An explosion of rhythm and percussion with Drums United

Led by drummer Lucas van Merwijk, Drums United is an explosive and exciting world-percussion group from the Netherlands that brings together rhythms and percussionists from all directions. Discover African drums, dance, hip hop, Indian tablas, Cuban rumbas, and much more when they explode onstage Thursday, October 27 at 7:30pm at The Fredericton Playhouse. Drums United …

The Playhouse announces addition of Jackie Richardson to Africville Stories

The Fredericton Playhouse is pleased to announce that phenomenally gifted singer/actress Jackie Richardson will be joining the Joe Sealy Quartet, along with special guest artist Paul Novotny, for Africville Stories (formerly entitled Joe Sealy’s Africville) on November 3 at 7:30pm. In this rare and special performance, Sealy will unveil an exciting new version of his …

Christmas @theplayhouse acting audition call

Fredericton’s favourite Christmas show is holding acting auditions on Saturday October 15 in the Green Room of the Black Box Theatre (James Dunn Hall, St. Thomas University). Auditions will begin at 2pm, on a first-come first-served basis by sign-up sheet.  No advanced preparation is necessary, as sides will be provided to the actors upon arrival. …

Master Hypnotist Cyrus honours late father Joey Knight on 2011 Atlantic Canadian Tour

Fans everywhere agree that Master Hypnotist Cyrus is single-handedly changing the face of stage hypnosis entertainment. The son of late country music icon Joey Knight, who toured professionally in the early ‘80s across Canada and the United States, Jason “Cyrus” Vautour is a talented stage entertainer in his own right – deeply knowledgeable in the …

Learning to Fly and Monster Costume in Playhouse Annex Gallery October 24th-November 29th

Gallery Connexion’s Annex Gallery invites you to the opening reception of Learning to Fly by Erica Sullivan and Monster Costume by Maggie Estey at the Playhouse at 686 Queen Street on Monday, October 24th from 5pm to 6:45pm. Both exhibitions run until November 29th, 2011. Learning to Fly is a series of paintings inspired by time Sullivan spent with a family …