The Roland Gossage Foundation and Soldiers in the Arts’ “Tunnel at the End of the Light”

The Alumnae Theatre is currently host to an incredible world premiere, Tunnel at the End of the Light. Written and directed by Jonathan Guy Lewis, this moving piece examines the lives of a former platoon, who fought together in Afghanistan, after the death of their captain. Featuring stellar performances and soul-bearing stories, Tunnel at the…

Tarragon Theatre and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre’s “The Hooves Belonged to the Deer”

The world premiere of Makram Ayache’s The Hooves Belonged to the Deer is on stage right now at Tarragon Theatre. Produced in association with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, this is one of the most powerful pieces of theatre I think I’ve ever witnessed. With brilliant direction by Peter Hinton-Davis and stunning design by Anahita…

Waiting in the Wings – April 2023

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…

Tarragon Theatre’s “Redbone Coonhound”

Tarragon Theatre is currently hosting the second leg of Redbone Coonhound’s rolling world premiere. Having been commissioned and initially presented by the Arts Club Theatre in Vancouver, now it’s Toronto’s turn to experience this innovative and compelling work before it moves on to Imago Theatre in Montreal. Written by Amy Lee Lavoie and Omari Newton,…

Tarragon Theatre’s “Post-Democracy”

Tarragon Theatre is currently presenting Hannah Moscovitch’s latest play, Post-Democracy. Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, this provocative, poignant work is a sobering look at the world’s most elite citizens and what gets hidden behind boardroom doors. With a stellar cast and an intriguing script, Post-Democracy is not to be missed.             The set design for…

Stage Door Dialogues – Diego Matamoros from Tarragon Theatre’s “Post Democracy”

Diego Matamoros, one of the founding members of Soulpepper Theatre, is a legend in Canadian Theatre. Having acted in over 70 productions at Soulpepper alone, not to mention the Manitoba Theatre Centre, the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, the Stratford Festival, and most recently the Globe Theatre in London, UK, Matamoros has an illustrious career.…