In 2019, Rachel Cairns found herself unexpectedly expecting, just before she was to fly home for the holidays. She shares her journey through this experience, what led to it and happened since, in her world premiere production of Hypothetical Baby. Written by and starring Cairns, and beautifully directed by Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster, this moving solo…
If you’re looking for some sunshine on these cloudy winter days, look no further than the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre and Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations. Telling the harrowing journey of the Motown greats from their humble beginnings to barrier-breaking stardom, Ain’t to Proud is part history lesson, part…
When was the last time you grabbed a stone or two walking along the beach or on a hike? Jani Lauzon has been collecting stones her whole life, and with them the stories they hold about our Earth. Her solo show Prophecy Fog is a transformative tale about life, the stories we tell, and which…
Many poets seek to answer life’s greatest and most profound questions, but when Max Ritvo is facing down death, even he isn’t sure how to put his feelings into words any longer. Based on the book by Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo, Letters from Max, a ritual is the heartbreakingly beautiful story of a professor…
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,…
Soundstreams has kicked off their 41st season with their presentation of The Bright Divide. A brand new programme featuring compositions by Morton Feldman and Cecilia Livingston with Duncan McFarlane, The Bright Divide is an immersive, multi-faceted experience at the new TD Music Hall. Full of passion and meaning, The Bright Divide is the perfect way…
The spookiest theatre in town is currently being haunted by three women who all “mysteriously” drowned in their bathtubs. Directed by Wren Theatre’s founder Tatum Lee, and produced in association with Rhyno Equity Group, The Drowning Girls is a darkly funny yet tragic true tale brought to life on the Red Sandcastle Theatre’s stage. A…
The picturesque forest around Evergreen Brickworks is currently the backdrop for one of the most moving performance experiences I’ve ever encountered. Grief and loss are something we all unfortunately must undergo at some point in our lives; it’s one of the things that unites us all as humans. Walk With Me While I Remember You…
Toronto Fringe is back with its Next Stage Festival; similar to Fringe, it’s short form works which are now in their next stage of development. This year’s festival is their sixteenth year giving artists another opportunity to showcase their works and their talents on the Toronto Fringe stage. The whole festival takes place at Buddies…
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…
A View from the Box 