Lynda Hill has certainly made her mark on Toronto's theatre scene, particularly for the smallest of theatre-goers. With a passion for theatre for young audiences, she's the founder of the WeeFestival! I got to ask Lynda about the festival, what audiences can expect, and what it's like making theatre for young audiences! Lynda Hill Could…
It’s mid-summer’s eve, the one night of the year where the fairy world and human world collide. What mischief could Rose and her fairy friend Wicked Nix possibly get up to? Wicked Nix, a young-adult novel written by Lena Coakley, adapted for the stage by Paula Wing, and directed by Stephen Colella, is a fun…
I’m afraid of the dark, and so is Chris, and at his family’s cottage on Stag Island it is VERY dark at night. Based on the children’s book by Colonel Chris Hadfield, The Darkest Dark is a story about conquering your fears, set against the backdrop of the first Lunar landing. Co-written by Kate Fillion,…
When winter comes and the holidays are near, anything seems possible! Even for two little mice who live in a traffic light on a busy Toronto street. Twisted Dog Theatre’s enchanting new work, Unbelievably Believable, takes audiences on a wondrous journey through the power of imagination. Written and directed by Catherine Maleikova, Unbelievably Believable is…
“Who can take tomorrow? Dip it in a dream. Separate the sorrow and collect up all the cream?” The candy man, Willy Wonka, of course! Young People’s Theatre is putting their own spin on the Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to dazzle audience members of all ages. Directed by the inimitable Thom…
The first day of the Toronto Fringe Festival is certainly a high-energy and high-anticipation event! I hit the ground running this year with three shows on this opening day, and I was immediately reminded of why I love Fringe! To see so many little ones enjoying the outdoor activities at Kids Fest, the community of…
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