Many poets seek to answer life’s greatest and most profound questions, but when Max Ritvo is facing down death, even he isn’t sure how to put his feelings into words any longer. Based on the book by Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo, Letters from Max, a ritual is the heartbreakingly beautiful story of a professor…
When Death comes knocking on your front door, will you be ready? Janet, Arthur, and Marion certainly are NOT ready in Morris Panych’s latest treasure, Withrow Park. Full to the brim with dark humour and Panych’s signature witty dialogue, Withrow Park takes a harsh look at what it means to be getting older. Directed by…
Hop on the Greyhound and take a trip into the Rockies of creator and performer Tiffany Thomas’ mind with The Rocky Mountain Special. A delightful mix of original songs and storytelling make The Rocky Mountain Special a one-of-a-kind journey. So grab your bag and your guitar, and a spare scuba tank if you’ve got one,…
Every day we make choices which lead us down one of any number of paths. But when war forces you out of your home, forces you to choose sides, forces you into unimaginable situations, what then? Natal’ya Vorozhbit’s stunning play Bad Roads examines that question and so much more. Brilliantly directed by Andrew Kushnir and…
Soundstreams has kicked off their 41st season with their presentation of The Bright Divide. A brand new programme featuring compositions by Morton Feldman and Cecilia Livingston with Duncan McFarlane, The Bright Divide is an immersive, multi-faceted experience at the new TD Music Hall. Full of passion and meaning, The Bright Divide is the perfect way…
Back in August of this year, I did a Thursday Theatre Thoughts post about Theatre Podcasts (you can read it here: https://aviewfromthebox.net/2023/08/03/thursday-theatre-thoughts-theatre-podcasts/). Cue6 Theatre has just released a new Audio Drama style podcast called Feedback, and I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about it, as well as how my own work history…
The spookiest theatre in town is currently being haunted by three women who all “mysteriously” drowned in their bathtubs. Directed by Wren Theatre’s founder Tatum Lee, and produced in association with Rhyno Equity Group, The Drowning Girls is a darkly funny yet tragic true tale brought to life on the Red Sandcastle Theatre’s stage. A…
There is so much great theatre this month leading up to the holidays! Unfortunately, I can’t make it to everything I’ve been invited to, but hopefully you’ll be able to check out some of these awesome events! Weesageechak Begins to Dance 36 – Native Earth Performing Arts The 36th edition of Weesageechak Begins to Dance will bring…
October was a total whirlwind! So many incredible shows giving me PLENTY to write about! November is going to be no different; there’s tons going on around the city! I only wish I could make it to everything! Make sure you check out not just this post, but also my Beyond the Box post to…
The picturesque forest around Evergreen Brickworks is currently the backdrop for one of the most moving performance experiences I’ve ever encountered. Grief and loss are something we all unfortunately must undergo at some point in our lives; it’s one of the things that unites us all as humans. Walk With Me While I Remember You…
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