by Sarah Haley The latest season of Odyssey Theatre’s “Theatre under the Stars” brings the world premiere of Lysistrata and the Temple of Gaia to Strathcona Park. Created and directed by David S. Craig, the play mixes styles and genres: combining classical theatre with present day ideas. It is a play that is both wholly … Continue reading Comedy, Classics, and Climate Change: Odyssey Theatre Stages World Premiere of “Lysistrata and the Temple of Gaia”
“The Amorous Servant” another feather in Odyssey’s cap
The Amorous Servant is an excellent example of what makes Odyssey Theatre’s Theatre Under the Stars program so enjoyable. Besides high artistic quality on stage, the company itself does an admirable job of anticipating patrons’ needs in an outdoor performance environment. The Amorous Servant is an 18th century comedy by legendary Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni, … Continue reading “The Amorous Servant” another feather in Odyssey’s cap
Arms and the Man: Odyssey Triumphs with Shaw
Arms and The Man: Odyssey Triumphs with Shaw Brianna McFarlane Photo courtesy of Odyssey Theatre I have a confession to make. Despite being a theatre student for five years now, I had never seen a show put on by the folks at Odyssey Theatre. There was no real reason for it and I always … Continue reading Arms and the Man: Odyssey Triumphs with Shaw
Arms and the Man- Review
Arms and the Man – Review Ian Huffam I have never seen a production by Odyssey Theatre before Shaw’s Arms and the Man, and I am tempted to never see one again just to keep the memory of this production safe. Not a single element of this show is lacking or out of place, … Continue reading Arms and the Man- Review
The New Ottawa Critics 