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PodSask is a locally-run website dedicated to bringing you interesting stories, topical reviews, and all the coverage of the arts and culture scene you didn't know you wanted!

07/10/2025

“Our life is full of campaigns, small and long,” bodybuilder Jon Somers said. “If you have a lifetime of athletic pursuit, just campaign on. I never thought I’d have another shot at a bodybuilding competition, but I did it … whatever the next campaign is, have a go at it.”

Learn more about the new documentary film "Campaign On: A Lifetime of Athletic Pursuit," following Somers' journey to his first bodybuilding competition in 30 years!

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"Campaign On: A Lifetime of Athletic Pursuit" is set to premiere in his hometown of Saskatoon on Oct. 8. The feature-length documentary, directed by Saskatoon's Ryan Bruce, follows Jon Somers through his journey to be a part of his first bodybuilding competition in 30 years.

28/09/2025

"(Elizabeth) Whitbread crackles as Rita, playing her character with gusto, and deliver witty comebacks that land every time. Although Rita’s metamorphosis is evident in her toning down of her accent, her bold clothing choices and changing her hairstyle — a nod the attention to detail — Whitbread conveys that slow transformation across the short scenes."

Check out Thia James' full review of Persephone Theatre's production of "Educating Rita" here!

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Whitbread crackles as Rita, playing her character with gusto, and deliver witty comebacks that land every time. Although Rita's metamorphosis is evident in her toning down of her accent, her bold clothing choices and changing her hairstyle — a nod the attention to detail — Whitbread conveys that...

25/09/2025

“Because it was made into quite a well-known movie, I think this is a show that people have some fond memories of,” said Liz Whitbread, who features in Persephone Theatre's production of 'Educating Rita'. “I’m excited for those people to see a different version of that story they love.”

Check out the preview of the season-opening show here!

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Persephone Theatre's new season kicks off with a British comedy most audience members will recognize from a fun 1980s movie.

06/08/2025

Drum roll please... it's PodSask's BEST OF FEST for the Saskatoon Fringe Festival!

Want to know what shows to try to see before the Fringe ends? Missed seeing who got 5 STARS from PodSask? Check it out here!

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PodSask gave five shows at the 2025 Saskatoon Fringe FIVE STARS - check out our Best of Fest!

05/08/2025

Happy holiday Monday, and here's the final batch of Saskatoon Fringe Festival reviews from PodSask!

Are there more five-star shows? Are there fan favourites in this group? Take a read and find out!

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This is it — the last of PodSask's Fringe reviews for 2025 are here! Did you miss our first batch of reviews? Our second? Our third? Check them all out, then see here which shows left us impressed and amazed over the long weekend! BRAIN What we loved: Drink water. Cry less. Call mom. Fight

03/08/2025

More Saskatoon Fringe Festival reviews! More! MORE! 🎭

Which shows are wowing us? Check out our most recent reviews here, and the whole slate on our website!

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Part 3 of Saskatoon Fringe Festival reviews! Which shows wowed us? Check it out!

02/08/2025

More Saskatoon Fringe Festival reviews, more FIVE STAR SHOWS!

Which performances are getting the top reviews? 👀👀

Check our Part 2 of our reviews below!

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One more day, five more reviews, and more five star performances - the Saskatoon Fringe continues on! Did you miss our first slate of reviews? Check them out here. And check out our newest reviews below! Jimmy Hogg: The Potato King What we loved: Whether or not Jimmy Hogg is the Potato King might be

01/08/2025

Happy Saskatoon Fringe Festival everyone!

PodSask is here again with reviews! Here's the first seven - that's right, SEVEN - reviews of the year. And maybe the first FIVE STAR performance of this year's Fringe? 👀 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Check out the first round of reviews below!

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The Saskatoon Fringe Festival is back! Check out the first round of review from PodSask!

30/07/2025

"Every year we work hard to improve the festival and create new opportunities," said Saskatoon Fringe Festival manager Philippa Williams. "The support of the audience, our sponsors, and the entire community means our artists thrive."

The Fringe is back! Check out more of what's on offer at the link below!

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It's that time of year again to enjoy theatre, art, food, games and more under the summer sun - the Saskatoon Fringe Festival is back again. But the festival, produced by 25th Street Theatre, is never one to rest. New spaces, new opportunities and new art abound as the 2025 Saskatoon Fringe Festival...

26/07/2025

"This is a gorgeously designed and well-performed Shakespearean production. If you're a fan of Shakespeare, or simply a fan of Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, it's absolutely worth checking out this show this summer — if only to get a taste of what good "classical" Shakespeare looks like."

Check out the full review of 'The Tragedy of Richard II" below!

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For the first time in its 40-year history, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan (SOTS) has taken on The Tragedy of Richard II. While it may not be as flashy as other SOTS shows, Richard II holds its own as a deeper and more serious example of classical Shakespearean performance — though it does occasio...

22/07/2025

"Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan's newest production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is incredibly well-cast, well-directed and well-performed. It's so incredibly funny that it is truly a can't-miss show this summer."

Check out the full review below! 👀

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Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan's 40th anniversary features a hilarious and hijinks-filled rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream that had the whole audience howling.

18/07/2025

“I’m really hopeful that the young people who see this production of Midsummer get that sense of wonder and joy and a positive memory of the theatre,” Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan artistic director Kayvon Khoshkam said. “And Richard II is one of my favourite plays … I’m hoping people realize there’s more available in Shakespeare’s canon than what is traditionally offered.”

Check out the full preview of Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan's 40th season here!

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Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan will produce two full Shakespeare shows - and more - for their 40th anniversary season.

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