Jordan Bimm
10 Fringe artists to watch
With a whopping 160 Fringe shows, it’s harder than ever to decide what to see once the fest starts Wednesday (July 5). These folks’ shows should be safe bets. more
Jun 28, 2017 4:14 PM Theatre
Michael Cooper
Confederation And Riel is a great antidote to sappy Canada 150 celebrations
VideoCab's merciless skewering of Canada's past is educational and entertaining, even if you're not a history nerd more
Jun 21, 2017 4:44 PM Theatre 1 Comments
Rope Running Out looks at love and sex in new ways
Regardless of your orientation, lemonTree’s queer walkabout show performed in basement rooms asks some powerful questions about relationships more
Jun 5, 2017 2:34 PM Theatre
Strangers, Babies remains a mystery
Walkabout drama about an unhappy woman features convincing performances, but things get repetitive more
May 17, 2017 12:16 PM Theatre
It’s All Tru shines a light on Ontario’s outdated HIV disclosure laws
Drama about a couple affected by an HIV-positive man is a good introduction to thorny medical, legal and cultural issues more
May 10, 2017 5:53 PM Theatre
Other Jesus is more than a simple meditation on faith
Brechtian show explores how narratives can shape communities and inspire collective action more
May 10, 2017 2:05 PM Theatre
Dahlia Katz
Signs of diversity
More theatres are breaking down accessibility barriers to their shows more
May 10, 2017 1:37 PM Theatre
Michael Cooper
Sound Of The Beast needs serious streamlining
Donna-Michelle St. Bernard’s mix of spoken word, rap and stories could use tightening and a stronger throughline more
Apr 25, 2017 1:23 PM Theatre
I Take Your Hand In Mine... is modestly moving
Two-hander about Chekhov's relationship with Olga Knipper captures the spirit of the Russian master – but it's not for Chekhov novices more
Apr 19, 2017 5:44 PM Theatre
Cheol Joon Baek
Toronto theatre's hidden figures
Producers, the unsung heroes of the stage scene, speak out more
Apr 19, 2017 3:08 PM Theatre
Stars' Torquil Campbell shines in True Crime
Musician successfully blends autobiography and story about a real-life German con artist in fascinating meta-narrative more
Apr 11, 2017 6:25 PM Theatre
Crawlspace houses lots of bitter truths
Karen Hines's nightmarish home ownership story is a commentary on the moral and systemic flaws in our economy more
Apr 5, 2017 5:49 PM Theatre
Syria-themed Kiss is important and compelling theatre
Guillermo Calderón's layered play about the ongoing civil war in Syria blurs the line between truth and fiction more
Apr 4, 2017 6:58 PM Theatre
Greg Wong
Trigonometry is well acted but needs a lesson in narrative logic
Sometimes characters' choices just don't add up more
Mar 22, 2017 2:26 PM Theatre 1 Comments
Tanja-Tiziana
Local comedy acts line up to benefit Planned Parenthood
Stand-up and improv fundraiser Comedy Trumps Hate features Pat McKenna, Deb McGrath, Colin Mochrie, Flo & Joan and more. more
Mar 15, 2017 5:30 PM Comedy
Jason Bolduc
Hard Core Logo will rock your world
The punk-rock concert play, an adaptation of Bruce McDonald’s 1996 mockumentary of the same name, does its source material justice. more
Mar 15, 2017 4:45 PM Theatre
Disturbing Smyth/Williams avoids sensationalism
>>> Staged reading of transcript of interrogation and confession of rapist/murderer Russell Williams – and the protests around it – focus on violence against women more
Mar 7, 2017 10:27 PM Theatre
Patrick Lazic
Cirkopolis is hit-and-miss
Obviously influenced by Metropolis and Terry Gilliam’s Brazil, this display of feats and tricks feels superficial more
Mar 7, 2017 4:06 PM Theatre 1 Comments
Bilingual play Hroses could be less cryptic
Experimental two-hander about rival families and a wild horse features fine performances and a strong design, but the narrative wanders more
Mar 1, 2017 5:54 PM Theatre
Five Faces For Evelyn Frost will make you swipe right
Critique of social media habits is disturbing but totally clicks more
Feb 20, 2017 11:43 AM Theatre
