Theatre Review – Cicadas (Tarragon Theatre, National Arts Centre & fu-Gen Theatre)
An engrossing “eco-thriller” featuring expressive live music and lots of mystery with terrific acting, of both the human and insect variety.
World Premiere
Two compelling shows that close May 17/12 Litres 8800 Steps (The Unbridled Theatre Collective and Aluna Theatre) & KARMA (Pleiades Theatre)
Two strong plays that use fantastical elements as central devices in the storyline that strengthen the narrative in very meaningful ways.
THEATRE CATCH-UP – HOLIDAY SHOWS: YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE/SHREK THE MUSICAL, BAD HATS THEATRE, SOULPEPPER & CROW’S/NARNIA, CANADIAN STAGE/ROBIN HOOD, A VERY MERRY FAMILY MUSICAL, PAQUIN EXHIBITIONS & THEATRICALS/THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK (ISH) PARODY MUSICAL, AND TO LIVE, ADEM COMPANY INC. & CANADA CHINA CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION/ SHENZHEN OPERA AND DANCE THEATRE’S WING CHUN DANCE DRAMA
A potpourri of five shows designed to run over the holiday season with some definitely bringing more joy than others.
CROW’S /ROGERS V. ROGERS
Another blistering satire from brilliant playwright Michael Healey about the savage fight for control of the Rogers telecom empire featuring a magnificent performance by the great Tom Rooney.
THEATRE CATCH UP – SHOWS THAT ARE CLOSING ON DECEMBER 14: b.current, CROW’S & studio 180 theatre/The Christmas Market, Necessary Angel Theatre Company, CanadianStage & Tarragon/Moonlight Schooner, and King Black Box in partnership with Blkabong Theatre Projects/BUG
The same playwright, one superb play, one confused play, plus an excellent indie production of a classic American psychological horror play.