Luke Reece LOVES dinosaurs and the ROM but does NOT like how everyone quotes Star Wars to him when they meet him. We find out these quirky facts and so much more in Reece’s solo show As I Must Live It. Set on the school playground where he had some of his most deep discussions…
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…
Diane Flacks is once again on the Tarragon Theatre stage with her fifth solo show. Delving into everything from religion to relationships, drinking and drama, Guilt (A Love Story) takes it all on. Directed by Alisa Palmer, this incredibly compassionate look at the human condition, as told through Flacks’ experiences, is instantly recognizable and relatable,…
The Bacchanal is in full swing at the Coal Mine Theatre! DION: A Rock Opera is Coal Mine’s first ever World Premiere, and they could not have picked a more epic piece to start off 2024. Composed by Ted Dykstra, Libretto by Steve Mayoff, and directed by Peter Hinton-Davis, DION is an exciting, fresh, sexy…
The CAA Theatre has been transformed into a gloomy, storm-filled Russian estate for Mirvish Productions’ Uncle Vanya. One of Chekhov’s most famous works has been brilliantly adapted by Liisa Repo-Martell, and paired with Chris Abraham’s insightful direction, it’s a production for the ages. Initially premiering at Crow’s Theatre in 2022, and I could not be…
Black history/futures month is off to an impressive start at Young People’s Theatre with their world premiere production of Truth. Written by Kanika Ambrose, based on the award-winning novel “The Gospel Truth” by Caroline Pignat, and directed by Sabryn Rock, Truth explores the difficult life of a young woman on a Virginia plantation in the…
Soulpepper Theatre Company has once again teamed up with the Stratford Festival to bring one of its most popular shows from summer 2023 to Toronto audiences. Casey and Diana, written by Nick Green and directed by Andrew Kushnir, looks at the visit of Princess Diana to Toronto’s Casey House through the eyes of one of…
ARC is back with another thought-provoking and engaging production with Joanna Murray-Smith’s Rockabye. Directed by co-artistic producer Rob Kempson, Rockabye is as funny as it is challenging. Featuring a stellar cast and poignant design elements, Rockabye is truly an experience you’ll be talking about for days to come. Deborah Drakeford and CastPhoto by Sam Moffatt…
Theatre Rusticle is back in action with their production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. Expertly directed by Allyson McMackon, this engaging production uses only five actors to tell the story of Shakespeare’s final play. Beautifully staged and brilliantly acted, The Tempest reminds me of why I love Shakespeare as much as I do. Jill Goranson…
Winnipeg-based dynamic duo We Quit Theatre took over the cabaret space at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre to present an anthology of short plays. Featuring We Quit Theatre’s co-founders Dasha Plett and Gislina Patterson, along with invited guests, this anthology was a deep dive into the breath and depth of queer storytelling. 805-4821 Not only…
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