George Brown Theatre students bring The Beaux Stratagem to life in Toronto
I personally get a thrill whenever I have the opportunity to see live Restoration Comedy. It was the subject of one of my term papers in University and I’ve always been fascinated by the cultural importance that the style had over the citizens of England during Charles II’s reign. Getting a chance to see a production of George Farquhar’s The Beaux Stratagem was a real treat for me and I was really excited to see what the students of George Brown would bring to the material.
The Ultimate Theatre Championship – billed as “fight night meets theatre“ – is a 3-night, rock ’em sock’em drama-extravaganza featuring some of Canada’s roughest, toughest theatre, television, and comedy talent. It’s all happening ring-side at Theatre Passe Muraille April 14, 15, and 16th.
Through monologues, scene work, and “stage combat”, the 2nd annual UTC aims to make fierce acting legends out of welterweight, middleweight, and heavyweight contenders, and to give the audience a glimpse at what professional actors may face out there in the wild.
Creator Rebecca Northan took the time to answer a few questions about this unique theatre event:
This time around, the shows are so disparate we’re doing away with a theme altogether. From murders to marriages, cinema to magic realism, there’s simply no shortage of unique shows playing in the city right now! Check them out under the cut! Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of April 11th→
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of April 11th
Lots of intriguing new shows on the docket for this week, including everything from murders to marriage plots. Check out the listings here, and in case you’re not sure where to start, our managing editor Wayne is here to select his personal picks in red under the cut! Continue reading Playlistings in Toronto for the Week of April 11th→
The Best Plan for Living Happily, a play inspired by Plato’s writings, now on stage at Toronto’s Videofag
The Best Plan for Living Happily in Toronto’s Kensington Market is a poignant, metaphor-heavy story in which a young woman named Violet questions the meaning of life. This intense reflection is triggered by the upcoming wedding of her childhood friend. The journey of self-discovery leads Violet to a dark cave, where she can sort out her thoughts and feelings, free from technology and society. You can see it at Videofag.
I personally get a thrill whenever I have the opportunity to see live Restoration Comedy. It was the subject of one of my term papers in University and I’ve always been fascinated by the cultural importance that the style had over the citizens of England during Charles II’s reign. Getting a chance to see a production of George Farquhar’s The Beaux Stratagem was a real treat for me and I was really excited to see what the students of George Brown would bring to the material.
