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"I left feeling detached, that form had superseded content, that the visceral theatricality that Shaffer so brilliantly offers by his gifts of storytelling had been denied," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Day of 1000 Musicians to take over Firemens Park

Firemens Park in Niagara Falls should be filled with 1,000 musicians all playing together in sync on July 21. At least that’s the goal of...

Brock womens curling team wins bronze at National Curling Championships

BROCK UNIVERSITY (Mar. 28)— It took just six ends for the Brock Badgers women’s curling team to win a bronze medal at the 2018...

Niagara band Avenue Inn climbing stairs to success

Members of Niagara-based band Avenue Inn have their sights set on stardom. This Tuesday, the band will play the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto for industry...

Deck the Falls wins FEOs best new event

Ontario Power Generation’s Winter Festival of Lights is making headlines into spring, with its Deck the Falls tour having been recognized as the best...

Brock curlers headed to Alberta for national championships

Brock University’s men’s and women’s curling teams are headed are headed to Alberta this weekend in hopes of winning the first national championships for...

OpenTable: Two Falls restaurants top 100 in Canada for Big Night Out

OpenTable has selected two Niagara Falls restaurants as Canada’s “Top 100 Restaurants for a Big Night Out.” The restaurants, both Brazilian steakhouses, are Brasa and...

Local band celebrating second CD release

Local Niagara band Majora will celebrate a second CD release at the Warehouse in St. Catharines this Thursday, presented by Livestock Niagara. Niagara Now sat down...

‘Pickleball’ gaining traction in NOTL

A relatively unknown paddle sport called pickleball is finding a home in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The game is gripping seniors, and threatens to be end of the...

Niagara Region weekly photo

Title: Soaring Description: Snowy owls everywhere this winter! This was one of 26 snowy owl sightings for this resident. Photographer: Shelley Augustus, St. Catharines For a chance...

Monday Punday with David Green: March 19

Don't miss Monday Pundays every week on Niagara Now for more delicious puns by David.What's up with David this week? Thursday he'll be hosting...

Last day for Falls artists to apply for AYEA

Niagara Falls artists — today is the last day to apply for the Allister Young Endowment Award. Presented by Niagara Falls Culture Canada, the award...

Dragons den auditions coming to Falls

Producers of the TV show Dragon’s den are on the road visiting cities across Canada holding auditions for the next season of the show. The...

Chef Michael Smith returns to Niagara in May

Celebrity chef Michael Smith will return to Niagara Falls in May to host the Tastes in Niagara culinary series. The culinary event series sees iconic...

Humane Society fundraiser offers laughs

It was Mr. Green, but not in the kitchen with a candlestick — it was all over Niagara, with a camera and a script. Niagara...

Niagara Region photo of the week: March 12

Title: A Brief Glimpse Description: Between the cloud layer and the horizon, the sun peeked out just long enough. Photographer: Nick Goetz, St. Catharines Provided by Niagara...

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