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.
Death Ray Cabaret is a sketch comedy show performed by a two-man troupe of the same name. Kevin Matviw and Brad Sayeau met, according to their website, at Bad Dog Theatre (formerly Theatresports) which is Toronto’s incubator for improv comedy talent.
As you enter the show you know you’re in for some darkly-tinged comedy, as the BYOV – St. Paul’s/Trinity Church’s chapel – is set up as a funeral. However the show is never morbid and there’s probably nothing in there that would offend your grandmother. Your grandmother, however, might not “get” all the jokes as a lot of them – generally the ones that work best – are pop culture references.
Killing Game is currently playing at The Annex Theatre as part of Fringe Toronto. There’s a lot of things to like about this play. The cast includes more than 20 people, all of them very talented. Choreography is so good that it is hard to believe at times. Costumes and makeup are also sensational.
GIA is a concept piece, complete with modern dance moves, syncopated vocalizations/breathing and lots of abstract pondering. The main idea, which is spoken right away and then expanded on throughout the hour, is that the planet Earth is a conscious living entity (as the title suggests.)
