball comedy isn’t your cup of tea, I urge you to see Forever Plaid at Chester Playhouse. It’s a delightfully nostalgic romp, where the plot doesn’t really matter, but the music really does. And that’s exactly what makes this production sing. Simon Gordon, Kyle Gillis, Anders Balderston […]
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Theatre is alive and well in Chester
When I saw the title of this show, my first thought was who is Jacques Brel? Well, now I know that he is a fabulous Brussels-born composer who lived from 1929 to 1978, and I’m sorry I didn’t make his acquaintance sooner. The show (notice how I’m avoiding calling it a play, for although it […]
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Hot Summer Guide: Theatre events
Dartmouth Players presents Art Until June 27 Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play is ostensibly about the perception, interpretation and value of art, but actually has more to say about the ups and downs of friendship. Serge, Marc and Yvan have been buddies for over 15 years, each with their own roles within the trio. When […]