Weesageechack Begins to Dance celebrates Indigenous theatre, on stage in Toronto
The Weesageechack Begins to Dance festival, produced by Native Earth Performing Arts is a two-week appetizer of Indigenous theatre that leaves the sensory pallet receptive and excited for the feast to come. The annual development festival is in its 30th year and celebrates emerging Indigenous talent across multiple disciplines and Nations. Opening night of Weesageechack 30 featured a workshop style reading of an excerpt from Weaving Reconciliation, a new play by Renae Morriseau, Rosemary Georgeson and Savannah Walling of Vancouver Moving Theatre. Continue reading Review: Weesageechack Begins to Dance 30 (Native Earth Performing Arts Inc.)→
Tarragon Theatre brings a “bold” and “alluring” Chinese-language musical to Toronto audiences
Playing at the Tarragon Theatre is a production that is quite revolutionary: the first Chinese language musical performance to grace the Tarragon stage, and one that already delighted audiences at the SummerWorks Festival in 2016. Mr. Shi and His Lover, written by Wong Teng Chi, captures the unique facets of Chinese opera that have always spoken to me — bold bravado and delicate nuance — in ways that will entice and intrigue western audiences.
Based on a true story that was adapted into the play M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang and featuring live chamber music performed on stage, this performance blends traditional Chinese opera with modern pop seamlessly. Mr. Shi and His Lover is alluring and a pleasure to watch.
The cult-classic horror/comedy musical dazzles Toronto audiences again
Currently touring across North America, Evil Dead: The Musical is currently on its stop in Toronto. This marks a triumphant return to the city in which the musical first debuted in 2003, and it’s hardly slowed down since. As much fun as I had at this show, it makes me wonder if my job as a theatre critic isn’t a wee bit redundant. I am supposed to unpack this production, and explain its quality in layman’s terms, and whether you, dear readers, should see it. The thing is, this show speaks pretty well for itself.
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of November 14th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. On budget-friendly stages this are tales of risky drug-fuelled sex, historical scenes, and much more. Check them out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of November 13th, 2017
Lavishly large musical numbers and fun, experimental indie shows are in abundance this week on Toronto stages. Our editor Samantha is here to choose her most anticipated shows are highlighted (in red). Check them out below the cut:
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The cult-classic horror/comedy musical dazzles Toronto audiences again