Assembly Theatre presents a story of love in the face of cancer treatment, on stage in Toronto
As I was putting my coat on in the ‘foyer’ of the Assembly Theatre after seeing the Unit 102 Actors Co. production of Therac 25, I overheard a woman say to her friend “That was lovely”. Her friend replied “it was”. Uninvited, I joined the conversation and said “It really was.”. The first woman said “The way they used the projection was so effective.”.
And that’s my review in a nutshell. It is a lovely play. Yes it’s about two young people with cancer and yes, a lot of it takes place in St. Margaret’s Hospital and yes, you might shed a tear or two at the end. It’s a play about two young people who have something really shitty in common, meet, become friends, and fall in love. Continue reading Review: Therac 25 (Unit 102 Actors Co.)→
Second City brings their latest main stage sketch comedy revue to Toronto audiences
Second City launched their latest revue for the spring and summer and their team of talented and immensely funny improv comedians are excited to keep Toronto laughing. The Best is Yet to Come Undone is a hilarious night of culturally relevant, timely, and, well, woke sketch comedy that will leave you cackling in your seats and eager to tell your friends. A healthy dose of audience participation means no two shows will ever be exactly the same.
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of April 10th, 2018. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week’s selections feature Truth! Accapella! Feminism! Burlesque! And more! Check them out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of April 9th, 2018
Toronto live theatre for the week of April 9th, 2018. On Toronto’s stages this week are some big ticket hits, some PWYC wonders, and even a feminist festival. Our Managing Editor Wayne is on hand with a few of his top picks in red. Check them out below the cut:
Thought-provoking Ionesco play arrives on the Toronto stage
Douze Citrons have chosen a timely moment to mount their production of Ionesco’s Rhinoceros at the Aki Studio. A quaint french town is turned upside down as its residents start changing into Rhinoceroses. The change happens slowly at first, and the animals seem to cause little harm, but soon life in the town comes to a standstill as more and more of its inhabitants transform. As the pressure mounts, the choice to remain human becomes less and less attractive. Continue reading Review: RHINOCEROS (Douze Citrons)→
Assembly Theatre presents a story of love in the face of cancer treatment, on stage in Toronto
Second City brings their latest main stage sketch comedy revue to Toronto audiences
Thought-provoking Ionesco play arrives on the Toronto stage