“It’s as if we’re being shown how the world is fragile, but oh how it twinkles” Now, more than ever, we’re witnessing the fragility of the world: climate disasters are becoming more frequent, humanity is being divided on seemingly every issue, wars are constantly perpetuated, and the cost of living is progressively going up. Matthew…
Usually I wouldn’t associate quicksand with the wilderness of the UK, but in Jen Silverman’s The Moors, it’s just one of the many perilous pitfalls which are said to lurk outside the safety of the lone manor house. Deftly directed by Bryn Kennedy, Silverman’s The Moors is a haunting tale of love and longing, set…
A woman who can’t laugh walks into a doctor of Humour’s office... No really, Evelyn Traynor can’t laugh, she barely even smiles any more. Naturally, she seeks medical attention from a doctor...well, he’s almost a doctor anyways. The two make a perfect pair, in more ways than one. Humour Me, written by Beverly Cooper and…
I had another fabulous day at Fringe! I spent the whole day at Soulpepper, and got to see so many friends! It’s so great bumping into folks and getting to connect with them at the Fringe! Maurice Henry Carter and Doug Tjapkes Next Stage Festival - Justice for Maurice Henry Carter - Arbez Drama Projects…
It was a HOT day at Fringe! But it was also a full day of seeing shows, having delicious meals, and running into lovely friends. The community is what I love the most about Fringe and today was a great reminder of that. Photo by Mia Safdie James & Eddie - Skylark Productions What do…
The 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival has officially kicked off! With over 100 shows on offer this year, there’s plenty of shows to choose from. I’m excited to share with you all my thoughts on this year’s shows! Happy Fringe! A Play We Wrote Just Now - Yaas & Vyle Presents Improv shows are a mainstay…
What is life like through the eyes of an elephant? Is it lush and green, or lonely and chained? Sydney has experienced it all, and is here to tell the tale. Sanctuary Song, libretto by Marjorie Chan 陳以珏, composed by Abigail Richardson-Schulte, and directed by Michael Hidetoshi Mori, is an opera for all ages about…
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.…
We all know that Pride started as a protest, right? But did you know that Toronto’s Pride has a similar origin story? The history of Toronto’s queer village is almost as old as the city itself, and yet few of us know the details. Jonathan Wilson takes audiences back to 1979 in his solo show…
Imagine the most awkward date you’ve ever been on and I bet Vivian Chong has a story that can top it in her solo show Blind Dates. Chong takes the audience along for the ride through the roller coaster of her dating life, with all of its ups and very steep downs. Featuring original music…
A View from the Box 