National Geographic Live - Stranger in a Strange Land

Hmmm, not my favourite episode. A little slow, with a few teasers. Given the 35 years Jodi Cobb has been a staff photographer at National Geographic I expected to see more work. However, the glimpses into the rarefied worlds she managed to get entry to were well worth the evening out.

YPT - Sultans of the Street

A very frank portrayal of how children in compromised circumstances can be betrayed by those in a position of trust. An impactful and thought provoking subject, creatively presented in a way that is easy for children to absorb, while still evoking an initial sense of helplessness and want. 

CanStage - The Tempest Replica

It's a dance - why am I here. Not my thing, not sure what possessed me to buy these tickets. Perhaps because it was based on the Shakespeare play - very loosely I might add. However, I must say that I enjoyed the show. The staging was very effective and evoked sensations of sea and storms very convincingly. The costumes heightened the drama and the choreography was great. Definitely worth the experience.

Soulpepper - Of Human Bondage

What a fantastic show - we thoroughly enjoyed it. While I was a little put off at the beginning - I just can't stand watching someone make really bad choices when they know better and digging themselves into a sad situation - it was nonetheless compelling. The leads were amazing, as were the supporting cast, amid some very innovative staging.

Factory Theatre - Beatrice and Virgil

Fabulously acted, this strange yet endearing story about two animal soulmates, struggling to survive, was ripe with symbolism. The actors truly captured the essence of the donkey and monkey, creating an almost child-like story of "human" animals. However, this was no child's story, as the sombre undertone dragged you further into the story, ultimately leading to an unexpected conclusion.

Investors Group Stars on Ice

Wow, what an amazing show! It was so exciting to see our favourite Olympic stars (Patrick Chan, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir to name a few) performing for the fun of it and giving it their absolute best. And Kurt Browning is a great showman and still effortlessly lands those jumps.  My daughter and I really enjoyed the show and will definitely be making this a tradition.

RSGC Springtime Showcase Concert

A fantastic evening with the very talented bands of RSGC. From the junior to the senior, from concert to jazz and the pre-eminent Dr. Death, many proud parents were tapping their feet.