Spotlight on Eva Foote: Inside the world premiere of musical ‘Kelly v. Kelly”
“Come see this brand-new musical, and embark on a transformative journey.” Eva Foote on the world premiere production, “Kelly v. Kelly”
Dance & Musical Theatre
Romeo Candido: The multi-talented artist behind the musical Prison Dancer
“The musical ultimately serves as a reflection on the human experience and portrays the ability to overcome adversity through art and community.” Romeo Candido on his new musical “Prison Dancer”
The emotional journey of dance: Wen Wei Wang discusses Ballet Edmonton’s e-motion tour with SesayArts
“This work is a true expression of what we all lived together in that first year….It is like our diary.” Interview with Ballet Edmonton’s AD Wen Wei Wang
Christine Friday discusses “Firewater Thunderbird Rising” with SesayArts
“I create dances about what I am experiencing in my life.” Interview with Christine Friday about “Firewater Thunderbird Rising”
Let’s get Liminal: Throwdown Collective in conversation with SesayArts
“The piece is very human: three people navigating the desires, challenges, and setbacks of life.” Interview with Throwback Collective about the debut of LIMINAL
A truly ELECTRIC MESSIAH cuts through the cold with a joyous, inclusive jolt
Review of Soundstreams’ ELECTRIC MESSIAH, presented by Crow’s Theatre
With Beautiful Renegades, choreographer Peggy Baker reflects on the past to pave a way forward
Interview with Peggy Baker about the final production of Peggy Baker Projects, Beautiful Renegades at The Theatre Centre
New Al Purdy song cycle “The Shape of Home” unspools like a tight, cinematic long take
“Five bravura performances yield a tight, transcendent experience that is unlike anything else you’ll likely see this year.” Scott Sneddon reviews “The Shape of Home”
Yvonne Ng’s new work “Wéi” explores connection, disconnection and becoming through dance
“My hope is that audiences are moved, touched, and experience visceral excitement.” Interview with Yvonne Ng about “Wéi”.
Hanna Kiel’s new documentary dance film “But Then Again” explores themes of change and acceptance
“But Then Again is all about living through this moment in order to survive and keep the arts alive. This film is about today, but it’s for tomorrow’s artists.” Interview with choreographer Hanna Kiel about “But Then Again,” presented by DanceWorks