Review: Las Meninas (Ilna Theatre Collective)

A Possible Story Behind Velázquez’s Las Meninas Takes the Stage in Toronto

Picture of actors in Las MeninasDeceit, betrayal, lies, and murder all take place in the Spanish court of Las Meninas, staged at Red Sandcastle Theatre.

The play is set over a fictitious day in the Spanish court. Trouble brews when princesses come from other countries as ambassadors to discuss Spain’s colonial movements. Everything takes place as Diego Velázquez composes his famous piece, Las Meninas.

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Review: A Little Black Lie (Crossfield House Productions)

Image of the cast of A Little Black Lie

Marriage, Mayhem and Music Take Centre Stage With A Little Black Lie

A Little Black Lie opened Wednesday for an encore Toronto presentation at Tarragon Theatre.  My friend Marg and I saw it last year, and we were both curious to see what had changed.

The story’s the same: Michael (Troy Crossfield) and Stacey (Sheronna Osbourne) are about to get married, and Michael has past and current issues he needs to deal with if the wedding is going to go ahead. He wants the wedding to go ahead.

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Cheap Theatre for the Week of July 22nd, 2019

Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week

This week we’ve got some budget-friendly suggestions for fun, family-friendly theatre experiences for the young (and young-at-heart) in your life. Something you may appreciate if your wallet looks anything like mine by this time in the summer, after things like big-budget activities and day camps. Take a peek below at some suggestions for theatre that will be engaging and entertaining no matter your age!

Below are 5 fun, family-friendly live theatre experiences in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of July 22nd, 2019.  All of these shows are perfect for the budget-conscious theatre enthusiast! Experience quality Toronto theatre without the strain on your wallet!

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Playlistings for the Week of July 22nd, 2019

Shows that Caught Our Eye in Toronto for the Week of July 22nd, 2019.

MoT is here with fabulous suggestions for the theatre-goer in you! We’re well into summer, and thrilled to continue to check out great Toronto theatre post-Fringe!  Our newest editor, Leanne has highlighted the shows she’s most excited about in red! Take a look at our list below and we guarantee you’ll find your next theatrical obsession!

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Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare in Action)

Shakespeare in Action presents the Bard’s comedy under the stars, on stage in Toronto

Shakespeare in Action presents its first annual ‘Shakespeare in a Shell’ outdoor performance. Bring your own blanket (or maybe even a picnic) to the Little Avenue Memorial Park in Weston and settle in for an energetic, fun and a family-friendly night filled with unrequited love and farcical characters of the classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Although, expect some tastefully added singing and hilarious modernized bits in this campy re-telling.

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