Theatre

Reviews of Luminato Festival On Stage Productions, June 5 to 16, 2024

Featuring the new and the different from around the world – HOME, Afrikan Party and 360 Allstars.

Theatre Review – Two very different shows that close June 9 – Discovering Allan Sherman (Harold Green Jewish Theatre) & Come Home – The Legend of Daddy Hall (Tarragon)

One charming and entertaining, the other ambitious and problematic.

Theatre Review – Two worthy shows, both world premieres, closing this week. In Seven Days (Harold Green Jewish Theatre) and Tyson’s Song (Pleiades Theatre).

Both plays are from ethnic communities but hold universal messages as well.

Theatre Review – Nowadays Theatre in association with Crow’s Theatre/Earworm, written and directed by Mohammad Yaghoubi, Studio Theatre, Crow’s Theatre, to Mar. 3.

A disturbing play from the Iranian diaspora.

Theatre Review – Cahoots Theatre in association with Roseneath Theatre/Sweeter by Alicia Richardson, directed by Tanisha Taitt, Aki Studio, Daniel Spectrum, until Dec. 17.

A charming play for young audiences featuring a Black cast.

Theatre Review – Stratford Festival 2023/Women of the Fur Trade by Frances Koncan, directed by Yvette Nolan, Studio Theatre, July 8 to 30.

Posted on July 20, 2023, updated on August 2, 2023 by pcitron

An irreverent and satiric look at Canadian history, particularly the Red River Rebellion and Louis Riel, through the prism of three smart women.

Theatre Review: Stratford Festival 2023/Casey and Diana by Nick Green, directed by Andrew Kushnir, Studio Theatre, May 23 to June 17.

Posted on June 28, 2023, updated on June 10, 2024 by pcitron

Nick Green’s very moving play about the impact of Princess Diana’s visit to AIDS patients at Casey House in Toronto in 1991.

THEATRE CATCH-UP – PLAYS THAT CLOSE THIS WEEKEND (MAY 20/21)

Posted on May 17, 2023, updated on May 17, 2023 by pcitron

Reviews of two plays that close this weekend. The Chinese Lady (Studio 180) and Bone Cage (One Four One Collective).

THEATRE CATCH-UP – PLAYS THAT CLOSE ON APRIL 30

Posted on April 28, 2023, updated on April 28, 2023 by pcitron

A round-up of plays that close April 30. Maanomaa, My Brother (Canadian Stage); Niizh (Native Earth Performing Arts); Trace (Theatre Passe Muraille); Two Weird Tales! (Eldritch Theatre); Vierge (Factory Theatre).

Theatre Roundup – Recent Openings Now Up on Ludwig Van Toronto

Posted on March 3, 2023, updated on March 3, 2023 by pcitron

Reviews of Prodigal (Howland Company), The Darkest Dark (YPT), and The Fiancée (Chekhov Collective).