Each year when January rolls around, many among us make a New Year’s resolution. Some of the most popular resolutions are health-related, from joining a gym to starting a new diet. But this year, I have a suggestion for a different way to improve your health in 2016 – by participating in the performing arts. …
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Wondering what all this talk of the condition of the Fredericton Playhouse is about? Take a look at this video to get a behind-the-scenes look at the issues you can’t see when you attend a Playhouse performance. For more information, visit http://www.theplayhouse/pac. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjKKf26Ub6k
Coming up on Friday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. during Fredericton Frostival, Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Dave Gunning returns to the Fredericton Playhouse stage for a much-anticipated performance. Hailing from Pictou County, N.S., Gunning is an East Coast mainstay known for writing authentic lyrics that grab audiences by the heart. With a repertoire that includes flavours of …
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Looking for a cheap and entertaining night out on a student budget? Lots of shows at the Fredericton Playhouse offer a special rate for teens, students and young adults, making it super easy to enjoy an affordable evening of music, theatre or dance. All shows in our Spotlight Series offer a special Under 19 …
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On Thursday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. during Fredericton Frostival, Ukrainian "ethnic chaos" band DakhaBrakha will bring their unexpected and exhilarating music to the Fredericton Playhouse stage. A world music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, DakhaBrakha experiments with Ukrainian folk music, adding the rhythms of the surrounding world to create a bright, unique and unforgettable sound …
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Coming to the Fredericton Playhouse on Sunday, January 31 at 2 p.m. during Fredericton Frostival, violin sensation Chris McKhool will have families dancing, clapping, laughing and singing songs with his fun performance, Fiddlefire! A Juno-nominated children’s performer, McKhool will introduce young audiences to rare percussion instruments from around the world during this engaging show. Children …
This season, the Fredericton Playhouse is introducing a new ticket pricing idea called Pay What You Will, offered on select performances. We’ve chosen two shows to help us launch this initiative. The first is Chris McKhool’s Fiddlefire!, a Kidstage Series performance coming up on Sunday, January 31 at 2 p.m. The second is the Spotlight …
On Thursday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m. during Fredericton Frostival, Canada’s premier street dance company Bboyizm returns to the Fredericton Playhouse with their explosive new piece, Music Creates Opportunity. In this performance choreographer and Artistic Director Crazy Smooth explores themes of personal expression through authentic street dance. Music Creates Opportunity considers the intersection of rhythm, …
