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En garde! The Three Musketeers at the Citadel, a fight director’s dream gig: meet Jonathan Hawley Purvis

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca “Never fear quarrels but seek hazardous adventures….”  — The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas En garde. The actors are armed and dangerous. In the Citadel season finale (opening Thursday on the Shoctor stage), when you see light glint … Continue reading

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Five Fringe Holdovers at the Varscona Theatre

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca At the Varscona Theatre (aka BYOV stage 11), an intriguing lineup of five Fringe shows are held over Aug. 29 to 31. The Cabin on Bald Dune, the only one of the five I’ve seen, is … Continue reading

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More to think about at The Answer Is Fringe

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca The Answer Is Fringe, as Edmonton has known for 42 summers, even before we knew we knew that. Here are some further thoughts on what you might see at The Answer Is Fringe. Don’t be daunted … Continue reading

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The Silver Arrow: all-inclusive theatre at the Citadel, a review

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca “There’s a story that’s waiting for you,” sing the ensemble in one of Hawksley Workman’s most lyrical songs in The Silver Arrow: The Untold Story Of Robin Hood. “The adventure will find you when you’re ready … Continue reading

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She swings, she kicks, she flies: behind the legend a new Robin Hood for our time in The Silver Arrow at the Citadel

  By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca In the swashbuckler adventure extravaganza that premieres on, above, and around the Citadel’s Maclab stage Thursday, everything you thought you knew about a certain legendary 12th century outlaw hero (with a proclivity for the colour … Continue reading

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