The first dance show I’ve seen at this year’s 2012 Toronto Fringe Festival, The Gravity Hour, produced by Kiri Figueiredo Dance, offers an intense hour of four unique dance pieces, featuring the talented works of three choreographers and performed by exceptional dancers. Continue reading The Gravity Hour (Kiri Figueiredo Dance) 2012 Toronto Fringe Review →

I love everything I see at Tarragon, and Temple of Khaos (Daniel Nimmo), was no exception. The only problem I have with this venue is getting there. Conveniently located next to nothing in particular, I find myself sprinting to get there with minutes to spare before showtime more often than I care to admit (there is apparently something going on with parking lots so if you are driving you should be extra careful with scheduling).

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Wow. I know that might not be the most eloquent review you’ve ever read but still: wow. Not satisfied? Well I dare you to go see Kokus Productions’ of Numbers at the Factory Theatre as part of the 2012 Toronto Fringe and think anything else. Continue reading Numbers (Kokus Productions) 2012 Toronto Fringe Review →

There are always lots of one-person shows to choose from at Fringe. Annabelle’s Tales from Jail is a one person show written and performed by Morgonn Ewen who wrote the songs as well.

Annabelle is a white southern trailer trash chick who is serving eight years for the attempted murder of The Biter, a man who has dumped her three times making him the third of her 13 exes. She’s still obsessed with him and dreams of taking care of him for the rest of his life when she gets out of jail.

Annabelle is a woman who doesn’t learn. She doesn’t ever hear no without turning it into yes – at least when there’s a man involved.

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Antigone is a prime example of what Soup Can Theatre does best – taking classic theatrical stories and reinventing them for a modern audience to appreciate proving that the classics are timeless and ageless and can be relevant no matter what age you’re living in. Taking the original play by Greek playwright Sophocles translated by David Grene and setting it to modern day Toronto with the backdrop of the recent G20 protest and Occupy movements turns this production of Antigone into a Fringe show you cannot miss. Continue reading Antigone (Soup Can Theatre) 2012 Toronto Fringe Review →