Local play Emergency Ops is a trainwreck, literally
Local artist Hayden Maines recently performed Emergency Ops, a solo comedy about a group of civil servants managing a disaster in a small town. Taking…
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PTE welcomes playwrights into mentorship program
Winnipeg theatre company Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE) and the Manitoba Association…
Holland navigates the complex life of a caregiver
Holland is Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s (RMTC) latest original three-act comedic play, following parents Carrie and Paul as they navigate the bureaucratic lack of accessible…
World premiere of Tad & Birdy launches end of January
Winnipeg’s Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) presented the world premiere of a new play, Tad & Birdy, on Jan. 30. Written by Gimli-raised playwright…
RMTC presents Murder on the Orient Express
For their first production of the 2026 calendar year, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre is presenting the play Murder on the Orient Express in partnership…
A closer look at early modern theatre
Glenn Clark is an associate professor in the department of english, theatre, film & media at the U of M. Clark’s research focuses on late-medieval…
Bethlehem LIVE! returns after decade-long hiatus
Gateway Church first produced their living nativity production, Bethlehem LIVE! in 2005. The production was the brainchild of Mary MacLean, whose husband, Ron MacLean, was…
U of M students perform The Shaughraun
This week, U of M theatre students are bringing The Shaughraun to life, promising a night of fun, laughter and Irish shenanigans. Written by Irish…
Royal MTC takes Elf from screen to stage
To celebrate the holiday season, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (RMTC) will present…
Winnipeg Puppet Slam celebrates 15th anniversary
The Winnipeg Puppet Slam celebrated its 15th anniversary this year on Nov. 23. The anniversary of the local chapter entailed an evening of variety to…