The first time I saw one of Kat Sandler’s plays was on a whim one weekend on a visit to Toronto; Bang Bang had its first preview at Factory Theatre and I nabbed myself a last minute seat. I was blown away by the verisimilitude of her dialogue and the issues which she was willing…
A peaceful celebration in rural Wyoming turns into heated discussions and unearthing secrets in Will Arberty’s Heroes of the Fourth Turning. Philip Akin directs this poignant production in a way that makes it a vibrant experience. Heroes of the Fourth Turning is certainly turning over and over in my head; it left me with plenty…
There are so many exciting things happening here in Toronto, and abroad, which I’ve been emailed about but unfortunately won’t be able to make it to. Hopefully you’ll be able to check some of them out! Mizushōbai (The Water Trade) - TABLEAU D’HÔTE THEATRE Mizushōbai (The Water Trade) explores the life of Kiyoko Tanaka-Goto, a Japanese…
The fall theatre season is off to an incredible start, and October definitely has some delights in store! I’ll be attending the Next Stage Festival for the first time, and there’s plenty of great offerings from established and newer companies alike! It’s going to be a busy month folks! Heroes of the Fourth Turning –…
The unfortunate task of having to deal with a deceased loved one’s belongings is never an easy feat, physically or emotionally; even harder when that process leads to troubling secrets finding light. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins looks into this and so much more with his work Appropriate, which is on right now kicking off Coal Mine Theatre’s…
Ding-ding! Canadian Stage is back for another round of incredible theatre with their 23/24 season debut, Suzan-Lori Parks’ Topdog/Underdog. Masterfully directed by Tawiah M’Carthy, Topdog/Underdog is heavyweight hard-hitting story about two brothers, with unfortunate historical names, struggling through hard times. With an engaging script, stellar performances, and the constant pull of the inevitability of the…
Walter Borden is here to rock our worlds, and change our perspectives, with his solo show The Last Epistle of Tightrope Time. Dealing with everything from legacy to memory and how we pass all of that on, Borden’s incredible work is a moving, thought-provoking look at our lives and how we choose to stitch them…
What’s left of you once you’ve lost everything? Simon Stephens’ Sea Wall delves into that and more in this powerful solo show on right now at Assembly Theatre. Produced in association with One Four One Collective and directed by Belinda Cornish, Sea Wall tells the gripping story of one man’s life and how quickly everything…
Buddies in Bad Time’s 45th season is off to an impressive start with daniel jelani ellis’ speaking of sneaking. This dynamic ninety minute solo show combines Jamaican mythology and folklore with modern characters. Produced in association with Obsidian Theatre Company and directed and dramaturged by d’bi.young anitafrika, speaking of sneaking is an enchanting tale woven…
A slice of Peterborough’s history is on display at what is currently known as the Peterborough Alternative and Continuing Education facility downtown. Once the site of PCVS (Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School), PACE is host to Give ‘Em Hell, a play by Peterborough native Madeline Brown and directed by Aaron Jan, and is a co-production…
A View from the Box 