By Fiona McLay
After the success of last year’s play Zastrozzi, 8-0-8 Productions hopes to bring delight back into the lives of Calgary theatregoers with Nigh, their latest production.“8-0-8 Productions makes a conscious effort to create unique productions that feature Canadian writers and appeal to a dedicated community of theatergoers,” Operations Manager and Auteur Mike Rogers explains. For… Continue reading Theatre Preview: The beginning is Nigh
By Fiona McLay
In celebration of Alberta’s Centennial the University of Calgary Drama Department is putting on two plays by Gwen Pharis Ringwood, one of Alberta’s most respected dramatists. Ringwood, a recipient of the Canadian Drama Award, the Eric Hamber Trophy, as well as honourary doctorates from the Universities of Victoria and Lethbridge, is best known for her… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Plays for Alberta
By Sarah Malik
A curious scene was playing out underneath the dining table in Lahore, Pakistan. A man had his feet intertwined with that of an overweight woman in her fifties, his wife. Her shalwar rode up and exposed her dark-haired legs, a typical sight in Pakistan. She laughed at his amorous advances, turned toward him, and the… Continue reading The “elusive” female orgasm