We’ve made it through the first month of the year and it was packed full of theatre goodness! February will be no different with plenty of great performances to see! I’ve got everything from concerts to dance performances, as well as theatre from companies big and small coming up this month. As always, I’m really…
Continuing their intriguing and exciting season, Soundstreams presented a one-night-only spectacular starring the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. Lead by maestro Tõnu Kaljuste, this was the only Canadian stop on their North American tour this year. Featuring music from Arvo Pãrt, Palestrina, and a world-premiere performance of Omar Daniel’s latest work, this concert was a masterclass…
Black history/futures month is off to an impressive start at Young People’s Theatre with their world premiere production of Truth. Written by Kanika Ambrose, based on the award-winning novel “The Gospel Truth” by Caroline Pignat, and directed by Sabryn Rock, Truth explores the difficult life of a young woman on a Virginia plantation in the…
Winnipeg-based dynamic duo We Quit Theatre took over the cabaret space at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre to present an anthology of short plays. Featuring We Quit Theatre’s co-founders Dasha Plett and Gislina Patterson, along with invited guests, this anthology was a deep dive into the breath and depth of queer storytelling. 805-4821 Not only…
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…
The Winter Garden Theatre is full of holiday spirit with the arrival of Chris, Mrs.: a World Premiere musical with all of the charm of your favourite Hallmark Movie complete with all new songs. Written by husband and wife duo Katie Kerr and Matt Stodolak, Chris, Mrs. will fill your heart to the brim with…
Looking for something new and exciting to see this holiday season? Then look no further than the World Premiere of Chris, Mrs. - A New Holiday Musical. With new songs and a Hallmark Movie style plot, Chris, Mrs. is sure to become a Christmas Classic. I was lucky enough to send some questions to star…
My goodness! Here we are with the final Waiting in the Wings of the year! I have no clue how 2023 has gone by so quickly, but I figure it must be because I’m doing what I love, which I’m only able to do thanks to you, my readers. There are plenty of awesome things…
Missing the warmth of the sun or the sweet taste of mango juice? Then you need to get to the Aki Studio Theatre to see Cahoots Theatre’s SWEETER, in association with Roseneath Theatre. Written by Alicia Richardson and directed by Tanisha Taitt, SWEETER is a beautiful piece of theatre for the whole family about loving…
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope has just the Panto for you! Jack: A Beanstalk Panto carries on the time-honoured tradition of a Holiday Pantomime in a refreshing, modern way. Written and directed by the incomparable Rebecca Northan, Jack: A Beanstalk Panto truly is fun for the…
A View from the Box 