I had the pleasure of seeing The Cog and Sprocket's production of Harold Pinter's The Dumb Waitor at Shō, a fantastic piece of absurdist theatre which had me hooked from beginning to end. Samuel Beckett's influence on Pinter is clearly evident in The Dumb Waitor, but Pinter makes some very calculated deviations from the conventions…
University Player’s “An Experiment with an Air Pump”
I had the absolute pleasure to see the University of Windsor's latest offering An Experiment with an Air Pump last Saturday night. As usual, it was a thrill for me to walk into a play with no expectations other than the good word I had heard buzzing about the show. With some of my cast members…
University Player’s “Anna in the Tropics”
The Univeristy of Windsor is starting off their 2015/16 season with a bang! Nilo Cruz's beautifully crafted story was an inspiring way to get the season going. On a cold October day, there is nothing better than to be transported to the hot Tampa, Florida of Cruz's play. The sets and costumes exude the heat…
Drawing Board Production’s “Working Title: Undecided”
There are few things more exhilarating than getting to see a world première of a play. What can only make the experience better is when you have the absolute honour of knowing the artists involved in such a marvellous creation. Working Title: Undecided was presented at the University of Windsor at the inaugural UWillDiscover Research…
“Elektra by Sophocles”
I have always been interested in seeing Elektra by Sophocles. Having helped to teach other Greek tragedies but not this one in particular, I was excited to have the opportunity to finally see it. I was certainly not disappointed. I cannot imagine a better experience seeing this play. The first thing one noticed entering the…
University Player’s “Twelfth Night”
To be fair, I was involved in the beginning processes of this play, and therefore have a soft spot for it. That being said, the show that I saw on the 14th of March was certainly well beyond what I had last seen. I was so impressed, so pleased and just overwhelmed with the beauty…
University Player’s “To Moscow”
To Moscow was certainly a play for people who love theatre, this reviewer included, and I had an amazing time watching the lives of two of the most revolutionary theatre practitioners unfold in front of me. If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to get out and see it ASAP! Liza Balkan made an…
University Player’s “The Crucible”
I remember reading this play in Grade 11 English class and not really being a huge fan of the play; however after seeing this production I must admit my mind was changed. I thought that this production was exceptionally well cast, and most certainly well performed. It changed my perspective on the play for sure!…
University Player’s “Blood Relations”
The University Player’s production of Blood Relations is a perfect play for this time of year. It’s spooky, thrilling and a perfect Hallowe’en treat! I saw the show with a friend of mine on October 30th, and we both had nightmares that night about people with axes! While it’s not gory at all, it’s like…
University Player’s “Molière Impromptu”
The University Players at the University of Windsor (my alma mater) started off the season with roaring laughter! Molière Impromptu was a riot fit for 17th Century France that was wonderfully enjoyable. Having studied both Molière and the time period in several classes, this play was wonderful both for entertainment but intellectually for me as…
A View from the Box 