Two Canadian theatre legends debut a must-see play in Halifax from April 12 to 23

THEATRE

Two Canadian theatre legends debut a must-see play in Halifax from April 12 to 23

The Daniels are back. No, I’m not talking about the duo that made Oscar winner Everything Everywhere All At Once. I’m talking about a pair of creatives that might, depending on who you ask, be even more iconic—another dynamic duo known for their rich, multi-layered storytelling: Canadian theatre legends Daniel MacIvor and Daniel Brooks. The pair are known for a style of theatre that shaped a generation of playwrights, actors and directors: Solo shows that see MacIvor playing several characters under Brooks’ direction, splintering dialogue like a Picasso portrait and, through that, presenting a truer vision. It’s a style that’s led to Governor General and Siminovitch Prize wins for MacIvor along the way.

And what, exactly, are they back with? ReWork Productions and 2b theatre’s production of Let’s Run Away, a play starring MacIvor and created by Brooks that’s having its Atlantic Canadian debut from April 12-21 at The Bus Stop Theatre. The play tells the story of Peter, a stressed-out guy who has an unpublished memoir from the person who abandoned him in hand. He wants to set the record straight, so he’ll read the parts about him to the audience. It raises questions about who we are to others and who we are when we’re alone.

Need to know

☀️ Today's weather: Sunny with a high of 15C and a low of 5C.

🚧 Dalhousie Street from South Street to Beaufort Avenue and Oakland Road from Studley Avenue to Beaufort Avenue will be closed starting today at 7am until May 4 at 6pm.

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🎵 Cecilia Concerts presents 2023 JUNO-winning pianist Philip Chiu, 2023 JUNO-winning violinist Chloé Chabanole, and Prix Opus nominated cellist Cameron Crozman this Saturday, Apr. 15 at 7:30pm. Get tickets here!*

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEPTUNE THEATRE

A spectacular show with heart, humour, and passion

Determined to make his dreams come true, Billy Elliot the Musical is the inspirational story of one boy’s stumble from the boxing ring to the ballet studio. Against all odds, his life is changed forever when his passion inspires not only his family but a community fallen on hard times.

From Apr. 26 until Jun. 18, get your tickets here.

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📄 Service Nova Scotia Minister Colton LeBlanc is acknowledging that changes need to be made to the province’s Vital Statistic Act which restricts same-sex couples from both being named as parents on a child’s birth certificate.

🏊 The new Halifax Common pool is opening up this summer. Check out an overview of how the facility will look and run here.

🌳 Plans for 16km of new trail near the McIntosh Run River are underway.

🪧 The Halifax Military Heritage Preservation Society has started a petition to help save Point Pleasant’s military battery site. This comes after a recent HRM proposal request was issued that could see the site removed.

🌊 A 25-kilogram shipment of baby eels worth $125,000 was seized at Halifax Stanfield last week. CBC has the story.

🚨 Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in the robbery of an Esso gas station in Dartmouth Tuesday night. Read more here.

🦈 Nova Scotians can swim with sharks this summer. Atlantic Shark Expeditions and White Shark Research Charters will be starting cage diving tours out of Liverpool as early as this August.

🎨 Wondering what’s next for The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia? According to its new business plan for 2023-24, the AGNS will be focusing on expanding its space and installing a new roof.

🗣 Halifax Deputy Mayor Sam Austin is calling out the province for the lack of funding designated for public housing.

BOOKS

Here are all the 2023 Atlantic Book Award nominees

It's a big day for east coast authors and local bookworms alike: The 2023 Atlantic Book Awards dropped its list of nominees. The winners for each of the six prizes will be announced at a gala ceremony that is slotted to take place at Halifax Central Library on June 7.

Here's a lowdown of who's in the running for what. 

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