Jem Rolls’ Big, Impactful Show at the Red Sandcastle Theatre
I had never heard of Leo Szilard until I witnessed Jem Rolls present Leo’s story at the Red Sandcastle Theatre and Jem is spot on by deeming him The Inventor of All Things. Well, Leo didn’t invent everything, but his simple thought at a simple streetlight would have one of the biggest, literal and figurative, impacts on the world and, in effect, on all of our lives.
Le Placard is an Evening of Laughter: Go See this Parisian Comedy!
Le Placard/The Closet is a tried-and-true French comedy that will have you laughing and groaning at Francois Pignon’s personal and corporate misfortunes. We’re very lucky to witness his comic conundrums at the Théâtre français de Toronto.
Pignon is the creation of French playwright Francis Veber; Awkward Pignon tickled funny bones in L’Emmerdeur and Le Dîner de cons in Toronto as well, and I’m now regretful that I missed them. I lost two chances for another night of laughs. Continue reading Review: Le Placard/The Closet (Théâtre français de Toronto)→
Death Meets Harlequin and Other Plays is a triad of short works that draw from mythology, giving playwrights, directors and actors alike a chance to develop their skills. Produced by Unspoken Theatre, it is currently onstage at the Ralph Thornton Centre.
The WeeFestival of Theatre and Culture for Early Years, on this week and long weekend, is a rare opportunity for children ages 0-5 to get up close and personal with international theatre geared just for them. The numerous performances are paired with workshops and other artistic explorations, to give our youngest a chance to get excited about the beauty and creativity the world has to offer.
The festival is inclusive and open to all; Artistic Director Lynda Hill says, “through its fundraising activities and funding from the Arts Department of the TDSB, The Festival offers free tickets to children in daycares and kindergartens or through community programs to individuals who would not otherwise have the means to attend.” We asked Hill and Associate Producer Mariel Marshall a few questions about what kids, their parents, and their loved ones can expect from the festival.
You may know The Odd Couple as the cult classic 1970’s TV show starring Tony Randal and Jack Klugman. Or maybe as the current Thursday night CBS sitcom with Matthew Perry. It was also a movie in 1968 with Art Carney and Walter Matthau. But before all these iterations, there was the original 1965 stage play by Neil Simon. It’s a timeless and classic piece of theatre that, as the current Soulpepper run demonstrates, is just as enjoyable and relevant today as it was more than 50 years ago.
