A “dark meditation on the nature of ambition and contentment” on the Toronto stage
We’ve had a solid decade of immersion in social media. The internet itself has become such an essential, integrated part of our daily lives that it often requires us to ask probing questions about the nature of human interaction and the possibilities of personalized technology. With similar thematic concerns as Black Mirror, Scapegoat Collective’s production of Daniel Pagett’s Cloud (currently playing at Artscape Sandbox), delves into some very intriguing speculative fiction. Continue reading Review: Cloud (Scapegoat Collective)→
Sizzing performances in David French’s play Salt-Water Moon presented in Toronto by Mirvish
Salt-Water Moon, written by Canadian playwright David French follows two lovers in Mary and Jacob as they fight for one last chance at a relationship set under a blanket of stars in 1920’s Newfoundland.
Factory Theatre‘s version of Salt-Water Moon feels like the type of show you would come across in a small studio space off some alleyway somewhere, yet it manages to work beautifully on the bare, Panasonic stage with nothing but a smoky haze and flickering candles as a back drop. Continue reading Review: Salt-Water Moon (Mirvish)→
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of October 17th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week’s pics feature real-life drama, festivals, self-discovery quests, and a new look at what Indigenous reconciliation means! Check them out below the cut:
The Chance, playing at the Assembly Theatre in Toronto, feels “real” with “true” interactions
Hands up anyone else who has never seen a play by George F. Walker. Nor had I until Saturday when I saw the world premier of The Chance at The Assembly Theatre. I’m not sure why I hadn’t seen any of his plays before this, it wasn’t a conscious decision; more a case of never being in the right place at the right time.
Now that I’ve seen one I’m looking forward to seeing more. The Chance is funny, suspenseful, and a social commentary that never hits you over the head. It has strippers, bad guys, mistaken identity, a moral decision, a dead guy, cell phones, and a loan shark. Continue reading Review: The Chance (Leroy Street Theatre)→
A “dark meditation on the nature of ambition and contentment” on the Toronto stage
Toronto’s Cahoots and Obsidian theatres co-produce writer Amanda Parris’ debut play
Sizzing performances in David French’s play Salt-Water Moon presented in Toronto by Mirvish
The Chance, playing at the Assembly Theatre in Toronto, feels “real” with “true” interactions