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Shaw review: Veteran stage actors reflect on their unpredictable and ephemeral world

Three longtime Shaw actors, Sharry Flett, Patrick Galligan and Sanjay Talwar, sat down to chat with theatre critic Anthony Chase about their journeys as actors and careers at the Shaw. The result? "They shared a love and total commitment to what they are doing," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Shaw review: Uncovering the strides Jewish women made in theatre

"Who were these famous and groundbreaking Jewish women? What did they have to overcome to succeed? What drove them forward? Ambition, drive, resilience for certain," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Shaw review: Cerebral and intimate ‘Ohio State Murders’ is one to see

With quality performances from its two leads, superb production value and creative direction from Philip Akin, Adrienne Kennedy's story of love and betrayal is well-realized at the Shaw, writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Shaw Festival’s 2027 lineup will feature ‘South Pacific,’ ‘The Color Purple’ and more

The 65th season will feature Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "South Pacific," "The Color Purple," "Arsenic and Old Lace" and "Grimm Tales," among 11 productions across three theatres in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Shaw review: ‘Amadeus’ falls short of original play’s theatricality

"I left feeling detached, that form had superseded content, that the visceral theatricality that Shaffer so brilliantly offers by his gifts of storytelling had been denied," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Buying and discharging fireworks: What you need to know

St. Catharines Deputy Fire Chief Frank Biancucci is warning St. Catharines resident to be safe, use common sense and follow the City’s rules for using fireworks...

Brock set to host Canadian Fencing National Championships

More than 1,000 of the top fencing athletes in the country will descend on Brock University this week as the Canadian Fencing National Championships...

Virgil Stampede returns Saturday

The three-day Virgil Stampede opens Saturday with something for everyone in the family, including the popular midway rides, lots of entertainment for kids and the smashing...

Niagara Region photo of the week

Title: Setting Sun Description: A couple observes the sun setting over Lake Ontario in Port Dalhousie. Photographer: Jim Carriere, St. Catharines PHOTO SUBMITTED BY NIAGARA REGION.

NOTL Legion celebrating 90th anniversary

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 in Niagara-on-the-Lake is celebrating its 90th anniversary on Saturday. It was in 1918, after the November 11 armistice of...

Brock alumni appointed Toronto Maple Leafs GM

For many Brock University Sport Management students, becoming the general manager of a professional sports franchise is the ultimate career goal. That dream career path...

Kristin Gallant to represent Brock at OUA womens basketball showcase

Kristin Gallant figured her rookie year with the Brock Badgers women’s basketball team would see her play a small role and fight for playing...

Music Niagara announces 2018 lineup

Music Niagara announced an ambitious 39 concerts in 36 days to commemorate its twentieth season. The organization said Thursday its founder and creative director Atis...

All Peace Bridge lanes to be open for summer

The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority has begun the process of reopening the third traffic lane on the Peace Bridge for the...

Truth and humour with comedian Ally Dick

Ally Dick didn’t surprise anyone when she became a stand-up comic. The 28-year-old was basically born into it, with her father having been a comedian...

Niagara Region photo of the week

Title: Dinner is Served Description: A juvenile bald eagle in Port Colborne with a fresh catch for dinner. Photographer: Nicki Williams, Port Colborne

NOTL getting Junior A hockey team

After nearly two years of negotiations, Niagara-on-the-Lake is officially getting its own Junior A hockey team. The team, the NOTL Nationals, will call Virgil's Meridian Credit...

Niagara photographer wants to make change for DSBN students

St. Catharines photographer Eunice Tang wants to help support students from low-income families this June by setting up a spring family photoshoot at Jaycee...

Niagara Now launches print edition “The Lake Report” in NOTL

Niagara Now is pleased to announce its first print edition officially launches today in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The newspaper, called The Lake Report, will focus specifically on NOTL,...

Grand Hotel previews start Thursday at Shaw

Previews for the Shaw Festival’s 2018 main stage musical Grand Hotel start Thursday, taking viewers back to the 1920s in Weimar Berlin from the...

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