Latest from Lara Rae
Opinion
Halloween carries scary dilemma for trans people — and a rich history of exploration
If I go as a female character, some might read me as "man in a dress." If I go as a man, I might not be seen as a woman at all.
Point of View
Fringe Fest scores rave reviews for celebrating LBGTQ diversity: Lara Rae
Lara Rae takes a look back at how the Winnipeg Fringe Festival has historically created a safe space for 'gender-free expression.'
Point of View
Winnipeg library's new security approach creates 'draconian and humiliating barrier'
Last month, Winnipeg's Millennium Library introduced security measures it says are a response to an increase in the number and seriousness of violent incidents and threats. But longtime library user Lara Rae say the changes only make her feel less safe, and users less welcome.
Point of View
Creating safe spaces starts with talking — and listening — to each other, says Lara Rae
For transgender people, or any group that faces bigotry, safe spaces come with a promise of dignity, says Lara Rae.
Review
Fortune favours the bold in Manitoba Opera's modern Don Giovanni
Manitoba Opera has Spain on the brain. Both operas this year, Don Giovanni and The Barber of Seville, are set in Seville. Don Giovanni director Oriol Tomas makes the most of the Spanish theme.
REVIEW
Manitoba Opera's La Traviata offers rare chance to see rising opera star
La Traviata endures not just because of its captivating music, but because of a story with musical and psychological depth, says reviewer Lara Rae, and the chance to see rising star Angel Blue in the lead role in Manitoba Opera's production should not be missed.
Manitoba Opera's Madama Butterfly is a timely tale
"Delicate" is the best way to describe this elegant new production of Madama Butterfly from Manitoba Opera, says reviewer Lara Rae.
★★★★★ Review
Mike Delamont: Mama's Boy
Delamont has an almost supernatural gift for storytelling — no bland synopsis can convey the power of this simple tale.
REVIEW
Some creaky Romanticism, but Manitoba Opera's Werther stands the test of time
Manitoba Opera's high-quality production of Werther, a not-overly familiar work, is a strong close to another fine season, says Lara Rae.
REVIEW
Manitoba Opera's warm and cheerful Falstaff cures the winter blahs
With the opening production of the new season, Manitoba Opera has finally presented all three of Verdi's Shakespeare operas.