Opening Thursday, November 21st and running through the 24th at the Malvern Theatre, GSOV presents four one act productions of W. S. Gilbert directed by four directors. Kyle sits down with Sarah Berry and Ben Fields to discuss their approach to their particular productions.

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1140126

About the Show: As a young barrister W.S. Gilbert found himself waiting for all too infrequent briefs. Instead, he turned to writing and soon after was earning his living as a playwright and librettist. Mostly remembered today for his collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, he nevertheless continued to write plays, his last, The Hooligan, was completed just four months before his death. This collection demonstrates his differing interests and styles and hold the stage well today: Comedy and Tragedy - An actress finds a deadly solution to her tricky romantic situation. The Hooligan - A condemned man pleads for justice. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern - In a parody of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, Rosencrantz and Ophelia scheme to get rid of Hamlet so they can be together. Creatures of Impulse - A fairy toys with guests at an inn for her own devious pleasure.

Opening Thursday, November 21st and running through the 24th at the Malvern Theatre, GSOV presents four one act productions of W. S. Gilbert directed by four directors. Kyle sits down with Naomi Tooby and Danielle Zuccala to discuss their approach to their particular productions.

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1140126

About the Show: As a young barrister W.S. Gilbert found himself waiting for all too infrequent briefs. Instead, he turned to writing and soon after was earning his living as a playwright and librettist. Mostly remembered today for his collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, he nevertheless continued to write plays, his last, The Hooligan, was completed just four months before his death. This collection demonstrates his differing interests and styles and hold the stage well today: Comedy and Tragedy - An actress finds a deadly solution to her tricky romantic situation. The Hooligan - A condemned man pleads for justice. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern - In a parody of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, Rosencrantz and Ophelia scheme to get rid of Hamlet so they can be together. Creatures of Impulse - A fairy toys with guests at an inn for her own devious pleasure.

Running November 8 through November 16 at the Royal Canadian Legion and then at Theatre 1308 in Calgary, The Unicorn Collective presents Canadian Women at War, written and directed by Gail Whiteford. Kyle sits down with Gail to discuss the process of bringing this important work to the stage in a thoughtful, considerate and accurate fashion.

Tickets: November 8,9: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canadian-women-at-war-tickets-1008657841757?aff=ebdsoporgprofile November 16: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/unicorn-collective-presents-canadian-women-at-war-a-play-about-wwii-tickets-1026259568997?aff=erellivmlt

About the Show: Come join us for a captivating evening as we delve into the stories of these extraordinary women who played crucial roles during World War II. Witness their bravery, resilience, and sacrifices portrayed on stage in this powerful production. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the untold heroism of Canadian women in wartime

Opening Tuesday, November 5th and running until Sunday, November 10th at the Brownstone in Calgary, Nightingale Arts Collective presents, Anything Goes in Concert. Kyle sits down with musical director, Ian Robertson, Producer Melissa Wang Jackson and performer Stuart Howe to discuss how this production has been brought to life, the difficulties in putting it before lights and why audiences should come see this phenomenal production.

Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6380723

About the Show: Nightingale Arts Collective presents An Evening With Cole Porter and Friends at The Brownstone, 221 10 Avenue SE, Calgary, November 5-9, 2024, at 7:30 pm, and November 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Featuring a live orchestra, tap dancers, and many of Cole Porter's most famous and best-loved tunes such as Blow, Gabriel, Blow, You're the Top, Anything Goes, Friendship, and more.

Opening October 30th and running until November 9th at the Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton Evan Hazell Theatre in Calgary, Dewdney Players present Noise's Off directed by Katie Fournell. Kyle Gould sits down with Katie to discuss the technical complexities of bringing this masterpiece to the stage.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dewdney-players-presents-noises-off-by-michael-frayn-tickets-1016997174927?aff=odsjfcfb&fbclid=IwY2xjawFRjaZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWWoya6JdeyE-6rlCC_mJiix52v9IDx2N5i8E1wepZxwXlFhnaxZ7ajQNQ_aem_RUGPs0Ic4em3TVPCRXyklg

Intimacy Coordinators Canada: https://www.intimacycoordinatorscanada.com/pathway-to-certification

About the Show: Noises Off is a theatrical farce by English playwright Michael Frayn. It is often described as the funniest play ever written.

Opening October 4th through October 12th at the Pumphouse Theatres in Calgary, Morpheus Theatre presents Tom Smith's Drinking Habits directed by Nicola Payton. Kyle sits down with Nicola to discuss what it's taken to bring this production to stage.

Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/

About the show: Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancés, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.

Running September 27 through October 6 at Hull's Wood in Fish Creek Park in Calgary, Alberta, Incendiary Festival presents Abigail written and directed by Rebecca Orion. Kyle sits down with Rebecca and performer Jack Orion to discuss what it takes to bring an original work into the woods and attract an audience.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abigail-tickets-1000237064987

About the Show: Abigail Williams is in love. She has never known anyone like John Proctor, and if she has to burn down the entire town of Salem to be with him, so be it. However, as her words command more power than she ever thought possible, she learns that John isn’t the only one staking claim to things that aren’t his. Can she protect the girls in her town and still get her man? Does she even want to? This loose retelling of The Crucible looks at the politics of love, power, and teenage angst. " This is a site-specific theatre piece located in Hull's Wood. Please dress for outdoor weather. As the show is performing in an intimate space, audience sizes are limited. You won't want to miss out! In regards to wheelchair accessibility, there is a cement path leading up to the performance space, and then a bit of dirt to enter the area. If you have any access needs you are unsure about, please email us at incendiaryfest.info@gmail.com and we will be happy to accommodate you! Trigger Warnings: Abigail deals with themes of grooming, sexual assault, and death.

Additional trigger warnings include: blood and strong language.

Kyle sits down in Melbourne to chat with community theatre company GSOV - Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria's president Andrew McGrail and Director Ron Pidcock to talk about the successes of their recent production, now closed, of Ruddigore: The Witches Curse.

GSOV: https://gsov.org.au/