Ophis – TranscenDance Project Named after the Greek word for “serpent,” Ophis reimagines the myth of Medusa, blending movement, music, and mythology into a seductive story of power. Audiences don masks and are free to explore the four levels of The Great Hall, uncovering hidden scenes and intimate performances that lead to a breathtaking, all-new…
Imagine waking up for the first time. You haven't been asleep, but you haven't been awake either. No one around you notices. What is different? What has changed? Will this society cast you out as defective? Can you return? And even if you do return, will it be what you remembered? Devon Healey’s Rainbow on…
The first weekend of Fringe is always an exciting one! More folks are able to be out and about at shows, which means sold out houses and a great energy. For me, it also means that my fiance is able to join me for a day or two of Fringing and we always have such…
It was another fun-filled and inspiring day at the Toronto Fringe! I saw three shows, all very different, and yet all of them spoke to me in one way or another. This year’s Fringe is shaping up to be an unforgettable one! Temple of Desire - Karma Dance Inc. “Transgender is transcendent.” This line from…
Rey lives for the stage - she’s built her life and her identity around her passion for theatre and performance. But what happens when her ability to do what she loves is compromised? Sanguine, created and performed by Mina Zaghari and Parastoo Amanzadeh, delves into the hearts and minds of Rey and her best friend…
The story of David and Goliath is practically mythical; it’s been told time and again in various media. Yet the story of the rest of David’s life is not as well known and is brought to life beautifully in M.A. Charpentier’s David and Jonathan. Opera Atelier is bringing their world-renowned 2022 Versailles production to Koerner…
Everyone has their own secrets, but when Kai’s mother unexpectedly passes away, she discovers that her mother had been keeping plenty of secrets...about Kai. Carried by the River, written by Diana Tso 曹楓 and directed by William Yong 楊漢源 is about the importance of both ancestry and discovery, told through the eyes of a queer…
Toronto Macbitches – TMU When a freshman unexpectedly lands a coveted theatre role from a senior, a party with her upperclassmen descends into psychological manipulation. March 7 – 13 345 Yonge Street Toronto Metropolitan University | Theater Ticketing - macbitches The Pool – Toronto Dance Theatre Toronto Dance Theatre is proud to present The Pool, a…
Growing up in South Western Ontario, I knew that where I lived was one of the first Canadian safe-havens for formerly enslaved peoples on the Underground Railroad, however I never learned about where that pathway to freedom actually ended. Lost Heroes of Oro, written and directed by Alinka Angelova, is a new musical about just…
“Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome!” to the hottest spot in all of Berlin, the Kit Kat Club. Take a trip into the daring underground of 1930’s Germany with Kander and Ebb’s classic Cabaret. An ambitious production from Horrorshow Productions, a relatively new theatre company in the Toronto scene, Cabaret offers an immersive experience from the moment you…
A View from the Box 