The Bard’s Bus Tour is making one final voyage around Ontario this summer with Jeremy Smith and Steven Gallagher’s Living with Shakespeare. This entrancing look at Smith’s relationship with the works of the Bard is a fitting way to end the legacy of Driftwood’s travelling summer shows. Full of song, memories, and fun, Living with…
After a successful run at the Hamilton Fringe, Dandelion Theatre, along with Sweet Action Theatre Company, is bringing their original work DEATH: A Love Story to Toronto! Written and directed by Dandelion’s Artistic Director Max Ackerman, DEATH: A Love Story is a charming story with deep emotional roots that’ll have you smiling and tearing up…
The inaugural production for 1s1 Theatre, Lady M (Margaret), is a vibrant addition to the Summerworks programme. Co-produced by Why Not Theatre and written/directed by Ramesh Meyyappan, Lady M (Margaret) looks at the heartbreaking origins of Shakespeare’s most alluring power couple: the Macbeths. Featuring a Deaf-lead cast who give brilliant performances, Lady M (Margaret) is…
Summerworks is marking their 33rd annual festival this year with a unique and diverse group of works for you to enjoy! This is my first time attending the festival and I’m hoping to make it an annual outing. I was able to ask ted witzel and Jivesh Parasram some questions about Summerworks and what you…
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…
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…
I developed my love for podcasts when I was driving back and forth from my family’s home in Kingsville to Toronto during the summer and fall of 2020; the trains were no longer running and I was in the process of moving in with my partner. Since then, I’ve discovered some amazing theatre based podcasts…
August is going to be another busy month and there’s lots of exciting things happening in the GTA and beyond. Make sure you check out these other awesome events: Little Shop of Horrors – The Capitol Theatre The Capitol Theatre’s summer stage series continues with the award-winning sci-fi smash hit musical Little Shop of Horrors. The…
It feels like July flew by! With the summer comes plenty of outdoor theatre and lots of fun things to look forward to! I’m always so excited by all of the Shakespeare that gets done in the summer time. Here’s what to expect reviews of this month: A Midsummer Night’s Dream* – Canadian Stage 2023…
The word “epic” barely begins to describe the powerful nature of King Gilgamesh & the Man of the Wild properly. Created by Seth Bockley, Jesse LaVercombe, and Ahmed Moneka, we are told the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh while exploring the modern-day friendship of Ahmed and Jesse. Directed by Bockley and starring LaVercombe and…
A View from the Box 