Ottawa, ON, Jul 29, 2009 — NCPR's theater critic Connie Meng took in some of the plays this season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. She also spoke with a favorite Canadian stage actor, Randy Hughson. He grew up in Kingston, Ontario, and played hockey and lacrosse while in high school. But he also hung a poster from the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on his bedroom wall. He did a play on a lark, and found performing so much fun that he studied acting at Ryerson University in Toronto. Connie spoke with him about working with Peter Hinton at the NAC in Ottawa on "Buried Child" earlier this year, and about his current productions, including playing Senex in the musical comedy, "A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum" at Stratford this season.  Go to full article

Dec 26, 2007 — Referred to by some as the ruby in the crown of Shakespearean tragedy, Macbeth is a vivid portrait of ambition and betrayal. A new production of the classic opens next month at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Peter Hinton, now in his second year as Artistic Director of the English Theatre at the NAC, is directing the show. NCPR theatre critic Connie Meng caught up with Hinton recently at his office in Ottawa to talk about his theatre craft and directing Macbeth in a 20th century context.  Go to full article

Apr 09, 2007 — The English language world premiere of Scorched runs at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through April 21. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review.  Go to full article

Jan 15, 2007 — Frida K. runs at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through January 27. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has our review.  Go to full article

Mar 23, 2006 — Brilliant! The Blinding Enlightenment of Nikola Tesla runs in the Studio at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through April 1. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has our review.  Go to full article

Feb 16, 2006 — Earshot runs in the Studio at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through February 25. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has our review.  Go to full article

Jan 17, 2006 — The award-winning play I Am My Own Wife runs on the Main Stage at the NAC in Ottawa through January 28. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has our review.  Go to full article