All of Us
The Tragically Hip and Gord Downie’s distinctive voice form the tracks of Alberta Ballet’s new work All of Us. It debuts at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium May 10 to 12.Artistic director Jean Grand Maître has choreographed a powerful, post-apocalyptic story striving to create strong images ranging from pure beauty to dark brutality.
Backed by 20 iconic songs throughout The Hip’s lifetime, it tells the story of a post-nuclear holocaust clash between two rival gangs in the classic good-versus-evil style.
But even in this ruined world, some of the best traits of humanity, such as love and hope continue to exist. It suggests even in the most crushing times, we can conquer our worst practices.
Tickets for All of Us start at $57. Visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
Mom’s radio show
Mother’s Day is that time of year when children thank their mother for her contribution to the family. But what to get her? Flowers? Perfume? Jewelry?How about a radio show? Fort Edmonton Park’s Capitol Theatre has organized Yer Mom’s Favourite Radio Show, a variety of song and comedy adapted from 1940s radio shows.
Davina Stewart, Genevieve Edwards, Andrea House and Dana Andersen make up the wholesome cast of this one hour and 45-minute show (includes intermission).
Yer Mum’s Favourite Radio Show runs May 12 at 7:30 p.m. and May 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27 to $29. Visit www.fortedmontonpark.ca.
Humour for Humboldt Fundraiser
The Humboldt tragedy shocked the team at Edmonton’s famed Comic Strip. Wanting to do something, owner Rick Bronson pulled together a trio of stand-up comedians for a night of humour.Humber grad and Canadian Comedy Award-winning stand-up comedian K. Trevor Wilson is in his words, “a jack of all media,” takes the lead.
Kelly Taylor and Bronson join the prolific comic on Thursday, May 17 at the Humour for Humboldt Fundraiser. Tickets are $75 to $125. Visit www.ticketfly.com.
