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LIVE THEATRE REVIEW — The Cripple of Inishmaan

Posted by Kristin Rodier in SEEN & HEARD

Written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Mitchell Cushman, Studio Theatre’s The Cripple of Inishmaan is intricate and ambitious in both its design and dialogue. A looming backdrop of rocky cliffs is beset by the sea, confining the main action of the play to a compact set in center stage. Scene transitions are made with live fiddle and the Bodhran drum, giving the feeling of being transported to Ireland.

The play … Read More

Add comment more in Theatre Review | posted May 24th, 2011 at 3:45pm

LIVE THEATRE REVIEW - From Cradle To Stage

Posted by Kristin Rodier in SEEN & HEARD

Featuring three new one-act plays by budding Alberta playwrights, From Cradle to Stage is presented by the Walterdale Playhouse. The three plays have different themes, but work together for an enjoyable evening of one-acts.

The first is a staged reading of Rober Zimmer’s Poetry Unbound, a heady verbal exchange between characters who represent abstract nouns such as Theory, Poetry, Academia, and Taxpayers. Zimmer posits motivations and conflicts between the characters, shedding light on the failings of … Read More

Add comment more in Theatre Review | posted May 20th, 2011 at 2:54pm

LIVE THEATRE REVIEW - Edges

Posted by Kristin Rodier in SEEN & HEARD

Edges is a presented by Powerhouse Performance Company, directed by Gregory P. Caswell and Sarah Horsman. It features four performers who sing a variety of musical theatre numbers with live piano. The performance has an off-Broadway feel, and the small intimate setting at the Trans Alta Arts Barn further lends to this experience.

The themes of the songs range from sisters who can’t get along to understanding sincerity in the age of social media. While some of the songs are a little too earnest and feel motivational, the show has … Read More

Add comment more in Theatre Preview | posted May 12th, 2011 at 1:48pm

MUSIC PREVIEW - Early Music Festival

Posted by Jerry Ozipko in SEEN & HEARD

Early Music Festival

First Presbyterian Church

10025–105 St.

Friday, May 6 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 7 9:30, 11:15 a.m. (Workshops);
2 p.m. (Concert), 4 p.m. (Masterclass) and 8 p.m. (Concert)

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

10037 – 84 Avenue

Sunday, May 8 1 p.m. (Masterclass) and 8 p.m. (Concert)

Ever since her emigration to Edmonton from her native Netherlands in 1995, cellist Josephine van Lier has dreamed of the formation … Read More

Add comment more in Music Preview | posted May 4th, 2011 at 1:18pm

LIVE MUSIC REVIEW - THE PIXIES

Posted by Kortney Jmaeff in SEEN & HEARD

Add comment more in Music Review | posted May 4th, 2011 at 1:11pm

LIVE MUSIC REVIEW - LIL WAYNE - I AM MUSIC TOUR

Posted by Curtis Wright in SEEN & HEARD

I Am Music Tour
With Lil Wayne, Nicki Manaj, Rick Ross, Mix Master Mike, Travis Barker and Porcelain Black
Thursday, April 28
Rexall Place

As the rain spit outside Rexall place Thursday night, dampening the harsh smell of rank marijuana and the spirit of whimpering youth who spoke like they were from South Central Compton, confused throngs wearing ‘Free Weezy’ shirts and oversized track suits waited outside wondering. Door times had passed considerably and, according to both estimated set times and concert logic, the opening artist, Porcelain should at least be … Read More