That’s right dear reader, it’s been one whole year of writing A View from the Box here in Toronto! I wanted to take some time to share some thoughts on this momentous occasion, as well as take a look at some things I have planned to celebrate! In my Janus Post back in January my…
Theatre Smith-Gilmour is conjuring up the mythical tales set down by Ovid in the Guloien Theatre at Streetcar Crow’s Nest with their production of Metamorphoses 2023. Directed by Michele Smith, this awe-inspiring production tells stories of change: from the wrath of the gods to the deeds of spurned mortals, Metamorphoses 2023 brings its audience along…
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…
@tarragontheatre’s “Behind the Moon” is fantastic! A Must-See! A story of love, loss, hope, and faith by Anosh Irani. Check out my review! #TheaTO #Theatre #Review
If you’re looking for a night of spine-chilling stories full of mystery, magic, and mayhem, you needn’t look any further than Dressed as People: A Triptych of Uncanny Abduction. Performed by Margo MacDonald and directed by Mary Ellis, Dressed as People combines three stories from three different time periods and locations into one performance of…
The Red Sandcastle Theatre is home this week to The Chekhov Collective and the latest instalment in their Page to Stage Theatrical Readings of Literary Works series, The Fiancé. Also known as “The Betrothed”, The Fiancé was the last short story Chekhov was able to complete before he passed away. This traditionally banal yet uncharacteristically…
There are so many cool things happening this month which I unfortunately won’t be able to make it to. If you check out any of these productions, leave me a comment with your own review! AT THE BEGINNING OF TIME - Centaur Theatre Centaur Theatre announces At the Beginning of Time, an autobiographical story of…
The Howland Company has teamed up with Crow’s Theatre to present Prodigal. Written and directed by Paolo Santalucia, Prodigal is a riveting family drama that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. The witty, fast paced dialogue delivered by a wildly talented cast makes for an unforgettable night of theatre. Prodigal tells the story…
Factory Theatre is back with another season of their audio-drama podcast You Can’t Get There From Here. This year, it features four spooky stories written by award-winning Canadian playwrights Monica Garrido, Catherine Hernandez, Elvira Kurt and Aurora Stewart de Peña all of which are directed by Factory Theatre’s Artistic Director Mel Hague. Unique to this…
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…
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