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Review: Woyzeck- Red Light District

by Lucy Allen

New translation of German play brings insane circus to Toronto

Reid Linforth as Woyzeck and Eve Wylden as the Doctor in Woyzeck 2010

…What to say about Woyzeck?  You know those plays you go and see when you’re in the mood for some simple entertainment that doesn’t require any deep thought?  Red Light District’s Woyzeck, currently playing at the Lower Ossington Theatre, is not one of those plays.  It’s odd, it’s abstract and it’s definitely something you need to be in the mood for.  If you ARE in the mood for it though, it’s definitely worth checking out. Continue reading Review: Woyzeck- Red Light District

Preview: Duet for One- Stage Toronto

Toronto play about MS makes return appearance next week.

by Lucy Allen

Writing for Mooney on Theatre has given me plenty of oppurtunities to experience and enjoy all sorts of theatre.  Recently, though, it gave me yet another oppurtunity when I got to meet with actress Faye Lavin for my very first interview.  We sat drinking coffee (or hot chocolate in my case, coffee is gross) and discussed Lavin’s role in Duet for One, which opens next week at the Tarragon Mainspace. Continue reading Preview: Duet for One- Stage Toronto

Review: Maravilla – Second City

by Lucy Allen

Second City Toronto Comedy Show Entertaining for Entire Family and Then Some!

So you want to introduce your kids to the wonderful world of theatre but you realize that Hamlet is not exactly up their alley.  On the other hand, kid-friendly entertainment has a way of being excruciating for parents to sit through.  Well, worry not, for Second City has provided Maravilla, a family show that everyone will enjoy.  And believe me, it’s not a show to be missed. Continue reading Review: Maravilla – Second City