SLINGS AND ARROWS!

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SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 2/2/06 at 7:26pm

Has anyone else seen this absolutely fabulous Canadian TV Show?

It's a Movie Network / Showcase exclusive about a theatre festival (pretty much Stratford, but they call it New Burbage) and the drama behind the scenes, starring an insane genius artist director, the ghost of the previous gay artistic director that haunts him, and his insane aging diva girlfriend.
It's got some really brilliant writers and stars some of the finest actors in Canada (mostly stage actors too, not film, which makes a refreshing change).

The first season had Luke Kirby and RACHEL MCADAMS!

#2

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 11/18/06 at 2:14am

Just finished watching Season 1 on dvd. It was excellent. Can't wait to get Season 2. Truly a gem. I strongly recommend you put in in your cue or rent it. They also run it on the Sundance channel.

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#3

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 2/12/07 at 9:54pm

Bumping this thread up because I just came upon by chance a marathon of Season 1 on the Sundance channel last Sunday, and loved it. I became obsessed and could not leave my tv for the 6 hours it was on. Season 2 is airing back to back this coming Sunday (2/19), and I really recommend watching it. It's absolutely brilliant, and reminds me why I love acting.

Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone) is a writer, and he also made a small cameo as Terry in Season 1.

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re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 2/13/07 at 3:31pm

I just found out about Bob Martin being one of the writers. Also Don McKellar, who wrote the book of Drowsy Chaperone with Bob Martin, is a regular of the series. VERY funny guy.

Truly... if you have not seen it, get it on dvd. It's available on Netflix. I can't wait for Season 3 to be released.

If you are involved in theater in any way, this series is a must see.

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#5

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 2/13/07 at 3:33pm

We LOVE the first season, and I finally ordered the second round last night! I can't wait to see it.

Updated On: 2/13/07 at 03:33 PM

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re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 2/13/07 at 3:43pm

YES! I haven't been much of a regular watcher, but sometimes I catch it on Showcase. So funny. I love Paul Gross!

Bob Martin talks about it a bit in his American Theatre Wing interview.

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re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 4/3/07 at 4:16pm

I just started watching the first season via Netflix, and I am in love with this show!! It's especially funny, since I'm rehearsing a production of HAMLET right now.

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re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 4/3/07 at 4:27pm

Windy - the second season is as good as the first (built around Macbeth.) The third (and probably last ) is filming (might already be done,) and focusses on Lear.

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re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 4/3/07 at 4:47pm

The third season was on Sundance already! Waiting for the dvd.

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#10

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 4/3/07 at 5:24pm

See, DD, this is what I get for never watching TV! Is the DVD a pre-order situation?

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re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 4/3/07 at 7:10pm

I can't see it anywhere for pre-order. I just remember seeing Season 3 advertised on Sundance in December, and I figured the dvd shouldn't be too far off.

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#12

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 4/3/07 at 7:57pm

I love this show. It is absolutely brilliant.

#13

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 4/3/07 at 8:53pm

haha, my first reaction to this thread title was..

"of outrageous fortune!?"

good lord.

hi, i am in theatre. oy.

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#14

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 6/28/07 at 12:07pm

I just viewed the pilot after hearing incredible things about it.

And if I could sum up my reaction in one word, it would be:

SDMFKL:SDHGISDORP(Y*R(YY*$#(DSFHOS(DGO{A(UY*RE(_YEW*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Plus, it has Mark McKinney, who was involved in the creation of one of the greatest and most quotable comedies of all time: KIDS IN THE HALL: BRAIN CANDY!

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re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 6/29/07 at 11:54am

I caught the beginning of Season 3 the other night. My god, I love this show!

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Call the understudy / I can't go on tonight / I'm drinking with my buddy / I'm getting good and tight / Before they raise the curtain I'll be higher than a kite / So call the understudy I can't go on tonight

#16

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 6/29/07 at 11:55am

Season 3 release on DVD in just a few days, YAY!!! Already on the top of my netflix cue!

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re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 6/29/07 at 11:58am

They're releasing it already? I hadn't heard. I'm definitely going to have to pick it up as soon as it comes out.

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Call the understudy / I can't go on tonight / I'm drinking with my buddy / I'm getting good and tight / Before they raise the curtain I'll be higher than a kite / So call the understudy I can't go on tonight

#18

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 6/29/07 at 11:59am

Dang tink! You beat me to it. I've been checking netflix, but hadn't checked in a while...

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#19

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 6/29/07 at 12:03pm

you got me hooked Mr.!

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#20

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 8/12/07 at 3:58am

Season 3 is now available - get the whole series if you haven't already!

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re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 8/12/07 at 9:47am

Oooh, I need to get Season Three. I won Seasons One and Two in a silent auction this spring. It was money well spent!

#22

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Posted: 8/12/07 at 11:03am

Season 3 is on my netflix, but it says it is "Very Long Wait", grrrr!!

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#23

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 8/13/07 at 2:40am

I have seen Season Three. It will make you cry, both from hysterical laughter and from deeply moving and poignant performances. Remember the great Bill Hutt playing Charles Kingsley/King Lear just died about 6 weeks ago. It will make ever scene with him even more meaningful.

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Updated On: 8/13/07 at 02:40 AM

#24

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 8/13/07 at 2:42am

That's nice.

But it's WAY nicer to see you around, MissP!

#25

re: SLINGS AND ARROWS!

Posted: 12/31/07 at 6:30pm

"Slings & Arrows" Marathon Runs New Year's Day on Sundance Channel
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/113883.html

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BroadwayBoobs: I'll give all of you who weren't there a hint of who took the pictures ...it rhymes with shameless

SOMMS: I knew it was Tink!