By Lucy

Toronto Fringe contest winner shows some great performances and writing for the stage.

I’ll admit, after a full day of Fringing and walking around in the sun, my feet were dragging by 10:30 on my way to the Tarragon to see Short Story Long. Not only was it late, but it was listed as a drama and I prayed that I’d be able to keep my eyes open through the more serious subject matter. By the time the show finished though, I and every other audience member were more awake than ever. Read the rest of this entry »

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By Lucy

by Lucy Allen

Large Dog Theatre’s acTOR is a show for anyone who’s been forced to sit through the worst and most cliched of film. It spares absolutely no genre from it’s light hearted mocking and attempted to answer the most important of questions: can infomercials be artistically fulfilling? Read the rest of this entry »

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By Lucy

by Lucy Allen

Finding a soul mate is hard work. This has been the subject matter of countless pieces of literature, paintings and rom-com films. Not only is it hard work, it’s often unrewarded and the idea of just remaining single and forgetting about all those pesky mating games can be appealing. Christel Bartelse has taken it one step further in her one person show ONEymoon, currently playing in the Toronto Fringe Festival, by declaring that she will marry herself. Read the rest of this entry »

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By Lucy

by Lucy Allen

A simple heist turns into a tense and hilarious hostage situation in Toronto Fringe show

During the evening at the Fringe Club, you may notice a van suspiciously parked in the alleyway nearby, plastered with posters. You may also notice a clown exiting the vehicle and luring a small group of innocent bystanders into the van, only to have another clown rush up with a sack of money and drive away with the newfound hostages. There’s no need to worry. This is the set-up for the extremely entertaining The Getaway, one of the BYOV’s currently playing at the Toronto Fringe. Read the rest of this entry »

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By Lucy

by Lucy Allen

Improv Fringe show promises new play with every performance in Toronto this summer.

One of the biggest things that affects an improv show, other than the talent of the performers, is the audience. So much can ride on their reactions and energy and end up sometimes making or breaking a show. This is especially the case with Hearts4noses’ You and Me and Me and You currently playing at the Toronto Fringe, a play that is entirely improvised based on suggestions from the audience. Read the rest of this entry »

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By Lucy

by Lucy Allen

Texting is the name of the game for this Toronto Fringe show.

Aaaaand they’re off! The 2010 Toronto Fringe kicked off last night. The Fringe tent was full of buzz, the Art Wank alley was full of talent, and I started things off with a late night show, called L8R MTL in the Tarragon Extra Space. Read the rest of this entry »

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By Lucy

by Lucy Allen

New translation of German play brings insane circus to Toronto

…What to say about Woyzeck? You know those plays you go and see when you’re in the mood for some simple entertainment that doesn’t require any deep thought? Red Light District’s Woyzeck, currently playing at the Lower Ossington Theatre, is not one of those plays. It’s odd, it’s abstract and it’s definitely something you need to be in the mood for. If you ARE in the mood for it though, it’s definitely worth checking out. Read the rest of this entry »

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By Lucy

by Lucy Allen

Play about MS showcases intense and moving performances for the Toronto stage.

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By Lucy

Toronto play about MS makes return appearance next week.

by Lucy Allen

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By Lucy

by Lucy Allen

Second City Toronto Comedy Show Entertaining for Entire Family and Then Some!

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