Irwin Rapoport

ARTICLES

People, Society, Westmount

Rabbi Lisa Grushcow
on anti-semitic incident

Temple recovering and staying strong after attempted arson attack. By Irwin Rapoport

June 23, 2026

Theatre

The Paranoid King reigns at Montreal Fringe Festival

A fast-paced, goofy comedy on the life and times of King Ashurhaddon. By Irwin Rapoport

June 17, 2026

Theatre

More standout shows
at the Fringe Festival

Tall Mark, Existential Lingerie, Seeing Red and Scions. By Irwin Rapoport

June 11, 2026

Theatre

Three standout shows
at the Fringe Festival

A cabaret-noir dramedy, grieving the loss of a cousin, and confronting memory loss and aging. By Irwin Rapoport

June 8, 2026

Opinion, Politics

First Nations draw line
around Alberta separation

Referendum drama exposes Canada’s fragile foundations on Indigenous land. By Irwin Rapoport

May 28, 2026

Literature

Gabriel Safdie launches
book on China

Affair with China chronicles four decades of experiences and observation of change. By Irwin Rapoport

May 21, 2026

Theatre

Award-winning Wine & Halva
is back for a new run!

The play explores friendship, immigration, and the human condition. By Irwin Rapoport

May 14, 2026

Theatre

Jojo O’Neil’s No Jumping,
a play set in Westmount

Tense days leading up to the 1995 Quebec referendum as backdrop for the dark comedy. By Irwin Rapoport

April 27, 2026

Literature, Review | Critique

Finding the words to
understand each other

Blue Metropolis brings together authors and cultural mediators from across the globe. By Irwin Rapoport

April 23, 2026

Review | Critique, Theatre

English premiere of sci-fi
thriller Seeker at Centaur

Playwright, director, and cast share their thoughts on the play and the creative process. By Irwin Rapoport

April 16, 2026

Festival, Music

Lucky 13th edition
for Festival de la Voix

Month-long human voice celebration with concerts across Montreal’s West Island. By Irwin Rapoport

April 2, 2026

International, Opinion, Politics

Operation Epic Fury
becoming Epic Fiasco

A war sold as decisive turns mushy, costly and politically radioactive fast. By Irwin Rapoport

March 19, 2026