Six women - three Muslim, three Hindu, a truck, and a country fractured by the actions of foreigners. Anusree Roy’s heartbreaking yet hopeful play Trident Moon is piercing look at Partition and the harm it caused families as India fought for independence. Beautifully directed by Nina Lee Aquino, this thought provoking story and its powerful…
Toronto Sketchfest is here again with another amazing and hilarious line up of performers. This year, Naomi Snieckus of The Firecracker Department is hositng a live recording of her podcast, along with special guest Julie Nolke. I got to ask these delightful comediennes about The Firecracker Department, International Women's Day and what they're looking forward…
Rachel Cairns holds nothing back in talking about her abortion. Through her hit solo show Hypothetical Baby, as well as her podcast “Aborsh,” Cairns frankly discusses the circumstances around her own abortion, as well as the laws and issues in Canada and the US which have informed our thoughts and stigmas around the subject. Hypothetical…
Toronto Macbitches – TMU When a freshman unexpectedly lands a coveted theatre role from a senior, a party with her upperclassmen descends into psychological manipulation. March 7 – 13 345 Yonge Street Toronto Metropolitan University | Theater Ticketing - macbitches The Pool – Toronto Dance Theatre Toronto Dance Theatre is proud to present The Pool, a…
February flew by and here we are in March already! There’s lots of great shows to see this month and I can’t wait to tell you all about them! Trident Moon – Crow’s Theatre Written by Anusree Roy and directed by Nina Lee Aquino with a sweeping ensemble that includes Sahiba Arora, Afroza Banu, Sehar Bhojani, Michelle Mohamed, Muhaddisah, Imali…
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…
Welcome, Brothers! It’s been a long five years since you were last able to visit this Spanish monastery, but now that you’re here, the brothers are thrilled to have you for a visit! MONKS, created and performed by Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján, is a clown show unlike anything you’ve experienced. Showing a day in…
Life’s hard in Belfast, especially if you’re only making £6/hour cleaning up after the elderly. But what if one of those patients, whose vital signs are questionable at best, had come into some money recently? What’s a couple of poor gals to do? Written by Marie Jones and directed by Wayne Ward, Fly Me to…
I can't remember how I found out about the podcast "Resurrection", however, what I do remember is how quickly I connected to it and to is host, Dane Stewart. I've been an avid listener of both seasons of the podcast, and now Dane is bringing the show to Montreal live! I got to ask Dane…
I’m afraid of the dark, and so is Chris, and at his family’s cottage on Stag Island it is VERY dark at night. Based on the children’s book by Colonel Chris Hadfield, The Darkest Dark is a story about conquering your fears, set against the backdrop of the first Lunar landing. Co-written by Kate Fillion,…
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