The Cast of Tell Tale Harbour | Photo by Wade Muir

This is, I guess, a crowd pleaser. 

My cynical suspicion is that Tell Tale Harbour, presented by Mirvish and the Confederation Centre of the Arts, has been reverse engineered to be the next Come from Away. It’s got all those proud Eastern Canada vibes. A story featuring an outsider falling for the charms of eccentric locals. Michael Gianfrancesco’s set features modular panels of weathered blue-grey slats which seem to strategically echo elements of that show’s scenic design. Robin Calvert’s choreography has that folksy Maritime stomping too. While there are certainly some unique aspects here, this never feels as genuine, understated nor authentic as that beloved piece of Canadiana. Continue Reading