Theatre

Theatre Review – Theatre Centre/Game of Life (Elephant and Lucy AI), created by bluemouth inc.

Review of a deeply moving multi disciplinary performance created by a revered collective.

Theatre Review – Native Earth & Buddies in Bad Times/The Born-Again Crow, written by Caleigh Crow, directed by Jessica Carmichael, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, closes Mar. 29.

A review of an impressive award-winning play with strong Indigenous roots.

Theatre/Dance Mini Reviews: Three Shows That Close Nov. 10, 2024 – Phantasmagoria 3D (Eldritch Theatre), Dead Broke (Lost Dreams Collective), & Seven Gates Immersive Dance Film (Yasmina Ramzy Arts)

A quick look at a 3D horror show, a horror comedy play, and a mystical immersive dance film.

Theatre Review – Theatre Passe Muraille / The Flin Flon Cowboy

A compelling and brutally honest
autobiographical musical about gay disabled artist, actor, singer, Ken Harrower.

Dancetheatre Review – Corpus & The KIO Company/Mukashi, Mukashi (Once upon a time)

An entertaining exploration of Western and Japanese folklore featuring the wolf and the crane.

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

Posted on December 12, 2023, updated on December 12, 2023 by pcitron

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).