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A collection of everything to do with the Toronto Fringe Festival, including reviews, features, press releases etc.

Butts in Seats: the 2015 Fringe Venue Roundup

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If there’s one thing theatre writers are good at, it’s sitting. From Robert Cushman to the lowliest blogger, our butts are what unite us. And don’t think we’re joking: we’ve sat in the plushly-appointed Princess of Wales, on benches at Theatre Passe Muraille, on blankets on the lawn in High Park, on virtually every flat surface in Toronto — and a few which aren’t.

As Fringe winds down, we’d like to share some of our wisdom with you. We’ve assessed every mainstage venue for comfort (will you regret sitting there?), utility (sightlines, proximity, etc.), charm (is it a nice room?), amenities (toilets, snacks, transit…) and access. Then we use this information to generate a score between 1 and 5 moons — after all, Mooney on Theatre doesn’t give star ratings.

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Mooney on Theatre’s Most-Read Reviews for the 2015 Toronto Fringe Festival

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Before the start of the Toronto Fringe Festival we told you about some of the shows that were most popular amongst our staff. Then, after reviewing all 148 shows in this year’s festival we shared our list of the shows we recommend.

Now it’s your turn; we reveal the list of our readers’ most buzzed about shows based on the popularity of their Mooney on Theatre reviews. So here’s the list of the top ten (ish) most-read Fringe reviews on Mooney on Theatre this year: Continue reading Mooney on Theatre’s Most-Read Reviews for the 2015 Toronto Fringe Festival →

Talking Fringe – Chloé Hung writes and directs All Our Yesterdays at Toronto Fringe 2015

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All Our Yesterdays, playing at the Toronto Fringe Festival, tells the story of two fictional sisters, both victims of the 2014 mass abduction of schoolgirls in Nigeria.

Chloé Hung showcases her immense capabilities as a playwright and director, and also gives voice to the voiceless — the mandate of her theatre company, AnOther Theatre Company. Chloé discusses the importance of this story.

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Shed No More (Two Idiots with Masks) 2015 Toronto Shed Show Review

Photo of Shed No MoreEver want to take a quick tour of Toronto? Take in a Jays game and visit the CN Tower in twenty minutes? Shed No More by Two Idiots with Masks playing at the The Fringe Club as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival take the audience on a romantic date through various Toronto locales. The show is a chaotic mess in its twenty minute rush from scene to scene but that doesn’t mean it’s not a ton of fun. Continue reading Shed No More (Two Idiots with Masks) 2015 Toronto Shed Show Review →

A Look at the Visual Fringe

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The Fringe Club in the parking lot behind Honest Ed’s is the best place to be in between Toronto Fringe shows. There you can discover some amazing affordable eats, mingle with Fringe artists, chat up other theatre goers, see additional shows at the Shed, and on top of all that, browse some fantastic art that’s part of the Visual Fringe. Currently on display are works from members of the Arts Market collective and their wares are also available for purchase as well.

Click the jump for a closer look and if you are so inclined, pick up a fantastic one-of-a-kind piece to take home and support local artisans!

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