Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is the final host for Nightwood Theatre and Bad Muse Collective’s world premiere of Love You Wrong Time. Conceived and performed by Deanna H. Choi and Maddie Bautista, Love You Wrong Time is a fun, interactive, and truthful look at the experiences of the performers and the history of the…
Opera Atelier returned to Koerner Hall for their fully staged production of Handel’s The Resurrection. This stunning production is directed and choreographed by Opera Atelier’s Co-Artistic Directors Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg. A spectacle for the senses, The Resurrection is a perfect addition to your spring/Easter itinerary. This was my first time seeing a…
This month is going to be jam-packed, and as always there are a few things I unfortunately won’t be able to make it to. But I want to make sure you know all about them so you can check them out! King Dave - Centaur Theatre Centaur Theatre is thrilled to announce the English-language premiere…
March was brimming with amazing new works to witness, and I was blown-away by the diversity of live performance I was fortunate enough to witness. April is proving to be even more busy, with incredible, exciting productions on the horizon! Here’s what you can expect to see reviews for this month: The Hooves Belonged to…
It seems perfectly fitting that the first play Shakespeare BASH’d is producing after the COVID-19 lockdowns is one also written during a plague in London. The Tragedy of King Lear has been several years in the making, and it was most definitely worth the wait. Directed by James Wallis and starring Stratford Festival favourite Scott…
The Berkley Street Theatre is currently home to Red Sky Performance and their production of Miigis: Underwater Panther. A beautiful combination of live music and impressive choreography, Miigis: Underwater Panther is an intriguing exploration of Indigenous culture and heritage. Taking us from the birth of humanity to present day, this story of hope triumphing over…
The Red Sandcastle Theatre is keeping the holiday spirits high with John D. Huston’s production of A Christmas Carol. Based on the one-man versions Dickens used to perform himself, this production is sure to delight those familiar with the story as well as new-comers alike. With just a few performances scheduled, you certainly don’t want…
Theatre Passe Muraille is launching into its 2022/23 season with The Year of the Cello. A collaborative production with Music Picnic, The Year of the Cello is equal parts musical composition and oral storytelling, making for a dynamic and moving experience. Artistic Director Marjorie Chan is both Director and Co-Creator of this incredible piece, along…
The inaugural YENSA Festival kicked off its two nights of live performances with a stellar program featuring local artists and companies. Produced by the Lua Shayenne Dance Company, it is truly a joyous celebration of Black artists through dance and song. The two nights are completely unique, but if the first program is any indication…
Step right up folks the circus is in town! More specifically, it’s in the Green P lot in Little Jamaica on Eglinton West! Mashup Pon Di Road is the feel-good fun we all need right now. Created, directed, and produced by Bahia Watson and Liza Paul, Mashup Pon Di Road is much more than just…
A View from the Box 