On Thursday June 22 I went to see Daniel Stolfi’s Cancer Can’t Dance Like This, presented by the Sunnybrook Foundation as part of a fundraiser for Cancer research and facilities. I’ll admit that I’ve been struggling with writing this review because I am having trouble finding the words to convey just how amazing this show really is.
I’ve been trying to see the show since it first came out, but due to a busy schedule and the short run times for the show (it usually only plays one or two nights at a time), its taken me a long time to see it. I was genuinely blown away. Let me just say that the show was worth the wait. Continue reading Review: Cancer Can't Dance Like This→
I went to see Waiting for André, written and performed by John Arthur Sweet, on Monday. I wanted to like the performance, with its gentle romantic storyline, and an endearing performance by Sweet, but I’m starting to think that one-man shows may not be my kind of thing.
It is extraordinarily difficult to write and perform a one-man show, so kudos to Sweet for taking on the difficult task. For all intents and purposes these shows involve one actor catching and keeping the attention of an audience for 60 minutes. Continue reading Waiting for André (Hard Times) – 2010 Toronto Fringe Review→
On my way out of Trudeautopia, presented by Banquo’s Banquet, I stopped to talk with two other women from the audience. I wanted to gather some other opinions on the show before I wrote this review. We all agreed that the show was very ambitious, and as such may not be completely appreciated as a Fringe performance. Continue reading Trudeautopia (Banquo's Banquet) – 2010 Toronto Fringe Review→
By Amber Landgraff