Colin Brennan to return to international stage Oakville singer Colin Brennan's talents have once again earned him international recognition. The local youngster has been asked to sing again at Autism's Got Talent at the 600-seat Mermaid Theatre in London, England on May 7. Autism's Got Talent is not a competition, but rather a talent showcase. This is will be the fifth year it is happening, put on by Anna Kennedy and the Pineapple Performing Arts School. "This is significant in that it is highly unusual that the host of this gala event asks previous artists to return to perform at Autism's Got Talent," stated a media release. Colin's parents are appreciative there are organizations and people like Kennedy who strive to showcase the talents of those living with autism, they told the Oakville Beaver in a previous interview. Colin, who lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder, was a late talker and he began singing before he began speaking. His parents say he speaks because he sings. Colin has performed at a number of competitions and the walls of his room are filled with first, second and third place certificates and medals from talent contests. Last year, Colin was afforded the chance to meet and perform for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, after emailing her office and simply asking if she wanted to hear him sing. He has sung for other notable politicians, such as former Toronto mayor and now Councillor Rob Ford. Colin also has letters from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, who sent him a note to acknowledge his singing after she received his CD, Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, two from former prime minister Stephen Harper and other local politicians. Colin is fundraising to help cover the costs of attending Autism's Got Talent. Anyone wishing to help out Colin can visit his website at www.colinbrennanmusic.com or follow him on Twitter (@ColinB75), or Facebook (Colin Brennan Music) to find out more. 31 | Thursday, February 18, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Colin Brennan will be returning to perform at the Mermaid Theatre in London, England May 7 for the Autism's Got Talent showcase. | Oakville Beaver file photo When he was four years old, he would sing entire Care Bears songs. He has an ability to memorize the words of entire songs in a short time and remembers them months later. Acclaimed Canadian actor Sheila McCarthy guest directing Theatre Sheridan show Theatre Sheridan's latest production is getting a taste of Canadian star power. Acclaimed Canadian actor Sheila McCarthy is guest-directing and choreographing Theatre Sheridan's production of Sweet Charity. As a film, stage, TV actress, and singer, McCarthy has won two Genie Awards, two Gemini Awards, and two Dora Awards, along with multiple nominations. She starred in the Canadian TV series Little Mosque on the Prairie, and more recently appeared in the BBC America series Orphan Black. McCarthy was invited to direct and choreograph the Sheridan production by Michael Rubinoff, associate dean of Visual and Performing Arts. "It is her vision and her show," Rubinoff said in a media release, noting the actor has spent Sheila McCarthy the past five weeks at Sheridan rehearsing with students from the Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program book by Neil Simon made this a Broadway who will appear in the production. "Sweet Charity introduces the audience to hit when it premiered in 1966." The show opens at the Studio Theatre at the bold and colourful world of 1960s New York through the eyes of Charity Hope Val- Sheridan's Oakville campus, 1430 Trafalentine. 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