It’s gearing up to be an exciting fall, and hopefully my Beyond the Box post will be kept short this month! With a more liberal schedule I’m hoping to attend lots of performances as companies get their 2023/24 seasons off the ground. Fall for Dance North* Toronto’s premier international dance festival, will bring its diverse…
There’s a beauty to the fact that the end of summer also means the beginning of new seasons of theatre; as the nights get longer and the weather cooler, what a better thing to do than get together and see live theatre! I have a lot of exciting performances coming up this month and I’m…
This year marks the ninth annual Fall for Dance North Festival; a celebration and exploration of contemporary dance. The 2023 programme highlights several companies from all over the globe who are coming to Toronto to present their works. I was fortunate to get to ask Ilter Ibrahimof, the Artistic Director of this year’s festival, some…
The summer wouldn’t be complete without a season of Shakespeare in High Park from Canadian Stage! This is their 40th season, and the 10th time in those 40 years where A Midsummer Night’s Dream has taken centre stage. This year’s production, directed by Jamie Robinson, keeps the tradition vibrantly alive. Featuring an impressive cast and…
My third day was a busy one! When you’re out there having a busy day of Fringe, don’t forget to leave yourself time to eat, folks! This is definitely the voice of experience talking. I have been continually blown away by the productions I’ve seen so far at Fringe this year; what an amazing group…
The summer rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Fringe goers for Day 2 of the Toronto Fringe Festival! I was able to take in 3 shows today, and I’m so excited to tell you all about it. Things We Lost in the Fire Calamities collide in Promise Productions’ The Things We Lost in the…
It’s Toronto’s favourite month of theatre: Fringe Month! There’s also lots of other awesome stuff happening this month which I’m hoping to be able to catch! Toronto Fringe Festival I’ll be seeing approximately 40 shows over the course of the 11 days of Fringe. Keep an eye out on my site for daily updates and…
Pride month in Toronto was even more fun with Boys in Chairs Collective’s production of Access Me. This no-holds-barred play talks about everything from dating to simple daily tasks, from awkward questions to modern dance routines, all through the unique lens of the creator/performers. This compelling work is equal parts informative and fun, absolutely worth…
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 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…
A View from the Box 