Theatre Rusticle’s “The Tempest”

Theatre Rusticle is back in action with their production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. Expertly directed by Allyson McMackon, this engaging production uses only five actors to tell the story of Shakespeare’s final play. Beautifully staged and brilliantly acted, The Tempest reminds me of why I love Shakespeare as much as I do. Jill Goranson…

Shakespeare in Action’s “Otîhêw”

Nestled beside the Humber River, Little Avenue Memorial Park is currently home to Shakespeare in Action’s production of Otîhêw. Otîhêw is a Cree-Métis re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Othello expertly written by PJ Prudat and directed by Lisa Nasson. Everything from the outdoor setting to the beautiful props and costumes to the powerhouse performances make it a…

Crow’s Theatre’s “Red Velvet”

Since their season announcement, I’ve been looking forward to seeing Red Velvet at Crow’s Theatre and it certainly did not disappoint. Written by Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Cherissa Richards, Red Velvet looks at the astounding career of Ira Aldridge, the first Black man to play Othello in London. Featuring an absolutely stellar cast, Red…

Soulpepper’s “Queen Goneril” and “King Lear”

Soulpepper theatre is offering a unique experience for audiences at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the heart of the historic Distillery District. They’re currently producing Erin Shields’ Queen Goneril (directed by Soulpepper’s Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha), a prequel to Shakespeare’s classic King Lear (directed by Kim Collier). While both plays could easily…