Storytelling

Here, Jacqui talks about creating opportunities for performers of colour in Ottawa’s theatre scene and providing a safe space for vulnerability in young storytellers.

The Iridescent Robot Storytelling Club, facilitated by Almonte-based artists’ space Curious & Kind, is a great example of a creative effort to adapt to the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic

Unikkaaqtuat runs at the National Arts Centre’s from January 9–12 before embarking on a Canadian tour.

Jeff Wright, Ottawa professional storyteller and podcaster, will perform in the Ottawa Storytellers’ Signature Series on November 21st at Arts Court Theatre.

The festival was founded from a desire to see more women and non-binary artists on local stages.

Barb Popel: “Magnificence is Keir Cutler’s bouquet to his beloved, talented mother, who died in 2011.”

Brian Carroll: “Pomerant has played class clown to a limited audience until now. But stand-up comedy is the big league. He needs better material, something more for the audience to sink its teeth into.”

Helen Lam: This play seems to be more like a dramatized memoir than a theatre drama.

Brian Carroll: Being a science junkie, I found the train of events in Meitner’s life intriguing.

Barb Popel: “If I ever go to the Emergency Room, I hope I get Dr. Melissa Yuen-Innes.”

Laura Gauthier: “You’ll be on the edge of your seat for the whole show.”

Jennifer Cavanagh: “My Good Friend Jay was a rare and unexpected experience at the Fringe”

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