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.
Courtney Gilmour’s one-person show (Congratulations! playing at the 2019 Toronto Fringe Festival) is an endearing look into the life of a stand-up comedian living with a disability. Courtney, specifically: was born without hands and I gotta say, it was amazing to get an “inside look” into what it’s like for a woman with a visible disability to navigate the comedy scene. What a unique topic for a one-person show…
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Hey, have you ever dropped acid then watched Star Trek? And I don’t mean regular Star Trek, I mean the weird, surreal, peak-sci-fi stuff.
That’s where you’ll find Unbridled Futurism (playing at the Toronto Fringe Festival), equal parts concept album, character comedy, and hour-long Trek trip. It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re inclined to (boldly) go, co-creator and star Nick di Gaetano will take you where no man has gone before.
Continue reading Unbridled Futurism (makesndoes) 2019 Toronto Fringe Review
In the new Fringe venue at Streetcar Crowsnest, in the east end (!!), I caught Drink Of Choice, the last show of my day at the Toronto Fringe Festival. Everyone hopes to end on a good note, and my wishes were granted – this lively, well-crafted solo show was an absolute blast.
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Fuckboys the Musical rings in the Toronto Fringe Festival on a high note. A loud, hilarious, literally high-on-ecstacy note in 4-part harmony. Blowing up the stage at Streetcar Crowsnest Mainspace, this show by Generation Productions is a punchy girls-night-out for anyone who’s been down the bumpy road that is modern friendships and dating.
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Allegra & Serena present: Twinsations, a 60-minute musical comedy playing at the Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival, is a fun, light-hearted piece that will please all theatre enthusiasts.
Twins Allegra Shanazarian and Serena Shanazarian were on the path to become child stars of the ’90s. Always in the shadow of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, these two sisters can’t let go of the past. We follow Allegra and Serena in their attempt to find stardom in film and on Broadway.