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CLOSED Nov 18 – Dec 4, CLOSED permanently from Dec 4 onwards
Artword Artbar at 15 Colbourne is closed from Nov 18 to Dec 4, 2019, while we clear out the restaurant equipment and our theatre gear. The new owners of the building take possession on December 5, 2019. Is there Artword … Continue reading
Two Artword special “Farewell to 15 Colbourne” shows, Thurs Nov 14, Fri Nov 15
Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 8 pm. The Musicians Special… featuring musicians who have appeared on the 15 Colbourne stage over the past 10 years. Friday, November 15, 2019, at 8 pm. The Artword Theatre Show, excerpts selected by director-playwright … Continue reading
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Mark McNeil’s Hamilton for Beginners + Les Smith, Thurs Oct 24
Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 8 pm. $15. To reserve tickets (and seating), call 905-543-8512, or Book online Hamilton for Beginners: a show of stories, songs and photos featuring singer-songwriter-journalist Mark McNeil. Followed by a song-swap with Mark and harmonica … Continue reading
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Featured Post: James Gordon “Emergency Climate Musical” Fri Oct 4
Friday October 4, 2019, at 8 pm. $20. Singer, songwriter, storyteller James Gordon returns with his latest project Emergency Climate Musical. Here is his plot: Before the last federal election, songwriter/activist James Gordon barnstormed his way across the country with his … Continue reading
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Fringe BYOV: Bungalow, six shows July 19 – 28
July 18 to 28, 2019: Artword Artbar BYOV hosts three plays in the Hamilton Fringe Festival. Tickets: $12 (Fringe Backer Button required) Advance Tickets: hamiltonfringe.ca/shows/bungalow/ Bungalow is a new play written and directed by Sky Gilbert, performed by Shaun McComb … Continue reading
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Fringe BYOV: Charly’s Piano, nine shows July 18 – 27
July 18 to 28, 2019: Artword Artbar BYOV hosts three plays in the Hamilton Fringe Festival. Tickets: $12 (Fringe Backer Button required) Advance Tickets: hamiltonfringe.ca/shows/charlys-piano/ Charly’s Piano, performed by Charly Chiarelli, written by Charly Chiarelli and Ronald Weihs, directed by … Continue reading
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Fringe BYOV: Tiny Bill Cody Sees the Devil, nine shows July 18 – 27
July 18 to 28, 2019: Artword Artbar BYOV hosts three plays in the Hamilton Fringe Festival. Tickets: $12 (Fringe Backer Button required) Advance Tickets: hamiltonfringe.ca/shows/tiny-bill-cody/ Tiny Bill Cody Sees the Devil, written and performed by musician and storyteller Tor Lukasik-Foss. … Continue reading
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THEATRE: Whoever You Are, a science-fiction play, May 14 to 26
May 14 to 26, 2019. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Artword Theatre presents Whoever You Are, a play written and directed by Ronald Weihs, based on a 1952 science fiction short story by Judith Merril. The human race has built … Continue reading
THEATRE: Langston Hughes vs Joe McCarthy, March 9 to 17, 2019
March 9 to 17, 2019. All tickets $15.00. Call 905-543-8512 Artword Theatre is bringing back its timely and sensitive piece of documentary theatre, Langston Hughes vs. Joe McCarthy, written and directed by Ronald Weihs and produced by Judith Sandiford. Dancer-choreographer-actor … Continue reading
The Purple, White and Green: the story of the Scottish Suffragettes, Thur Mar 14, 9 pm
Thursday March 14, 2019, at 9:00 pm, $10 or by donation. (This is a late show after the 7:30 performance of Langston Hughes vs Joe McCarthy.) Call 905-543-8512. COMBO TICKET $20 with Langston Hughes vs… at 7:30, call or Book … Continue reading
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Scroogissimo! is delightful and charming (review by Gary Smith)
GARY SMITH: Scroogissimo! is delightful and charming WhatsOn December 11, 2019, 12:02 PM by Gary Smith, Special to The Hamilton Spectator www.thespec.com/whatson-story/9075444-gary-smith-scroogissimo-is-delightful-and-charming/ It’s the best Scrooge I’ve seen all year. With apologies to Charles Dickens, this Hamilton version of the … Continue reading
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THEATRE: Scroogissimo is coming back! Dec 1 to 15, 2018
NEWS: remaining 4 shows selling fast. Fri Dec 14 is SOLD OUT. Friday Dec 1 to Saturday Dec 15, 2018. Times: Wed to Sat at 8:00 pm. Sun matinées Dec 2 & Dec 9 at 3:00 pm. Tickets: Adults $25, … Continue reading
CANCELLED: Whoever You Are, a play reading, Tues & Wed Oct 16 & 17
CANCELLED/ Unfortunately we are not able to proceed with this planned reading. We will try again in 2019…. [Tuesday October 16 and Wednesday October 17, 2018, at 8 pm. $10/pwyc. Artword Theatre presents a reading of Whoever You Are, a … Continue reading
Reviews “The Man in the Vault” an Artword Theatre production
Reviews! –“Rather than feel satisfied that the play’s wrapping up, you’ll want more.” –“a play that had me on the edge of my seat, like an unproduced Twilight Zone episode scripted by a young John Le Carré.” –“a very compelling … Continue reading
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Reviews for shows in the Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival
The Fringe reviewers have been busy! Great reviews for all three shows at Artword Artbar BYOV! Here are the links we know about: https://www.raisethehammer.org/fringe https://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/8757842-hamilton-fringe-shakespeare-russian-conspiracies-and-three-acrobatic-witches/
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Fringe BYOV Artword Artbar: The Man in the Vault
July 19 to 28, 2018. Part of the Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival. The Man in the Vault (Artword Theatre). Performed by Mariam Bekhet, Jordan Campbell, Jason Thompson Written and directed by Ronald Weihs Produced and designed by Judith Sandiford A … Continue reading
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Fringe BYOV Artword Artbar: The Decision
July 19 to 28, 2018. Part of the Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival. The Decision (Gallery on the Bay). Performed by Jordan Campbell and Jason Thompson. Written by David Laing Dawson, directed by Ronald Weihs Produced by Marlaise Dawson, design and … Continue reading
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Fringe BYOV Artword Artbar: Romeo & Juliet: An Escapist Comedy
July 19 to 28, 2018. Part of the Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival. Romeo & Juliet: An Escapist Comedy (Make Art Theatre). Performed by Tyler Brent, Natalia Bushnik, Kristian Reimer, Ryan M. Sero, Liz Kalles, Laura Welch. Written by Ryan M. … Continue reading
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Theatre: Swingin’ In St. John’s, the Musical, April 3 to 15
Tuesday April 3 to Sunday April 15, 2018, Tues-Sat 8 pm, Sunday matinées at 2:30 pm. Tickets Tues & Wed $15, Thur-Sun $25. Reservations call 905-543-8512 or Book online The Fringe 2017 hit musical Swingin’ In St. John’s returns for … Continue reading
New Play “Static” by Kevin Land, reading,Thurs Feb 22 at 7 pm
Thursday February 22, 2018, from 7 to 9 pm, free (call 905-543-8512). Reading of a new script-in-progress by playwright, screenwriter and director Kevin Land. Readers are: Deanna Stevens, Martha Christianson, Aimee Kesler Evans, Janet Kompare Fritz, Greg Flis, Carlos Jiminez, … Continue reading
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Bar closed while we hold OPEN AUDITIONS, Wed Feb 21
Wednesday February 21, 2018. Artword Artbar will be closed to the public today. We are holding OPEN AUDITIONS for several upcoming theatre projects by Gallery on the Bay and Artword Theatre. Gallery on the Bay is seeking to fill two … Continue reading
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Review of Charly’s Piano, by Brian Morton View Magazine
“A Celebration of Spirit” Review by Brian Morton of Charly’s Piano in View Magazine, December 14 2017 They say it takes thirty years to become a master at something. I can confirm then, that Charly Chiarelli, the Sicilian born, North … Continue reading
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Review: Veteran raconteur hits right notes in Charly’s Piano
Review Veteran raconteur hits right notes in Charly’s Piano WhatsOn Dec 5 2017 05:26 PM by Gary Smith, Hamilton Spectator Charly Chiarelli recalls the world of 1970s Toronto in “Charly’s Piano.” Want to go back to the early ’70s? To … Continue reading
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THEATRE: Charly Chiarelli’s new show Charly’s Piano, Dec 7 to 16
December 7 to 16, 2017. Charly’s Piano, Charly Chiarelli’s heartwarming Christmas show about how he organized a fundraiser to buy a piano for the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry in 1972. An Artword Theatre Production, directed by Ronald Weihs. Charly’s Piano … Continue reading
Charly Chiarelli’s hit show Cu’Fu? returns: Sept 28 to Oct 7
Thursday September 28 to Saturday October 7, 2017. Charly Chiarelli‘s classic hit show Cu’Fu? (So Who Did It?), Stories of a Sicilian Family, returns to Hamilton, for a two-week run at Artword Artbar. An Artword Theatre production written and performed … Continue reading
“A real gem” Review by Lyla Miklos: Langston Hughes vs Joe McCarthy
“…a truly enchanting hour showcasing some of Hughes’ moving, political, and still frighteningly relevant poetry.” 2017 HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL MINI REVIEW FROM CENTRE STAGE WITH LYLA MIKLOS ON 101.5 FM THE HAWK This Fringe show was a real gem and … Continue reading
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“Acting powerhouse” Review by Lori Littleton, Langston Hughes vs Joe McCarthy
“top-notch actors and a unique, artful structure” Jul 24, 2017, by Lori Littleton, Hamilton Spectator Langston Hughes vs Joe McCarthy Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. — July 25-27 at 9 p.m., and July 28-29 at 8:30 p.m. Writer/ director Ronald … Continue reading
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Fringe 2017: Langston Hughes vs Joe McCarthy, an Artword Theatre producton, July 20 to 29
July 20 to 29, 2017. Artword Theatre participates in the 2017 Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival with a timely and sensitive piece of documentary theatre, Langston Hughes vs. Joe McCarthy, written and directed by Ronald Weihs and produced by Judith Sandiford. … Continue reading
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Fringe 2017: Chéri, a play by Sky Gilbert, based on Colette novels. July 22-23, 28-29
July 22-23, 28-29, 2017. The 2017 Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival at Artword Artbar Bring-Your-Own-Venue: Chéri, a play by Sky Gilbert and Dustin Peters, based on novels of French author Colette (photo). Directed by Sky Gilbert, with Peggy Mahon as Léa, … Continue reading
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Fringe 2017: The Lost Years by Peter Gruner, July 20 to 29
July 20 to 29, 2017. The 2017 Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival at Artword Artbar Bring-Your-Own-Venue: The Lost Years: a Renurg Production by Peter Gruner, directed by Al French, performed by Deb Dagenais and Peter Gruner. Travel through The Lost Years… … Continue reading
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BYOV 3 shows at Artword Artbar: Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival, July 20 to 30
July 20 to 30, 2017. Artword Artbar is a Bring-Your-Own-Venue for three theatre projects in the 2017 Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival. Full schedule of the Festival BUY Tickets on Fringe Festival website The productions at Artword Artbar are: #1: The … Continue reading
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Artword Theatre: Seven Duets +Night Journey by Learie Mc Nicolls, June 21-23
Wednesday to Friday, June 21 to 23, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 advance (call 905-543-8512) / $15 at door. Artword Theatre presents a Contemporary Dance Showcase, curated by dancer-choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls. The program will be repeated for three evenings. … Continue reading
Artword Theatre: Charly’s Piano w. Charly Chiarelli, Wed & Thurs May 17 & 18
Wednesday May 17 and Thursday May 18, 2017, at 8 pm, pwyc/$10. Artword Theatre presents Charly’s Piano, a new work-in-progress. A young man looking for work in 1971, a psychiatric hospital, and a piano. Performed by Charly Chiarelli. Written by … Continue reading
Artword Theatre: The Man in the Vault, Wed-Thur Apr 12-13
Wednesday April 12 and Thursday April 13, 2017, at 8 pm, pwyc/$10. Artword Theatre presents The Man in the Vault by Ronald Weihs. Based on actual events, the play explores how a CIA counter-intelligence scandal in the 1960s telescopes into the … Continue reading
THEATRE: play-readings for The Future is Female Festival, Wed Mar 22
Wednesday March 22, 2017, at 7:30. Hamilton’s Make Art Theatre presents an evening of three play-readings as part of The Future is Female Festival. The plays featured are: ** How to Date a Politically-Correct Feminist (Or, the Compassion Experiment) by … Continue reading
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Artword Theatre: Mind Wars, Wed & Thurs Mar 15 & 16
Wednesday March 15 and Thursday March 16, 2017, at 8 pm, pwyc/$10. Artword Theatre presents Mind Wars: a theatre exploration about the 1960s, when politics became a struggle over reality and perception. Readings from actual testimony and interviews bring back … Continue reading
“Langston Hughes vs. Joe McCarthy” for Black History Month + Howard Jerome, Wed & Thurs Feb 15 & 16
Wednesday & Thursday, February 15 & 16, 2017, at 8 pm. Artword Theatre presents a remount of “Langston Hughes vs. Joe McCarthy”, a dramatic reading for Black History Month. Featuring Learie McNicolls, Tamara Buckland, and Howard Jerome. Conceived and directed … Continue reading
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Queens of Quirk, Sat Feb 4, 2017
Saturday February 4, 2017, at 8 pm. Tickets $20, book online: https://www.bruha.com/event/523#tickets Hanna Bech hosts a new edition of Queens of Quirk, an evening celebrating the (un)conventionally cool. This time the evening involves music, silks, comedy and a radio musical. … Continue reading
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THEATRE: Scroogissimo returns! In time for party season! Nov 29 to Dec 11
November 29 to December 11, 2016, Tues to Sat at 8 pm, Sun mat at 2:30 pm. Tickets: Adults $25, Student $15, Child 14 and under $10. Tuesdays $10 at door. Please reserve (905-543-8512), as seating is limited. Or Book … Continue reading
THEATRE: Princess, a new play by Sky Gilbert, Nov 17 to 27
Thurs-Sun Nov 17-20 and Thurs-Sun Nov 24-27, 2016. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm $15, Sun mats 2 pm pwyc. Princess, a Hammertheatre Production, is a new one-act play written and directed by Sky Gilbert. It stars Anna Chatterton (writer/performer in Quiver … Continue reading
THEATRE: MacBush the Musical returns! In time for the election! Nov 1-13
November 1 to 13, 2016. BACK for a 2-week run at Artword Artbar, in time for you-know-which election week! Tues-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $25.00, or 2-show deal ($18 each) Book online MacBush, the Musical, by David L. Dawson and … Continue reading
Dance: Learie Mc Nicolls, Roots en Route at Artword, Sun Sept 25
Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Sunday, September 25, 2016, 8 pm, $20 (advance reserve 905-543-8512), $25 door. Artword Theatre presents a dance … Continue reading
“the best thing you see at the Fringe this year” review by Amos Crawley
Once I Lived in the Box Review by Amos Crawley, Published July 20, 2016 https://raisethehammer.org/fringe/2988/once_i_lived_in_the_box Once I Lived In The Box is a dire warning. It’s a tired and nearly, nearly defeated voice crying out in the middle of … Continue reading
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“Visceral, raw strength…” “passionately and creatively written and performed”
Once I Lived in the Box Review in View Magazine July 21 2016 by Heather Baer Visceral, raw strength are words which came to mind while watching Once I Lived in the Box, a full-length dance work passionately and creatively … Continue reading
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Gary Smith rave reviews for Box and Toller
Out there on the Fringe: Three plays that take us on a journey of discovery Gary Smith The Hamilton Spectator, 16 Jul 2016 Gary Smith has written on theatre and dance for The Hamilton Spectator for more than 30 years. … Continue reading
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DANCE: Once I Lived in the Box, FRINGE: July 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
SIX SHOWS: Tues- Fri July 19-22, 2016, at 9:00 pm; Sat July 23 at 6:00 & 9:00 pm. Running time 60 minutes. Tickets $10: hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets/ or at door. Artword Theatre presents Once I Lived in the Box, a dance work … Continue reading
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Sky Gilbert’s Toller, Hamilton Fringe Fest, July 14, 15, 16, 17
Thurs July 14 & Fri July 15 at 8 pm, Sat July 16 at 4 & 8 pm, Sun July 17 at 2 pm. Tickets $10: Hamilton Fringe website (http://hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets/) or at the door. Venue: Artword Artbar, BYOV. TOLLER, about … Continue reading
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THEATRE: MacBush, the Musical, by David Dawson, April 26 to May 8
MacBush the Musical RETURNS Nov 1 to 13, 2016! Click here https://www.artword.net/artbar/ Tuesday April 26 to Sunday May 8, 2016, a two-week run at Artword Theatre / Artword Artbar. MacBush, the Musical, by David L. Dawson and directed by … Continue reading
DANCE: Once I Lived in the Box, by Learie McNicolls, Feb 3, 4 & 5, 2016
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, February 3, 4 & 5, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. Book online Artword Theatre presents three performances of a new full-length dance work Once I Lived in the Box by choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls, for Black … Continue reading
The First Channukah in Kanata (1759), Allan Merovitz, Dec 6 & 7
Sunday December 6, 2015, matinee at 3 pm, $10 adults, $5 children 12 & under. Monday December 7, 2015, evening at 7 pm. $10/$5. To reserve, call 905-543-8512. The First Channukah in Kanata (1759), by Allan Merovitz (singer, actor, storyteller). … Continue reading
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THEATRE: Sky Gilbert’s new play TOLLER, about Toller Cranston, Nov 19-22 & 26-29
Thurs to Sat Nov 19-21 & Nov 26-28, 2015, at 8 pm, tickets $15. Matinees Sundays Nov 22 & 29 at 2 pm, PWYC at the door only. A two-week run at Artword Artbar of Sky Gilbert‘s new play TOLLER, … Continue reading
THEATRE: Mikey Henley’s 23:30, performance about solitary confinement, Wed-Sat, Nov 4-7
Wednesday November 4 to Saturday November 7, 2015, four performances. Michael Henley‘s theatrical performance 23:30, “the stark truth about his time in solitary confinement”. At Artword Artbar, tickets $15, 905-543-8512 or 905-912-9083. Arrive by 8:00 pm to be seated and … Continue reading
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Choreographic Workshops, Wed Sept 23 and Wed Sept 30
Wednesday, September 23 and 30, 2015 at 6:15 pm. Workshop with choreographer Learie McNicolls and theatre director Ronald Weihs, for dancers, movers, actors, performers. How to put together a performance piece with movement and structure in a theatrical space. Learie … Continue reading
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4 great reviews for Learie McNicolls’ Transformation, July 2015
Peter Malysewich: “…the premier performance of this year’s Fringe.” The performance was totally awesome. As a Learie fan, I came prepared to enjoy it and was rewarded with even more than I expected. Held my attention from right from the … Continue reading
Transformation by Learie Mc Nicolls, Fringe Festival, July 16 to 25
July 16 to 25, 2015, $10. Artword Theatre presents Transformation: A Journey of the Soul’s Healing by Learie Mc Nicolls, in the 2015 Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival. Learie Mc Nicolls confronts the demons of poverty, violence and fear in his … Continue reading
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Drinking, Fighting and Fishing, Fringe Festival, July 16 to 25
July 16 to 25, 2015, eight performances, $10. Julian Nicholson and David B. Fraser present Drinking, Fighting and Fishing at Artword Artbar (a BYOV Venue), as part of the 2015 Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival, . Julian Nicholson stars in Drinking, Fighting … Continue reading
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“James Street” returns to Artword Artbar, May 20 to 30
Wednesday May 20 to Saturday May 30, 2015. We are delighted to announce that our hit musical, James Street, is coming back! To Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, just off James! Showtimes: Wed May 20 to Sat May 23 at … Continue reading
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DANCE & THEATRE: Learie Mc Nicolls “Transformation”, Wed-Thurs, Mar 25-26
Wednesday & Thursday, March 25 & 26, 2015, at 9 pm, $10. Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. Artword Theatre presents “Transformation: A journey of the soul’s healing”, told in spoken word and dance by award-winning choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls, directed by … Continue reading
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Scroogissimo trailer 2014
Video by Adam Carter from his footage of our 2013 production, to the tune of “Eh Cumpari”. Performed by Charly Chiarelli, Pamela Gardner, Paula Grove, Valeri Kay, Gordon Odegaard, Jeremy Shand. An Artword Theatre Production directed by Ronald Weihs, script … Continue reading
THEATRE: Scroogissimo! our festive comedy, is back Nov 25 to Dec 7
Artword Theatre’s delightful Christmas comedy Scroogissimo returns to Artword Artbar, November 25 to December 7, 2014. Hamilton’s North End meets Charles Dickens in a wacky script by Ryan Sero and Charly Chiarelli, directed by Ronald Weihs. SOLD OUT: Saturday Dec … Continue reading
Theatre: “See Bob Run”, starring Laura Ellis, Sept 30 to Oct 5
THEATRE: Six performances (Sept 30 to Oct 5, 2014) of See Bob Run: Preview Tues Sept 30, at 7:00 pm, $5 Wed Oct 1 to Sat Oct 4 at 7:00 pm, $10, Sun Oct 5 matinee at 4:00 pm $10. … Continue reading
THEATRE: Artword Theatre, Stuart Laughton’s Trumpet Romance, July 17 to 27
July 17 to 27, 2014. Artword Theatre presents Stuart Laughton’s “Trumpet Romance: a wild journey in search of music“, Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival, at our Bring-Your-Own-Venue: Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St Trumpet Romance: a wild journey in search of music … Continue reading
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THEATRE: Red Betty Theatre, Rise of the Prickly Pear, July 18 to 27
July 18 to 27, 2014. RED BETTY THEATRE and Hamilton Fringe Festival present Rise Of The Prickly Pear, a new play by Radha S Menon, directed by Tony Sciara, featuring Nathan Bigec, Carla Garcia, Tamara Kamermans. “Beauty’s a fickle mistress … Continue reading
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THEATRE: “James Street” is back Apr 27-May 11 at Artword Artbar
NEWS: Run SOLD OUT. Please call 905-543-8512 to enquire last minute changes. Previews Sun April 27 and Tues April 29, opens Wed April 30, runs to Sun May 11, 2014, Tues to Sat at 8, Sun 3 pm. Artword Theatre … Continue reading
Theatre, Music, Storytelling: “Tales from the Attic” by Eric Nagler, April 4 & 5
Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5, 2014, at 8 pm, $20 door, $15 advance (call 905-543-8512 or book advance tickets online via PayPal). Well-known performer, musician and activist Eric Nagler performs Tales from the Attic: A retrospective in story … Continue reading
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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, Sat March 8, 2014
Saturday March 8, 2014, at 8 pm, $10, call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, trumpet, piano; Burke Carroll on pedal steel guitar and Steve Lucas on bass. Why … Continue reading
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THEATRE: “Scroogissimo!”, a festive comedy, featuring Charly Chiarelli, Dec 3 to 15
Artword Theatre presents a two-week run (December 3 to 15, 2013) of a new comedy written by Ryan Sero and Charly Chiarelli, based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Charly Chiarelli plays a crusty Sicilian north-ender called Ebenezu Scrugi, and … Continue reading
Theatre: An Evening with Lucky Jim Lacroix, by Sky Gilbert, Nov 7-17
November 7 to 17, 2013, a two-week run of Sky Gilbert’s new play An Evening with Lucky Jim Lacroix, written and directed by Sky Gilbert, featuring Stephanie Jones and Jason Cadieux of ECT (Essential Collective Theatre Company). The play is … Continue reading
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Insurgent Theatre, film “The Shadow of Lucasville” Mon Aug 26 & theatre “Know Your Enemy” Tues Aug 27, 7 pm
SPECIAL EVENT: Monday August 26 and Tuesday August 27 at 7 pm. Artword Artbar is pleased to host Insurgent Theatre, currently touring with two projects: a film, The Shadow of Lucasville, screening and facilitated conversation, and their newest play Know Your … Continue reading
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CANCELLED: Tobacco Troubadour on tour
Unfortunately we had to cancel our tour to Delhi Aug 24 and Hagersville Sept 7. We will bring it back another way another time when circumstances permit. Tobacco Troubadour is a musical play about growing up in tobacco country in … Continue reading
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Artword Theatre’s “Tobacco Troubadour” at the Lyric, May 1 to 5
NEW DATES: May 1 to 5, 2013, six shows: Wed to Sunday at 7:30, plus a matinee Sunday at 2 pm. Artword Theatre’s four-play season at The Lyric 2012-2013 continues with a revival of our hit show Tobacco Troubadour, a … Continue reading
“Langston Hughes vs. Joe McCarthy”, a dramatic reading for Black History Month, Feb 14 &16 at 7:30
Thursday February 14 and Saturday February 16, at 7:30 pm. $10. Artword Theatre presents “Langston Hughes vs. Joe McCarthy”, a dramatic reading for Black History Month. With Jeremy Shand as Langston Hughes and Colina Phillips as the voice of the poems. … Continue reading
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Artword Theatre’s season 2012-2013 at The Lyric
Artword Theatre is back in action, with a four-show season of original plays with music, two new and two favourites remounted. For more information call Ron and Judith at 905-543-8512. We’re presenting these at: The Lyric Theatre, at 434 King … Continue reading
Artword Theatre’s If Cows Could Fly at The Lyric, Jan 30-Feb 3
An Artword Theatre favourite is back! Allan Merovitz‘s delightful show If Cows Could Fly, with live Klezmer music, runs Wed to Sat, January 30 to Feb 2, 2013, at 8 pm, plus two shows Sunday, February 3, at 2 pm … Continue reading
“James Street” a musical play by Artword Theatre at The Lyric, Nov 29 to Dec 8
Artword Theatre presents its second play of the 2012-13 season, James Street. a mad musical dash through the history of Hamilton. It runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm, November 29, 30, December 1, 6, 7, 8 , at the Lyric Theatre, … Continue reading
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“Private Riley”, a song written by Mark McNeil that will be sung in our play “James Street”, is part of the 150 commemoration of the RHLIs. See the special section of the Hamilton Spectator Nov 8, 2012
Theatre: “Naked Hamilton” by Sky Gilbert, Nov 15-18 and 22-25
Thurs to Sunday Nov 15 to 18 and Nov 22 to 25, 8 pm (Sundays 2:30). Hammertheatre presents playwright and director Sky Gilbert’s newest one-act play Naked Hamilton. The play stars Elley-Ray Hennessy (Hamilton Bus Stop) and Scott McCord (Scott … Continue reading
Artword Artbar: clubhouse for Hamilton Fringe Festival, July 19-29
From July 19 to 29, 2012, it’s Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival time. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, is the Fringe Clubhouse, open daily during the Festival from about 5 pm weekdays, noon on weekends until late (midnight, 1:00 am). Meet-up … Continue reading
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THEATRE: “The Keith Richards One Woman Show”, Friday March 2
Friday March 2 at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar, $15 door ($12 advance 905-543-8512). Suitcase in Point Theatre Company presents “The Keith Richards One Woman Show” performed by Deanna Jones, as part of their 2012 bar tour. Plus post-show tunes … Continue reading
Theatre: “Cu’Fu?” by Charly Chiarelli, Dec 7-10, Dec 14-17
Wednesday to Saturday, December 7 to 10 and 14 to 17, 2011, all shows 8 pm (except Friday December 9 show at 10 pm). Have a Cu’Fu Christmas with Charly Chiarelli. Calogero (Charly) Chiarelli is coming back to Hamilton with … Continue reading
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Christmas Treat: Puppet show – Pulcinella, il Cameriere, Sun Dec 4, Fri Dec 9, Sun Dec 11
ADDED SHOWS on Friday Dec 9 Art Crawl at 7:30 and 8:30 pm, tip jar! Sunday December 4 and Sunday December 11, open at 2 pm, performances at 3 and 5 pm, $7. All ages. A Christmas treat for the … Continue reading
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Behind the Kiln #12, dance/music/video, “ghOulish and dreAry”, Thurs Oct 13
Thursday October 13 at 8 pm pwyc. Behind the Kiln #12. Always thrilling and unpredictable, our evenings of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and visual artists, are a treat. Organized by dancer-choreographer Tanis MacArthur and video-jammer Judith Sandiford. [Image left Sept 15: … Continue reading
NEW! Meet Sarah Thorton, Theatre for Social Change, Wed Oct 5
Wednesday October 5 at 8 pm, free. A Special Event: “Meet with Sarah Thornton, Artistic Director of Liverpool’s Collective Encounters — Theatre for Social Change. Sarah will show some slides of recent productions, including participatory theatre by youth groups and … Continue reading
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Theatre: “In the Belly”, a radical play on tour, Sun Sept 11
Sunday September 11 at 8 pm. At Artword Artbar 15 Colbourne St, for one night only. Touring theatre company Insurgent Theatre brings their most recent work “In the Belly”, their experimental play about the US prison industrial complex. Created in … Continue reading
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Theatre Tuesdays, Aug 16, 23, 30 …
Tuesdays at 8 pm, free. Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays” — readings from new plays, works-in-progress, favourite plays, and/or short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… contact us: artword@artword.net Tues Aug … Continue reading
Brian Gordon Sinclair’s Hemingway on Stage, plus Pastors for Peace Cuba Caravan, Wed July 6, 5:30
Wednesday July 6, 5:30 pm. The Hamilton Friendship Association with Cuba proudly presents a Fundraiser for Pastors for Peace Cuba Caravan (http://www.ifconews.org/CubaCaravan), on their Hamilton stop. The evening features a theatrical performance by actor Brian Gordon Sinclair’s of his new work IN DEADLY ERNEST, … Continue reading
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Theatre Tuesdays, July 5 (music recital), 12 (“59 Minutes in Maxwell Suite”), 19 (Fringe hangout)
Tuesdays at 8 pm, free. Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays” — readings from new plays, works-in-progress, favourite plays, and/or short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… contact us: artword@artword.net July 5, … Continue reading
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Theatre Tuesdays, June 7 (Under Milk Wood), 14 (Escape), 21 (Devil’s Disciple), 28 (cancelled)
Tuesdays at 8 pm, free. Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays” — readings from new plays, works-in-progress, favourite plays, and/or short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… contact us: artword@artword.net June 7, a … Continue reading
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Cabaret “Talent Spill” w. Tsholo Khalema, Kael Cruz, Thur June 2
Thursday June 2 at 8 pm, “Talent Spill”, a cabaret showcase of music, comedy, spoken word and theatre, hosted by singer-actor Tsholo Khalema and rap poet Kael Cruz. “Let your stories be heard.” “Be part of the Overflow.” To find out more, … Continue reading
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Theatre Tuesdays, May 24, 31
Tuesdays at 8 pm, free. Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays” — readings from new plays, works-in-progress, favourite plays, and/or short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… contact us: artword@artword.net Tuesday, May … Continue reading
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Theatre Tuesdays, May 3, 17
Tuesdays at 8 pm, Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays” — readings from new plays, works-in-progress, favourite plays. Maybe short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… contact us: artword@artword.net Tues May 3: “Honey I’m … Continue reading
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Cabaret: “Talent Spill” Thurs Apr 28
Thursday April 28 at 8 pm, “Talent Spill”, a cabaret showcase of music, comedy, spoken word and theatre, hosted by singer-actor Tsholo Khalema and rap poet Kael Cruz. To find out more, contact Tsholo at colourspill@yahoo.ca
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Green Drinks AND Theatre Tuesday, Tues Apr 19
Tuesday April 19, at 5:30, Green Drinks comes to Artword Artbar, for social evening of lively conversation about things ecological. At about 8 pm, Artword Theatre presents a 20-minute excerpt from Ronald Weihs’ clown play “The Beavers”, a comedy based on the … Continue reading
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Theatre Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26
Tuesdays at 8 pm, Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays” — readings from new plays, works-in-progress, favourite plays. Maybe short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… contact us: artword@artword.net Tuesday April 5: Local … Continue reading
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Theatre Tuesdays, Feb 22, Mar 1, 8 at 8 pm
Most Tuesdays at 8 pm, Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays”, with readings of new plays and/or works-in-progress, readings of favourite plays we like, short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… … Continue reading
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Theatre: “Draft Dodger”, 5-part radio play, Tues Jan 18 – Feb 15
Artword Artbar’s Theatre Tuesdays launches January 18, 2011, with a project written by Ray Rivers and directed by Julian Nicholson — a five-part radio play “Draft Dodger“, in five 40-minute installments, each Tuesday Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 4 and … Continue reading
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Theatre: Sky Gilbert’s “Hamilton Bus Stop”, Nov 18-21, 25-28
“Hamilton Bus Stop“, a new play written and directed by Sky Gilbert, will be performed at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton for a two-week run Nov 18 to 28. Tickets at the bar or reserve 905-543-8512. The one-act play is a real … Continue reading
Free public reading of original musical, Mon Nov 8, 8 pm
LATE BREAKING NEWS: A special event on Monday November 8 at 8 pm, presented by Theatre Aquarius at Artword Artbar. A free public reading of a new musical play, Central Park Tango by Robert Gontier and Nicky Phillips. Director Luke … Continue reading
Art Crawl, Commedia dell’Arte puppets, Fri Sep 10
Friday September 10 (Art Crawl). Studio Babette presents Pulcinella, il Cameriere (Pulcinella, the Waiter), a fun-filled puppet play using hand puppets inspired by the Commedia dell’Arte. Join Pulcinella as he attempts to impress Pantalone, in order to get closer to … Continue reading
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Fringe Festival, special hours, pre- & post-show, Jul 15-25
Welcome, Fringers! For ten days from Thursday July 15 to Sunday July 25, Artword Artbar has special hours for the Fringe — we’ll open daily from noon to midnight, during the run of the Hamilton Fringe Festival, the 11-day unjuried … Continue reading
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