A lean, mean, embalming machine: Lenin’s Embalmers at the UofA Studio Theatre
There are no heroes in Lenin’s Embalmers. But there are a lot of macabre jokes, women named Nadia, and shots…
Posts Tagged 'Vern Thiessen'
A life in “the second best bed”: Shakespeare’s Will
It’s been 402 years since William Shakespeare died, leaving his wife, Anne Hathaway, his “second best bed” in his will….
Gemini at the Edmonton Fringe Festival
Gemini by Louise Casemore August 17 – 27 at Venue #21: El Cortez Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar An interview with…
An interview with Director Mieko Ouchi: Bello, a new play by Vern Thiessen
Bello by Vern Thiessen A bilingual co-production from Concrete Theatre and L’Unithéâtre. Translated to French by Brian Dooley Directed by Mieko…
A look ahead at Workshop West’s Season 38
We looked at who’s not being served. We always want to answer the question who couldn’t come to see our…
This is YEG shines a spotlight on diverse communities in Edmonton
What do you get when 8 playwrights are embedded in diverse communities across Edmonton for 21 days? 8 short plays…
Ursa Major a whimsical fairy tale of true love
The middle of winter is exactly the right time for Beth and Megan Dart’s ‘whimsical fairy tale’ about their grandparent’s…
Workshop West’s 2015/2016 season focuses on diversity and discussions
It’s been about 10 months since Vern Thiessen started as Artistic Director of Workshop West, returning to Edmonton after seven years in…
After the House Lights 