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Splashing Around isn't just for the little kids

Monday, February 27, 2012
This was a weekend for the kids of all ages at Rose Theatre. Along with Splash & Boots, they played with color, music and dance. Backstage Pass asked Sylvia Eng, whose husband attended with her son Emery (2.5)  his friend William (2.5) and William's father, to comment on the experience. Sylvia told us the boys loved it a lot, "Although at this age they...

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Talking About Jazz King Peter Appleyard

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Was this your first interview with Mr. Appleyard? I had the good fortune of interviewing Peter Appleyard for the first time more than 20 years ago. I was co-host of a live talk show in the southwestern Ontario region called Daytime. Peter appeared on the to perform and it was my pleasure to chat with him on-air. Our paths have crossed from time...

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We're Going to Ireland. Do you have a ticket?

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
This Thursday, we're taking a long journey from the Rose Theatre to Ireland.   Ok, we aren't really leaving Brampton but we're feeling pretty inspired by the epic journey of the Irish Celts of days gone by. The National Dance Company of Ireland will be our tour guides on a beautiful journey through the Irish dance tradition accompanied by the sensual sound of...

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The Ukranian Dictionary of Dance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Acrobatic Agility. Ballet. Contemporary. Drama. Exuberance. Flexibility. If you'd like to know how Shumka at 50 explores the “Dictionary of the Ukranian Dance Lexicon”, Feb Odeum Magazine provides a thorough explanation. In Jon Eben Field's article, you'll also discover some interesting historical facts on Ukranian immigration to Canada and how their amazing dance style has become an integral part of Canada’s heritage. But...

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What Theatre Can Teach Us About Love

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The theatre is full of unforgettable lovers. The most famous of them, Romeo and Juliet, is to contemporary theatre, what Adam and Eve are to the original love story from the Bible. From them have born many more forbidden love stories. Children learn early about the trouble that love can cause. Thanks to the theatre, they understand that despite social position (Aladdin and...

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Cast of She Loves Me tells their "love" stories

Monday, February 13, 2012

Worst Date Ever

Thursday, February 09, 2012
Two of the cast from Second City's iLove, which takes the Rose Theatre stage on Friday, share their personal worst date stories ... Sean Tabares Sean Tabares One bad date was, of course, a first date. We met and went out for Ethiopian food, but each ate so much we felt ill and called it a night. But my worst date ever? Easy. The restaurant...

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Romeo & Juliet - Behind the Scenes

Wednesday, February 08, 2012
It's such a delight to watch performers get ready for the big night. The energy and enthusaiasm is palable and the State Ballet Theatre of Russia dancers didn't disapoint last night. Their stellar production of Romeo & Juliet was well received by the audience and they're getting set to perform it again tonight at 8 pm. Check out more behind the scenes pics...

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SAME STORY. DIFFERENT FEELINGS.

Monday, February 06, 2012
You know this story from start to finish. You’ve likely seen it repeated in many stories of forbidden love in cinema, theatre, books and television. But, despite knowing about the tragic finale to come, you may still find yourself joyfully cheering for Romeo and Juliet. Why? If you are talking about the State Ballet Theatre of Russia’s production, probably because of how they...

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Dan Hill on Boxing

Monday, February 06, 2012
What could possibly be the connection between a romantic musician and boxing? In Odeum Magazine this month you'll find the answer in the story on Dan Hill (p.14). The famous singer/songwriter of "Sometimes When We Touch" has fought for his life, but that isn't the reason for his connection to the boxing world. Dan Hill, who presents next week on the Rose Theatre Main Stage, found...

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