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Three prominent revolutionaries of 20th century art and politics - James Joyce, Vladimir Lenin and Tristan Tzara - come together in the mixed-up memories of a British consular official who blends history, literature and echoes of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. An intoxicating comedy of ideas, Travesties is widely considered to be Stoppard's most ingenious masterpiece.

Sundance Institute announced today the lineup of films selected to screen in the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions for the 25th Sundance Film Festival. In addition to the four Competition categories, the Festival presents films in five out-of-competition sections to be announced tomorrow. The 2009 Sundance Film Festival runs January 15-25 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance, Utah.

Sundance Institute announced today the lineup of films selected to screen in the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions for the 25th Sundance Film Festival. In addition to the four Competition categories, the Festival presents films in five out-of-competition sections to be announced tomorrow. The 2009 Sundance Film Festival runs January 15-25 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance, Utah.

The 29th Annual Dora Awards were handed out at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto. Winners are starred.

Soulpepper Theatre has chosen to wrap up their 2007 season with an effervescent production of Noel Coward's comedy Blithe Spirit. You could hardly ask for a more perfect production. * * * * * (out of 5)

The Shaw Festival announced their line-up for 2008. It will include the musicals WONDERFUL TOWN (in the Festival Theatre) and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (in the Court House Theatre.) They will also do 4 special concrt performances of the Sondheim/Goldman FOLLIES. The Shaw plays will be GETTING MARRIED and MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION. The season will also include THE LITTLE FOXES, AN INSPECTOR CALLS, THE PRESIDENT, THE STEPMOTHER, AFTER THE DANCE, and a revival of their 2005 production of BELLE MORAL.

Soulpepper's Dora award winning production is remounted for a most welcome extended run. This achingly beautiful restaing of teh Wilder classic is not to be missed. * * * * * (OUT OF 5)

The bold and ambitious 2007 Soulpepper season will revisit relationships established with specific playwrights and embrace some new and thrilling challenges and discoveries.

Soulpepper Theatre Company's production of KING LEAR is riveting. This is one not to be missed. * * * * 1/2 (Out of 5)

Lord of the Rings, at 15, racked up the most Dora Awards nominations; the awards celebrating Toronto Theatre will be presented on June 2nd

Moving from the Shaw Festival to Toronto's Soulpepper Theatre Company offers challenges and rewards for a gifted performer.

'It just doesn't get much better than this!' * * * * * (out of 5)

CanStage's Urinetown and the resident Canadian production of Hairspray led the Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations, with 10 and 8 respectively