A year ago, the theatre had a FOR SALE sign on its front lawn. Today, thanks to the hard work and vision of two companies – Plosive, and SevenThirty Productions, the Gladstone announced that it was presenting eight shows in the 2012-2013 season; Mary Jones’ Stones in His Pockets, How It Works by Daniel MacIvor, David Mamet’s November, The Miracle on 34th Street: The Radio Show, Dr. Horrible, Billy Bishop Goes To War, Alan Ayckbourn’s Absurd Person Singular and Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.
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The President in November
The Gladstone announces a new season of live theatre.
Ottawa Explosion Festival 2012
OTTAWA EXPLOSION 2012 returns to the capital bigger and better on JUNE 13th to 17th. This year, more than 60 punk/indie/garage bands from Tor-Ott-eal including The Nymphets, Holy Cobras, The Steve Adamyck Band, Iron Chic, The Monsters, Big Dick, The Creeps and stand-up comedian Bobcat Goldthwait will perform at various clubs and basements downtown. A thorough list of talent is posted on the event website, www.ottawaexplosion.com Bracelets are $45 plus $1 for processing at The Antique Skateshop on Florence, Birdman Sound: 593-B Bank St, Capital Rehearsal Studios: 240 Bank St. Open 5 pm to 11 pm., The Record Shaap: 209 Gilmour St and Vertigo Records: 193 Rideau St
Not as remembered.
A Little Bit Zombie
Director Casey Walker will introduce his new Canadian-made horror-comedy A Little Bit Zombie when this funny zom-com screens at the Mayfair Theatre Bank St. on Friday, May 18, with additional screenings on May 21 & 22. For listing information, go to www.mayfair.ca
Not everyone likes brains for breakfast.
