The word “epic” barely begins to describe the powerful nature of King Gilgamesh & the Man of the Wild properly. Created by Seth Bockley, Jesse LaVercombe, and Ahmed Moneka, we are told the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh while exploring the modern-day friendship of Ahmed and Jesse. Directed by Bockley and starring LaVercombe and…
The final show of Coal Mine Theatre’s season is the Canadian Premiere of Lucy Pebble’s The Effect. Directed by Mitchell Cushman, with brilliant design by Nick Blais, The Effect follows two patients as they enter into a clinical trial for a new anti-depressant. Breaking all the rules, the two patients find themselves in love with…
And just like that, Fringe is complete for its 35th year! My festival total for this year is 39 shows, which is double what I was able to see last year. It’s been an incredible time and I was so happy to be able to throw myself so wholeheartedly into the Fringe and feel like…
It’s the final weekend of Fringe which for me means squeezing in a few more shows before the festival is over! I have seen such incredible work, and it’s only been one third of what’s actually on offer! Inside - Inside-on-the-Run Productions Art is meant to evoke emotion and thought, but when it makes us…
Another great day of theatre in the books! After two late-night shows in a row, I was thankful to be starting my day in the afternoon so I could get some rest and then head out for another full afternoon and evening of theatre! Fertility Slippers – Textures Theatre Drink your coffee, look into the…
It’s hard to believe that we’re in the home stretch of the Toronto Fringe Festival for another year! I’ve seen so many incredible shows, and yet it’s only a fraction of what’s being put on. I’m happy with the number of shows I’ve seen this year; today I passed the 30 mark for my festival…
It was another long and exciting day at Fringe! I love the social aspect of Fringe and being able to connect with other reviewers, performers, and my readers (yes, you!) while I’m out and about. I’ve met some wonderful people over the past week as well as running into good friends. It makes the journey…
World Fringe Day was certainly being celebrated here in Toronto, and I was lucky enough to get to see four shows over the course of the day. I love the range of genres and styles at Fringe; every time you walk in the door of a theatre, you never quite know what to expect. I…
I am told that yesterday I experienced a hallmark trait of Toronto Fringe: I had to miss a show due to a hold up on the TTC. There was no possible way for me to physically make it to my show, and while I was disappointed, I made the best of it and made some…
This first week of Fringe is coming to a close and the time has been flying by! I’m having so much fun getting to see so many different shows this year; as of today’s shows I’ll have passed my total from last year! I’m also very happy to have the proper time to bring you…
A View from the Box 