Soulpepper presents the comedic meta play Noises Off at the Young Centre in Toronto
“Getting the sardines on, getting the sardines off. That’s farce. That’s the theatre. That’s life!” exclaims an exasperated director to his exhausted, confused and eccentric cast during a desperate, late night dress rehearsal. And so, right then, we get it. Those falling props and slamming doors feel like chaos, but farce only works when all the elements align with precision and focus!
The Watershed tackles a controversial and important issue on stage at Tarragon Theatre
The Watershed, currently onstage at Tarragon Theatre, details playwright Annabel Soutar’s investigation of the Experimental Lakes Area controversy that began in 2012. Using inspired stagecraft and deft performances that recreate real people such as politicians, activists, scientists and her own family, this production dives deep into the tension between economic and environmental concerns.
This year’s Gay Play Day is the fifth such annual festival showcasing established, emerging, and solo LGBTQ playwrights and artists. It’s now back in its original home at the Alumnae Theatre.
I had a chance to ask Darren Stewart-Jones, Artistic Director of Gay Play Day, a few questions about the show. Check out his answers below the cut.
Performers Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus — who are married in real life — deliver a deliciously varied set of sketches exploring love, dating, marriage, and various facets of everyday life. The show was sold out on the night I attended, and it was easy to understand why.
The Stranger is a wholly unique, one-on-one theatre experience in the Toronto area
Do you ever wonder about that person who just passed you on the street? What’s her story? Do you ever eavesdrop on her conversation? Do you ever follow her? Do you ever say something? Do you wish you could? The Stranger (DopoLavoroTeatrale) is a one-on-one immersive and interactive experience that allows and encourages you to do all those things.
It’s also a very hard piece to write about without giving too much away. So I’ll start by saying that it was one of the coolest and most exciting pieces of theatre I’ve seen this year. I highly recommend it. Continue reading Review: The Stranger (DopoLavoroTeatrale)→
Soulpepper presents the comedic meta play Noises Off at the Young Centre in Toronto
This year’s 
The Stranger is a wholly unique, one-on-one theatre experience in the Toronto area