The classic story of “Beauty and the Best” truly is a tale as old as time, but trust me, you’ve NEVER seen it like this! Taking the true story behind the fairy tale and giving it a bold and daring twist, Kat Sandler’s WILDWOMAN is just that: wild. Rich with dark humour, dazzling design, and…
The first time I saw one of Kat Sandler’s plays was on a whim one weekend on a visit to Toronto; Bang Bang had its first preview at Factory Theatre and I nabbed myself a last minute seat. I was blown away by the verisimilitude of her dialogue and the issues which she was willing…
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 production of Act 1 of Soulpepper’s 2023/2024 season takes us to South Africa for Sizwe Banzi is Dead. Written by Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona, Sizwe Banzi is Dead is a glimpse into the harsh realities of Apartheid while also proving that you can restart your life at any age. You…
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…
Kicking off Act 1 of Soulpepper’s 2023 season is English, written by Sanaz Toossi. Co-directed by Anahita Dehbonehie and Guillermo Verdecchia, English is making a smashing Canadian Premiere in this co-production with The Segal Centre for Performing Arts. A moving exploration of language and identity, English is a heartwarming story, beautifully told, and not to…
It’s the perfect time of year for a trip to Wonderland and Bad Hats Theatre, along with Soulpepper Theatre Company, are allowing you to do just that! Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Fiona Sauder and directed by Sue Miner, is a magical journey for the whole family. Full of songs, laughter, and a beautiful message,…
Theatrical concerts return to Soulpepper Theatre this month with their long-anticipated The Golden Record. Created by Divine Brown, Frank Cox-O’Connell (director), Beau Dixon, Raha Javanfar, Travis Knights Andrew Penner, Mike Ross and Sarah Wilson (writer), this is a stellar journey from space to home: a real look at humanity through song and story. Inspired by…
Soulpepper’s latest offering is The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale, being presented in association with Outside the March and Red Light District theatre companies. The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale is created and performed by Haley McGee and based on the real events of her life. It chronicles her financial struggles after moving to the UK, and how anything…
September was a BUSY month! So many exciting productions were happening all over the city. October is going to be another theatre-filled month. I’m also going to be trying out some new things on social media and new tools like Linktree so that you all have quick access to what’s new and happening on my…
A View from the Box 