Madame Butterfly : That Old Opera!
The story is a familiar one of love and betrayal, but it has plenty to keep an opera noob interested.
Articles by Angela Potvin
When Dance Met POP
POP Montreal welcomes two not-miss dance pieces at Monument National that you can even hit up with your pass.
Helen Simard’s No Fun Goes Further
Helen Simard explains why she’s remounting her piece with a rock band.
A Tale of Two Galas at JFL: Wanda Sykes and Alan Cumming
The comedians at these two Just for Laughs galas were as varied as they were funny.
Interview with Marty Topps : Never Without a Keytar
Isaac Winters talks about his alter-ego Marty Topps.
Bota Bota Introduces Thursday’s Urban Drift Special
Bota Bota, spa on a boat, has a water circuit, mani-pedis, and massage. Enjoy it all on Thursday nights with the Urban Drift.
Fringe Festival Reviews Part 6: The Potvin Perspective
Angela explains why you must see It’s Rabbit Night, The Orchid and the Crow, and Bunheads.
Fringe Festivals Round Four (B) : The Potvin Perspective
More reviews of the Montreal Fringe Festival! Bar Kapra, Snack Music, Obscura, and Peter n’ Chris. Delivered at a dedicated 5 a.m. no less.
Montreal Fringe Festival Reviews Round Three: Petit Campus Sings Out
Petit Campus shows reviewed: Mark Twain in the Year 3000/Einstein Through Time, Shy Shy in Space, Shirley Gnome: Real Mature, and The Famous Haydell Sisters
Be Yourself Out Loud: Interview with Tranna Wintour
Tranna Wintour has a show at the Montreal Fringe Festival. Angela interviews the comedic star about the show’s origins and why you should be yourself.
Sketchfest on a Friday is Where You Want to Be
Friday night was killer for the last night of sketch comedy in this awesome festival.
Sketchfest: Feminist Bros and Viagra Addictions
Priesty Boyz, Math Science and the Humanities, and Get off the Stage part of Tuesday’s line up at Sketchfest.
Talking to Get Off the Stage About Staying On
Sketch comedy troupes come and go, but Get Off the Stage has survived babies and ’80s references.
Talking Ted-Style with the Walrus about Cities
As part of the Blue Metropolis festival, The Walrus brings forward speakers to lecture on ways to make a city come alive
A Mile End Tale: Interview with Triplex Nervosa’s Marianne Ackerman
Playwright Marianne Ackerman talks to Angela about putting together a play about the clash of Mile End’s new and old residents.
Cirque Prom: Cartwheels To Heaven
Pull out that old corsage and come join the performers of two different circuses in this immersive recreation of prom.
Terminus : Irish Storytelling Done Dublin Style
From deals with the devil to back-alley abortions, Terminus showcases Dublin as a fourth character in this three-person show.