Jennifer Hartley

Features Writer

Jennifer Hartley is senior features writer and travel writer. Previously she was theatre editor for Ottawa Xpress and the original Metro newspaper in the capital. She has written articles for a variety of magazines across the country and abroad in the United Kingdom on arts, life, and everything in between.
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“Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer” is a Big Hit

“Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer” is a Big Hit

ABOVE: Craig Lauzon and Luisa Jojic in Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer. (Photo: Curtis Perry) Indigenous playwright and NAC’s Artistic Director, Indigenous Theatre, Kevin Loring, once said, “Our work as Indigenous artists often challenges the assumptions of Canada. This challenge we [...]

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“12 Angry Jurors” at Ottawa Little Theatre Ruled A Hit

“12 Angry Jurors” at Ottawa Little Theatre Ruled A Hit

PHOTOS: MARIA VARANOVA It is the 1950s in New York City and the fate of a young man accused of brutally murdering his father rests in the hands of a jury of 12. Locked together in a cramped and hot room, each individual comes with their own personal stories and prejudices that could influence their [...]

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“Heaven” Gloriously Shines at the NAC

“Heaven” Gloriously Shines at the NAC

Photo: Courtesy NAC There is something spectacular about learning more about Canada through the stage. The latest National Arts Centre production, Heaven, by playwright Cheryl Foggo is one such example. It is a well-known fact that in the 1800s, Canada was the final destination of the Underground [...]

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Feast on Feore and Richard III at Cineplex

Feast on Feore and Richard III at Cineplex

ABOVE: Colm Feore as Richard III at the 2022 Stratford Festival. (Photo: David Hou) If you missed last year’s stunning performance of Shakespeare’s Richard III by Canada’s acting superstar Colm Feore at the Stratford Festival, this weekend you are in luck. The Stratford Festival [...]

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Last Chance to Catch “Fall on Your Knees”

Last Chance to Catch “Fall on Your Knees”

ABOVE: Eva Foote and Drew Moore in Fall on Yours Knees. (Photo by John Lauener) It took ten years to bring Fall on Your Knees to the stage. It was worth the effort and is a great lesson in perseverance. Based on the novel by Ann-Marie MacDonald, you know going in you are in for a treat. The [...]

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Vancouver Aquarium and Little Ray’s take on Nature’s Ninjas

Vancouver Aquarium and Little Ray’s take on Nature’s Ninjas

ABOVE: Ottawa’s Little Ray’s Nature Centre is hosting Nature’s Ninjas at the Vanvouver Aquarium until September 4, 2023. Don't miss Stanley Park if you are headed to Vancouver any time soon. While it is a stunning oasis in the city with over 405 hectares (1,000 acres) of natural [...]

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The Chemical Valley Project has the Right Reaction

The Chemical Valley Project has the Right Reaction

It is no secret that the theatre industry was hit particularly hard during the pandemic. As the sector begins to rebuild, attracting new audiences, particularly younger ones, will be critical. Documentary theatre is a fascinating way to do that, especially for millennials and Gen Z, who look for meaning [...]

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Daisy delights at the GCTC

Daisy delights at the GCTC

ABOVE: Marion Day, Andrew Moodie, Geoff McBride, Eric Coates star in Daisy by Ottawa playwright Sean Devine. (Photo: Andrew Alexander) While it is wonderful to be back for socially distanced, in-person live performances, it is even more phenomenal to have the chance to see our hometown theatre/cinema [...]

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Zip Zip Hooray

Zip Zip Hooray

Photos: Courtesy InterZip Rogers Imagine looking around the glorious scenery of our region, 120 feet above the Ottawa River, then jumping off a platform and flying and screaming with delight across the River from one province to another. This weekend is the last time for the season to experience the [...]

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Take a ride on the Underground Railroad

Take a ride on the Underground Railroad

Above: Maryland State House. (RIGHT) Artist Michael Rosato's giant mural of Harriet Tubman on the side of the Tubman Museum and Educational Center, in Cambridge MD. Credit Maryland Office of Tourism With the new school year being a bit (well, a lot) different, maybe you are still wondering what [...]

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