The Penelopiad tells the story of The Odyssey from Penelope’s perspective, on stage in Toronto
We think we know the story of Odysseus, whose journey home following the battle of Troy took him ten long years, but we do not. George Brown Theatre’s production of Margaret Atwood’s play The Penelopiad–an adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope, Odysseus’s faithful wife–embraced the feminism and lyricism of this retelling of a truly timeless story. Continue reading Review: Penelopiad (George Brown Theatre)→
A Toronto adaptation of Hamlet features American Sign Language and a female lead
For its tenth anniversary, Why Not Theatre and director Ravi Jain re-visit their first-ever production: Prince Hamlet, Jain’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. For this new production the director set about—as described in the press materials—to “illuminate the contemporary relevance of the 400-year-old play and ask the question ‘who gets to tell this story?’”
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of April 18th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer, with these week’s picks featuring a fantastic range of price points (PWYC and up). Are you curious about Afrofuturism? Looking for something to see with your kiddos? Love slam poetry? Check these shows out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of April 17th, 2017
It is weeks like this—with so many interestingly unique shows opening on Toronto stages—that we’re reminded of how amazing our theatre scene is! So many exciting choices can be daunting, but that’s ok. We’ve got assistant editor Jess on hand to pick out a few of her top choices, listed in red. Check them out below the cut:
Daniel Barrow works from the middle of the room. In the middle of the audience, lit by the light of the overhead projector, he layers images, manipulates them, and tells a story that is mesmerizing, satisfying, and deeply disturbing. It’s totally compelling, and leaves you full of questions.
The Penelopiad tells the story of The Odyssey from Penelope’s perspective, on stage in Toronto
A Toronto adaptation of Hamlet features American Sign Language and a female lead