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A revamped fairy tale and a corny Cornish musical: this week in Toronto theatre
Any improv artist knows you don’t need a lot of people to help populate a stage with memorable characters. Imagination, skill and clarity suffice. That’s... -
Some Shakespeare history, a campy take on a holiday classic and more: this week in Toronto theatre
Recent openings Today it's rare to see the title role of Shakespeare's Othello performed by anyone other than a Black actor. But back in 1833,... -
Undocumented workers and a Fringe hit revisited: this week in Toronto theatre
Recent openings There have been many fine new Canadian plays to premiere this season. But none has the clarity, emotional pull and power of Kanika... -
Op-ed: Ontario’s health care crisis is worse for the trans community
Hospitals and health experts across Ontario are calling out a health crisis that’s steadily getting worse. From geriatric to paediatric care, the future and quality... -
Review: Choir Boy hits some powerful notes
CHOIR BOY by Tarell Alvin McCraney (Canadian Stage/Arts Club Theatre Company). Runs at the Bluma Appel Theatre (27 Front East) until November 19. $29-$109. canadianstage.com.... -
Sisters, fathers and the songs of ABBA: this week in Toronto theatre
Three Sisters' Shauna Thompson (left), Hallie Seline and Caroline Toal, photographed by Dahlia Katz Recent openings Toronto Chekhov lovers have been very lucky. This fall,... -
Mussolini’s Daughter is a portrait of a complicated and cruel woman
Photo of author Caroline Moorehead by Daisy Heath MUSSOLINI'S DAUGHTER: THE MOST DANGEROUS WOMAN IN EUROPE by Caroline Moorehead (Random House Canada, 432 pages, $25.95).... -
Review: The Waltz charms us with laughs, romance and dancing
Photo by Dahlia Katz THE WALTZ by Marie Beath Badian (Factory Theatre/Blyth Festival). Runs at the Factory Theatre Mainspace (125 Bathurst) until November 13. $10-$60.... -
Ann-Marie MacDonald weaves a magnificent, meaningful tapestry in Fayne
Photo of Ann-Marie MacDonald by Lora MacDonald-Palmer FAYNE by Ann-Marie MacDonald (Knopf Canada, 736 pages, cloth). $40. Rating: NNNNN Fayne, award-winning author, playwright, actor, LGBTQ+... -
The week in Toronto theatre: reviews and news roundup
Photo by Dahlia Katz Recent openings In my recent review of The Shark Is Broken, I implied that sometimes a successful Fringe-type show should stay... -
David Suzuki: Trees help cities tackle climate crisis and inequality
Glenn Sumi Environmental racism or discrimination can take many forms. It can mean building polluting factories or mines next to Indigenous communities, or “relocating” marginalized... -
Review: Indecent is a remarkable play about the transformative power of theatre
Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann INDECENT by Paula Vogel (Studio 180 production, presented by David Mirvish). Runs at the CAA Theatre (651 Yonge) until November...