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The results - some of the most exciting theatre ever created at Stratford. Mariette pays electrifying tribute to his theatrical forefathers in this highly-compelling trilo, gy. The raw roots of modem theatre - love. hate, revenge. betrayal, v sewn in blood exquisitely exposed though a dynamic cast. inventive set design and solid direction. Sarah Dodd. Karen Rohin- son. Scott Wentworth, Sarah l‘opham and Steve Cumyn re-invent The Shiver Factor With insatiable abandon, 'llte ~eries continues at The Stu dio Theatre through Aug 30 " “The lumingof the Shrew Well, split ma britches. It's spaghetti Shakespeare. Good ole hay Miles Pnner has hog- tied yo old Bard taking him kicking and screammg mm the Wild Wild West This IN Potter's lam trihtHe m a Shakvspearcan class" foam! ing high spirited filly ‘plmn kate, hnnnv Kate and kate [he , um" “walla " Kenna; and par" hoed I'mrm hm K,raharn hhhew m " I lass“ Br0mnLANmtEws-usuE For The Chronicle . Hunmvu‘ Rx-nunul and l.\k'll\l("1 . ml huh [nun \nlu hunu‘ ' . I 'tci" \Nuln'n t innumlrr MAWildlife Control 519-658-4400 ‘ w Js, w. "oowitetrt3e.ror" high-noon showdown. Wayne Best's Grumio is over- the-top insanity a la Walter Brennan complete with his constant spinin' and how- legged strides around the Festival hacienda. Does las- soing The Shrew work? oooooh doggie. I reckon " does. Taming of the Shrew continues at Festival Theatre through Nov L o . The Hunchback of None Dame. 'Under-hump' Peter van (lovers heartfelt perfor mance (actor Nicholas Van Burek had an accident) as the ill-fated Quasimodo is ihe only saving grace in director Dennis Gamhum's disaster. Playwright Rick Whelan tries to adapt Victor Hugo's Com- pelling tale of a hunrhhark and his law for gypsy Esme-r alda right down to its dismal true-trr val fmale Instead. hr heats the hump out of Hugo's work with his nanar uvr Vagabond (horns. milk, sup srorvime and rhwsy his ARTS FOCUS ney offering Diali the Goat, in the midst of gigantic Notre Dame de Paris 'photo-flats', Bad idea. Continues at the Avon Theatre through Nov. 2. . Gigi. Thank Heavens for James Blendick. Domini Blythe and Patricia Collins. They are a collective delight in this romantic Colette romp about ‘funny. awkward, little' Gigi and her childhood pal (hstoni In Cameron Pop teous' elegant Parisian set- ting. and aptly directed by Richard Monette. Jennifer Gould is 'magnifiquc' as Gigi with Danthameroy as the dashing Gaston. With it's famed songs. the hilarity of three Stratford veterans. and the familiar Pygmalion in Pans premise. ah yes, you’ll remember it well! Gigi con- tmues at the Avon Theatre through Nov l, . Anthony and Cleopatra. Directed by Martha Henry, l)iane IrAquila shimmers in a delirious meld of sensuality $hEL.,j i 'fdto sourtkro “I ‘6'. NW mm W“. ”3 mm F, "7 UiGITAl ME (“A @Bent’s f"'., foto sourcew '-' Hugh Quality Digital Prints 5x7 8110 11x14 12x18 $2 50 ea $5 00 ea $995 ea $9 95 ea 93 " King St. SW, wank» TM: "#1320 E-Mall: berttioto-ee.eom CHRONICLE l and supremacy through translucent copper garments adorned in Egyptian body trinkets as Jewel of the Nile. Peter Donaldson proves her worthy lothario in this histor- ical clash of politics and pas- sion. The chemistry between D'Aquila and Donaldson exudes a dramatic combur tion of lust and hunger in Shakespeare's full-bodied account of love and the lure of ambition. With Wayne Best and Bernard Hopkins. Anthony and Cleopatra con- tinues at the Tom Patterson Theatre through Sept. 27, . Present laughter. Wel- come to the Brian Redford show. See Brian direct. See Brian laugh at himself when he gets entangled with one too many latch-key' girls See Brian in his silk dressing gowns made for any mood and occasion as he motions about to and fro in glam- orous. sophisticated l930s an deco chic Brian gets applause, The so! gets applause This almost-farce features that famed Noel Coward Wit and energy. as Redford provides what f Hw- ard called his own ‘hramra pan _ lhe real bravo _ Sean" McKenna as liedfurd's wry and saw f Lal Friday Present Laughter conlmues at the Avonqheatre through Nov L . No Exit. Jean Paul Sartre's existentialist look at three people condemned to the Fiery Hereafter played out in Sue LePage's deliber- ately angular fun-house hotel lobby decor - guaranteed to give the audience a sort of 'hysterical vertigo'. A fine directorial debut from actor/director Jim Warren. Sartre's Hell may be other people, but heaven is watch- ing actors Claire Iulien. Chick Reid and the extraordinary Stephen ()uimette jump through excruciating emo- tional hoops as each other's divine tormentors. No Exit continues at the Tom Patter- son Theatre through Aug. 29. For show ttmes and ticket Information call the Ixtrat, ford festival box office at 273- “5001" ms" www stratford, {t-stwalnn.‘ a mm, As part of its focus on partnerships in creativity, The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is currently collaborating with the Royal Danish Embassy in Ottawa to bring the work of Maibritt Jonsson and Pete Hunner to Waterloo next month. The collaboration of this couple results in work distributed across the full spectrum of glass endeavor; including elegant production tableware through to one-of-a-kind art vessels and innovative outdoor sculptures. Almost all take their inspiration from the natural environs surrounding the large studio and work- shop at the Danish coastal site of Bornholm on the Baltic sea. In addition to examining interdependence of several expressive art forms in the glass media, it addresses the continual interaction of two creative entities in a collaborative context. Between them, within the partnership is the desire to create harmonious objects from glass. Each object encompasses island inspirations including sources from Maibritt's Garden: the nature on the island; the sea around them; and feel- ings from the old fishing villages. The exhibition will consist of about 100 objects in glass and mixed media, from small blown pieces reflecting feather patterns of pheasants. blue jays, and seagulls; to assembled robs of corn from the garden, and snowflakes in a winter setting. larger installations are included with Crshing net patterns inspired by the stejleplads (drying grounds) that are located beside each small ishing harbour in Denmark. A book entitled "Ionsson and llunner. Artisans of Light' has been published by the Art Museum on Bornholm. Read more about the book at www.j0nssonhun ner.com. Island Inspirations from Bornholm will be on exhibit at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery Sept. Iii-Nov. 16. An opening reception With the artists will be held Sept. I3 from 2-4 p.m. Admission is by donation and free for members. The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery promotes the work of national and international artists work- ing in the silica arts through its exhibitions. and fos- ters understanding of these arts through its Inter, pretive and educational program. The Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-trw-lake began previewing two productions last week, Happy End. written by Begin" Brecht and (our poser Kurt Weill. began preview performances at the Royal George Theatre. while George S, Kaufman and Edna erher's Broadway classic The Royal Faro ily hegan preview performances at the Festival The arm For more information on these plays, Vlsn www shawfvst rum THOMAS Thomas the Tank, Bob the Builder, Leappad, Playmobil, Wooden Doll houses. Arts 'n Crafts. ' much more! b " it iios C262 exhibit to cover spectrum of glass works Shaw Festival previews two productions “Toy Junction Riverworks, 1440 King St. Fl, St, Jacobs 664-1451