Chekhovian, jovial, hilarious and full of off-kilter rants,
this play was unexpectedly hilarious. Fiona Reid and Steven Sutcliffe were to
die for---especially the former when she launched into a mirror perfect impersonation
of Maggie Smith. I loved the warmth
and the raw humour of the writing which extols the relationships shifts in
sibling dynamics as each grew older.
Jennifer Dale played a one-note as the narcissistic archetypal actress
Masha and was continually overshadowed by the generous and warm Vanya and
Sonia. But that was the only sour note
in the play.
Melanie and I had a wonderful post-theatre conversation and
I encourage you to find this Canadian production, wander around it in it
mentally for a bit and let its giddy euphoria follow you out of the auditorium.
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| from cbc.ca |
Opera Atelier is a perennial favourite experience of mine---especially
because it is accompanied by Tafelmusik: one of my true Torontonian
passions. Orpheus and Eurydice, as
explored in jubilant and buoyant colour and celebration of dance, song and
love, by the talented repertory company is the perfect gateway opera. If you have
not yet experienced opera or are reticent about it being dire and over-handed
and sprawling ( and long), then this compact retelling of the famous myth is
perfect. It looks and sounds extraordinary, it employs Hector Berlioz’s
Victorian revision (and cross-dressing) and it never takes itself too
seriously. The ballet sequences are lush
and gorgeous and crinolines sweep swiftly across the stage. Everything is
mesmerizing. The music, too, is some of Gluck’s most familiar and will stay
with you long after the final note.
A night at the Elgin is an experience in and of itself ..... so make sure you go and see our OA friends in their perfect habitat.
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| stage-door.com |
My theatre goer Melanie can be found here
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