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TV's King of Kensington star was a powerhouse as Hedda Gabler - a daring interpretation of this Ibsen classic directed and adapted for the stage by Judith Thompson

Tara Rosling is establishing herself as one of the finest stage actresses in this country.

From a George Bernard Shaw play marathon, the canon of playwright Harley Granville Barker, or the deconstruction of Hamlet, Neil Munro loved rocking the theatre boat.

Niagara-on-the-Lake may be a small town but it isn't short on thing to do. Read about all the tourist attractions that Niagara-on-the-Lake has to offer.

The Shaw Festival began its 2006 season in style with a rousing production of G.B. Shaw's "anti" romantic comedy, Arms And The Man.

"I don't think you should frighten an audience, I think you should terrify them." - Edward Albee

Actress Fiona Reid sheds more light on the fateful choices of Ibsen's complex protagonist and her work with Shaw cast member Sharry Flett as Thea Elvsted.

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a ninety-minute drive from Toronto. It has officially been a town since1781 and is famous for its annual Shaw Festival and its fine wineries.

Traveling to Niagara Falls, Canada? Close by and worth the visit, Niagara-On-The-Lake beckons the visitor who is looking for a picturesque and distinctive stopover.

Toronto theatres are presenting a roster of popular musicals in their summer 2009 seasons, and so are the nearby Shaw and Stratford festivals.

Be it bells and whistles or barely a backdrop, Peter Hartwell's sets are never boring.

The Shaw Festival announced their 2007 season on Wednesday, and it includes a unique blend of well known, new and interesting theatrical pieces to offer it's audiences.

Known to audiences for his roles over the past eight seasons at The Shaw Festival, Jeff Meadows plays his first Pinter role as Robert in Theatre and Company's Betrayal.

The Betrayal Trinity : Three actors discuss this brain twisting lover's triangle by one of England's most controversial dramatists.

Jeff Irving, who plays Jean Fournier opposite Brian Dooley and Nicola Lipman as his parents Kathleen and Benoit Fournier, on timely significance of The December Man

Shaw's resident director presented the entire canon of Edwardian ensemble-oriented playwrights from The Voysey Inheritance to Waste - a fitting gift to new audiences.

The Magic Fire, directed by Shaw Festival's Jackie Maxwell was bellissimo. It's the tale of two families -The Bergs and The Guarneris in the Paris of South America,1952.

Thomas Lanier Williams better known as Tennessee Williams once said that life was one long nervous breakdown.

Here's my Theatre Kudos for 2006. See if you agree with my choices for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Ensemble and Best Director - all candidates for The Shiver Factor.

Thom Allison, who is starring this year at the Shaw Festival in Wonderful Town and A Little Night Music, sat down to answer some questions about his career.

Toronto-based Theatre Smash is set to open it's first production, entitled Tiny Dynamite at the Tarragon Theatre Extra Space on September 27th.

Poland's Tadeusz Bradecki has a penchant for revitalizing theatre classics, from Bertholt Brecht's Happy End to Samuel Beckett's Endgame.

Actress Fiona Byrne discusses the character of Nora Clitheroe which she played in Sean O'Casey's The Plough and The Stars during the 2003 Shaw Festival season.

Linda Griffiths: her insight into George Gissing and plans for her next one person show Last Dog of War.

Actors love the colourful characters of Sean O'Casey because all the roles come "from gut."

A hit back in 1974 when it opened on Broadway, Over Here! will get a new life in Toronto this summer prior to heading to London.

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? winner Elicia MacKenzie stars in the Andrew Lloyd Webber revival of The Sound Of Music at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre.

Splurge at the Pillar and Post, Prince of Wales or Queens Landing resort, all three luxurious Vintage Hotel properties are located in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario.

This is the second time Des McAnuff has directed Macbeth. In 1983 he directed Nicholas Pennell. In 2009, he directs Colm Feore, not with a bang, but a whimper.

If you're looking for a relaxing bed and breakfast in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake then the Abel Thomas House is just the place.

Playwright Andrew Moodie sparks a dialogue about race, politics and gun violence with his latest work Toronto the Good, based on recent events in the city of Toronto.

This season at Stratford was one of the most highly anticipated in its 55-year history, and it has not disappointed with spectacular actors' and directors' debuts.

Selecting the top 10 performances of the year was a very difficult task.

There may be flaws in the show itself, but the Stratford Festival production of Oklahoma! does a good job with what they have to work with.

An interview with theatre veteran Fiona Reid, part of a series covering such great past roles as Suzie in Omnium Gatherum and Nora in Henrik Isben's Hedda Gabler.

During Theresa Rebeck and Alex Gersten's provocative post 9 /11gem, star Fiona Reid found out that George W. Bush would be back at The White House!

Ontario's Niagara Region provides opportunities both for the hardcore bike tourist and for gentle rides with family and friends.

Eight of Canada's most exciting writers are now developing their own stage projects as part of a current three-week residency for The Second Annual Playwrights' Retreat.

Seana McKenna and Fiona Reid play sisters, Lane and Virginia, who both have something to sweep under the rug in the Toronto première of The Clean House.

Niagara-on-the-Lake not only offers fine dining and accommodations, it is a popular destination for whirlpool jet boating and bike trails along the Niagara River.

Brian Marler chats about his current role as Jerry in Harold Pinter's Betrayal at Theatre and Company and also the tragi-comedy of Canadian playwright J. Karol Korcynski.

Ingrid Rae Doucet discusses her subtext as Emma in Theatre and Company's "Betrayal", cast mates Brian Marler and Jeff Meadows, Project Undertow, and The Ship's Company.

Controversial playwright/filmmaker chats about her award-winning drama, the audience of tomorrow, the issue of increased campus shootings, and Sept 13, 2006.

Five actresses had an extraordinary 2006 season - some in theatre's classic roles and some in bold new premieres.

Linda Griffiths - in candid conversation on the future of Canadian theatre, the curious development of niche audiences and ongoing challenges for thespians of tomorrow.

For the first time in its 55-year history, The Stratford Festival of Canada is changing its name. And that's not all, folks!

As corseted New Victorian women unbutton their sexual libido, inner thoughts climax in this sexy new play from one of Canada's most progressive female playwrights.