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 Megan Mooney
I don’t usually outline the premise of a show in my reviews, I figure this is the Internet, you can all find out what the plot of the show, and want to know about the specific production. With Cameryn Moore’s Phone Whore though, I think some context plot-wise will be useful, because it’s a fantastic show, but you probably should know a bit about what you’re letting yourself in for.
Continue reading Phone Whore (Cameryn Moore) 2010 Toronto Fringe Review
By Adelina Fabiano
A Brilliant and Inspiring Solo Production at the Toronto Fringe
For seven year old Sherita Johnson, growing up in the Bronx, with an absent father and an ill mother, life is not easy. It can be tumultuous and unpredictable. Unfortunately, going to school, a “home away from home,” isn’t any easier.
In Recess, a multi-media, high energy one-woman show, the phenomenally talented Una Aya Osato honestly portrays a group of marginalized 7 year old kids making their way through the New York inner city public school system. Una Aya Osato brilliantly plays every child including her self-involved school teacher Ms. White. My most memorable character was Henry- tough, vulnerable and amusing!
This is by far, a highlight of all Fringe shows I’ve seen. From her strong physicality to her distinctive voices, Una’s portrayal of each character is specific and detailed. She flawlessly transitions from role to role, depicting and contrasting each child with the truth, hope and integrity they possess. She gives her classmates, and all the children out there, an opportunity to be heard and not just seen. Continue reading Recess (Keep It Movin’ Productions)-2010 Toronto Fringe Review
By George Perry
It’s Raining in Barcelona is a play about a prostitute interested in Dante, her pimp and one of her “Johns”. It takes place entirely in trashy bedroom. I saw the play on Canada Day at Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace. Because of the day, and with that sort of subject matter, I was thinking-“Beauty! A New Trailer Park Boys movie, eh!”
Continue reading It’s Raining in Barcelona (Bundle of JOY productions) – 2010 Toronto Fringe Review
by Lucy Allen
Finding a soul mate is hard work. This has been the subject matter of countless pieces of literature, paintings and rom-com films. Not only is it hard work, it’s often unrewarded and the idea of just remaining single and forgetting about all those pesky mating games can be appealing. Christel Bartelse has taken it one step further in her one person show ONEymoon, currently playing in the Toronto Fringe Festival, by declaring that she will marry herself. Continue reading ONEymoon (Dutch Girl Productions) – 2010 Toronto Fringe Review
By Megan Mooney
When I walked into the George Ignatieff Theatre to see Under the Mango Tree I felt enveloped in warmth. There was soothing but interesting music playing, warm lighting, and a stage with earthy rich colours and textures.
Continue reading Under the Mango Tree (Veenesh Dubois) – 2010 Toronto Fringe Review