I would bet that Coal Mine’s production will probably be nominated for some Dora awards this year. The social justice issues of examining dignity confronting a debilitating and ultimately life destroying disease has been handled with great respect in ‘The Father’. Beg, borrow or plead to get a ticket and to see true ensemble perfection.

I’ll be honest that improvisational theatre was and still is not a personal favourite of mine. This tremendously hardworking group of performers did not put the kibosh on my preference; however, they have created an entertaining evening of laughter, sometimes rather naughty, at Coal Mine.

Jennifer Haley’s science fiction crime drama is set in the future where the Internet has become ‘The Nether’, a place where people can enter many virtual reality realms. Users may log in, choose an identity, and then indulge in any desire they wish.