JWR: The First Lustrum (2001-2006)

About the Book

JWR: The First Lustrum (2001 – 2006) is a guided journey through the performing arts and film (with excursions to a few related books, some short fiction and commentaries). JWR is interested in all artistic endeavour and its two broadest divisions: good and bad. Productions of all stripes are reviewed and rated; readers are encouraged to do likewise and then share their thoughts through the Readers’ Forum.

JWR’s overarching goals are to stimulate interest and debate, raise the bar of quality, and provide informed opinion about productions and performances that are often far-removed from the mainstream. Wherever possible, contact or purchase information is provided so that you will be able to add those items that spark interest to your collection.

All of these articles have been published in various formats in a variety of print and on-line publications. Here, we have grouped them by themes from “Beautiful Losers” to “Couples.” Like the web, they are connected by common key words (e.g., “rebel”) or subject matter (e.g., “tyrants”). As you will read, these nine sections contain live and recorded performances as well as books that all tackle the same type of subject but use different means of expression. These are the highlights from our first five years; the next lustrum already looks to be equally fascinating and—ah, those rare gems—unforgettable.

About the Author

Born in what was then East York, Ontario, S. James Wegg has had an eclectic career. His creative energies have produced a professional orchestra (Nepean Symphony, 1974-91) and several charitable organizations (most recently: Child Learning Fund of Canada, York River School of the Arts). Along the way he has helped secure millions of dollars in operational and special programs for a variety of health-care and arts organizations.

Since 2001, Wegg’s artistic muse has focussed on writing—his second greatest passion after music. With the launch of JWR (James Wegg Review) on the Internet and many free-lance writing assignments in print and online, the ever-inquisitive writer has reinvented himself as Canada’s review-wright. Hundreds of articles spanning the performing arts, film, sound recordings and books have the common element of work that is exceptional, unusual and independent. With the recent addition of the JWR International Directory of Performing Arts and Film to the website (www.jamesweggreview.org) his considerable global reach and readership will continue to expand.