Does life actually suck though? When you really break it down, can we actually say that life sucks? Vanya certainly believes so, especially after the events of the past few days. But author Aaron Posner doesn’t seem to agree, at least not with the ending he gives Chekhov’s classic in his witty adaptation Life Sucks.…
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…
April once again proved to be an exceptionally busy month, and May is likewise shaping up to be full of fabulous things to see! With a long weekend in the mix, there’s even more time to get out and see some theatre! Wicked Nix – Young People’s Theatre In the world of the fairies, Nix…
There’s always plenty of things to see not only here in Toronto, but around Ontario and further afield! Here’s some great productions you can check out! Toronto MacBeth: “A Tale Told by an Idiot” – Eldritch Theatre Company The return of Eldritch Theatre’s dementedly inspired, one-man MacBeth! Shakespeare’s blood-soaked king, with weird witches, viscera-sopped murders, nightmares…
What does it mean to truly start over? Myah isn’t sure, but she’s quit her job and left her boyfriend, and now she’s got nowhere to go. What she does know, is that she’s never going back. Amanda Wilkin’s Shedding a Skin is not just about starting over, but finding oneself and one’s place within…
It’s 1997: Micheal Jordan is back playing with the Chicago Bulls and is doing better than ever, thousands of people flock to watch College Ball in person, “Space Jam” had just come out the summer before, and the WNBA was brand new. Basketball was on the brain, particularly for the Lady Train basketball team from…
Online dating is HARD, even at the best of times. But Soft Ruffians, an improv troupe, is here to make light of the dating scene with Unhinged: Your Dating Profile Improvised at Comedy Bar. They answered some questions about Unhinged and what audiences can look forward to at one of their shows! The Cast of…
The Bealtaine Theatre Festival is an all-Irish Theatre Festival in its first year here in Toronto. With plenty of entertainment and cultural offerings, there's sure to be something for everyone! I got to ask Beatriz Lôbo Campos some questions about the Festival and what audiences can expect from its inaugural run! Could you please introduce…
Gather round the fire, the Storyteller is ready to weave their tale. Mahabharata is a story as old as words themselves, passed down through the ages and told many ways over, however this telling is sure to be unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Miriam Fernandes and Ravi Jain have brought the stories of Mahabharata to…
Come on in and have a seat! Would you like some tea? Kevin Matthew Wong prides himself on being a good host, especially considering that his ancestors were accustomed to being good guests for thousands of years. Wong’s world premiere production of Benevolence, for which he is the creator and director, has audiences accompanying him…
A View from the Box 