Zoofest 2013: Dave Merheje’s Family Affairs Just above the strip club Cafe Cleopatre (1230 St-Laurent Blvd.), Dave Merheje stands confidently on stage, sporting a snapback hat, his signature large-framed glasses, and the beard of Zeus. His primary job is... Read More...
The Guide to the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2013 It's that time of the year again where Montrealers and music lovers from all over the globe descend upon Parc Jean-Drapeau dressed to impress and eager to be entertained. Between August 2 to August 4, more than... Read More...
Trunk: Oscillator Review There are many inventive ways to tell a tale. Created and directed by Jeremy Waller, Trunk: Oscillator may seem minimalist and disjointed. However, it's also an original theatrical experience which combines roc... Read More...
Montreal Fringe Festival 2013 – ACME Burlesque It's a rainy Thursday evening (June 6th) and I'm on my way back to the MainLine Theatre for another dose of Montreal Fringe Festival ac-ti-on. It's evident that tonight's show is about to be absolutely packed, ... Read More...
Montreal Fringe Festival 2013 – Strip Spelling Bee It's a warm Wednesday evening (June 5th) and I'm scrambling around on St-Laurent and Duluth st. trying to find the MainLine Theatre (3997 St Laurent), a so-called "black-box theatre", with the audience on three... Read More...
Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival 2013: Thursday Night (10:30PM show) The Thursday late show at Sketchfest 2013 is hosted by Massimo, of Sicilian heritage but born and raised in Montreal, the 36-year old veteran comedian has been doing stand-up for over 13 years. As he hilariousl... Read More...
Montreal Sketch Comedy Festival 2013: Thursday Night (8:30PM show) On the corner of Sanguinet and St-Catherine, you'll find the “blink and you'll miss it” venue known as Theatre St-Catherine. The venue itself is rather small and narrow, with nearly every view being a front-row... Read More...
A Night of Too Many Laughs: Comedians with Angles Review On the top floor of Jimbo's Pub, you can find Comedyworks, an intimate little comedy club which has offered its modest stage since 1990 to now-famous stars such as Ray Romano, Montreal's own Sugar... Read More...
