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Grammy-nominated star Adam Lambert (Cabaret) has been cast as Judas Iscariot in the star-studded, limited-run production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl in LA, joining Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) as Jesus The three-night-only run of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera will take place at the Hollywood Bowl from 1 to 3 August 2025 Originally conceived as a 1970 concept album Jesus Christ Superstar was originally performed at the Hollywood Bowl in 1971 The musical opened at the Palace Theatre in London’s West End in 1972 The Bowl’s 2025 staging is set to honour the show’s original rock heritage, and is helmed by Tony Award-winning director-choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Ain’t Too Proud, Jersey Boys). The musical direction will be led by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Stephen Oremus (Wicked, The Book of Mormon) and the show is produced in association with Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt Adam Lambert’s casting as Judas follows his six-month run as the Emcee in Rebecca Frecknall’s production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway The role of Mary Magdalene and other casting is to be announced This revival is part of the Bowl’s ongoing tradition of staging lavish Past productions have included Into the Woods Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner, and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo will play Jesus in the show. Cynthia will be hosting this year’s Tony Awards on 8 June in New York. Tony Awards nominations were announced last week Also playing The Hollywood Bowl this summer will be The Greatest Showman star Hugh Jackman with a concert of hits, who opens the summer season on 7 July. His scheduled London concert was recently cancelled for this summer Season headliners also include John Legend Jesus Christ Superstar performances will take place at the Hollywood Bowl from 1 to 3 August 2025 Comments and reviews are subject to our participation guidelines policy, which can be viewed here Our policy is for readers to use their REAL NAMES when commenting Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Search Filter by Exact matches only Search in title Search in excerpt Search in contentFilter by Categories London Shows - Now Booking London Shows - Coming Soon Sign-up for Offers Shows | Offers | Musicals | News Please note: All tickets are subject to availability. Ticketing powered by members of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers [Read more] Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy A 60-year-old apartment complex in the West End is about to get a little bigger. On Tuesday, the Planning Commission will review a special use permit to add 19 apartments to The Alante Apartments, a 296-unit complex next door to the Seminary Towers Apartments and Francis C. Hammond Middle School, and is bounded by N. Van Dorn Street and Seminary Road. The property owner is asking the city for permission to reduce 50 parking spaces at the 532,000-square-foot property at 4800 Kenmore Avenue. The plan would convert the former common laundry rooms in the property’s seven buildings into 19 new apartments (two studios, 17 one-bedrooms), according to a city staff report. The laundry rooms aren’t needed anymore. KMF XI Seminary Hill, LLC bought the property in 2018, renovated it and stopped using the  laundry rooms by adding personal washers and dryers in each unit. The conversion of spaces such as storage rooms and laundry rooms in older multi-unit buildings should be encouraged and facilitated as an economically viable, creative approach to meeting the City’s housing goals. The parking reduction needed to facilitate the creation of additional units will have a negligible impact on the existing parking supply and should be supported… There are only 447 existing parking spaces on site for a ratio of 1.51 spaces per unit. With the addition of the 19 units (2 studios and 17 one-bedroom units), the parking requirement is 497 spaces. Given the 447 existing parking spaces, the proposed parking ratio with the parking reduction special use permit is 1.4 parking spaces per unit. The City Council will also consider the matter at its meeting on May 17. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account A group of West End tenants has scored a victory in an eight-year legal battle against their landlord a real estate company owned by one of Canada’s wealthiest families Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Residential Tenancy Branch arbitrator found the landlord’s neglect in dealing with the Cardero building’s “deplorable” garbage area was neither temporary nor intermittent but “steady for the last nine years,” causing an “ongoing and unreasonable disturbance” for the tenants The RTB arbitrator found the landlords had breached their obligation to maintain the property awarding five tenants monetary compensation totalling $38,525 The tenants who still live in the building were also awarded a continuing $90-per-month reduction in their rent starting next month until the landlord relocates the garbage area to the underground garage and reinstates the garbage chutes that were closed Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. multibillionaires who own hundreds of properties across Canada West Vancouver’s Park Royal Shopping Centre and other large hotels and apartment buildings Larco was represented by lawyers from Vancouver law firm Clark Wilson Larco and their lawyers didn’t reply to requests for comment for this or earlier stories The complaint was filed by tenants’ advocate Aïssa Aggoune He estimated Larco may have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees fighting this complaint Aggoune called this week’s RTB decision a “David versus Goliath” victory “This case proves that tenants can take on powerful landlords and win,” Aggoune said “It’s a legal and moral victory with implications that ripple far beyond this one building.” Aggoune originally filed the complaint in 2018 where a judge found the original decision was “patently unreasonable” and ordered a new hearing Aggoune is still awaiting an RTB decision on a different complaint about the air quality in the building to inspect its condition and hear the tenants’ complaints Fry’s motion directed staff to report back on amendments to Vancouver’s building maintenance bylaw “to include references and remedies for instances of mould indoor air quality and water damage,” problems that aren’t addressed in the current bylaw and which Fry had observed at 1225 Cardero St Fry said Friday that much of the inspiration for his motion came from his visits to 1225 Cardero St. “which in my opinion and experience contributed to what’s referred to as ‘sick building syndrome.’ ” “Sick building syndrome” refers to symptoms that people experience in buildings with poor air quality Fry said: “The tenants’ recent victory at RTB doesn’t explicitly address the sick building condition once an updated standards of maintenance bylaw is enacted.” dfumano@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Winnipeg police are investigating a double homicide following a domestic incident in the city’s West End on Thursday We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentPolice were called to the 500 block around 2:00 p.m. and found a man and woman in medical distress. Officers gave first aid until paramedics arrived. Both were rushed to the hospital in critical condition but later died. The homicide unit is now handling the case. Police say there’s no ongoing threat to the public and no suspects are outstanding. Anyone with tips is asked to call the homicide unit at 204-986-6508 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-786-8477 or winnipegcrimestoppers.org. No names have been released and no further details have been provided. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Matt Lucas and Tom Callister who created the West End Does brand presented their third celebration of the music from animated films (the first two in 2018 and 2019) they focussed on the heroes and villains of the tales as old as time It was a wonderful musical afternoon at the Cadogan Hall in the very smart Chelsea and Kensington borough of London It was a delight to see some very big West End stars combined with a chorus of sixteen students and a small dance group of six from the Guildford School of Acting the West End Musical Choir (a group of over sixty singers that requires no audition but is conducted by a professional MD) training and professionals creates a wonderful showcase and experience for the talent and plenty of entertainment for the audience The programme also showcases the rich range and diversity of the music of Disney Animation We may not have known some of the individual songs but each tune was beautifully sung and richly played by the talented cast Simon Lipkin acted as host and although he did not sing presumably resting his voice for his current brilliant role as Fagin in Oliver he was brilliant in showing off his alternative persona as a magician with three fabulous amusing mind reading tricks with the audience although he could have compered the show to tell which hero or villain was at the centre of each song was a complete delight in high heels and feather boa sleeves soon to be seen as the MC in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club but they have established a unique stage presence and delivery style which naturally engages and charms audiences They opened the show with a gorgeous rendition of ‘The Bells of Notre Dame’ (from the 1996 film Hunchback of Notre Dame with music by Alan Menken) and closed the show joyously in a duet with Alistair Brammer with the Toy Story hit ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ (written by Randy Newman) they delivered an amusing ‘Mother Knows Best’ (from Tangled and ‘Be Prepared’ (from The Lion King written by Elton John and Tim Rice) most recently seen in the new musical Why Am I So Single? a duet with David Hunter performing ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (written by Menken and Ashman) the wonderfully upbeat ‘Holding Out for a Hero’ (from Shrek 2 written by Pitchford and Steinman) Moana and Frozen with Rachel John and Rob Houchen singing ‘Son of Man’ from Tarzan (written by Phil Collins) ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ from The Little Mermaid (by Howard Ashman) and his best number: ‘In the Dark of the Night’ from Anastasia describing the villainous Rasputin’s plans Sharlene Hector (who will soon appear as Muse in the stage show of Hercules) also made a big impression with renditions of ‘Strangers Like Me’ (Tarzan) ‘When You Believe’ (The Prince of Egypt) with Rachel John who joined her to open Act 2 with ‘Zero to Hero’ (Hercules) with two of the GSA choir and ‘Almost There’ from The Princess and The Frog Hector’s powerful soulful voice certainly encouraged us to book for Hercules Others contributed big show highlights including the magnificent John Ellis with his deep operatic voice that resonated so well in ‘Through Heaven’s Eyes’ from The Prince of Egypt (music by Hans Zimmer)'; David Hunter was excellent in ‘Cruella De Vil’ from 101 Dalmatians and charming in ‘Accidentally in Love’ accompanying himself on guitar; Alistair Brammer was powerful in ‘Out There’ from The Hunchback from Notre Dame and delightful in the ‘Bare Necessities’ from The Jungle Book; and Rachel John sang ‘Colours of the Wind’ (from Pocahontas) beautifully With so many fabulous West End stars on show the choirs might have been lost but both did well during their moments The huge West End Musical Choir produced a lovely choral sound in ‘See the Light’ and the GSA students were outstanding in ‘The Mob Song’ the dramatic intimidating march to the Beast in Beauty and the Beast It was a lovely footnote to for the song to be sung in tribute to their choir director who we heard had taught a thirteen-year-old Simon Lipkin Each member of the GSA choir had their moment in ‘Go the Distance’ from Hercules The producers are to be congratulated and encouraged to build on this wonderful collaboration with established stars and young people new to the industry which worked so well in this show glorious celebration of the music from Disney animations highlighting the quality of the composers and lyricists that they have worked with (surely a vital part of their musical successes) and showcasing West End talent and those new to the stage The marvellous band produced a rich sound behind each song It’s a format that deserves repeating and promoting as we are sure if more people knew of its quality and with more frequent shows The next appears to be in December with a Christmas concert at the same venue and with the same support from the stars Advertising Website design by: Tess Robinson One person is in custody after a stolen pickup truck struck several vehicles in the west end on Saturday Toronto police say they were called to the area of Springhurst Avenue and Jameson Avenue just before 8 a.m for reports a someone was driving a pickup truck erratically in the area Investigators determined the pickup was stolen the driver struck a police car and another vehicle before fleeing the area Police say the stolen vehicle was located about three kilometres away in the area of Dundas Street West and Gladstone Avenue The driver attempted to flee the scene eastbound on Dundas before police caught up with him following a brief foot pursuit but it’s unknown at this time what charges they are facing as the investigation is ongoing WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today As the Toronto Maple Leafs busied themselves closing out a raucous 5-4 Game 1 victory over the nemesis Florida Panthers with backup goalie Joseph Woll holding fort and third-stringer Dennis Hildeby.. A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices An Alexandria apartment complex along a narrow stretch between West Braddock Road and N Beauregard Street is about to get a little denser LLC wants to convert former laundry rooms into 11 new apartments at the three-building 122-unit garden-style property while keeping the number of available parking spaces for residents as-is at 152 The Planning Commission will review the proposal on Tuesday (May 6) and City Council will consider the matter at its hearing on May 17 This is the second project of its kind that KMF XII Alexandria, LLC, is bringing to the city for approval this month. The company bought this property, The Oliver, and The Alante Apartments nearby at 4800 Kenmore Avenue in 2018, added washers and dryers to the apartments and have proposed converting the old communal laundry rooms into apartments. The applicant proposes to convert the former common laundry rooms into eleven new apartments (one studio, ten one-bedrooms) for a new total count of 133 units. The units would be entirely within the existing buildings and would not require any new square footage… The site currently has 122 apartments and 152 parking spaces, with a parking ratio of 1.24 spaces per unit. The complex was constructed in the late 1960’s and has maintained approximately the same number of parking spaces since that time. With an additional eleven units, there would be 133 units, and a parking ratio of 1.14 spaces per unit, which is in line with what is being proposed with similar new residential developments in the West End. A tenancy branch arbitrator has ruled that five tenants at a West End apartment with a history of problems will be paid nearly $40,000 — plus ongoing rent reductions — following an issue nearly 10 years ago where the landlord locked the garbage chutes for a protracted amount of time. For years, around 200 tenants of Regency Park were forced to bring their trash to an outdoor garbage area that was constantly filthy and posed safety issues. “This is a huge victory, not just for the tenants that live in the building at 1225 Cardero St., but for every tenant in British Columbia,” said Aissa Aggoune, a housing advocate and former tenant at the building. “It sets a precedent for tenants coming together and exposing the unsanitary living conditions that they’re forced to live in.” Gisele Galdin has lived at Regency Park for three years. Before she moved into the building, the landlord testified it closed the indoor chutes that led to an underground garbage bin in 2016 or 2017, moving the trash area outside. The reason given was that a new tower was being built next door. “Sometimes everything’s on the floor,” Galdin said. “It’s really disgusting.” The trash area looks normal today, but Galdin says rodents have been seen inside it in the past. On other occasions, people were seen using drugs. “It’s pretty dangerous sometimes; everyone can pass here,” she said. “Even myself I had a problem once. I was putting the garbage here and a guy was passing and it was a really uncomfortable situation because he was looking at me, staring at me.” The arbitrator in the dispute hearing between renters and their corporate landlord, Larco Investments, ruled that the landlord failed to meet health, safety, and housing standards, breaching its responsibilities under the Tenancy Act. And now it’s being ordered to pay up, move the garbage area back inside, and make the chutes work again. “Now we know the law can be enforced,” Aggoune said. “It was a long, eight-year battle, but in the end, the tenants prevailed.” The tenants say the ruling is a huge success for the tenants who took on their corporate landlord and represented themselves at the hearing against Larco’s lawyers. “This is just the start for everybody to start fixing everything they have wrong here,” Galdin said. “It’s a pretty good beginning for us. Just a start, but it’s pretty important for us.” The New Democratic Party selects B.C. MP Don Davies as interim leader. The federal council and the NDP caucus decided on the local MP. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is turning to the public for help. Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest. On Saturday, April 26, she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin, AJ Sico, and... Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest. Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday, April 26, she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin, AJ Sico, and her boyfriend. AJ's partner, Vanessa, speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever. Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday. Jack Rabb has the story. A memorial mass was held at St. Andrew's Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week. The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia. 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court. Kier Junos reports. 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Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content1602 – 1020 Harwood St. Listing agent: Kevin Perra PREC at Macdonald Realty Buyers agent: Karley Rice PREC at Macdonald Realty Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox The big sell: Vancouver’s West End is the venue for this extensively-renovated two-bedroom condo in the Crystallis building With eye-catching city and water views from every room the interior has been elevated to complement the outlook with a remodelled kitchen that shines with quartz waterfall countertops a dining area with bespoke banquette seating and a living space with wraparound windows and access to a 170-square-foot covered terrace The fully rainscreened building has benefited from upgrades to the balconies The unit comes with two side-by-side parking stalls Listing agent: Rod Hayes PREC at Royal LePage Sterling Realty Buyers agent: Chase Shymkiw PREC and Jeremy McCarthy PREC at Stonehaus Realty Corp The big sell: The Brighton townhouse community in Maple Ridge’s Silver Valley contains 145 units that were constructed in 2011 with floor plans divided over three levels fenced yards to the front and integrated garages to the rear This particular home has an end-unit position with a triple-aspect exposure and views across the neighbouring greenbelt The open-concept main floor has a kitchen outfitted with a centre island and stainless-steel appliances including a French door refrigerator and a living room with an electric fireplace bordered by cabinets All three bedrooms are located upstairs with the primary bedroom enjoying dual closets and a three-piece ensuite bathroom and access to the single-car garage with additional storage space The home’s monthly maintenance fee is $326.36 Listing agent: Stephen Morris at Oakwyn Realty Buyers agent: Donovan Pagtakhan PREC at Oakwyn Realty The big sell: Gastown’s award-winning heritage conversion Terminus was developed by The Salient Group in 2008 setting it behind carefully retained and restored facades of the former hotel that occupied the site The building comprises a seven-storey loft-style project with 46 residences This south-facing home has a treed view over Blood Alley The airy one-bedroom open-loft unit features ten-foot-high ceilings and a linear kitchen with an eating bar and new refrigerator The Terminus includes a geothermal heating and cooling system and a common rooftop deck with panoramic vistas This home’s monthly maintenance fee is $560.62 and pets and rentals are permitted with restrictions NewsMan seriously injured after stabbing in Toronto’s west end, police sayBy Alex ArsenychOpens in new windowPublished: April 30 A man in his 50s is seriously injured after a stabbing in Toronto’s west end on Wednesday night Toronto police say they were called to the area of Dupont Street and Campbell Avenue The victim was rushed to the hospital with serious Police say the suspect and victim knew each other STABBING: UPDATEDupont St and Campbell Ave7:49 pm-victim is a man in his 50's-he has serious but non-life-threatening injuries-victim and suspect are known to each other-investigation is ongoing#GO894842^lm Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved STABBING: UPDATEDupont St and Campbell Ave7:49 pm-victim is a man in his 50's-he has serious but non-life-threatening injuries-victim and suspect are known to each other-investigation is ongoing#GO894842^lm Home » Sports and recreation » Recreation » Next phase of West End Community Centre improvements begins January 6 An updated pottery and art space is coming to the West End Community Centre (WECC) The latest work in a series of improvements to the WECC will see the relocation of the Guelph Community Pottery Centre to the Community Centre along with the additional arts programming space the new pottery and arts space will allow for increased participation in pottery programming more arts programming and improved visitor experience thanks to upgraded amenities shorter program waitlists and new programs The construction of the pottery and arts space at the West End Community Centre is scheduled to take place between January and July 2025 Temporary construction zones will be set up in and around the Community Centre during the construction period The West End Community Centre will remain open throughout the construction period When cranes and flatbed trucks are on site at various times between February and July visitors may be directed to use specific entrances Signs will be posted to mark construction areas The City appreciates your patience, understanding 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Project updates will be posted on guelph.ca/construction You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Shuttle buses will replace subway service between Kipling and Jane stations on Saturday and Sunday There will be no subway service between Kipling and Jane stations on Saturday and Sunday noting a number of other TTC route diversions for events and construction West-end travellers will have to plan ahead as the TTC plans to shut down a stretch of Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) starting this weekend Ongoing track work is shutting down subway service between Kipling and Jane stations on Saturday and Sunday, the commission said in an alert The 149 Etobicoke-Bloor bus will also be available every 30 minutes between High Park and Kipling stations Extra Wheel-Trans buses will also be run between Kipling and Jane Lansdowne and Dufferin stations will be fully closed though all other stations will be open for buying PRESTO cards and loading fares and for riders connecting to surface routes Service will be back up and running on Monday at 6 a.m. though early closures will continue along Line 2 Planned track work will also stop service early between Ossington and Jane stations from to April 28 to May 2 Trains will stop running at 11 p.m. every night along the eight-station stretch, with service being replaced by shuttle buses, according to the advisory.  The TTC also has a number of upcoming route diversions due to construction or events The 121 Esplanade River eastbound bus began diverting onto Front Street between Princess Street and Church Street on Wednesday and will continue to until May 25 for city bike lane construction The 506/306 Carlton route will travel on Gerrard Street between Coxwell Avenue and Parliament Street due to track work from Friday at 11 p.m 19 Bay and 94 Wellesley bus routes will be diverted during the Toronto Bumrun on Sunday The 509B Harbourfront and 511B Bathurst replacement buses will travel on diverted routes Sunday from 1 p.m The 509B will run between Exhibition Loop and Spadina Avenue and Fort York Boulevard The 511B westbound will divert on Fort York Boulevard The same routes will be diverted to Princes’ Gate Loop via Canada Boulevard from Sunday at 11 p.m to allow for track work at Exhibition Loop The routes will not stop at Exhibition Loop The 501/301 Queen routes will divert from Monday at 6 a.m Eastbound streetcars will divert from Queen Street onto Spadina Avenue and Adelaide Street Westbound routes will travel along Church Street Replacement buses will serve Queen Street between Spadina Avenue and Church Street Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account I might have liked a bit more of an introduction to each of the animated motion pictures featured in this concert – by which I mean I’d have liked a proper introduction in the first place “Here is Person X to sing Song Y from Show Z” Anastasia (which I’ve never seen) afterwards some clarification on who the ‘heroes and villains’ were being sung about would have helped there’s a tinge of irony that a celebration of animation contained no animation itself – there were no excerpts or extracts from any of the movies featured and the costs involved in screening even short scenes from each one is likely to be prohibitive who decided to make use of his membership of the Magic Circle and emphasise the word ‘magic’ in the show’s title suffice to say this wasn’t the stuff of pick a card It was all very agreeable – even a child in the ‘gallery’ (it’s what the venue calls the circle) was able to join in but at the risk of overanalysing light entertainment there was only limited congruence between the magic and the rest of the evening’s proceedings it served the purpose of establishing and maintaining a good rapport with the audience who were otherwise largely treated (or subjected) to song after song from miscellaneous movies About twenty-five songs (I’m counting a Snow White / Moana / Frozen mash-up as one song) were all performed to a high standard – a good mix of musical styles ensured the audience didn’t sit through The sound balance was very good between the West End Does Orchestra and the singers I have no idea quite how many members of the West End Musical Choir took to the Cadogan Hall stage suffice to say it took a while for them to file in The organisation has eight choirs in London and one in Manchester Another will open in Birmingham in the autumn of 2025 even if West End Does prefers to call them ‘the GSA Choir’) Leesa Tulley was a revelation – at least to me – she had one of the two leading roles in the relatively short-lived Why Am I So Single? at the Garrick Theatre though that production didn’t showcase her vocal talents to the extent that this concert did for the simple reason that it wasn’t always possible to see who was singing one is hearing and seeing songs sung out of context But these were mostly songs that are decent tunes whether you’ve never heard them before or heard them a thousand times Another thoroughly enjoyable evening from the West End Does team Musical Director and Arranger – Samuel Wilson With the Guildford School of Acting (GSA) Singers and the West End Musical Choir The 1-day only concert featured iconic songs from animated films The concert celebrated some of the most iconic heroes and villains of animated film history performed by a cast of leading West End artists They were accompanied by the West End Does Orchestra as well as two choirs and dancers from Guildford School of Acting Previous Boudica – The Questors Theatre | Review Conversations After Sex – Park Theatre | Review EdmontonNewsFire at west Edmonton building under construction was deliberately set: policeBy Karyn MulcahyPublished: April 25, 2025 at 5:10PM EDT Revival of the ‘profoundly moving’ Irish pub drama will open at the Olympia theatre in Dublin before arriving in London this autumn Brendan Gleeson will make his West End debut this autumn in a revival of The Weir, directed for the first time by its playwright Conor McPherson whose films include The Banshees of Inisherin and Paddington 2 described McPherson’s play as “profoundly moving He will play one of the four men sharing stories in a remote Irish pub with a woman who has newly arrived in the area The Weir will run first at the Olympia theatre in Dublin from 8 August to 6 September and then at London’s Harold Pinter theatre from 12 September to 6 December. Gleeson performed at the Olympia theatre at the start of his career and his last stage appearance was in its 2015 production of the family drama The Walworth Face appearing alongside his sons Domhnall and Brian and then to play in the West End for the first time at the beautiful Pinter theatre,” said Gleeson who called The Weir “one of the rarest plays around” based on Suzanne Collins’ bestselling 2008 novel and the 2012 film will open at a new theatre in London’s Canary Wharf “I can hardly believe it’s 30 years since I wrote The Weir – and about 30 years since I first met the wonderful Brendan Gleeson,” said McPherson “It’s an absolute honour to bring this play to life again with one of the great titans of Irish acting.” The Weir’s co-producer Kate Horton described it as “a beautiful play about human connection the endurance of hope and the essential power of storytelling” Ultravox singer says 1985 charity gig probably couldn’t happen today because of low attention spans Sitting in the royal box at London’s Wembley Stadium, just shy of the 40th anniversary of the Live Aid concert that he helped make happen here The two Live Aid shows in London and Philadelphia on 13 July 1985 form the core of the stage musical Just for One Day it was announced that it will transfer to London’s West End in May after short runs at London’s Old Vic in 2024 and Toronto earlier this year But Ure argues that the day-long Live Aid could never happen today because of the seductive pull of social media feeds Live Aid was held to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia and Ure says that he and the team behind it were powered by a cocktail of naivety and rock-star arrogance – logistical hurdles were deemed immaterial “We hadn’t figured out just what a task this was going to be,” he says They had had major success with Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? single in December 1984, written by Ultravox frontman Ure alongside Bob Geldof but it had ended up exposing bottlenecks that were stopping the money getting to where it was most needed A concert was conceived to swiftly raise the funds to eradicate those problems “There was a trucking cartel in situ in Ethiopia that all the aid agencies were using and had to pay for,” says Ure “We wanted to break the cartel by buying a fleet of trucks George Harrison’s 1971 Concert for Bangladesh charity show and album were used to show how good intentions can be dashed by mismanagement: millions of dollars raised by the concert were trapped in IRS tax escrow accounts for years “The first advice we were given was from George,” says Ure of the early planning stages for Live Aid Ure and Bob Geldof at the Wembley launch Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesFrugality became the Band Aid Charitable Trust’s mantra – it has never had an office and all trustees still work for free streams (of the Band Aid single at Christmas and YouTube footage of Live Aid) and donations and 10% of proceeds from Just for One Day will support it Total funds raised in the trust’s lifetime have reached £150m “We have people leaving money to us in their wills,” says Ure “Our job as trustees is to generate as much money as we possibly can for the cause.” The 71-year-old Ure accepts that the social context of Live Aid in 1985 can be knotty to explain in 2025 The Band Aid lyrics – such as Bono’s line “tonight thank God it’s them instead of you” – have prompted accusations of white saviourhood and African artists such as Fuse ODG have argued it created a patronising and flattened view of a whole continent “We wrote it in an afternoon as a simple pop song and it’s not there to be analysed,” counters Ure and the start of something less monolithic Having a whole day of TV programming devoted to a concert raising money for a single cause could not work in today’s oversaturated and media-fragmented world Speaking at the musical’s launch event on Thursday “They’re so exhausted with the horror of Gaza and the terror of Ukraine and the American political situation that it’s hard to draw attention to those who through no fault of their own are dying right now.” what was a unifying media spectacle then would not cohere now “I think Charlie Brooker will be writing the next Black Mirror [about this],” he jokes “Fans in the audience would be filming it and then they’d swipe their screens and the artists would disappear after 30 seconds Just for One Day: The Live Aid Musical will open at London’s Shaftesbury theatre on 15 May, with an album version to be released on 11 July there is a burlesque show full of sultry performers who are ready to geek out and strip back watch as these alluring fan favourites showcase their skills and their skin This show first opened at The Vanguard in Sydney in 2011 and has been being performed ever since It has been so successful that it has gone to multiple venues in over 30 cities across the globe Whilst it is currently being performed in Chicago the performance at Riverside Studios marks its official London debut akin to that which is used at the start of episode five of the Star Wars films bright coloured lights fill the mostly empty black box theatre stage space Curtains are used to keep the order of the acts and the behind-the-scenes magic a secret allowing time for the host to really show off his skills sometimes cleverly hiding themed underwear beneath layers of (mostly) film accurate costuming and at other times blending lingerie and classic burlesque costuming with the iconic character looks to create a highly erotic aesthetic The show itself is highly entertaining and sexy at the same time both by clearly stating the rules of the show (keeping in mind that Burlesque is not the same as stripping) and helping to maintain the tone and the energy of the evening through frequent audience interaction audiences are invited to share their love of Star Wars through character impressions suggestions of which quotes from Star Wars could be used as safe words in the bedroom etc We thought this was a lot of fun and had a great time getting involved with offering an R2D2 scream or two Due to the fact that the show runs by offering lots of different short acts based on the Star Wars canon it also cleverly allows the performers to set up the next part of the show whilst the audience is too busy laughing at and joining in with the host’s charismatic mini stand-up comedy bits to notice the transitions The quality of the cast cannot be stated enough; every single member is a highly skilled dancer who really commits to the bit Han Solo (David Devyne) and Chewbacca (Dennis Anin-Badu) are particular audience favourites This dynamic duo seamlessly combine hip hop and modern dancing with burlesque strip teasing to create a very hot act Not to mention that they manage to get the audience on their feet to shout “f*** the empire!” which really brings the element of sci-fi roleplay to life We also particularly enjoyed watching the dancer who performed a Princess Leia themed act the beauty of burlesque is highlighted through her graceful ballet/modern dance style - it really is beautiful to watch Then we get to see her dark side in a significantly more lusty and provocative routine which makes everyone fully understand why fans find Leia particularly attractive in a gold bikini It’s also worth mentioning that there is a lot of gender-bending in this show with casting clearly being purely based on whichever performer has the skill and talent to convey the role We enjoy watching a female version of Darth Vader and her sexy Storm Troopers entice us to the dark side as well as watching Boba Fett take to the stage in all of her glory Fans and non-fans will enjoy this show with both the full range of entertainment it has to offer and how inclusive shameless and safe the performers make the environment empowering and tastefully sexy whilst incorporating the best parts of the Star Wars fandom the force is definitely with this show and all of its Jedi Knights By far some of the best burlesque we’ve seen The Empire Strips Back plays at Riverside Studios until 17 August, with further info here. A Toronto-based property management firm has jumped into the National Capital Region’s red-hot retail market with a multimillion-dollar plan to spruce up a prominent west-end shopping plaza Epic Investment Services is taking over management of the Greenbank Hunt Club Centre at 250 Greenbank Rd Become an Ottawa Business Journal Insider and get immediate access to all of our Insider-only content and much more Click here to purchase a paywall bypass link for this article people and issues that impact businesses in Ottawa and beyond More Videos View All | Submit an Expert Blog View All | Submit an Event thoughtful analysis and valuable insights for business leaders in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario EVENT ALERT: Mayor's Breakfast with Ontario Finance Minister on Wednesday Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Guelph police are investigating and the owner of a west end apartment building is facing a steep bill after a set of master keys were stolen Friday morning the building superintendent reported three storage rooms an electrical room and a multi-purpose room had all been entered A review of security video showed a woman breaking into a lock box a week earlier and removing the master key set Police have been able to identify the suspect but have not yet located her As the keys are still outstanding the building’s owners will need to replace all the locks which is expected to cost at least $12,000 More Spotlight > The bishop of Rochester, in the Lords debate on the Wolfenden report, was having none of this. It grows wearisome typing out this stuff, but I’ll give a flavour of his pitch: There is no more baneful or contagious an influence in the world than that which emanates from homosexual practice. It makes a life of leprosy. The most reverend Primate was quite right: there are such things as sodomy clubs … They draw in those who would otherwise be immune and turn them themselves into corrupters of their fellows … sucked in and held on to, as it were, by an octopus of corruption. More by this contributorAlan Hollinghurst03 January 2013 Newsletter Preferences This site requires the use of Javascript to provide the best possible experience. Please change your browser settings to allow Javascript content to run. Ottawa residents in western neighbourhoods remain without power Thursday after what Hydro Ottawa describes as a loss of supply from the provincial power grid the utility said 5,700 clients are without power in areas of Kanata Hydro Ottawa estimates power will be restored by 9:30 a.m Police and Hydro remind motorists to treat intersections without power as a four-way stop This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Police are seeking tips after a man died under mysterious circumstances in west Edmonton Ambulance crews responded to a home near 162 Street and 96 Avenue early Friday morning “As the circumstances around the man’s death seemed suspicious EPS homicide section took over the investigation,” police said in a Saturday afternoon release The cause and manner of Monares’s death have not been determined Police asked anyone with information to contact the EPS non-emergency line to speak with an investigator This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy shouts for help and smashing glass echoed across the West End on Tuesday as flames roared from a seventh-floor apartment in a senior’s housing tower at 1115 Nelson St Vancouver Fire and Rescue spokesman Matt Trudeau said firefighters were called about the fire in the 20-storey Nicholson Tower at 2:39 p.m “Crews arrived to heavy flames from the seventh storey unit “Firefighters set up a ladder truck master stream to knock down the flames while other crews made entry inside the building for fire attack and search operations lack of sprinklers in the building and number of persons requiring assistance the fire was upgraded to a 3rd alarm with 21 apparatus on scene Numerous fire crews were needed to simultaneously attack the fire but also bring the residents inside with mobility restrictions to a safe area highlighting the importance of two exits for all residential buildings.” Resident Raj Chahal said he heard an alarm and then noticed smoke coming out of the window of the burning unit as a lot of people have a tendency to ignore (the alarm) as it often does go off accidentally,” Chahal said “I’m glad I had the common sense to check as I have breathing issues and many people in the building are elderly.” As acrid black smoke filled the neighbouring area residents on the back side of the seventh floor leaned out their windows pleading for help as did others up and down the large building Residents were seen hanging out of their windows on the back of the building as firefighters moved their way through Trudeau said five residents suffered smoke inhalation during the blaze and they were alert and talking to us,” he said Two buses arrived for people to get out of the elements while being assessed Trudeau said fire investigators will begin work once a secondary search of the building has been conducted Of the 240 residents living in the building smoke and water damage will also be a problem for a lot of units “We were flowing a significant amount of water from our aerial platform upon arrival,” he said said that smoke in the staircases was so bad that they didn’t want to try using them to leave for fear of toxic fumes Nelson Street was still blocked off as fire crews and police worked to control the site firefighters used a ladder truck to direct water at the fire to force out smoke in what they refer to as “hydraulic ventilation The building has studio and one-bedroom units for 240 low- and moderate-income seniors and is operated by the Bloom Group Community Services Society sderdeyn@postmedia.com jruttle@postmedia.com depenner@postmedia.com The downtown Vancouver electricity system needs upgrades and one key step is building the West End Substation – a new underground substation at the Vancouver School Board's Lord Roberts Annex site which is aging and can't be rebuilt where it is and ensure we can continue to provide clean reliable power to about 30,000 homes and businesses downtown we're sharing our updated West End Substation design and asking for your input on the design of the visible elements we've acquired all the rights we need to build the new substation and connect it to the electrical grid street entrance and ramp will be located and their approximate size We'd appreciate hearing your feedback on the design of these elements and what you would like more information about as we continue our work on this project Review our 2025 consultation materials Attend an open house or a community pop-up between April 30 and May 17. View the schedule in our consultation notifications [PDF Take our survey to share your input by May 20 If you're interested in receiving the results of this consultation, and hearing about additional consultation opportunities, please sign up to get email updates We're planning to build a new substation to power the West End community high-voltage electricity is reduced to a lower voltage for use in your homes and businesses The West End Substation will be built at the Vancouver School Board's Lord Roberts Annex property and connected to the existing power system through Nelson Park we've worked with the Vancouver School Board City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board to obtain the property agreements we need to build and power the new substation The new substation will be built to the highest safety standards and will contain state-of-the-art technologies efficiently and to rigorous environmental standards it is being designed to withstand a very large earthquake – the kind that experts only expect to happen once in every 2,475 years it will work quietly and all you'll see are the vents and our employees visiting from time to time Our electricity system in downtown Vancouver is aging and needs upgrades to ensure our customers continue to have reliable power The new substation will replace the Dal Grauer Substation on Burrard Street the West End community has grown and its energy needs have changed About 30,000 homes and businesses in the area are currently served by the Dal Grauer Substation but this substation is nearing end-of-life Over recent years we've explored locations for a new substation downtown Building the new West End Substation underground on public property means our property acquisition funds are being reinvested locally in new schools and park improvements Our alternative approach would be to build an above-ground substation that would occupy almost half a city block our approach protects the limited housing stock The West End Substation will be built at the Vancouver School Board's Lord Roberts Annex property and connected to the existing power system with underground lines through Nelson Park and don't expect to need to ask the Vancouver Park Board to close the dog park at any time We expect to start construction no earlier than late 2027 we expect it will take up to five years to build the new substation we'll excavate the site and build the structure up to ground level This is a similar approach to building condo foundations and parking structures we'll install the substation equipment underground We'll also need to connect the substation to the existing electrical system downtown with new underground powerlines we'll dig two trenches through Nelson Park This should take no longer than three months and will be completed during the winter when the farmers market has closed for the season and the park is less busy We know that the construction of a substation in the West End will have temporary impacts on those who live play and learn in the community and we're committed to sharing information about our plans and exploring practicable impact mitigations During previous rounds of consultation, completed in 2017 and 2018, we heard about the interests and concerns of the community, and made commitments to how we might mitigate those impacts. Review our consultation materials and commitment memos below we're sharing it with you for input on the visible elements of the substation and to hear what else you need information about we'll continue to share them with the community and ask again about possible impacts and communicate potential mitigation measures we'll convene a Community Construction Advisory Committee made up of representatives from the local neighbourhood This group will meet regularly through to the end of construction to share community input and hear in-depth information about the project To stay informed about our plans for the West End Substation, subscribe for project updates we're sharing our updated design and asking for feedback on the design of the visible elements of the substation You can find out information here and complete an online survey to share your input In 2019, the Vancouver Park Board completed an impact assessment study and engagement on our request for rights-of-way in Nelson Park. Read about the Vancouver Parks Board’s process and our response memo below it completed a preliminary study on our proposal for new underground substations in downtown Vancouver The independent study considered two locations: the Lord Roberts Annex property and Emery Barnes Park We have since decided to proceed with the West End Substation project Emery Barnes Park is not part of this project or a property BC Hydro is currently pursuing The information in the study about the Lord Roberts Annex site is still applicable If you'd like to learn more about the project Receive project updates and information about consultation opportunities Get the latest news and tips from BC Hydro directly to your inbox will offer an approachable wine experience that might just change the way we think about enjoying wine Adelaide’s West End is set to welcome a new spot for wine lovers with the upcoming opening of Canopy Bar a wine bar that promises to reimagine the local drinking scene Located in the former Stem Restaurant & Cellar space on Hindley Street (which closed in March 2025) Canopy Bar is taking over the old Stem space and it might just change the way we think about enjoying wine overpriced wine bar where you’re afraid to ask for a glass of something you’ve never heard of Canopy Bar makes great wine accessible without the drama a sommelier who knows wine like the back of his hand and he’s not here to confuse you with jargon “Adelaide doesn’t need another restaurant,” he says “It needs a place where people can drink well Although this new venue is all about approachability or the chance to expand your wine repertoire whether it’s a local favourite or an international gem You’ll find local producers like Honey Moon Vineyard and Eperosa rubbing elbows with classic Bordeaux from the 1970s and Sancerre from François Cotat not whether it’s been aged for a century.” you can sip on some seriously impressive wines If you want to splurge (or just feel fancy for a night) you can dive into their cellar and pick up something truly rare takes the classic drink to a whole new level of smooth “We’re having fun with it,” says di Pasquo “But we’re also keeping it real with quality ingredients and techniques.” and a rotating selection of pickles and caviar that are perfect to munch on while you sip your way through their drink list The space itself blends laid-back vibes with sleek design You’ll notice some familiar touches from Stem like the polished concrete and exposed brick but Canopy’s leafy ceiling—resembling a vineyard canopy—adds the perfect touch of greenery to keep things fresh Whether it’s a Friday night glass after work or venturing into their cellar for something epic Canopy Bar is all about making special things feel… well Canopy BarWhere: 188 Hindley St, AdelaideWhen: Canopy is set to open in early May.For more information, click here A luxurious new Qantas Business Lounge is set to open at Adelaide Airport in.. 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This small business owner is reinventing the wheel The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape will be moving downtown thanks to an innovative partnership between the University of Calgary and the City of Calgary announced on April 11.  The City is investing up to $9 million to convert an underused office tower at 801 Seventh Ave This expansion to UCalgary’s downtown campus will move SAPL students from main campus and the current City Building Design Lab into a 180,000-square-foot space “Through this first-of-its-kind investment the University of Calgary will be able to further grow the local economy by educating the workforce of tomorrow,” says Dr “This will create 1,200 new student spaces downtown real-world learning experience while freeing up 800 vital spaces on campus for in-demand programs We are grateful to the City of Calgary for this important investment in post-secondary learning.” The City’s investment comes from the Downtown Post-Secondary Institution Incentive Program, part of the broader Downtown Strategy to increase the overall economic activity vibrancy and safety in the greater downtown area while also reducing office vacancy Mayor Jyoti Gondek shares the vision of the Downtown Post-Secondary Institution Incentive Program created by Calgary city council “This project is a win-win-win for Calgarians and our downtown community,” says Mayor Jyoti Gondek “When council created the Post-Secondary Institution Incentive Program we imagined a project just like this: something that transforms underused office space into a vibrant campus that deepens the connections between learning and business to ignite innovation and job creation.”  The renovated building will convert vacant office space into a dynamic educational hub located next to the Eighth Street LRT station The project is one of several current City of Calgary initiatives to strengthen the west end of downtown This project’s proximity to UCalgary’s existing downtown campus — which houses the School of Public Policy and Continuing Education program — across the street at Eighth Avenue and Eighth Street will help grow a vibrant campus atmosphere in the downtown west end.  Dean John Brown describes the dynamic urban context for learning created by the new location The move downtown provides a unique opportunity for architecture planning and landscape students to apply their knowledge in a practical hands-on urban setting close to the industry in which they will one day work.  “This relocation and expansion downtown will enrich the educational journey of our students providing a dynamic urban context for learning within the fabric of the city,” says Dr “Being immersed in the heart of the city is important because it provides more opportunities for our students and researchers to work with our professional community The site will also feature a permanent exhibit of the original documentation for the design of the tower A short historical brochure of the building will also reside on SAPL’s website The move downtown will begin once renovations are complete in 2026 65,000 square feet of teaching and learning space will be available on main campus to help address UCalgary’s growing student enrolment pressures in other in-demand programs The project will convert the office tower at 801 Seventh Ave The TimesThe vilification of one of Britain’s greatest 20th-century playwrights who fell out of fashion following the rise of the “angry young men” needs to be redressed by naming a West End playhouse after him A Sir Terence Rattigan theatre would give the playwright the recognition he deserves for his influential works and go some way to correcting the wrongs inflicted on him who starred in Rattigan’s Man and Boy 20 years ago had been “hugely influential on British theatre” adding that he had been upset at learning of his mistreatment with Ben Silverstone as Basil Anthony in Man and Boy in 2005TRISTRAM KENTON/BRIDGEMAN IMAGESRattigan’s earlier plays including 1942’s Flare Path The Winslow Boy in 1946 and The Deep Blue Sea Registered in England No. 894646. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Hey, here’s a nifty idea. Let’s just shut down the whole of the west end until the city and Marigold Infrastructure Partners get the entire west end LRT finished. That will be in 2028. Or 2029. Or maybe even 2030. The never-ending, no-visible-progress, traffic-snaring Valley Line West project has made driving through the west end of Edmonton frustrating, challenging, suspension-wrecking and delay-causing in the extreme for three years. With the slow rate of construction, it will take at least three more years and as many as five. Two sources at city hall told me last fall the city would be lucky if the first train ran along the new line before 2030 — five years from now. There are already major traffic delays everywhere along the route, and the city and Marigold want to make things exponentially worse. Or your ambulance ride to an emergency room Marigold and city administration will ask council’s urban planning committee for permission to shut down completely or severely restrict nine crucial intersections or stretches of the Downtown to Lewis Farms route so Marigold can complete roadwork faster The construction company wants to finish major sections of the roadways by this fall so it can concentrate on laying track and building stations for the next three years (As if those activities won’t spill out onto the newly completed roadways causing major delays and surface damage.) The next issue of Headline News will soon be in your inbox The plan being debated on Tuesday will create even greater hassle for commuters discourage even more west enders to avoid Downtown and force more businesses to close up shop The LRT is their “green” god and symbol of just how forward-thinking they imagine themselves to be The city insists the major delays will each be over in about a month-and-a-half or two (staggered over the summer at various sites) rather than taking another two years When has a city construction project ever finished quickly and on time The city pulled a similar stunt in Strathearn during construction of the Southeast Valley Line The city and TransEd Partners closed 95 Avenue completely Then even though the road construction wasn’t finished temporary lane in each direction after eight months so they could claim they lived up to their commitment Even if the current scheme is pulled off in a summer how many more small businesses will go under due to complete closure of their streets or intersections Andrew Knack (who thankfully is not running for re-election this fall) says residents should think of this like “pulling off a bandage;” painful More like tearing open a two-inch gash from your ankle to your groin Let’s say the city gets all the LRT road construction done in one summer when it hasn’t even come close in the past three the city is going to close 102 Avenue west of the old provincial museum to replace the Wellington Bridge It insists the closure to build a replacement will only take one year it leaves Stony Plain Road as the only major access from the near west end to Downtown If Marigold gets Stony Plain Road finished this year it will be permanently reduced to one lane in each direction Since 102 Avenue has two lanes in each direction the closing of 102 Avenue will take the road capacity from the west end to Downtown from six lanes down to two lgunter@postmedia.com The first step in a long line of them was taken by a Mitchell developer to create a much-needed commercial plaza at the west end of town The Schoonderwoerd brothers, Scott, Darrell and Pete, and their numbered company 2827726 Ontario Ltd., are the developers hoping to one day build the plaza, something they believe is long overdue.  “I think there’s certainly a need for it there and with potentially some more residential that’s planned for up on the west end of town … I think it fits the bill pretty good,” said Scott Schoonderwoerd, on behalf of his brothers.  The subject lands are proposed to be developed into a commercial plaza that could include a grocery store, pharmacy, convenience store/gas station, drive-thru restaurant and a restaurant with a patio as well as other site specific provisions within that zone.  Schoonderwoerd said the project has been in the planning stages for about a year, and they are aware it’s far from shovel-ready, they’re just ensuring it gets off on the right foot. The concept submitted is also just one of many possibilities that fits under the proposed zoning change, he said, with the actual tenants not near finalized.  Schoonderwoerd said they’d like to have all their applications and approvals in line within 12-16 months then gauge interest in potential tenants. He confirmed, though, that there is plenty of interest.  “We’ve been in the development game for a little bit now and I’m always amazed how everything seems to take a little longer than what you first think it should,” he said.  The Schoonderwoerds are working with the Baker Planning Group on the plaza and in their report to council, noted that the site is ideally situated on the western extent of the settlement area and “provides a natural buffer and transition between the existing and future residential uses to the east and industrial uses to the west.”  Caroline Baker, land use planner with the Baker Planning Group, told council during the public meeting that the proposal should not take away from the downtown core’s long-term viability.  “It’s intended to be a larger commercial development with approximately 55,000 square feet of commercial uses that generally cater to the travelling public,” she said, adding the shoppers or patrons would likely drive their car there and would want ease of parking. “This site represented an excellent opportunity for visibility both coming into and leaving Mitchell as well as residents in the community,” she added.  Schoonderwoerd said the agricultural construction company he and his brothers have owned for more than two decades allows them to travel all over the province, and they noticed the need for such a development in Mitchell and West Perth. “We work in a lot of different areas in southwestern Ontario, and I’ve always said Mitchell is so underserviced with amenities compared to other towns with our population,” he said. “There’s such a need and a market for it. It helps keep people and attract people to the area. There’s no secret … my brothers and I, we all have young kids and we want it to be an area that they want to stick around, too.  “It helps make it more of a thriving area and not so much a bedroom community.”  During the public meeting, there were questions about too much parking in the proposal compared to the buildings suggested, and whether a traffic impact study was needed. Planner John Bice said the traffic study, in co-operation with West Perth’s engineer BM Ross & Associates, would come to council at the same time as the final site plan. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Brand new West End musical Disney’s Hercules is performing on ITV show Britain’s Got Talent tonight – Saturday 3 May 2025 Watch the second semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent on ITV1 from 7pm, or watch now on ITVX Disney’s Hercules is the huge new West End show based on the much-loved animated film opening at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London on 6 June 2025 the BGT semi-finals started last Saturday and are airing every Saturday night until 23 May the semi-finals are taking place in the Eventim Apollo in London Last week saw Karis Anderson and the cast of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical perform live on Britain’s Got Talent – watch the TV show here with one judge or Ant & Dec awarding it each weekend to send a favourite act straight through to the final Acts featuring in the second semi-final tonight are: Alexandra Burgio Acts that have reached the BGT finals so far include dance troupe The Blackouts and singer Vinnie McKee Last year’s Britain’s Got Talent winner was West End singer Syndie Christmas Disney’s Hercules is directed and choreographed by Tony-winner Casey Nicholaw (The Greatest Showman The New Musical, Mean Girls), and stars Luke Brady (The Prince of Egypt) as Hercules The Five Muses are Candace Furbert (The Book of Mormon) as Thalia, Sharlene Hector (Hairspray) as Clio, Brianna Ogunbawo (The Lion King) as Melpomene, Malinda Parris (Mary Poppins) as Calliope and Robyn Rose-Li (The Baker’s Wife) as Terpsichore Kamilla Fernandes (Grease) is Standby Muse The show also stars Trevor Dion Nicholas (Hadestown, Hamilton and Craig Gallivan (Frozen) and Lee Zarrett (My Fair Lady) as Bob and Charles Watch the star of new West End musical Disney’s Hercules Luke Brady sing ‘Go the Distance’ Hercules is inspired by Disney’s 1997 smash-hit animated film directed by John Musker and Ron Clements (The Little Mermaid) The show boasts music by 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Zippel and a brand-new book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie) and former artistic director of The Young Vic Meet the full cast of Hercules. The wider creative team includes co-choreographer Tanisha Scott; set and additional video design from Dane Laffrey; costume design by Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser; lighting design by Jeff Croiter and sound design by Adam Fisher The production team also includes video designer George Reeve make-up by Kirk Cambridge-Del Pesche and special effects from Jeremy Chernick The music team is headed by music supervisor and arranger Michael Kosarin with orchestrations from Danny Troob and Joseph Joubert Casting is by Natalie Gallacher CDG for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting Disney’s other show currently playing in London is The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre Hercules is playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 6 June 2025 Book tickets to Disney’s Hercules at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London Here’s how the automatic recount will work for Terra Nova-The Peninsulas1 hour agoVideo1:28 The play comes on the heels of a broader cultural conversation about Dahl's work and the prejudice that was embedded in many of his most beloved stories Royal Court Theatre's Giant starring two-time Tony winner John Lithgow as children's author Roald Dahl officially opened its transfer to London's West End May 1 The Mark Rosenblatt-penned work plays a limited run at the Harold Pinter Theatre hundreds of words in the author's books were either altered or omitted from future printings in order to remove countless negative references to race Broadway World (Cindy Marcolina) Daily Mail (Georgina Brown) London Theatre (Matt Wolf) The Stage (Laurie Yule) The Standard (Nick Curtis) The Telegraph (Dominic Cavendish)* Time Out (Tim Bano) The Times (Clive Davis)* *This review may require creating a free account or paid subscription.  Playbill will continue to update this list as reviews come in Set in 1983 when a particularly vicious public outburst of antisemitism drew public outcry against Dahl shortly before the publication of his story The Witches, Giant is directed by Nicholas Hytner. Read reviews from the earlier London run here Lithgow is joined by Elliot Levey as Tom Maschler and Olivier nominee Rachael Stirling (The Divine Mrs S) as Felicity Crosland The West End production also features lighting design by Anna Watson and sound design by Alexandra Faye Braithwaite General management is by Short Street Productions Ltd and Robyn Goodman are producing the West End run Visit GiantThePlay.com one Tony winner is playing the trumpet while the other is channeling Madame Rose Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway and institutes have been revealed by the industry stalwart and more will star in the Kevin Zak comedy at the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway Students at this Georgia school are providing a professional-looking production for their community Thank You!You have now been added to the list Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you Sign up for the Designlines weekly newsletter to keep up with the latest design news trends and inspiring projects from across Toronto From a sprawling family home in Oakville to a coastal-inspired retreat north of the city we present spaces created by architects and interior designers that redefine the contemporary Receive our weekly selection of stories about sensational modern homes When Jeremy Mandel purchased a semi-detached Victorian just a stone’s throw from Ossington Avenue, both the house and his life were going to look quite differently by the time the renovation reached its turnkey transformation. “He bought the property two doors down from where he was renting at the time,” remembers Architect Luc Johnston, co-partner of architecture and design firm Lloydlondon Architects While the front exterior still boasted beautiful brickwork and arches that framed the windows the house was in pretty rough shape and there were very few original trims or details remaining in the home when Jeremy acquired it,” adds firm co-partner Johnston surmised the house had undergone some sort of a renovation as it was split into two units evidenced by an old kitchen and gas hookups on the second floor “Other than some ground floor work done probably in the ‘80s this turn-of-the-century home hadn’t been touched in a long time.” A total overhaul of all four levels was in order to give this classic 2,100-square-foot Beaconsfield neighbourhood gem a 21st century modern update to suit the lifestyle of Mandel whose DJing past meant carving out a music studio in its new configuration With standard application permits approved and design plans finalized the massive renovation kicked off in March 2019 and over the course of a 15-month timeline a pandemic dragged on and unexpectedly during mid-construction “Shorey brought a lot of life to the project,” says Johnston the new couple’s design aesthetic meshed well and once the demolition dust settled and the new open plan layout of the design started to take shape “She was able to collaborate with Jeremy through thoughtful styling and furnishing choices throughout the West End home,” points out Chao Before the teacups are put in their place though a narrow semi Victorian–notorious for being dark and its choppy layout–meant high on the client’s wish list was bringing in the light and optimizing the efficiency of the space “We transformed the home’s layout by removing the small enclosed rooms typical of Victorian entrances and created an open-concept ground floor that maximizes natural light throughout This redesign shifted the centre of the home by flanking activities around the kitchen rather than keeping it at the back of the house,” says Chao.  Working alongside the preferences of the homeowners for a clean bright aesthetic which would act as a backdrop for their artwork and plants Chao and Johnston devised innovative ways of creating the most impactful design on a budget  “There was a lot of talk about economizing the kitchen” says Johnston “so we decided to use high-pressure laminate (which is  used in institutions durable and super easy to clean) with white oak,” says Johnston “We created this raw style taking commonplace materials and made something special.” In the kitchen standard 1×1 hollow steel sections were used to create a trellis-like armature of wood cabinets which allowed for shelving and niches to display cookbooks “This steel framework also allowed for openings in the lower cabinets so the small kitchen doesn’t feel closed off to the adjacent room,” says Chao The second floor layout eliminated the third bedroom and introduced a large peaceful spa-like bathroom in between the enlarged main bedroom and the guest room “I love the principal bathroom,” says homeowner Mandel “It’s such a calm and serene place to start and end the day Something about the light in the loft and the fact that it’s such an open space makes it a favourite.” “We added transom windows over the doors as a kind of nod to Victorian style,” declares Johnston Not ones to recreate the style of bygone eras they seek to reinvent and modernize them while paying attention to the architectural details “There is a baseboard reveal between the drywall and baseboard that returns and wraps around the door frame,” points out Chao “It is very subtle and continuous throughout the house it elevates something very basic like drywall.” The third floor is currently used as a gym or a place to entertain although it is future-proofed for a primary bedroom with all the plumbing ready to prepare an ensuite Crowned by a strategically placed skylight above the stairs with a sculpted ceiling aperture,  the abundance of daylight cascades down to the ground floor Originally Mandel’s vision was to place his music studio on the third floor since it is adjacent to his neighbour’s principal bedroom and he works on music at night “It is much easier to control the sound transfer in the basement by using extra special insulation acoustic wall and ceiling assemblies to help dampen the sound to his neighbours,” says Johnston A three-piece bathroom and laundry room complete the melodious lower level the spatial progression flows effortlessly from public to private spaces as you move towards the back of the house which now dons large new window openings across all three levels of the West End home connecting every floor with an abundance of light while extending the space to the outdoors on two levels a cedar deck was built over a concrete pad adding custom built-in benches and a secondary lounge area arranged around a gas fire pit perfect for social gatherings with friends and family The third-floor windows access a refreshed rooftop deck which gets sunlight most of the day This dramatic increase of light greatly reduced the dependency on artificial lighting while creating an environment where indoor plants can thrive this massive transformation brings the height of luminosity functionality and tranquility to this west-end abode; primed for a bright future ahead as the homeowners busily plan their upcoming nuptials a stately home stands as a quiet testament to craft But step inside and a different story unfolds—one of layered materials meticulous detailing and a layout designed by ALMP Group—Zanetti Homes to grow with the family who lives there Skip to main content accessible precinct around the Newcastle Interchange with vibrant streetscapes will facilitate greater use of active transport and improve the experience for those who come to work or visit this emerging services-based area View the Stage One - Public Domain Plan The West End Stage Two Streetscape Plan was adopted in July 2019 This plan provides a strategic guideline for the design and implementation of public domain works within Newcastle’s west end.  This plan provides many improvements to the streetscape including: View the Stage Two - Streetscape Plan installation of ‘rain gardens’ to protect our rivers and creeks and an extensive tree and groundcover planting plan to reduce the ‘urban heat island’ effect To learn more about upgrades we are delivering in Wickham visit the project page.  OttawaNewsPolice identify victim of daylight shooting in Ottawa’s west endBy Toula MazloumUpdated: April 07, 2025 at 12:43PM EDT I’ve lived in the Belknap neighborhood for more than 20 years and one of the places I’ve come to love most is Joe Creason Park It’s where I’ve celebrated my daughter’s birthday watched her take tennis lessons and pushed her in a swing on the playground I’ve walked the path for exercise more times than I can count It’s great exercise and an even better way to connect with people What I appreciate most is seeing people of various ages and races on the court together This isn’t a passing trend — it’s a lasting I’ve enjoyed attending tournaments in Cincinnati and Atlanta Our city could host major tennis tournaments again which are quickly increasing in participation and popularity Gerth: The Roots 101 Museum is a gem. Why hasn't Louisville embraced it? | Opinion Unfortunately, we have a tendency in Louisville to resist change That’s part of why we’ve become a city in slow decline It’s one reason so many of our young people we lack the kinds of amenities and activities that make a city vibrant and appealing it sends a message to investors and employers that this is a place afraid of progress a city content to let things decline rather than evolve it’s almost always on the far reaches of the East End I grew up in Shively and spent much of my youth in Shawnee and Portland I’ve spent my lifetime witnessing our South and West End neighborhoods fall victim to disinvestment environmental injustice and economic neglect Even the once-thriving Highlands is now riddled with vacant storefronts and trash-strewn sidewalks signs of another neighborhood slipping away accessible facility like this one to be built could help jump-start a movement toward reinvesting in parts of town desperate for attention and opportunity Letter: Plan for tennis, pickleball center at Joe Creason Park puts profit over community Do we really want to sit by idly and watch the continued decline of our city Why wouldn’t we want an amenity that residents can enjoy year-round enhances a beloved public space and brings in visitors who spend money locally and discover what makes Louisville special The best way to preserve the character of our community is to improve it I urge my fellow Louisvillians to consider the positive potential of this project — not through the lens of fear or nostalgia but with an eye toward the future It’s time to move past the old “not in my backyard” mindset that’s held Louisville back for too long Let’s embrace the opportunities that will help our community grow thrive and stay relevant for generations to come Agree or disagree? Submit a letter to the editor. Jenny Recktenwald is a Louisville native and proud two-time University of Louisville alumna where she works with the Kentucky Reading Research Center — a joint project of the UofL College of Education and Human Development and the Kentucky Department of Education VancouverNewsAffordable housing residents concerned about follow-up in wake of West End fireBy Martin MacMahonPublished: March 12, 2025 at 8:58PM EDT Just after midnight, RNC patrol officers responded to a residence in the west end of St John’s to a report of an assault. Officers spoke to the victim and observed injuries to his face. As a result, officers arrested a 37-year-old male. He was charged with assault and was held to appear in court in the morning. It’s clear sailing all across the province this morning with sunshine and dry roads. The… On Monday afternoon, the RNC received several calls of an impaired driver in CBS. Officers… The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a man in connection to a robbery and assault… The power went out for 22,000 hydro clients in Ottawa’s west end Saturday afternoon Hydro Ottawa said the outage mainly affected customers in Bay Most clients were without power for less than an hour First responders said there were no major problems associated with the outage “(Saturday’s) outages in the west end was caused by loss of power from the provincial grid,” said Susan Fekete manager of media and public affairs for Hydro Ottawa “It was restored to the majority of customers within 20 minutes.” A developer is seeking the city’s approval to build a six-storey apartment building on 105 Elmira Rd. N.  The 2.4-acre site is currently an empty corner lot between Elmira Road and Willow Road near Mitchell Woods Public School and the West End Community Centre.  126-unit purpose-built rental apartment building with 144 surface parking spaces and 139 (primarily long-term indoor) bicycle parking spaces Outdoor and indoor common amenity areas will include a terrace with a primary pedestrian connection at the corner of Elmira and Willow.  A pedestrian pathway will also link Willow to the rear of the building while another connection on Elmira will provide access to an outdoor common amenity area.  Killam Apartment Subsidiary II Limited Partnership and HIP Investments Inc. intend to apply for the Apartment Construction Loan Program the units must be rented at affordable rates for a minimum of 10 years.  According to a planning justification report submitted to the city in January they intend for at least 20 per cent of the units to be affordable with rents at or below 30 per cent of the median total income for the area.  An amendment is needed to the City of Guelph Official Plan to change the land use designation from neighbourhood commercial centre to medium density residential A zoning amendment is also required to allow an apartment building without commercial use as well as to increase the permitted maximum density increase the maximum building length and reduce the number of active entrances required along with a number of other amendments.  The owners are also looking for a slight reduction in the amount of required parking spaces Other changes include planting new trees throughout the site as most trees along the east property line will have to be removed will be used to “provide a buffer between the surrounding properties,” the report says.  on May 13 at city hall to discuss the changes The meeting can also be watched online at guelph.ca/live A report with staff recommendations will be available ahead of the meeting on May 2.  Langley-based real estate developer Marcon has cancelled its planned 10-storey luxury condo project in the West End of Vancouver and is instead pivoting to hotel according to a rezoning application published by the City of Vancouver on Monday The subject site of the proposal is 2030 Barclay Street (formerly 2030-2038 Barclay Street) located just one block away from Stanley Park and Lost Lagoon Marcon owns 2030 Barclay Street under Marcon Barclay Properties Ltd., which is controlled by Marcon Barclay (GP) Ltd., and BC Assessment values the property at $15,469,000 2030 Barclay Street in the West End of Vancouver Marcon is now proposing a 29-storey hotel with a three-level podium The hotel would include 292 units that is expected to consist of 65 short-term rooms located on Level 23 through 28 with 227 long-term "serviced apartment rooms" on Level 2 through 22 The ground level of the building will then include the lobby the latter two of which would be available to the general public as well "The existing Hotel at 2030 Barclay will be revitalized with a new development that supports the City’s goal of creating more hotel rooms without the loss of housing," said the developer in their rezoning application "This increase in hotel supply will also provide a variety of room types with a mix of short-term and longer stay accommodation (serviced apartments) The location of the development within the 'City Core' and adjacent to Stanley Park make it a unique opportunity." The proposed building, designed by Vancouver-based Henriquez Partners Architects would provide a total of 74 vehicle parking spaces and 22 bicycle parking spaces in a four-level underground parkade Notably, this new proposal "is not consistent with Council-adopted policies," according to the City of Vancouver. According to Marcon, the site is currently zoned RM-5B (Residential), which allows for a height of up to 190.29 ft and a floor space ratio of 3.025 when including a heritage density transfer, as allowed under City policy Marcon's proposal is for a tower that would reach a height of 329 ft and an FSR of 14.7 with the developer seeking to rezone the site to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) in order to accommodate the proposed height and density predominately residential community with a variety of architectural styles and expressions constructed over the last 100 years," the applicants said "The tree-lined streets and the many public and private open spaces gardens and parks encourage walking and contemplation The proposed development will be respectful of the special character of the area by having the built form be responsive in siting The architects add that particular attention will be made on architectural components that define the West End such as formal expressions of horizontality and verticality with the goal of developing "a contemporary building that is highly compatible with the neighbouring buildings constructed decades earlier." View of the 29-storey hotel (centre) from Lost Lagoon View of the 29-storey hotel proposed for 2030 Barclay Street in the West End This proposal is the second hotel that Marcon is planning in Vancouver, with the other being a 32-storey mixed-use tower planned for 516-534 West Pender Street and 509 Richards Street That project is also designed by Henriquez Partners Architects The City has yet to schedule a Q&A period for Marcon's latest proposal and says it will summarize staff's position on the project at a later time WindsorNewsWhy some boarded-up homes in Windsor’s west end are being demolishedBy Sanjay MaruPublished: March 17, 2025 at 5:22PM EDT