The final production of Factory Theatre’s season of Myth-makers is the world premiere of Colleen Wagner’s brilliant play Armadillos. A meta-theatrical journey into the Greek myth of Thetis and Peleus, Armadillos explores how the stories we tell affect who we are. Directed by the inimitable Jani Lauzon, featuring an incredible cast and stunning design, Armadillos…
The final production of Act 1 of Soulpepper’s 2023/2024 season takes us to South Africa for Sizwe Banzi is Dead. Written by Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona, Sizwe Banzi is Dead is a glimpse into the harsh realities of Apartheid while also proving that you can restart your life at any age. You…
Hart House Theatre was host to some of Toronto’s most talented sketch comedians as they performed Wayne & Shuster Live! Directed by Paul Bates, this limited engagement performance brought some of the legendary comedians most beloved sketches to life. Though some of these sketches are 80 years old, there still rings a beautiful truth to…
The final instalment in the Harbourfront Centre’s Torque dance series was The Sacrifice. Making its Toronto premiere as part of a very successful international tour, this incredible company from South Africa wowed audiences with this incredible production. Featuring an impressive ensemble of dancers along with talented musicians, The Sacrifice was a beautiful, moving experience. The…
Oh how I wish I was able to make it to every live performance happening in this incredible city! Here’s a list of some amazing productions that I’ve been alerted to which are happening here in Toronto and beyond! The Flick – Persephone Productions In a run-down movie theatre in central Massachusetts, three underpaid employees…
May was a month of mind-blowing, reality-bending shows which I absolutely adored; I love a piece that I’m still talking about several days after I’ve seen it. June has a lot of really great shows coming up: moving, innovative, different pieces which I’m thrilled to be sharing with all of you! Sizwe Banzi is Dead…
Theatre Myth Collective is presenting the world premiere of Inge(new) - In search of a musical at the Red Sandcastle Theatre. Directed by Evan Tsitsias, this captivating story about an actress’ mid-life crisis is filled with delightful songs and pointed witticisms sure to dazzle audiences. You’ll certainly want to make sure you’re one of these…
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…
A View from the Box 