They say that tragedy plus time equals comedy, but A Lysistrata dares to ask what we get when we add comedy plus time. What we get is truly something different, fun, and relevant. With act2studioWORKS’ unique ethos of providing opportunities in theatre for artists fifty and over, A Lysistrata takes on entirely new meanings while…
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…
Another musical is making its world premiere here in Toronto! Kelly v. Kelly, expertly directed and choreographed by Tracey Flye, takes us all the way back to New York City in 1915 to talk about the real-life scandal that rocked the Big Apple’s elite. With the book written by Sara Farb and music and lyrics…
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…
The Studio Space at Crow’s theatre has been transformed into a Victorian Museum gallery for Lloyd Suh’s The Chinese Lady. Directed by Marjorie Chan (Artistic Director at Theatre Passe Muraille), The Chinese Lady tells the true story of Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to ever immigrate to the United States, and the vast societal…
The groovy 70’s have arrived at Canadian Stage’s Berkley Street Theatre with New. Produced by Necessary Angel Theatre Company in association with Canadian Stage and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, New is a brilliantly written work by Pamela Mala Sinha and expertly directed by Alan Dilworth. A story of love, loss, and finding community in…
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…
The Harbourfront Centre presented the world premiere of Homelands as part of their Torque series. Featuring three incredibly talented performers, Homelands is a celebration of life and nature through Indigenous Dance. Created and Directed by Santee Smith, Homelands is Mesmerizing from beginning to end; a true journey through time and space on our Mother Earth.…
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