Four days into Fringe and I am having a marvelous time! I’ve had a great time meeting the performers and getting to meet some of my readers as well. Fringe is such a perfect time to connect, so if you see me out and about, please say hi! My partner and I did a full…
My third day was a busy one! When you’re out there having a busy day of Fringe, don’t forget to leave yourself time to eat, folks! This is definitely the voice of experience talking. I have been continually blown away by the productions I’ve seen so far at Fringe this year; what an amazing group…
The summer rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Fringe goers for Day 2 of the Toronto Fringe Festival! I was able to take in 3 shows today, and I’m so excited to tell you all about it. Things We Lost in the Fire Calamities collide in Promise Productions’ The Things We Lost in the…
It’s Toronto’s favourite month of theatre: Fringe Month! There’s also lots of other awesome stuff happening this month which I’m hoping to be able to catch! Toronto Fringe Festival I’ll be seeing approximately 40 shows over the course of the 11 days of Fringe. Keep an eye out on my site for daily updates and…
“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…
Pride month in Toronto was even more fun with Boys in Chairs Collective’s production of Access Me. This no-holds-barred play talks about everything from dating to simple daily tasks, from awkward questions to modern dance routines, all through the unique lens of the creator/performers. This compelling work is equal parts informative and fun, absolutely worth…
Did you know that the first three letters ever transmitted over the internet were LOL? I can guarantee that you’ll be laughing throughout Theatre Enthused’s production of Influenced. Taking us down a rabbit-hole not of kitten videos, but society’s fascination with the web, Influenced is a hard-hitting look at our online lives. Influenced is comprised…
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…
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 final production of Theatre Passe Muraille’s season is certainly a unique one! Trace was co-created by Tristan R. Whiston (also the performer) and Moynan King (also the director) and was initially conceived as an art installation in 2012. Now a full theatrical performance, this one-of-a-kind experience is something you won’t want to miss! Trace…
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