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…
Going through puberty is hard enough as it is, forget about having all of those feelings while a succubus lives under your bed! Created and performed by Eric Woolfe, The Strange and Eerie Memoirs of Billy Wuthergloom, directed by Mairi Babb, is a relatable, spooky, musical, and magical journey in the not-so-average life of young…
Ding dong! An unexpected visitor is at the door! But is he a man, or is he an idea that’s come to disrupt this middle-class family? And what’s most important, can they recognize his influence before it’s too late? Director Alan Dilworth takes on Roland Schimmelpfennig’s iconic play Winter Solstice, translated by David Tushingham. Featuring…
“I want there to be blood.” And so there most definitely will be blood. The Canadian premiere of Liz Appel’s WIGHTS, directed by Crow’s Theatre’s Artistic Director Chris Abraham, is a haunting examination of humans and the societies we’ve created. Rich with intellectual arguments, heightened emotional tension, and a twist straight out of a horror…
When winter comes and the holidays are near, anything seems possible! Even for two little mice who live in a traffic light on a busy Toronto street. Twisted Dog Theatre’s enchanting new work, Unbelievably Believable, takes audiences on a wondrous journey through the power of imagination. Written and directed by Catherine Maleikova, Unbelievably Believable is…
“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…
Once thought to be purely science fiction, AI has become a part of our daily lives, and we know that we’ve only scratched the surface of its potential. What happens when its more militarized uses have a direct effect on the life of the creator? Produced in association with Theatre ARTaud, and directed by Mike…
When I was first moving to Toronto four years ago, I was so thankful to be able to move into my fiancé’s condo; we got to avoid the terror of attempting to find somewhere new to live. After watching Michael Ross Albert’s hilarious new comedy The Bidding War, I’m happier than ever that we didn’t…
Stuff is a great word; it can mean many different things, yet all of them are so clearly understood with just one word - stuff. And stuff, in all of its many forms, is what Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus are here to talk about in their new play Big Stuff. Produced in association with…
Do you ever feel stuck on the hamster wheel of life? What would you be willing to do to set yourself free? Sophie Treadwell’s 1928 classic explores cultural expectations for women through the eyes of a young woman who’s stifled by her life. This production, directed by Michelle Soicher, features exceptional design, and fantastic performances…
A View from the Box 