Blue Man Group performs in March
- Published on Friday, 10 February 2012 18:04
- Written by SCOTT KINGSMITH
Production of music, theatre and painted men at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
As the lights go down, signaling the start of the show, you hear the concert hall fill with the roaring of cheers.
It may feel like a rock concert, but instead three men dressed in black hit the stage – bald and blue. Wait! Blue?
‘Cinderella’ mops the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium stage
- Published on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 19:55
- Written by MARIA BITTER
Alberta Ballet presents timeless fairytale for the second time
Join Alberta Ballet as they invite you to an enchanted ball with pointe shoes, tights and even a handsome Prince Charming. Alberta Ballet brings to life the lovable fairytale, Cinderella, as part of their 45th season.
New documentary tackles controversy surrounding the pink ribbon brand
- Published on Sunday, 05 February 2012 02:29
- Written by PAULINE ZULUETA
'Pink Ribbons, Inc.' premieres nationwide, will show for a limited time in Calgary
Many people have at least one or two pink ribbon products. From pink socks, pink key chains, pink coasters to pink KitchenAids, we've seen them all. There are even pink guns.
But in the new documentary "Pink Ribbons, Inc.," authors, researchers and activists argue that the ribbons aren't always pretty in pink.
Peter Pan’ adaptation brings the British pantomime to Calgary
- Published on Friday, 09 December 2011 20:19
- Written by JOEL DRYDEN
Performers say genre encourages play and fosters infectious fun
The shoulder check isn't enough. Captain Hook counters, grabs Peter Pan and chucks him halfway across the stage. Peter's allies gasp, and Hook menaces forward, sword drawn and mouth sneering.
It's part of the epic finale of director Erin Millar's new adaptation of J. M. Barrie's original "Peter Pan" novel — a pantomime produced by Morpheus Theatre.