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John B. Lowe In RMTC/ Mirvish The Audience

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Broccolo Creative’s John B. Lowe plays Winston Churchill in the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and Mirvish coproduction of Peter Morgan’s celebrated play, THE AUDIENCE.  This production stars Fiona Reid as Queen Elizabeth and is currently playing at RMTC in Winnipeg until December 17th and will move to the Royal Alexandra theatre in Toronto in January and February, 2017.

The AudienceFor over sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each Prime Minister in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses. Canada’s very own television, screen and stage star, Fiona Reid will take the throne in this riveting new play by Peter Morgan, the writer of the Academy Award®-nominated film, The Queen.

– See more at:

Winnipeg Free Press Review

CBC Radio Review

Mirvish.com

RMTC

 

John B. Lowe leaves PTE

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At the end of June, 2016, I left my position as School and Community Programs Director at Prairie Theatre Exchange.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at PTE School. I’m proud of the work I did at PTE School and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this excellent arts organization. It’s been a wonderful, rewarding decade.

While working at PTE, I was encouraged to maintain my acting and filmmaking career on a part-time basis. A number of theatre, film and TV opportunities have arisen that now require my full-time attention. I feel it’s best to make room for someone new to lead PTE School into the future.

I look forward to my continuing association with PTE, as an instructor and theatre artist for many years to come. I’d like to thank my PTE colleagues for your collaboration and support. Thank you to the many amazing instructing artists who generously share their creative talents with PTE School.

A special thank you to the PTE School students, for allowing me to share your exploration of theatre, and film and witness the development and expression of your talent and creativity.

John B. Lowe
(FORMER) School and Community Programs Director
Prairie Theatre Exchange

Common Sense LOVER’s Thank YOU!

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A great BIG VALENTINE’S DAY HUG and a (respectful and platonic) KISS to all the PERFORMER’S, STAGE MANAGEMENT and TECHNICIANS and, of course, the amazing AUDIENCE who came out for the Common Sense LOVER’S Cabaret last night. Hearts and chocolates for everyone!CSLS 2015 Square Med

ROMANTIC FUN VALENTINE’S DAY evening!

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Look at this incredible CAST of TALENTED PERFORMERS who will be making your ROMANTIC & FUN VALENTINE’S DAY evening FABULOUS.

If you’re not already IN LOVE you will be after this!

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The Common Sense LOVER’S Cabaret is hosted by Joseph Common and Little Joe along with Mickey T & Ginger.

Our musicial director is Süss and she will be making fun and romantic music with Wendy Burdon and Glen Hagen with Ghislaine Allayne.

Doug Fuggin and The Macho Poo Poo Choir will also sing and you will be entertained by folks like: John B. Lowe, Cory Wojcik, Scott & Yanin Cranwill, Stephen McIntyre, Jeff Strome, Ryan Ash, Fraz Wiest, Lee White, Caitlin Curtis, Salty MacPherson, Duncan McGregor.

There are even some funny videos from Hot Thespian Action, The Ken & Tim Channel, Tiny Plastic Men and Broccolo Creative.

Join us on VALENTINE’S DAY at the GAS STATION ARTS CENTRE
WE’RE DOING IT FOR LOVE – YOU GET THE LAUGHS
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Big Talent in The 2nd Holiday Cabaret

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We had so much fun we’re doing it again!  

The Common Sense HOLIDAY Cabaret

The Common Sense HOLIDAY Cabaret

Common Sense Simple SIgnThe 2nd ANNUAL Common Sense HOLIDAY Cabaret

A COMEDY, MUSIC & IMPROV SMORGASBORD  

Entertainment for the sake of entertainment!

WARNING: Your sides may split!  

The Common Sense HOLIDAY Cabaret is a live variety show. It’s an entertaining mix of comedy and music with some improv and novelty acts thrown in.

Local celebrity has-been, (never was?), Joseph Common, hosts this entertaining evening supported by his extended family of entertainers including his brother, Little Joe, (Cory Wojcik) and Dorcas Darch (Tricia Cooper) of The infamous Darch Sisters.  Joseph assures us that the jokes will be funny and the music will be good and there will be NO Artsy Fartsy BULLSH*T!

The Macho Poo-Poo Choir, Jelly B & The Kmart Shoppers and The Talentless Lumps are also scheduled to perform. There will be comedy videos from The Ken and Tim Channel and Tiny Plastic Men and Improv from The Stephen McIntyre Experience.

Music direction is by Süss. Our Stage Manager is Michelle Lagasse.

This year, guest performers will include; John B. Lowe, Cory Wojcik, Toby Hughes, Tricia Cooper, Matt Falk, Aileen Audette, Daina Leitold, Brenda McLean, Spenser Payne, Heather Russell, Alissa Watson, Scott Cranwill, Yanin Cranwill, Megan McArton, Melanie Whyte, Cara Lytwyn, Peter Nadolny-Moon, Ray Strachan, Jeff Strome, Heather Witherden, Wendy Burdon, Brad Friesen, Glen Hagen, Rick Skene, Violent Screech, Domo Lemoine, Katie Murphy, Stephen McIntyre, The Ken & Tim Channel, Leigh Anne Kehler and many more…

The show is at The Park Theatre Café, 689 Osborne St.

on Monday December 15th at 8:00pm

doors open at 7:30 because comedy is funnier after a beer or two…

Tickets are $15.00 and available online at

parktheatervideo.ticketfly.com or at the door

For more information go to:

www.broccolocreative.com       www.parktheatrecafe.com

Media Contact: publicity@broccolocreative.com