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“The Unplugging” is a quiet, intimate glimpse into the post-apocalypse
Despite the bleak setup, the story of The Unplugging remains hopeful In the near future, the end of the world has arrived. Civilization as we understand it has fallen — unplugged, as one of the main characters of The Unplugging puts it. Instead of following the...“Vinegar Tom” reveals the twisted logic of witch trials
The play’s themes shine, yet the humour and music fall short The story of a community in 16th century England shows how a seemingly thoughtless comment can snowball into a witch trial in Vinegar Tom. Margery doesn’t accuse her neighbour, Joan, of being a witch...
OUTstages: A queer celebration
Warm ideas collide during the cold months of the year 2023 marks the ninth year of Victoria’s OUTstages, a theatre festival with a focus on Queer Art by Queer Artists. OUTstages began in 2015 as a 4–5 day festival that originally ran around the same time as Pride,...
“Hair Funeral” pulls off semi-improvised approach
A world where anything can happen, especially with audience participation An improv show lives and dies off the performers’ abilities to play to the audience. It can be argued that all live performances are dependent on this, but it is especially true for improv where...Our Digital Print Issue
