The Motley Collective, which had successes with past productions of Rocky Horror Show and The Laramie Project, seems to be going through a period of change with their latest production of Proof by David Auburn.
Changing their base of operations to The Theatre on King, director Amy Cummings has left behind the ambitious and grandiose productions that put her name on the map in the Peterborough theatre scene, and has switched to a much smaller and quieter production.
If you’ve read Matt Higg’s article Snowy owls swoop into the Kawarthas, you know there’s been an increase in local sightings of snowy owls as the raptors have expanded their hunting areas further south.
And now, this past Saturday (January 17), a Barred Owl was sighted perched (appropriately enough) outside the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry building on Water Street in downtown Peterborough.
There couldn’t be two plays more dissimilar than Deliver Us Not and Essay, which both open at the Peterborough Theatre Guild on Friday, January 16th. Different in tone and subject matter, the two one-act plays directed by Bea Quarrie seem completely mismatched: the first is a surrealist comedy while the second is a hard-hitting drama.
Most likely the reason they are paired together is that Quarrie recognizes them as interesting shows that are well worth an audience, but too short to be featured on their own.
One thing the two shows do have in common is that they are both well-executed and feature strong performances, and have the potential to open up individual ideas and discourse — leaving audience members thinking well after they leave the theatre.
Film buffs are counting down the days until the annual ReFrame Film Festival kicks off on Friday, January 23rd. Now in its 11th year, the festival has become a must-attend event, attracting crowds from across our region and beyond to downtown Peterborough.
ReFrame screens films that focus on issues of social justice, diversity, human rights, and environmental responsibility.
As far as favourite animals go, insects are seldom near the top of anyone’s list. As fascinating and colourful as their otherworldly bodies can be, they are often seen as too alien and creepy to be appealing. Not so for artist Amy Swartz — she can’t seem to get enough of them.
Owls are majestic birds, loved by many. Their deep-set, globular eyes, fluffy appearance, and broad wings make them a favourite among many birders. They’re also important members of the food chain, keeping rodents and other pests under control.
Christmas is over, it’s -20°, and the evenings are still dark before we get home from work. We’re all looking for fun and financially friendly ways to spice up the winter. Here at the President’s Choice Cooking School, we’re starting the year off right.
As I look at my favourite films of the past year, I seem to have assembled a list of stories that are intrinsically linked. Linked in their exploration of our relationship to the media and how we use it; in their depictions of performers acknowledging the deceptive and often cruel nature of their craft; and linked in their pursuit of a social truth that accurately represents the world that we live in.
After some mild holiday weather, winter has returned with a vengeance just as we head back to school and work. A frigid Arctic air mass has plunged southern Ontario into a deep freeze for this week, with temperatures will below the average values for early January. When combined with high winds, extreme cold can be hazardous or even life threatening.
Peterborough is going to get a rare taste of authentic Memphis blues when the Daddy Mack Blues Band performs in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre on Thursday, January 29th. Led by inspirational singer and guitarist “Daddy” Mack Orr, the band has been delivering no-frills urban blues for over 15 years.
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