Kelly Bedard

The Author Spotlight Series shines a light on writers creating heartfelt and original work across genres, giving them an opportunity to talk about their books and why they do what they do. Click Here to follow the series as it progresses. To submit an aut... See more

Director/adaptor Fiona Sauder has always taken kids really seriously. Or, rather, she takes them at least as seriously as she takes adults. Probably more. As a result, she might be the most reliable creator of quality theatre for young audiences I’ve enco... See more

The Shaw Festival has had some notable success in recent years with British farce. It’s a good fit for the festival- quick and physical and light while fitting squarely into the mandate that can otherwise sometimes be a bit stiff. But, like tap dance musi... See more

Reuniting the core team from 2024’s One Man, Two Guvnors , this goofy mistaken identity romp is yet another well-executed bit of nonsense that serves a very specific purpose in moderation. Designer Michael Gianfrancesco ’s set is so expansive and detailed... See more

The day before I was scheduled to see Guys & Dolls , I saw two productions back to back that were huge bummers- bad, sort of sad, wildly boring. When lamenting that horrible no-good very bad day, my spirits never fell too far because I knew the next d... See more