This Thursday and Friday, Tapestry Opera presents a workshop presentation, or “beta-premiere of Selfie, a show that sets the social media generation to contemporary opera. We asked Artistic Director Michael Mori to give us a picture of what’s in store for the audience.
This week we have variations on fear: whether it’s ghosts and ghouls that keep you up at night, or simply the thought of change, failure, or being alone forever. Check out our picks for budget-friendly theatre in Toronto this week below the cut! Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of October 5th, 2015
This week we have a number of great shows for kids opening up, as well as a bit of opera, a medicine show, and an Ibsen classic! With such an eclectic mix, we’re here to highlight those we’d most like to see in red text. Here are the picks:
Continue reading Playlistings in Toronto the Week of October 5th
The House of Yes, playing at The Storefront Theatre, is the very definition of a “dark comedy”. Wendy MacLeod’s layered script and devious characters are brought to life by a cast committed to both parts of the genre, so much so, that even with the more taboo material I found myself laughing at the extremes presented on the stage.
Continue reading Review: The House of Yes (The Dynasty Collective)
The Theatre Centre, where I just returned from STO/Union‘s “What Happened To The Seeker/Intimacy With A Thousand Things” (and where I also enjoyed “Monday Nights”) seems to be conducive to dynamic, engaging, and unique experiences.
The “performance triptych” about a middle-aged, middle class woman – the child of 60’s era “seekers” (what some might call hippies) – on her own spiritual quest was part exhibit, part theatre, part performance art, and part film. Unfortunately, I also found it part problematic. More on that later.
Continue reading Review: What Happened to the Seeker/Intimacy With A Thousand Things (STO Union)