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Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Fringe Review: A Doll's House (No Relation) a murderous tale retold emphatically
A Doll's House (No Relation) 3 Stars out of 5 Stage 4, Walterdale Theatre, 10322 83 Ave. True crime is incredibly popular with endless podcasts, Netflix specials and cable documentaries retelling horrific events in gruesome detail. But what if the story was being told not by a detached, monotone host but by the murderer themselves? A Doll's House (No Relation) brings us into the mind of a sociopath for a firsthand account. To start, it's important to note this show has nothing to do with Henrik Ibsen's incredibly popular play from the late 19th Century. This is something completely new, hence the title (No Relation). Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Instead, it's the story of Doll, a self-obsessed serial killer seeking outside validation for their crimes. They want to be known as the best serial killer, the greatest of their time, spoken of in the same breath as Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy or Jeffrey Dahmer. Doll has come prepared with a slide show and props, a tiny dollhouse with a representation in miniature of their crimes to date. It's gruesome and gory, a graphic diorama that is, fortunately, too small to imprint real drama on the audience. They spend 60 minutes gleefully recounting their murderous spree. A Doll's House (No Relation) is exactly what you would expect from the title. Madeline Podlubny jumps around on stage as Doll, at times cold and calculating and frantic at others. She does great with the material, but it feels a bit thin. While the concept is interesting, it lacks subtlety. Is this a commentary on the nature of fame? Is there something here about wanting to be accepted so badly that murder is the answer? A Doll's House (No Relation) doesn't end with a strong message, just a fun performance and a very weird concept. Check out all of our reviews from the 2025 Edmotnon International Fringe Theatre Festival here .
Boston Globe
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
From omakase to casual, these seven spots are a sushi lover's dream
.bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } No Relation No Relation Hidden in the back of Shore Leave, a South End tiki bar, this nine-person sushi counter is a serene oasis from the moment you pull up a seat at the bar hewn from Japanese cypress to the first bite of the 17-course omakse menu. No Relation's rotating menu is always inventive, unpretentious, and unexpectedly filling. If you do find yourself craving more, there's several add-ons including two different sake pairings. It's an intimate dining experience you won't soon forget. Address: 11 William E. Mullins Way, South End Phone: 617-530-1772 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } O Ya O Ya Ask sushi aficionados where to go for a blowout meal and the answer is still likely to be Tim and Nancy Cushman's prix fixe hideaway near South Station, open since 2007. O Ya was one of the first to bring omakase to Boston, before everyone watched Jiro Dreams of Sushi on Netflix and began to seek it out. The format has evolved over the years, but it's now a 20-course prix fixe of sashimi, nigiri, and cooked dishes, with a worthy beverage pairing available. The menu is chef's choice, but expect exquisite bites like fried oyster with yuzu kosho aioli and squid ink foam, hamachi nigiri with banana pepper mousse, and foie gras with chocolate-balsamic soy sauce and cocoa-raisin pulp. Address: 9 East Street, Leather District Phone: 617-654-9900 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Uni Uni Adam DeTour for The Boston Globe. Food styling by Sheila Jarnes. Many sushi parlors are hushed and precious. Not Uni in The Eliot Hotel. This is a slinky yet scrumptious backdrop for all occasions, from a big date to a big deal, thanks to a tight list of pristine sushi paired with a broad izakaya menu of shared plates dressed up with surprises, like pork belly confit enriched with ramp honey. It's dark inside, and it's loud. That's perfect: You'll tumble back onto Comm. Ave. blinking and transported. Address: 370A Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay Phone: 617-536-7200 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Wa Shin Wa Shin Opened in 2024, this Bay Village omakase restaurant was poised and polished right from the start. Chef Sky Zheng, previously head chef at New York's Michelin-starred Sushi Nakazawa, presides over the sushi bar in this peaceful space decorated with pale wood, bonsai trees, and ceramics. Courses feature beautiful seafood — from live sweet shrimp to Hokkaido uni to fatty tuna topped with caviar — and are made with perfect rice, hand-grated wasabi root, and perfectionist soul. Address: 222 Stuart Street, Bay Village Phone: 857-289-9290 Find online: Related : .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Washoku Renaissance Washoku Renaissance Chef Youji Iwakura's food has always been excellent, whether it was at Snappy Ramen or his ambitious downtown restaurant, Kamakura. During the pandemic, he began offering curbside takeout, a venture that grew into Washoku Renaissance, located in Charlestown food hall Foundation Kitchen. The focus isn't limited to sushi — Iwakura specializes in artful, multicourse kaiseki meals — but the sushi omakase are special, offered in several different formats and filled with carefully sourced ingredients such as baby eel and firefly squid. With just eight seats, the bar is as intimate as they come, providing an opportunity to learn more about sushi and Japanese cuisine. Address: 32 Cambridge Street, Charlestown Phone: 617-952-4211 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Yamato Japanese Restaurant If you're craving sushi – and mountains of it – head to this all-you-can-eat Brighton spot for lunch. For about $25 per adult, and cheaper for children, eat fresh fish to your heart's content. The lineup of rolls is predictably solid; for something different, try the Osaka-style pressed sushi – layers of rice, fish, and toppings put together in a mold. The catch (pun intended): Yamato will charge you for wasted food on unlimited meals. Another location, Yamato II, is in the Back Bay. Address: 117 Chiswick Road, Brighton Phone: 617-787-8881 Find online: Boston Globe Best of the Best winners for 2025 were selected by Globe newsroom staff and correspondents, and limited to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline. 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