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Review: '‘rihannaboi95’ by Jordan Tannahill streamed through Young People's Theatre

Digital bullying, especially in the context of sexual orientation, is a formidable force. YPT, along with Mr. Malhi’s robust performance bravely faces the issue with both subtlety and power. It is suggested that “they will hate you.” Hopefully, this strong production will help young people to learn how to face or change this inevitability.

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Review: 'Holiday Inn' at Shaw's Festival Theatre, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario

The Shaw producers clearly knew how to respect Irving Berlin’s material and built a stunning show around stunning songs. We often use the term ‘ensemble’ to describe a particularly tight cast, but we can consider ‘Holiday Inn’ to be an ‘ensemble’ of leadership in that every department – music, acting, lighting, sets, choreography, costumes – was on full creative display.

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Review: 'On the Rocks...stirred not shaken' conceived, written and performed by Louise Pitre

“The electrifying original music gives Ms. Pitre an opportunity to display her full range of vocal skills. She builds subtle moments as emotion grows and also knows the right timing for unleashing big thrilling notes. Her story is wide ranging, but it is clear that music is at the heart of her life and career.”

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