Toronto Fringe is back with its Next Stage Festival; similar to Fringe, it’s short form works which are now in their next stage of development. This year’s festival is their sixteenth year giving artists another opportunity to showcase their works and their talents on the Toronto Fringe stage. The whole festival takes place at Buddies…
The classic story of “Beauty and the Best” truly is a tale as old as time, but trust me, you’ve NEVER seen it like this! Taking the true story behind the fairy tale and giving it a bold and daring twist, Kat Sandler’s WILDWOMAN is just that: wild. Rich with dark humour, dazzling design, and…
The Segal Centre in Montreal is currently hosting Mizushōbai (The Water Trade), the latest work from Julie Tamiko Manning. This incredible true story about a Japanese immigrant making her mark in Canadian Industry is sure to enthral audiences. I was fortunate to be able to ask Julie Tamiko Manning some questions about her process, the…
What would it feel like if everyone you’d ever loved in your life met a gruesome fate? Cliff Cardinal explores this and more in the mythical (Everyone I Love Has) A Terrible Fate (Befall Them). Directed by Karin Randoja, this entrancing solo show invites the audience on a journey thought the life of our storyteller…
The first time I saw one of Kat Sandler’s plays was on a whim one weekend on a visit to Toronto; Bang Bang had its first preview at Factory Theatre and I nabbed myself a last minute seat. I was blown away by the verisimilitude of her dialogue and the issues which she was willing…
A peaceful celebration in rural Wyoming turns into heated discussions and unearthing secrets in Will Arberty’s Heroes of the Fourth Turning. Philip Akin directs this poignant production in a way that makes it a vibrant experience. Heroes of the Fourth Turning is certainly turning over and over in my head; it left me with plenty…
There are so many exciting things happening here in Toronto, and abroad, which I’ve been emailed about but unfortunately won’t be able to make it to. Hopefully you’ll be able to check some of them out! Mizushōbai (The Water Trade) - TABLEAU D’HÔTE THEATRE Mizushōbai (The Water Trade) explores the life of Kiyoko Tanaka-Goto, a Japanese…
The fall theatre season is off to an incredible start, and October definitely has some delights in store! I’ll be attending the Next Stage Festival for the first time, and there’s plenty of great offerings from established and newer companies alike! It’s going to be a busy month folks! Heroes of the Fourth Turning –…
The ninth edition of Fall for Dance North is off to an incredible start, and is culminating in their Signature Programmes. The first Programme, Heartbeats, combines companies and choreographers from all over the world, each telling a unique story about love and the human condition. Each piece more mesmerizing than the last, Heartbeats is truly…
The unfortunate task of having to deal with a deceased loved one’s belongings is never an easy feat, physically or emotionally; even harder when that process leads to troubling secrets finding light. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins looks into this and so much more with his work Appropriate, which is on right now kicking off Coal Mine Theatre’s…
A View from the Box 