All posts by Shan Fernando
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Opera Review: Don Quichotte
When a world-renowned book goes from pages to stages it can go one of two ways: it can hit rock bottom or rise to the heavens. The Canadian Opera Company’s production of Don Quichotte is truly a...
- Posted May 23, 2014
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Opera Review: Roberto Devareaux
In my years of going to the theatre I have had the pleasure of seeing many operas, but for the first time I can say that I have truly experienced opera. Shows like Roberto Devareaux which is...
- Posted May 16, 2014
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Steam Whistle – Beer 101
Earlier this year we had the pleasure of meeting with the representatives at Steam Whistle for a tour, Q&A and a little tasting. We’ve put all of that together and more for you in this segment of...
- Posted May 7, 2014
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Soliciting Temptation Review – Tarragon Theatre
I had the recent pleasure of attending a performance of ‘Soliciting Temptation’ by Governor General Award winner and Tarragon playwright-in-residence Erin Shields, directed by Tarragon’s Assistant Artistic Director Andrea Donaldson, and starring Derek Boyes and Miriam Fernandes....
- Posted April 23, 2014
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‘Hercules’ Opera Review
Oh, the opera. If you ever wanted to feel like a distinguished, high class person, you go to the opera. I had the privilege of attending the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Hercules at the Four Seasons...
- Posted April 23, 2014
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“Expressions Now” Dance Review
Dance is a fantastic form of expression. It gives the artists the ability to tell a story, invent a new world, and evoke emotions in people that they didn’t know they had in them. I feel like...
- Posted April 11, 2014
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‘Bare Bones and Up Front’ Review
The Toronto Centre for the Arts has created a unique and exciting new indie showcase series called, Bare Bones and Up Front. The series started on February 19 and will continue till its last showcase on April...
- Posted March 31, 2014
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Sound of Music Ticket Giveaway!
To celebrate the Lower Ossington Theatre’s Spring season, we are giving away two free tickets to the LOT’s production of ‘The Sound of Music’! Tickets will be for the opening weekend, and you can pick the date/time...
- Posted March 28, 2014
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‘This is Not a Toy’ Exhibit – Design Exchange
We had the honour of checking out a cool, original exhibit at the Design Exchange Museum. This exhibit is no doubt a display of contemporary, cultural art using what looks like toys to discuss our culture as...
- Posted March 28, 2014