Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media News Archive

January 23, 2018 — 
David Bergen is the newest Writer-in-Residence at the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture

January 11, 2018 — 
BHTC production runs Jan. 17-27 at the John J. Conklin Theatre at the Gail Asper Performing Arts Hall

December 7, 2017 — 
There are few people who were children in the late 1990s and early 2000s who grew up without Harry Potter. A new panel has explored this tradition of two decades.

November 29, 2017 — 
Dr. Alysha Farrell realized the power of theatre in the classroom when a student, acting out a scene, pulled a punch an inch from a classmate’s nose

November 14, 2017 — 
As principal writer, Lea scripted the experiences of military veterans who shared their experiences, and then performed them onstage as a part of Contact! Unload, a research-based theatre project where the play becomes a catalyst for veterans who publicly interpret their struggles and experiences of transitioning to civilian life from military service in order to build resilience. 

November 14, 2017 — 
University of Manitoba alumnus Ray Strachan received the Outstanding Lead Actor award at the inaugural Winnipeg Theatre Awards.

November 7, 2017 — 
George F. Walker play opens 2017-18 season

October 24, 2017 — 
Over 100 people attended the latest roundtable discussion in the Trumpism series, Sports, Protest and Racism, hosted by the department of history.

October 17, 2017 — 
George Toles, Kevin Ramberran direct a cast and crew of UM students and alumni, Oct. 18-22

October 13, 2017 — 
The department of English, film, and theatre in the faculty of arts has launched a new workshop series to expand the technical know-how of the university community.