“Gino A Child of War" is an awe-inspiring docudrama which sheds light on the boundless hope and resilience of the human spirit amid the chaos of war. The film narrates the incredible story of Gino Farnetti, a five-year-old boy discovered frightened, hungry, and wandering amidst the war-torn ruins of Torrice, Italy, in 1944, by compassionate …
By Tololwa Mollel An adaptation of Mazisi Kunene's Anthem of the Decades: A Zulu Epic Edmonton's Theatre Prospero is premiering a production of their engaging Zulu Epic, adapted by Edmonton Playwright Tololwa Mollel. Starting June 21 at Alberta Avenue Community Centre, witness South African Poet Laureate Mazisi Kunene’s Anthem of the Decades: A Zulu Epic, as adapted by Mollel and brought to …
Set in 1900 Sweden, A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress, Desirée Armfeldt, and the men who love her: a lawyer by the name of Fredrik Egerman and the Count Carl-Magnus Malcom. Directed by Brian Deedrick & Music Directed by Steven Greenfield
Sled Island's thoughtful, eclectic programming and independent spirit have produced a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of more than 250 bands, comedy, film and art as well as over 30,000 attendees in more than 30 venues, earning rave reviews from attendees, artists and media across the globe. For tickets to …
Louisa May Alcott’s timeless, captivating story of the March family is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache and hope. Jo March weaves the story of her and her sisters, Meg, Beth and Amy, and their adventures growing up in the wake of America’s Civil War – a delightful story …
With Guests Warren G, DJ Quik & DJ Green Lantern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWCZse1iwE0
Claude Debussy (1862–1918) Estampes, L.10 Pagodes La soirée dans Grenade Jardins sous la pluie David Fung, piano Francis Poulenc (1899–1963) Banalités Chansons d’Orkenise Hôtel Fagnes de Wallonie Voyage à Paris Sanglots Franz Liszt (1811–1886) Oh! Quand je dors O Lieb Catherine Daniel, mezzo-soprano Patricia Tao, piano Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) Tzigane Kerson Leong, violin David Fung, piano Intermission Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) …
Afro-Colombian percussion, Balkan melodies, dance and circus merrily intertwine in a show filled with a delirious energy and richness of sound, vision and senses.
The stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid – with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright – retains the most beloved songs and moments from the original film while deepening the core relationships and themes, adding in layers, textures, and songs to form an even more moving and …
