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.
Canadian Stage presents a tribute to Chinese poet Xu Lizhi to Toronto audiences
A beautiful ode to the late poet Xu Lizhi, I Swallowed a Moon Made of Iron gives a voice to migrant workers, expressing the hidden lives and hardships of those working in grim factories in Shenzhen, China. Presented by Canadian Stage at the Berkeley Street Theatre Njo Kong Kie performs, produces, composes and directs the musical and theatrical mix.
A reimagined production of the classic, Queer, Canadian play is now on stage in Toronto
Capping off their 40th season, Buddies in Bad Times has reimagined a queer theatre classic that is ambitious and creative, but I don’t think it quite hit the lofty goals it aims for.
In the era of Truth and Reconciliation, Michelle Thrush’s one-woman show, Inner Elder, is an engaging breath of fresh air for anyone who hasn’t gotten around to reading the report yet. Written by Michelle Thrush and directed by Karen Hines, the hour-long show is part storytelling, part stand-up and very funny. Thrush effectively uses humour to tackle heavy subject matter such as anti-Indigenous racism and stereotypes, residential schools and land claims. Continue reading Review: Inner Elder (NativeEarth/Nightwood Theatre)→
Canadian Stage presents a tribute to Chinese poet Xu Lizhi to Toronto audiences
A reimagined production of the classic, Queer, Canadian play is now on stage in Toronto
Toronto’s Rare Theatre Company presents a collection of plays featuring marginalized voices
Soulpepper Theatre presents a play by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney in Toronto