By Michelle Barker
WatersEdge Production’s production of BARE. Heard of it? You will. But before you start hearing about it everywhere, let me tell you a little bit about my experience with this musical-pop-opera hybrid.
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Just for Laughs – Sarah Silverman, David Cross and more – and then some Russel Peters just for fun
By Megan Mooney
It’s Just for Laughs time in Toronto.
Last night I saw the gala hosted by Sarah Silverman. It was a ‘star-studded affair’ and a great deal of fun. Along with Silverman we had the comedy of John Mulaney, Todd Glass, Arj Baker, David Cross and Louis CK.
I fully expected Silverman to be far and away my favourite, but I have to say, it was Louis CK that blew me away. Seriously, I was laughing so hard I had tears pouring down my face. Why have I not heard more about this man? Seriously. I hurt from laughing so much, the man is *literally* painfully funny.
Just For Laughs Festival: All-Star Gala
by Lucy Allen
Last night I had planned a fun-filled evening with my laundry, and suddenly found out last minute that there were tickets available to the Just For Laughs All-star Gala event at Massey Hall, just one of many events going on for the Just For Laughs Toronto Festival this week. Normally I hate to rush, but having grown up watching and loving Just for Laughs on television I couldn’t resist trying. After a lot of running and a talk with a very helpful and forgiving festival employee, I finally managed to get in with about two minutes to spare. And I can safely say it was well worth the effort.
Fringe Review: Head First – Femmes du Feu
By Crystal Wood
You know how sometimes you see an opening act at a concert, and you think “Wow, these guys are really good. Who even needs the main act?” And then actually you see the main act, and you’re like “Never mind. Yeah, this is what I paid for.” Head First is like that. The three pieces are all just fine separately, but the third piece so eclipses the ones before it that you feel a little bad for the other two. Fortunately, they’re all from the same company, so I don’t feel that bad for them.
Toronto Fringe Review- Wanderlust – Glen Morris Studio
By Dana Lacey
Wanderlust is a true story about a New Yorker who travels to West Africa in search of epiphany. He doesn’t know what epiphany looks like, but he’s pretty sure he’ll find it in Africa. Continue reading Toronto Fringe Review- Wanderlust – Glen Morris Studio