Gregory Prest
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Soulpepper's new Streetcar Named Desire is a revelation
Weyni Mengesha directs a bold, visceral, game-changing production of the Tennessee Williams classic Read more
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The biggest 2019 Dora Awards snubs and surprises
From a best new play shortlist that consists of all women to a case where a multi-nominated show directed itself, here are some things the Dora jurors got right... and wrong Read more
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August: Osage County gets a near-perfect production at Soulpepper
Tracy Letts's epic family drama is funny, harrowing and resonates powerfully with our troubled times Read more
Dora Mavor Moore Awards 2019: who will be nominated?
Jurors vote on the annual list of the best in Toronto theatre, dance and opera this week. Here are some names and titles that should be top of mind. Read more
Harold Pinter anthology Little Menace draws you in with short, sharp shocks
Soulpepper's collection of short plays by the Nobel laureate is razor sharp, but the production could be more diverse in terms of people of colour and female roles Read more
Soulpepper's new musical Rose isn't quite ready to bloom
Despite warm-hearted performances and a handful of charming songs, Mike Ross and Sarah Wilson's new musical often feels twee and bloated Read more
The Top 10 Toronto theatre artists of 2018
From two versatile actor/directors and an ingenious set and costume designer to a wise-beyond-her-years child performer, these artists delivered the drama this year Read more
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Soulpepper's Bed And Breakfast serves up humour with heart
Mark Crawford's play about a gay Toronto couple who open a B&B in the country is entertaining, accessible and quietly subversive Read more
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Soulpepper's La Bête has lots of bite
The timing couldn't be better for this revival of David Hirson's 1991 farce about an obnoxious boor who gains power Read more
Punk Rock is like a brutal British Breakfast Club
Simon Stephens's ensemble play about high school power dynamics and bullying will leave you shaken Read more
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>>> It’s A Wonderful Life receives a “sound” production
Holiday classic gets staged as a radio show within a show Read more
The gift of laughter
With dozens of seasonal shows currently onstage, I ask a bunch of artists to share their holiday faves, survival tips and messages for a certain president elect Read more
>>> Review: All hail, Soulpepper's Hosanna!
Powerful revival of Michael Tremblay's classic deserves lots of attention come awards time Read more
Bruce Monk
Soulpepper turns 20 in style
The season includes dozens of productions, concerts, solo performances and a tour to Manhattan Read more
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>>> Review: The Heidi Chronicles still funny and valid
Wendy Wasserstein’s take on feminism resonates in today’s world Read more
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>>> The Anger In Ernest And Ernestine
A classic comic romance offers an intriguingly dark edge Read more
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>>> Review: Eurydice
Sarah Ruhl’s version of Orpheus is as much about fathers and daughters as it is about the legendary lovers Read more
Review: The Seagull
A fine production finds the comedy and tragedy in Chekhov’s complex, very human characters Read more
Idiot's Delight
Soulpepper revives a rarely staged dramedy and gives it a polished production Read more
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