The Alumnae Theatre is currently host to an incredible world premiere, Tunnel at the End of the Light. Written and directed by Jonathan Guy Lewis, this moving piece examines the lives of a former platoon, who fought together in Afghanistan, after the death of their captain. Featuring stellar performances and soul-bearing stories, Tunnel at the…
Things are getting groovy in the Guloien Theatre at Streetcar Crow’s Nest with their production of Rick Miller’s BOOM X. This incredible one man show has writer and director Rick Miller playing one hundred characters in one hundred minutes to the absolute delight of audiences. A look at Gen Xers and the pop-culture which shaped…
April was likely one of my most busy months to date, with fourteen productions viewed and reviewed! May is shaping up to be full of fantastic productions which I am so eager to witness and tell you all about! True Crime - Crow’s Theatre presents the Castleton Massive Production Clark Rockefeller is a real life…
As always, there are amazing things happening around the city. Here are a few more productions which I won’t be able to make it to, but I hope you’re able to check out! Toronto’s Storytelling Festival From May 5-14, Storytelling Toronto invites you to experience the transformative magic of storytelling! The 44th annual Toronto International…
If the change in the weather has got you down (like me), why not whisk yourself away to a beautiful lakeside cottage with Soulpepper’s production of The Seagull? This new version by playwright Simon Stephens takes Chekhov’s work to new heights, giving the play even more meta theatrics and a modern feel; I felt like…
The final production of Theatre Passe Muraille’s season is certainly a unique one! Trace was co-created by Tristan R. Whiston (also the performer) and Moynan King (also the director) and was initially conceived as an art installation in 2012. Now a full theatrical performance, this one-of-a-kind experience is something you won’t want to miss! Trace…
The Aki Studio Theatre at Daniel Spectrum has been transformed into a street from Walpole Island for Native Earth Performing Arts’ production of Niizh. An adorable coming-of-age story about a young lady who thinks she’s anxious to leave the Rez and head to college, Niizh expertly pulls from the sappy YA novels and Rom-Coms which…
The final instalment in Alumnae Theatre Company’s 2022-23 season is Michele Lowe’s String of Pearls. This fabulous production, directed by Barbara Larose, stars a wildly talented all-female cast, and tells a story which spans generations as well as the globe. String of Pearls is absolutely a must-see piece of theatre! String of Pearls is like…
A beautiful production ten years in the making, Blue Bird Theatre Collective and Canadian Stage are presenting Maanomaa, My Brother in Canadian Stage’s upper theatre space. Featuring the co-creators of the piece, and directed by Philip Akin, Maanomaa, My Brother is a heartwarming look at friendship, and the things that bring us back together after…
Factory Theatre is adding another jewel to its crown with the world premiere of Vierge. Written by Rachel Mutombo and directed by Natasha Mumba, Vierge examines the lives of four teenage girls and the very real, very adult problems they face. Featuring a stellar cast and an engaging script, Vierge is one you won’t want…
A View from the Box 