The opera scene in Toronto has been graced with several world premieres over the past year or so, and Unsettled Score’s Canoe is the latest in this impressive group. Canoe’s Libretto and story was written by Dr. Spy Dénommé-Welch, as well as being co-composed by Dénommé-Welch and Catherine Magowan. Produced in collaboration with Native Earth…
There’s a beauty to the fact that the end of summer also means the beginning of new seasons of theatre; as the nights get longer and the weather cooler, what a better thing to do than get together and see live theatre! I have a lot of exciting performances coming up this month and I’m…
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…
April was likely one of my most busy months to date, with fourteen productions viewed and reviewed! May is shaping up to be full of fantastic productions which I am so eager to witness and tell you all about! True Crime - Crow’s Theatre presents the Castleton Massive Production Clark Rockefeller is a real life…
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…
Vancouver’s Delinquent Theatre has brought their smash hit Never the Last all the way from the west coast to the Mainspace of Theatre Passe Muraille! A beautifully tragic story based on real events, Never the Last is a moving experience told through music, movement, projections, and text. There was a line in the play where…
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…
Currently playing at Theatre Passe Muraille’s Mainspace is Rubble by Suvendrini Lena. Featuring poetry by Khalaf Tuffaha and Mahmoud Darwish, Rubble is an eye-opening look at life in Gaza, their past and present, defined by sieges and wars, and their hope for the future. With stellar performers and incredible design, Rubble is a phenomenal piece…
Cahoots Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille have teamed up to produce the world premiere of our place; written by Kanika Ambrose and directed by Sabryn Rock. This brilliant work looks at the lives of two women who work at Jerk Pork Palace and their struggles with being immigrants living in Canada. With unique dialects, poignant…
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…
A View from the Box 