Reviews of productions based in Toronto – theatre includes traditional definitions of theatre, as well as dance, opera, comedy, performance art, spoken word performances, and more. Productions may be in-person, or remote productions streamed online on the Internet.
by George Perry
My journey to see Eating With Lola (Sulong Theatre Company) began by trudging through the slush of a half-clean Toronto. My mood improved dramatically as my streetcar approached The Factory Theatre. Seeing the outdoor rinks made me feel like a kid driving into the exciting city from Dullsville.
Continue reading Review: Eating With Lola (Sulong Theatre Company) – Next Stage Theatre Festival
by Michelle Barker
George Byron, Percy Shelley, Claire Clairmont, and Mary Shelley. They’re all names you’ve probably heard. But… you’ve probably never seen them like this.
The brilliant Darrah Teitel has created an incredible play based on what these four young people might have experienced and done while writing the masterpieces for which they came to be known. The Apology, currently playing at Factory Theatre, isn’t an historical account of their time in Switzerland, but it’s definitely engaging and definitely sexy. Continue reading Review: The Apology – (Rabiayshna Productions) – Next Stage Theatre Festival
By Sam Mooney
I have to admit that I wasn’t expecting SICK! from The SICK Collective to be wonderful. Probably because most of the teen shows about teens that I’ve seen just aren’t that interesting. Or they take place in the bleakest future imaginable. Shows what I know. Sick is a fabulous show. Partly because of the people whose stories these are and partly because Judith Thompson listened to all the stories and then dramatized them. Continue reading Review: The Grace Project: SICK! – Next Stage Theatre Festival
By Megan Mooney
Happy ‘we’re past the shortest day of the year!’ to everyone!
We’re taking a bit of time off at Mooney on Theatre over the next couple weeks to get ourselves in good shape for 2011. This means that, although there will still be some articles posted, we will be on a bit of a hiatus until the new year, so there won’t be quite as much content as you’re used to.
Don’t worry though, we’ll be back, full steam ahead, once we’ve refuelled a bit.
By Ryan Kerr
How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Musical was wonderful! What a perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with kids of all ages.
The recently re-opened Sony Centre (formerly the Hummingbird Centre, formerly the O’Keefe) is hosting Dancap’s imported tour of the Grinch until Dec 30th, and all I can say is – grab some friends and go!! (Look at all those exclamation marks!!!)