Permanence is intimate and romantically charged, at the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto
Permanence, produced and presented by Libby Brodie Productions, brings a taut, sexy drama to Tarragon Theatre. I felt deeply immersed in the world of the play, which was excellent on every level: the performances were grounded and honest, the script nimbly avoided the temptations of cliché, and the sound and lighting made significant contributions to the story.
Mind-boggling physical theatre, Flooded sets sail on the Pirate Life in Toronto
My adventure into exploring Flooded, directed by Ara Glenn Johanson, started with my desire to explore the unknown. Reading the press release for the show, I knew it would take place on board The Pirate Life ship, that it involved highly physical theatre presented in a non-narrative style, and that there was something about the pelvis, which I perceived to mean this show would be raunchy. I learned just enough to find this production wacky, which was all I needed to want to explore further, but I still had no idea what I was walking into. I also figured that at the very least, I would get to hang out on a boat for an hour.
Burn This is “gritty” and “intense” theatre that captivates Toronto audiences
I enjoy all kinds of theatre, from the grand spectacle of mega musicals to the gritty naturalism of kitchen sink dramas. I have a particular obsession, though, with gritty and intense productions in unconventional venues. I am also drawn to poetic narratives where the language itself takes you to a very special place. With their stunning production of Lanford Wilson’s Burn This, Gracemoon Arts Company has crafted a theatrical experience that seems tailored to my very specific sensibilities. Continue reading Review: Burn This (Gracemoon Arts Company)→
Canadian Stage presents Twelth Night outdoors at the High Park Ampitheatre in Toronto
There’s always something magical about watching Shakespeare in the High Park Amphitheatre. Amid the picnic blankets and dusky summer air, the 400-year-old words of Twelfth Night leap vividly to life in this production by Canadian Stage in collaboration with the School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design at York University. Music and laughter fuel this fun, colourful adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, now wrapped in an aesthetic of tie-dye, Beatles glasses, and references to the funky chicken.
Permanence is intimate and romantically charged, at the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto
Mind-boggling physical theatre, Flooded sets sail on the Pirate Life in Toronto
Burn This is “gritty” and “intense” theatre that captivates Toronto audiences
Canadian Stage presents Twelth Night outdoors at the High Park Ampitheatre in Toronto
She Stoops to Conquer is great outdoor theatre in the Toronto east end, a summer must