Winnipeg-based dynamic duo We Quit Theatre took over the cabaret space at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre to present an anthology of short plays. Featuring We Quit Theatre’s co-founders Dasha Plett and Gislina Patterson, along with invited guests, this anthology was a deep dive into the breath and depth of queer storytelling. 805-4821 Not only…
Hop on the Greyhound and take a trip into the Rockies of creator and performer Tiffany Thomas’ mind with The Rocky Mountain Special. A delightful mix of original songs and storytelling make The Rocky Mountain Special a one-of-a-kind journey. So grab your bag and your guitar, and a spare scuba tank if you’ve got one,…
An unexpected meeting with blue invitations, lovers scorned and seeking closure, murders most foul...what better material for a musical?!? Love You To Death: A New Canadian Musical, directed by Caitlin Turner, certainly thinks so and they’ve created a twisty tale of love, deceit, heartbreak, and sabotage. With memorable characters, catchy songs, and a well-built story,…
Generations collide in the world premiere of Nikki Shaffeeullah’s A Poem for Rabia. Produced in association with Nightwood Theatre and Undercurrent Creations, and co-directed by Clare Preuss and Donna-Michelle St. Bernard, A Poem for Rabia is a stunningly beautiful story about three generations of women, their struggles, and their triumphs. A stellar cast (including the…
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…
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…
Crow’s Theatre has teamed up with Fire and Rescue Team to bring us Perceptual Archaeology (or How to Travel Blind). Written and performed by Alex Bulmer, and directed by Leah Cherniak, Perceptual Archaeology not only tells an incredible story of Bulmer becoming a travel writer, but asks us to rethink how we experience the world.…
Theatre Passe Muraille’s studio space is currently home to Expandido Theatre Group’s production of Sergio Blanco’s The Rage of Narcissus. Directed by Marcio Beauclair and translated by Daniel Goldman, this incredible one-man show delves deep into the artist’s psyche and in the end reflects back the artist in all of us. The Rage of Narcissus…
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…
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre was host to the fully staged production of Body So Fluorescent by Amanda Cordner and David Di Giovanni. A stunning one-person show exploring issues of blackness, queerness, and identity, Body So Fluorescent grabs you from moment one and takes you on a crazy night out which you won’t soon forget!…
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