Nostalgia for classics is where it’s at this spring, with new takes on old tales. I hope they will strike your fancy, too. Or perhaps you’re curious about the South African theatre in town. I’ve highlighted the shows we’d love to see this week with two asterisks ** and in red text. Continue reading Toronto Play Listings for the Week of April 20, 2015
This week is an embarrassment of riches for theatre in Toronto. There’s so much to see so get out to the theatre! The shows I’ve indicated with two asterisks and red text are the ones I’d love to see this week. See if you agree or go check out anything else that speaks to you.
Continue reading Toronto Play Listings for the Week of April 13, 2015
You don’t see enough comedy. I mean, I get it: maybe stand-up’s not your thing (“Am I right, ladies?”), and maybe the earnestness of improv puts you off — but if you can stomach a scripted proscenium show, you can handle a evening of sketches. So let’s send you to some! This week’s Cheap Theatre isn’t all comedy, but there’s a lot of it going, and a lot of it’s damned cheap.
Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the Week of March 31st, 2015
If you’re a fan of comedy or musicals or both, this is certainly your week to check out some great theatre that Toronto has to offer. From Hairspray to RENT and plenty of laughs to be had over at the Comedy Bar, it’s the perfect opportunity to make this a fun-filled week. I’ve highlighted the shows that I would love to see in red. Have a look at see what grabs your attention.
Continue reading Play Listings for the Week of March 30, 2015
This week’s selection of theatre on a budget will sure to illicit a few laughs out of you and quite possibly a lot more. Yes, it’s comedy but not just any comedy — for a few of these selected shows there’s a twisted and darker sided edge accompanying those chuckles. So if you enjoy your laughs with a sinister twist, I encourage you to keep reading and find something fun to see! (Plus one of these shows is a must-see for fans of the late great Terry Pratchett!)
Continue reading Cheap Theatre for the Week of March 24 2015