By Megan Mooney
I don’t usually outline the premise of a show in my reviews, I figure this is the Internet, you can all find out what the plot of the show, and want to know about the specific production. With Cameryn Moore’s Phone Whore though, I think some context plot-wise will be useful, because it’s a fantastic show, but you probably should know a bit about what you’re letting yourself in for.
Continue reading Phone Whore (Cameryn Moore) 2010 Toronto Fringe Review
By Megan Mooney
When I walked into the George Ignatieff Theatre to see Under the Mango Tree I felt enveloped in warmth. There was soothing but interesting music playing, warm lighting, and a stage with earthy rich colours and textures.
Continue reading Under the Mango Tree (Veenesh Dubois) – 2010 Toronto Fringe Review
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Apparently we’re in musical mode right now. Last night we had a draw and sent someone to see the musical comedy Joe White and the Seven Divorcees for free. Tonight we’re going to do a draw for a pair of tickets to The Flying Avro Arrow, another musical comedy.
This is one that Mooney on Theatre has already reviewed, sort of. It was involved in the 2010 New Ideas Festival at Alumnae Theatre and Sam checked it out. She loved it.
In fact, I’m pretty sure she’s going to the show tonight…
For your chance to win a pair of free tickets to tonight’s 8pm show, just send an email to contests@mooneyontheatre.com with the subject line "Avro Arrow Contest". A random draw will be held for the winner at 6pm. Include your name in the email, and if you have a cell number, include it so that if you win, we can text you and let you know.
As always, we won’t do anything untoward with your email address, the only thing we’ll use it for is this specific contest.
Check out The Flying Avro Arrow press release below for more information.
Continue reading Fringe For Free! The Flying Avro Arrow Thurs July 1 at 8pm
By Megan Mooney
Okay, so, the title of this one is actually longer than the above subject heading would suggest. The full title is: The Shakespeare Show: Or, how an illiterate son of a Glover became the Greatest Playwright in the World The show is as fun as the title.
Since the mid 1800s people have been debating who actually wrote Shakespeare’s plays, and there have been several different opinions put forward about several different potential writers. The most common and viable one put forward these days is Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford. This play presents us with what that might have looked like.
Continue reading The Shakespeare Show (Monster Theatre) – 2010 Toronto Fringe Review