Immersive seafaring adventure play takes to Toronto waters
At the lawless edge of Toronto, there’s a pirate adventure awaiting young and old in Pippi: The Strongest Girl In The World, an original musical adaptation of a Pippi Longstocking tale of finding adventure on the high seas (in this case, on Lake Ontario). Presented by an energetic young cast of actor/musicians as their boat takes a cheerful cruise of the lake, Pippi: The Strongest Girl In The World is a charming way to spend a breezy hour with the family.
A large, translucent golden sphere lashed between two trees was visible well away from the seating area for Shakespeare in the Ruff’s 2017 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I am always amazed by the level of spectacle this small company is able to produce with minimal props and set. I have been a patron of Withrow Park Shakespeare in both its incarnations. In the late 90s, I attended productions of the original “Shakespeare in the Ruff”, which became defunct in the early 2000s after a 25-year run. Inspired by the original company’s efforts to create a community centred, accessible outdoor theatrical culture in Toronto, Shakespeare in the Ruff re-emerged in 2012. Continue reading Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare in the Ruff)→
Singer Athena Reich brings Lady Gaga to life on the Toronto stage in #ARTBIRTH
Lady Gaga: #ARTBIRTH is a cabaret show meets glam-pop concert playing at the Berkeley Street Theatre. Athena Reich, our Gaga for the night, hits all the money notes and if it were a “who can sing like Gaga competition”, she would absolutely win hands down. However, we came to see a “show” and unfortunately…Lady Gaga: #ARTBIRTH didn’t deliver.
Second City’s newest sketch show delivers the laughs on the Toronto stage
If you’re looking for a great evening out, look no further than The Second City‘s Party Today (Panic Tomorrow), a new sketch revue that’s on until December 30th at their location on 51 Mercer St. That’s plenty of time to check this show out, and I recommend you do.
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of August 22nd, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week, Toronto has some serious PWYC outdoor Shakespeare happening, plus some badass Girl Pirate-ry, AAaaarrrr! Check them out below the cut:
Singer Athena Reich brings Lady Gaga to life on the Toronto stage in #ARTBIRTH
Second City’s newest sketch show delivers the laughs on the Toronto stage