The Toronto Fringe Festival has officially begun! After a delightful launch party on July 4th, the productions got underway on the 5th and the Fringe started in earnest. I was able to catch two shows on this delightful opening day, and look forward to many more in the coming days. MAZE by Greenlight Theatre Make…
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…
“Jesus and Moses are walking through Harlem” and that’s all it would take for Lenny Bruce to get arrested...several times. A man with thoughts and ideas well beyond his time, Lenny Bruce was a truth-sayer in a world that wasn’t ready to hear him. Teatron Toronto Jewish Theatre hosted international premiere of I’m not a…
Crow’s Theatre has teamed up with Fire and Rescue Team to bring us Perceptual Archaeology (or How to Travel Blind). Written and performed by Alex Bulmer, and directed by Leah Cherniak, Perceptual Archaeology not only tells an incredible story of Bulmer becoming a travel writer, but asks us to rethink how we experience the world.…
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…
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…
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 second production of the Coal Mine Theatre’s season is Adam Rapp’s The Sound Inside. Directed by Leora Morris, this two-hander with an engrossing plot line and shocking twists is an unforgettable theatrical experience. You simply must see The Sound Inside. I thought the story of The Sound Inside was going to be headed down…
A View from the Box 