“To be, or not to be?”: Shakespeare’s infamous question has permeated our consciousness for over 400 years. Jessica Carmichael has homed in on Hamlet’s meditations on life, death, and grief for her stirring production of Hamlet for this year’s Dream in High Park. Breathing new life into one of Shakespeare’s most recognizable works, this is…
Have you ever had a story you knew you needed to tell? One that rattled inside you until you simply had to let it out? The Inheritance is one such story. Written by Matthew López and directed by Brendan Healy, The Inheritance takes the audience on an intimate journey through the lives of three generations…
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and that’s certainly true for tiny humans, and the creative works that become our children, alike. Quote Unquote Collective’s Universal Child Care has had several companies involved in the birthing of this piece, including Broadstage, Santa Monica (who commissioned the work), Nightwood Theatre, Why Not…
The Art of Time Ensemble is taking us back to 1920’s Germany with their latest concert Dance to the Abyss. The first concert of their final season, Dance to the Abyss features the music of the Weimar Republic, including familiar works like The Threepenny Opera Suite as well as music from composers who have been…
Most of us have an idea of what Artificial Intelligence is, whether it’s through sci-fi adventures or the current leaps forward in learning algorithms, we’re all getting used to what AI can do. But Back to Back Theatre’s The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes, directed by Bruce Gladwin, asks very pertinent and poignant questions…
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…
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…
The summer wouldn’t be complete without a season of Shakespeare in High Park from Canadian Stage! This is their 40th season, and the 10th time in those 40 years where A Midsummer Night’s Dream has taken centre stage. This year’s production, directed by Jamie Robinson, keeps the tradition vibrantly alive. Featuring an impressive cast and…
Another musical is making its world premiere here in Toronto! Kelly v. Kelly, expertly directed and choreographed by Tracey Flye, takes us all the way back to New York City in 1915 to talk about the real-life scandal that rocked the Big Apple’s elite. With the book written by Sara Farb and music and lyrics…
The groovy 70’s have arrived at Canadian Stage’s Berkley Street Theatre with New. Produced by Necessary Angel Theatre Company in association with Canadian Stage and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, New is a brilliantly written work by Pamela Mala Sinha and expertly directed by Alan Dilworth. A story of love, loss, and finding community in…
A View from the Box 