Reviews of theatre, dance, opera, comedy and festivals. Performances can be in-person or streamed remotely on the web for social-distancing.
by Lucy Allen
Last night I found myself in somewhat of a miserable mood. Work was stressful as usual, I forgot money for the TTC ride home, and to top it off I was fighting a useless battle against a cold that’s filled my head with goo. Why am I boring you with these mundane (and gross) details? Because Nursury School Musical, currently playing at the Berkeley Street Theatre, made all of these things fly from my mind. Continue reading Nursery School Musical- Fence Post Productions
By Megan Mooney
In case you don’t stick around for the whole review, let me just get this out there… Secrets of a Black Boy (Playing at the Danforth Music Hall) is a great show with a really short run, and I have a feeling it’s gonna be a popular one. So, why don’t you buy your tickets right now, figure out the rest of the details later.
Now, onto the review…
Fundamentally, theatre is about voyeurism, and watching this show is voyeurism at it’s finest. We see the secrets that these men seem to barely be able to tell themselves, let alone anyone else. Throughout the show an external bravado displayed during a farewell game of dominos before a community centre is torn down is contrasted by internal vulnerabilities that are disclosed only to the audience.
Continue reading Secrets of a Black Boy – Trey Anthony Productions
by Sam Mooney
I was looking forward to seeing the Mirvish production of The Boys in the Photograph. There had been lots of hype, it’s an all Canadian cast, I love Ben Elton. It should have been terrific. It was fine but nothing really stood out.
Continue reading The Boys in the Photograph – Mirvish Productions
by Sam Mooney
The world premiere of Mimi, or A Poisoner’s Comedy, now playing at Tarragon is very funny. Clever music and lyrics, strong performances from all the cast, and an outrageous subject all combined to deliver an entertaining evening. As I’m writing a snippet of the song “Pigeon Pie” is running through my head. I’m pretty sure it’ll be there for days.
Continue reading Mimi, or A Poisoner’s Comedy – Tarragon Theatre
By Trent Scherer
By Trent Scherer
I have had the pleasure to read Sophocles’ Theban Trilogy a number of years ago while doing my undergraduate degree so I knew the storyline before heading into Soulpepper’s production of Jean Anouilh’s Antigone at the Young Centre. Continue reading Antigone – Soulpepper