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…
When Death comes knocking on your front door, will you be ready? Janet, Arthur, and Marion certainly are NOT ready in Morris Panych’s latest treasure, Withrow Park. Full to the brim with dark humour and Panych’s signature witty dialogue, Withrow Park takes a harsh look at what it means to be getting older. Directed by…
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…
There is so much great theatre this month leading up to the holidays! Unfortunately, I can’t make it to everything I’ve been invited to, but hopefully you’ll be able to check out some of these awesome events! Weesageechak Begins to Dance 36 – Native Earth Performing Arts The 36th edition of Weesageechak Begins to Dance will bring…
October was a total whirlwind! So many incredible shows giving me PLENTY to write about! November is going to be no different; there’s tons going on around the city! I only wish I could make it to everything! Make sure you check out not just this post, but also my Beyond the Box post to…
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…
An unexpected meeting with blue invitations, lovers scorned and seeking closure, murders most foul...what better material for a musical?!? Love You To Death: A New Canadian Musical, directed by Caitlin Turner, certainly thinks so and they’ve created a twisty tale of love, deceit, heartbreak, and sabotage. With memorable characters, catchy songs, and a well-built story,…
Generations collide in the world premiere of Nikki Shaffeeullah’s A Poem for Rabia. Produced in association with Nightwood Theatre and Undercurrent Creations, and co-directed by Clare Preuss and Donna-Michelle St. Bernard, A Poem for Rabia is a stunningly beautiful story about three generations of women, their struggles, and their triumphs. A stellar cast (including the…
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 