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Professor in the department of theatre, in the Faculty of Arts, George Toles. (Source: The 28th Minute)

Faculty of Arts

Classic 107: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ set for performances in Osborne Village

June 12, 2025 — 
'A Streetcar Named Desire' set for performances in Osborne Village

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Movie theatre image from Flickr.

Faculty of Arts

CBC Manitoba: What Makes a TV Show Binge-Worthy?

May 8, 2025 — 
What Makes a TV Show Binge-Worthy?

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A group of ten actors on stage, dressed in colonial costumes, standing in a semi circle.

Faculty of Arts

Our Country’s Good: Theatre That Transforms

April 3, 2025 — 
A compelling examination of colonization, the purpose of imprisonment and the transformative power of theatre, Our Country’s Good by playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker is must-see. Student Simran Bala attended and reviewed the opening night performance.

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A student is sitting on a stage in front of a series of wooden boxes and barrels.

Faculty of Arts

From Nigeria to the Stage: How Theatre Changed My Life

March 24, 2025 — 
Student Dola Akintan hopes that when people watch Our Country’s Good, they don’t just see a play. She hopes they feel the weight of history, the power of storytelling, and the reminder that theatre—like life—is about more than just survival. The production runs April 2-5 at the John J. Conklin Theatre and is presented by the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media's Theatre Program.

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CCWOC’s Winter 2025 Writer-In-Residence, Sonja Boon. Credit: R. Blenkinsopp

Faculty of Arts

Writer, teacher and flutist latest Writer-In-Residence

January 22, 2025 — 
Sonja Boon is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Boon will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from January to April 2025. Take this opportunity to attend the welcome event, join a workshop or book an individual writer consultation.

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A man dressed from the eighteen hundreds standing between two brain charts hanging on a wall.

Faculty of Arts

Lighting Up the Stage: The Magic of That Elusive Spark

November 28, 2024 — 
An exceptional tale that is funny, emotional, and thought-provoking, That Elusive Spark, by playwright Janet Munsil, seamlessly blends the past and present.

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Theatre production information for show titled That Elusive Spark, along with a human skull with a orange sparkler running through it.

Faculty of Arts

That Elusive Spark opens November 27

November 8, 2024 — 
The next production of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media’s Theatre Program runs November 27-December 2. Support student theatre – get your $10 + fees ticket today.

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A reel of film, a container of popcorn and popcorn everywhere and a film marker slate.

Faculty of Arts

Winnipeg Free Press: Awaiting Garden City Cinema curtain-raising

April 11, 2024 — 
Awaiting Garden City Cinema curtain-raising

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Pixelated woman with heavy makeup, spiky short hair and wearing a sparkly jumpsuit holding out her hand to her own reflection.

Faculty of Arts

‘Unforgettably poignant and hilarious’: The Comedy of Errors runs until March 31

March 24, 2024 — 
The next production of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media’s Theatre Program runs March 27 - 31. Support student theatre – get your $10 ticket today.

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A library book shelf filled with books of various sizes, colours and widths.

Faculty of Arts

Winnipeg Free Press: House of horror

January 19, 2024 — 
Winnipeg Free Press: House of horror

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