Globe Theatre News

“Comedy has this power that invites you in,” said Judy Wensel, director of Exit, Pursued By A Bear.   Another great interview from Ashley Martin. Click here to read more on the show, hear from some of the actors and special guest Jo-Anne Dusel, executive director of the Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS).  

"By the end of Exit, Pursued By A Bear, I was ready to burst into tears. Tears of relief. Of sorrow. Of joy. Mostly joy". ... "The play follows Nan Carter (portrayed by Jonelle Gunderson, who grew up in Watrous). She resolves to leave her abusive husband, Kyle (portrayed by Mike Gill, who grew up in Regina). In their cabin home outside of Atlanta, Ga., Kyle is duct taped to a chair while Nan and her two best friends literally show Kyle the error of his ways". Ashley Martin from the...

"On now at Globe Theatre, the play explores the theme of intimate partner violence, but not in the way you might expect. It's actually a dark comedy". CBC show host Shauna Powers speaks to the play's director, Judy Wensel, along with Crystal Geisbrecht from PATHs (Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan). Special thanks to Shauna Powers from CBC for the excellent interview. Full interview here

Click below to listen to Jenna-Lee Hyde's interview with Shauna Powers as they discuss Globe's upcoming Sandbox Series show, Every Brilliant Thing.  JAN 30 - FEB 2 Tickets only $20 (plus fees and taxes).   https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-205-saskatchewan-weekend  

The University of Regina's student newspaper, the Carillon, shares a bit on Globe Theare's Cinderella. Click here for full story.  

Amy Matysio is back in her hometown of Regina to play the stepmother in the Globe Theatre's Cinderella. - Ashley Martin, Regina Leader-Post Click here for the full interview. 

“What you are about to see is not the ordinary tale of Cinderella … (This) is a tale of adventure, the stars, the sea, and magic.” - Ashley Martin, Regina Leader-Post Click here for the full story

University of Regina School of Journalism student Julia Peterson delivered an excellent story on Globe Theatre's Chicago. Full Story here.

Megan Zong returns to her home province for Globe Theatre's Chicago.  Click here for the full story.  

Chicago has officially opened at Globe Theatre and Ashley Martin of the Leader-Post gives 5 reasons to see the show! Click here to read them.  

The historical Prince Edwrad Building has been home to Globe Theatre for many years. It's finally time for some revitalization. Global News story here.

Big thank you to Government of Canada, Province of Saskatchewan, City of Regina and our lead donors for their investment in our theatre. ‬ CBC News story here.

Exciting news for the future of Globe Theatre! 620 CKRM The Source full story here. 

Exclusive interviews with Billy Boot Camp Program Director Stephanie Graham, the potential candidates for Billy Elliot and more. Watch here

Our 17 young artists are attending a two week intensive training program to audition for the role of Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot the Musical. Read the full story here    "Just be proud that you want to be a dancer and don't let anybody push you around." - Aubrey Stewart

Our long-time Artistic Director, Ruth Smillie, has officially announced her retirement. Effective June 30, 2019, Ruth will retire from the day-to-day role of Artistic Director and will assume the honorary position of Globe Theatre Artistic Director Emerita.  CJME News: Full article here

Eagle Feather News shares some highlights from In Care with Director Curtis Peeteetuce and Actress Allana Dorion. Full article here

Curtis Peeteetuce is directing In Care for the second time, a play about a mother's struggle to retrieve her children taken by the foster care system. A notion of hope lingers over the story, Peeteetuce mentions this show as a way to prompt difficult discussions among the community. Act 2 of the show features a talk back facilitated by a member of the community to help audience members understand the show and decompress.   Full article here

The 2019 Saskatchewanderer interviews the lovely Jacqueline Burtney (Belle) from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Full interview video here 

Exclusive French interview with cast member Kelsey Howatt from Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Doris Labrie from Radio Canada!  Click here to listen to the interview (in French).

A tale as old as time comes to life at the Globe's theatre in the round. This production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast was fortunate to have the Leader-Post "be our guest" and share this lovely review. Read the full story here: https://leaderpost.com/entertainment/local-arts/review-globes-beauty-and-the-beast-freshen-up-tale-as-old-as-time

"Beauty and the Beast was the first play Jacqueline Burtney ever saw at the Globe Theatre. Now she is playing Belle on the same stage." Ashley Martin from the Leader-Post shares her interview with Jaqueline Burteney (Belle) and David Micheal Moote (Beast).  Full story here: https://leaderpost.com/entertainment/local-arts/burtney-comes-full-circle-with-globe-theatres-beauty-and-the-beast

Eagle Feather News highlights the stunning preformance of the ensemble of Making Treaty 4 .   "The original Making of Treaty 4 was a conceptual performance that explores the making of treaty past, present and future" explained Erin Goodpipe, a member of the Treaty 4 Collective.  “It not only looks at the effects of Treaty, but gives us the space to tell treaty from our point of view, through an Indigenous lens,” she said. Click here for the full...

CBC interviews Mandy Goforth from Making Treaty 4 to help shed some light on the production and the powerful messages that are told through the performance. Read the full article.

Ashley Martin of the Regina Leader-Post reviews the first performance of Making Treaty 4, giving a sneak peek into the story and what audiences can expect from the production. Read the full article.