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"This is a gorgeously designed and well-performed Shakespearean production. If you're a fan of Shakespeare, or simply a ...
07/26/2025

"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...

"Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan's newest production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is incredibly well-cast, well-direct...
07/22/2025

"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.

“I’m really hopeful that the young people who see this production of Midsummer get that sense of wonder and joy and a po...
07/18/2025

“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.

"'Million Dollar Quartet' is a rock-and-rolling, hip-swinging, head-nodding, hand-clapping, crowd-pleasing spectacular t...
04/28/2025

"'Million Dollar Quartet' is a rock-and-rolling, hip-swinging, head-nodding, hand-clapping, crowd-pleasing spectacular that enthusiastically brings to life the some of the best music — and musicians — of the 20th century."

Check out the full review of the final main stage show in Persephone Theatre's 50th season!

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The jukebox musical Million Dollar Quartet can be summarized by the phrase — and not without some irony — "a little less conversation, a little more action." But by the almighty power of rock and roll does Persephone Theatre deliver on that action in their production of the musical, ending their...

"(Farren) Timoteo is a riveting storyteller, and his combination of comedic timing and physical ability makes 'Made in I...
03/15/2025

"(Farren) Timoteo is a riveting storyteller, and his combination of comedic timing and physical ability makes 'Made in Italy' a laugh-out-loud night at the theatre."

Check out the full review of 'Made in Italy' at Persephone Theatre here!

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Farren Timoteo is a riveting storyteller, and his combination of comedic timing and physical ability makes Made in Italy a laugh-out-loud night at the theatre. Capisce?

"I think it translates to a virtuosic comedic experience, set in an Italian dining room, that gives us a glimpse into It...
03/13/2025

"I think it translates to a virtuosic comedic experience, set in an Italian dining room, that gives us a glimpse into Italian life and the immigrant experience in the 70s," Farren Timoteo said. "It's filled with laughter, music and physical comedy."

Check out more about the fun-filled one-man-show "Made in Italy" at Persephone Theatre by following the link below!

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The show follows an Italian teen growing up in Jasper in the 1970s, doing his best to navigate the line between his Italian heritage and the Canadian town he's living in — and the influence of his various (and somewhat quirky) family.

"Jenna Berenbaum's writing isn't just good, it's great — capturing laughter and love in a way that makes all the charact...
02/09/2025

"Jenna Berenbaum's writing isn't just good, it's great — capturing laughter and love in a way that makes all the characters larger instead of smaller, showing us our flaws and reveling in how flawed we all are. Death might be difficult to bear, and there's really no avoiding it — so why not enjoy the time we have with each other now?"

Don't miss the review of the new, locally-written and locally-produced play '18 Jews Order Chinese Food' at Persephone Theatre until Feb. 16!

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"18 Jews Order Chinese Food" is enjoying its world-premiere run at Persephone Theatre, but if the quality of the show is any indication this premiere will be the first of many productions to come.

“It’s a comedy — there’s touching moments, but there’s also lots of laughter,” playwright Jenna Berenbaum said. “How fam...
02/06/2025

“It’s a comedy — there’s touching moments, but there’s also lots of laughter,” playwright Jenna Berenbaum said. “How family relates together, sometimes that’s chaotic and hilarious.”

Check out more about the BRAND NEW play "18 Jews Order Chinese Food" by local playwright Jenna Berenbaum at Persephone Theatre!

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"18 Jews Order Chinese Food" is a based-on-real-life comedy from the mind of Saskatoon playwright Jenna Berenbaum.

“Here in the Prairies, people know this story better. They know these characters better, they know the references better...
02/06/2025

“Here in the Prairies, people know this story better. They know these characters better, they know the references better. It’s still funny, just kind of deeper and sharper,” director Yvette Nolan said.

Check out more about Globe Theatre's production of "Women in the Fur Trade" running from Feb. 5 to 23!

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"Women of the Fur Trade" explores men, colonizer influences, Métis leader Louis Riel and the critical fur trade through three strong women.

"This play does a neat job in the way that it’s written that on the one hand you have very honest, very real dialogue,” ...
01/28/2025

"This play does a neat job in the way that it’s written that on the one hand you have very honest, very real dialogue,” director Tim Bratton said. “Then you also get these weird, unique circumstances created through an imaginative dynamic … it helps get at those deeper things, those intangible things.”

Check out more about the upcoming 25th Street Theatre production of "Mustard" - including the artistic talents of leaders from 25th Street, Burnt Thicket Theatre and Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan!

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What happens when your childhood imaginary friend hangs around a little too long ... and suddenly other people can see them too? That's the core of Mustard, the play written by Kat Sandler and the upcoming show produced by 25th Street Theatre. When Thai's imaginary friend — the titular Mustard —...

"'Miracle on 34th Street' is a story that captures the beauty and wholesomeness of the Christmas spirit, putting an emph...
12/08/2024

"'Miracle on 34th Street' is a story that captures the beauty and wholesomeness of the Christmas spirit, putting an emphasis on family and imagination and belief over capitalism and commercialism. And Persephone Theatre’s production succeeds greatly in bring that spark of wholesomeness to the stage."

Check out the review of 'Miracle on 34th Street' here!

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Wholesome, nostalgic and full of Christmas cheer — Persephone Theatre's production of Miracle on 34th Street is a simple and fun story for the holiday season. The adaptation follows quite closely to the original 1947 classic: Kris Kringle (Hal Kerbes) takes over as Santa Claus for the massive depa...

"It catches you by surprise. Even if you know the story, to hear it, to be there, to see the children and to see the adu...
12/06/2024

"It catches you by surprise. Even if you know the story, to hear it, to be there, to see the children and to see the adults come to believe and to understand is magic. That's the only word for it," actor Hal Kerbes said.

Get into the holiday spirit with Persephone Theatre's production of "Miracle on 34th Street"! Tickets are on sale now, and the show has been held over until Dec. 29!

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and Persephone Theatre is leading the charge with their production of a beloved holiday classic. The holiday show for the big Saskatoon theatre is Miracle on 34th Street, an adaptation of the original story and screenplay by Valentine Davies. The departme...

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