Becky Lou Burlesque of the Decade Ending
Interview with Australian burlesque star, Becky Lou, on why she’s ending her decade-long career.
Articles by Lyla McQueen Shah
Interview with Aaron Malkin : Half James and Jamesy On His Own
When the James half of James and Jamesy writes his own show, the thinks big and small. Literally.
Fringe Festival 2016 : Lyla’s Picks
Lyla McQueen Shah shares her picks from the Montreal Fringe For All.
Art Tattoo Montreal Leaves Its Mark on the City
A wide variety of styles and artists were on hand to ink your body or provide some body art.
Marionnettes Everywhere at Verdun Street Fair
Verdun street fair featured puppets of all kinds, from Punch and Judy to Chinese dragons.
Theatre Review: Mistakes were Made and Thanks for the Fish
Witty play Features great lines, high energy, and koi.
When Faustus Met Mephistopheles : Dr. Faustus Reviewed
Review of Dr. Faustus by Montreal’s year-old theatre group, Chocolate Moose Theatre Company.
Montreal Fringe Fest Wrap #6: We Get British
A Bandolier of Dreams and High Tea bring out the British accents. Which one is real and which one isn’t? Wine or tea? Where’s the beer?
Fringe Fest Review: Ephemer-illz Goes Greek
Despite an oppressive atmosphere, Lynn and Carina lighten spirits with their witty and ambiguously amorous exchange of Greek lyric poetry.
Global Warming Daube with Brad Pitt : Agonisse Comsique
This surreal Siddhartha story has Brad Pitt face an existential crisis over global warming, leave society, and return.
In Limbo Between Greatness and Obscurity : 2 Pianos 4 Hands
Elegantly executed production raises the issue of artistic pursuits when one is talented but less than the best. How can one throw away all those grueling hours perfecting one’s art?
Top Girls : The Successful Woman and Her Not So Successful Life
When Marlene is promoted to the top, her celebratory dinner party is attended by historical figures. Find out why this dazzling play is close, but no cigar.
Berry Sweet Strawberries in January a Warm Look at Love
Strawberries in January a sweet, delightful play performed in French and English on alternate nights, examines teen love.
Political Theatre Blind Misses Its Weak Spots
Suffering from a clichéd protagonist, the good points of this show can’t redeem the bad.
Perfectly Polished and Fierce. Glengarry Glen Ross Review.
An in-sync cast delivers polished show about real estate.
The Aeneid : More puppets, Less Intermission
Told entirely with puppets, the Aeneid lets the audience forget the puppeteer.
The Best Time You’ll Have with the Illuminati and the Devil : Alex Cross and His Rise to Fame
Alex Cross and his Rise to Fame begins with a powerpoint thesis that debauchery in today’s music business is actually a satanic conspiracy. Then the fun begins
Seedy Unseamly Strips Down Fashion Industry
Unseamly shows an uncomfortable side of the fashion industry and provokes a reaction, but not necessarily a welcome one.
Seagull Soars With Talented Cast and Moving Story
The Segal’s world premiere of Hinton’s adaption of Chekov’s The Seagull is moving and beautiful acted.
Canadian Heroine Squares Off Against Cartoon Villains in Bhopal
Important story of the Union Carbide disaster undermined by over-the-top evil characters.