Let OLT’s ‘On The Farce Day of Christmas’ Kick off Your Holiday Season 

 Christmas movies about dysfunctional families, like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf, and Christmas with the Kranks, resonate because they highlight the gap between the idyllic vision of a perfect holiday and the chaotic reality many experience. These films, with their mix of humour and heartfelt moments, have become staples for families who return

High Praise for Ottawa Little Theatre’s ‘Curious Incident’ On Stage Until September 7th

 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the latest production from Ottawa Little Theatre (OLT), opens with the entire cast on stage and the stark discovery of the remains of the neighbour, Mrs Sheers, beloved pet Wellington, lying on the ground, impaled by a large garden fork. Those

Twists, Turns, and Hidden Truths: ‘An Act of Grace’

 He seems like a nice guy, and he must be, right? Chuck has an attractive, supportive wife, Julie (Heather Archibald), who has stayed by his side. Julie has been there through his journey from almost making it as a pro golfer to launching a second career as a financial adviser.

The story of family breakup in the comedy “Grand Horizons” reaches across age groups

 Older adults breaking up after decades-long marriages seems unthinkable, but according to the American Psychological Association, one in ten divorces involve couples over 65 years old. This new ‘grey divorce’ phenomenon is shifting the cultural zeitgeist. The 2019 Netflix series Grace and Frankie offered a quirky spin on divorcing baby

Ottawa Little Theatre Continues the Love for Murder on The Orient Express

 Hercule Poirot and the cast of characters from the beloved Agatha Christie who-done-it, Murder on the Orient Express, kicked off the Ottawa Little Theatre’s 111th season on Wednesday night. The novel was adapted for the stage by American dramatist Ken Ludwig, who, if in attendance, would be proud of the masterful

‘Love From A Stranger’ Twists and Turns in Classic Christie Style

 While 10,000 British pounds sterling may not seem like a life-changing sum of money, when Agatha Christie penned the short story Philomel Cottage in 1924, it was enough money for the protagonist Cecily Harrington to quit her job and take up with a man she had only shared one lunch

Why Ottawa has the Best Nightlife in Canada

 Byward Market The great South Eastern state of Ontario sits between the border with the United States of America and the French speaking province of Quebec, and it is within this territory that you will find the nation’s capital city, Ottawa. Sitting astride the Ottawa River, just across the water

A New Paradise On Stage

 Actors rehearsing for the new 'Paradise' play.  Ottawa lawyers continue their fight for social justice outside the courtroom. Turning from the podium to a stage, members of the local legal community are coming together through theatre to raise money for The Ottawa Mission. Officers and civilians at the Ottawa Police

Great Things to Do In Ottawa – Day and Night

 Ottawa is anything but the stereotypical, sleepy government town and there is a lot to do for everyone from millennial to senior. As the nation’s capital, Ottawa remains recession-proof and the city's well-defined and unique neighborhoods (The Glebe, The Byward Market, Elgin Central, Kitchissippi, Kanata, Nepean and Copeland Park, etc.)