Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of February 14th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week’s selections are story-driven and often personal, perfect for Valentine’s Day! Check them out below the cut!
Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of February 14th
Hello loves! This week’s listings — appropriately for Valentine’s Week — feature tales of historical romance, parodies of fairytale romances, and of course a bit of burlesque! Toronto has an almost endless selection of shows this week, and to help you in your decision-making is our publisher Megan. She’s chosen a fews shows that caught her eye in red text. Check them out below the cut:
Continue reading Playlistings in Toronto for the week of February 13th
Young People’s Theatre presents the beloved classic James and the Giant Peach in TorontoIn children’s literature, there are few tropes more beloved than the good-hearted child who defies a horrible guardian to reach for her or his dream. James and the Giant Peach, one of my favorite examples of this theme, is currently showing in one of its modern, musical incarnations at Young People’s Theatre. Showing again, actually, after a successful run in 2014, with a new set, new costumes, and a truly excellent new cast.
Continue reading Review (Kid +1): James and the Giant Peach (Young People’s Theatre)
How Black Mothers Say I Love You, on now at Factory Theatre, made me bawl because I’m a sucker for a dying mother and because it’s just so well done. Continue reading Review: How Black Mothers Say I Love You (Factory Theatre)
Kim’s Convenience is at times funny, emotional, and heartfelt, on stage in TorontoKim’s Convenience returns to the stage in Soulpepper‘s funny, heartfelt, and timely production. The members of the Kim family rise to meet their challenges — whether in the form of interpersonal tension or the gentrification of their neighbourhood — with an admirable combination of humour and heart. It’s surely impossible not to laugh all the way through, and perhaps shed a tear at the end.
Kim’s Convenience was extremely funny; in particular, Appa (the delightful Paul Sun-Hyung Lee) displayed a winning zest for life that was the source of many comedic moments. At the same time, much of the humour stemmed from serious social issues: Appa’s Korean accent, the racial profiling of thieves, and relationships between people of colour and the police. It is a true testament to the quality of this play that it made me laugh, feel, and think at the same time.