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Review: The Sorrows of Young Werther at Theatre UBC

Posted on October 18th, 2012 by Brian

The Sorrows of Young Werther is a taut 80 minutes of theatre charting a young man’s tempestuous journey from infatuation to destruction. Adapted from Goethe’s 1774 novel by Fannina Waubert de Puiseau, who also directs, and starring local luminary Ryan … Continue reading →

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Review: The Duchess aka Wallis Simpson by Theatre UBC

Posted on September 22nd, 2012 by Brian

Canadian playwright Linda Griffiths’ The Duchess aka Wallis Simpson is the story of an infamous woman for whom Edward VIII abdicated his throne (paving the way for his stammering brother George VI). While it is a distinctly contemporary work, its … Continue reading →

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Review: Macbeth at Theatre UBC

Posted on March 24th, 2012 by Brian

  Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most frequently staged works. In Vancouver alone, we will be treated to two productions this year- one by Theatre UBC and one by Bard on the Beach (in a funny coincidence, their marketing features Macbeth … Continue reading →

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