Lisa Codrington

World Premiere of THE FLIGHT Comes to Factory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2023

​​​​​​​Theatre Gargantua is partnering with Queen Bess Productions, b current Performing Arts, and Roseneath Theatre on this exciting new production and world premiere of The Flight. 

Obsidian Theatre Announces Inaugural Cohort For Ambitious New Development Program YOUNG, GIFTED & BLACK
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2022

Following the announcement earlier this year that Obsidian Theatre was launching a vital new training and mentorship program supporting Black theatre creators –YOUNG, GIFTED & BLACK (YGB)– the company is thrilled to unveil the inaugural cohort for the program, which has recently gotten underway and will continue through to September 2023.

Factory Theatre Announces Mel Hague As Incoming Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2022

Factory Theatre has announced that following a wide-reaching candidate search, Toronto-based dramaturge and curator Mel Hague has been appointed Artistic Director of Factory Theatre. Currently the Associate Artistic Director at Canadian Stage, Mel will take over for Nina Lee Aquino at the conclusion of her 10-year term, and will join Managing Director Mark Aikman at the helm of Factory's senior leadership team.

Obsidian Theatre Launches YOUNG, GIFTED And BLACK
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022

On the heels of receiving 8 Canadian Screen Award nominations for the legacy defining project 21 BLACK FUTURES launched in February 2021 on CBC Gem, Obsidian Theatre is excited to announce a vital new training and mentorship program supporting Black theatre creators, YOUNG, GIFTED AND BLACK. 

PGC Announces Yolanda Bonnell As Host Of The Tom Hendry Awards Nominee Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2021

Playwrights Guild of Canada presents their annual Tom Hendry Awards Nominee Gala on September 27.

Factory Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2021

Featuring ten world premieres, one Toronto premiere, one live audio drama, and a rebroadcast of an audience favourite from last year, this hybrid season consisting of both digital and in person shows, is filled to the brim with brand new and reimagined Canadian stories that are sure to shift and shape audiences' perspectives on how we view the world around us.  

VIDEO: Watch a First Look at LETTERKENNY Season 9 on Hulu
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 7, 2020

You can watch the new season of #Letterkenny December 26 if you want to.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Nine of LETTERKENNY
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 18, 2020

LETTERKENNY kicks off post-fight with Dierks (Tyler Hynes), and the Hicks, Skids, and Hockey Players attend an American Buck and Doe. Katy takes her scorched earth dating strategy back to Letterkenny and Gail (Lisa Codrington) gets some action of her own.

YouTube Announces New Slate Dedicated to Amplifying Black Voices
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 7, 2020

YouTube today announced a global slate of new and returning projects, dedicated to amplifying Black voices.

Theatre Calgary's Stafford Arima Announces 2019-20 Season of Compelling Stories Highlighting Calgary Artists
by Vicki Trask - Mar 13, 2019

Continuing our commitment to utilizing Calgary's rich acting and creative talent, this season will see us go on a journey from farce to greed, from a 'humbug' to  a prom, and from a prep-school to a meeting of legends. Our stage will be filled with shows that both resonate and delight, and will include a significant number of Calgary actors, designers, and play-wrights.

Cleveland Public Theatre Presents YA MAMA!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2018

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present Ya Mama! The production is onstage from October 11 - 27, 2018, in CPT's Gordon Square Theatre.

Nightwood Theatre Bids Farewell To Artistic Director Kelly Thornton
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2018

It is with a mix of both excitement and sadness that Nightwood Theatre's Board of Directors announces the departure of Artistic Director Kelly Thornton. Kelly will be stepping down from her position in order to take on the role of Artistic Director of Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre in Winnipeg. Royal MTC is Canada's oldest regional theatre, and produces 10 plays on two stages, a regional tour of Manitoba and Northwest Ontario, a wide range of youth programming and two annual festivals: the Master Playwright Festival, and North America's second-largest Fringe, the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. 

Cleveland Public Theatre Presents YA MAMA!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2018

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents Ya Mama! The production is onstage from October 11 - 27, 2018, in CPT's Gordon Square Theatre.

Photo Flash: Cleveland's Karamu House Hosts the American Premiere of THE ADVENTURES OF THE BLACK GIRL
by Julie Musbach - Apr 9, 2018

Karamu House presents the American premiere of The Adventures of The Black Girl in Her Search for God running now through April 15, 2018.  Based on the short story by George Bernard Shaw, this side-splitting comedy is written by Lisa Codrington and directed by Nina Domingue. 

BWW Review: THE ADVENTURES OF THE BLACK GIRL IN HER SEARCH FOR GOD is Less Than it Could be at Karamu
by Roy Berko - Apr 8, 2018

George Bernard Shaw's views on religion may be summarized by his statement, 'People believe anything that amuses them, gratifies them, or promises some sort of profit.'

New Shaw Adaptation Receives American Premiere At Karamu House
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2018

Karamu House, the oldest African American theatre in the country, presents the American premiere of The Adventures of The Black Girl in Her Search for God from March 22 through April 15, 2018. Performances of this sidesplitting comedy written by celebrated Canadian playwright Lisa Codrington, and based on the short story by George Bernard Shaw will be held in Karamu's intimate Arena Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. Directed by Nina Domingue, the cast is led by India Pierre-Ingram in the title role and includes Kaila Benford, Robert Branch, Samantha Cocco, Michael Head, Mary-Francis R. Miller, Prophet D. Seay, and Karl Toth.

Karamu House Presents Regional Premiere of SASSY MAMAS
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2018

Karamu House, the oldest multicultural performing arts center in the country, continues its mission to produce socially-relevant, professional-quality entertainment.

Complete Casting Announced for Karamu's SIMPLY SIMONE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2017

Karamu President + CEO Tony F. Sias announced today complete casting for the regional premiere of Simply Simone: The Music of Nina Simone, created by Robert Neblett and David Grapes, with musical arrangements by Vince di Mura.

Complete Casting Announced for Karamu's SIMPLY SIMONE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017

Karamu President + CEO Tony F. Sias announced today complete casting for the regional premiere of Simply Simone: The Music of Nina Simone, created by Robert Neblett and David Grapes, with musical arrangements by Vince di Mura.

BWW Blog: Clevelander's Invade Canada for the Shaw Festival 2016
by Roy Berko - Jul 25, 2016

Walking down Queen Street, the main shopping boulevard in beautiful Niagara-on-the Lake, during the third week of July, was like being in downtown Cleveland. Cav championship t-shirts and Indian's garb were worn by many of the strollers. Our Toronto friends shared that in almost every play they attended, their neighbors on one or both sides of their seats were from the Cleveland area.