Reviews
Dads
“An absolute delight … bursting with energy … the songs are superbly crafted. I whole-heartedly recommend this show.”
-Festival Edinburgh
“Dads: The Musical is a timely comedy that has the audience laughing away the worries of the week and the oncoming winter. It is a hilarious look at three fathers defaulted into full-time care of their newborn babies. Though men and women may have a different slant on the humour, all can empathize a lot through tears of laughter.”
-Marie Male, The Wellington Advisor
“To great effect, More turns antiquated notions of masculinity into something more human. The men eventually get a hold on fatherhood. What was once strenuous and taxing becomes a privilege, a source of joy. The ultimate lesson More leaves the audience with is that being a ‘successful man’ is not what’s important, it’s being a loving parent that is.”
-Joyful Magpie
“Dads kept us howling in our seats with such tunes as ‘The Colicky Blues’, ‘The Testosterone Tango’ and ‘A Fistful of Pampers’.”
-Ontario Tour
“Tickets for Dads [the Musical] are literally flying off the shelves at Lunchbox so it is advisable to book early and avoid disappointment.”
-Louis Hobson, The Calgary Sun
Everything I love About Christmas
“The [play] captivated the audience with its music, dancing and and uplifting ensemble performance.”
-Greg Kielec, The Journal
Lovin’, Lyin’, & Leavin’
“…emotional authenticity resonates throughout the show, penned by veteran Canadian playwright Robert More.”
-Robert Reid, The Record
“Country and western music fans will definitely enjoy the concert within the play, with a cast of musicians and actors that can belt out rollicking tunes and croon tender ballads with equal skill”
-Gayle Anderson, The Mercury
“Lovin’, Lyin’ and Leavin’ … is a country tune come to life.”
-Elaine Smith, Simcoe Reformer
“The country musical about on-again, off-again romance is heart-wrenching and heart-warming. It is funny and sad. It is saucy and sentimental.”
-Shawna Richer, Free Press Reporter
a matter of time
“A snapshot of life that everyone will relate to, A Matter of Time is a wonderful production that gives us insight into the fast-paced lifestyles we lead and implores us to reconnect with what really matters.”
-Ashley Goodfellow, Orangeville Banner
“More has written an interesting story of family relationships, with a good blend of humour and emotion.”
-Mary Alderson, Stage Door
“Credit goes to Robert More first for creating these two characters with a combination of humour and emotion. He also deserves credit for casting Ian Downie and Madeline Smart, and then directing them, so that they so ably brought them to life.”
-Mary Alderson, Stage Door
Patches
“…a marvellously crafted work that evokes a deep emotional response.”
“Highly recommended.”
-Gina Varty, University of Manitoba
wooden boats and iron men
“More's carefully crafted script has integrated the songs into a telling, poignant saga that knew its target audience with unerring accuracy. The result is a perfect blend of drama, humour and music.”
-The Record.com
Oil rush
“The cast had fun. The musicians had fun, and the audience had fun. The ovation that closed the piece closed what was, literally, a foot-stompin' howler of a good time.”
-Brian J. Hay, norules-nolights.com