Theatre

A collection of 97 posts

Books

Theatre-related reading: Bring the House Down, Theater Kid, Happy Days

I review Charlotte Runcie’s very entertaining novel about a scandal at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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Setting the stage for great theatre

Set designers Julie Fox, Joshua Quinlan and Tim Hatley discuss transferring shows to bigger houses, West End vs. Broadway costs and the ubiquitous use of video projections

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Joseph Ziegler, plus heading Back to the Future and visiting the Hamilton Fringe

I remember the gifted actor and director, and review a disappointing movie-to-stage musical as well as three shows at the Hamilton Fringe Festival

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Great Comet soars at the Royal Alex

Chris Abraham’s hugely successful production of the Dave Malloy musical transfers to the most elegant theatre in the city, with gorgeous results

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Review: Steel Magnolias blossoms in Port Hope

Even if you know the movie, you’ll enjoy watching six of the city’s finest actors deliver some good ol’ fashioned Southern comfort

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Outdoor theatre reviews: Romeo and Juliet, The 39 Steps

This summer’s al fresco offerings include a delightful adaptation of a spy classic and an atmospheric version of a Shakespeare tragedy

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Final Fringe 2025 post: Zeitgeist, Alpha, Mocktails and a free Fringe-themed book giveaway

Including some last-minute reviews, a list of the Fringe's official winning productions, and a Fringe-related book giveaway

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Mid-festival Fringe report

My favourite shows (so far), how the venues are working for me, and why the festival is so important to the Toronto theatre scene

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Thoughts on the 2025 Dora Award winners (and losers)

The night's big winners included Mahabharata, People, Places and Things and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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Naughty or nice: Stratford Festival musicals pay off big time

The sunny Annie and the darkly funny Dirty Rotten Scoundrels both deliver first-rate entertainment

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10 artists to watch at the 2025 Toronto Fringe

Some of them have decades of theatre experience behind them, while others have just a few shows. These gifted artists and their work are worth catching at this year's festival.

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Stratford’s new Anne of Green Gables is full of wonders

Plus a review of another Canadian classic, David French's Leaving Home, and two Luminato shows

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Women talking: Review of The 52 Live at Luminato

Plus other stage highlights at the annual multidisciplinary arts and cultural festival, which kicks off this week

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What to watch this weekend

Red Like Fruit, Made in Italy, A Strange Loop and Never Walk Alone are among the hot shows you need to see this weekend

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Dora Awards 2025 nominations: snubs and surprises

Should Mahabharata have taken two slots in every category? Why no love for Ronnie Burkett and Maev Beaty? And other puzzling questions.

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Zorana Sadiq serves up some uncomfortable truths in Comfort Food

Sadiq's taut two-hander about the lack of communication between a mother and son goes to some unexpected places

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Homegrown musical Life After receives a triumphant homecoming

The latest version of Britta Johnson's heartfelt musical about grief gets the epic production it deserves

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Jonathan Wilson reflects on his “queer elder” status in new solo show

On the eve of A Public Display of Affection, the Dora-winning actor discusses trying to get his plays produced, fighting labels and being green in The Lion King

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Artists to watch on Toronto stages this winter

From Dora Award and Governor General's Award winners to one of the country's most celebrated acting couples, some of the biggest talents will be heating up theatres this season

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The Top 10 Toronto theatre artists of 2024

Here are 10 artists who made going to the theatre a joy this year, as well as a bunch more who broke through to new levels of excellence

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The Top 10 Toronto theatre productions of 2024

Age is a Feeling, The Inheritance: Parts 1 and 2 and Big Stuff top my list of the most memorable shows of the year

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12 things to do or see before the holidays — Part 2

Reviews of The Bidding War, The Master Plan, Titanique, Madame Minister, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and lots more — plus a book giveaway!

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12 things to do or see before the holidays — Part 1

Before the holidays arrive, here are some suggestions of shows to see, movies to watch and podcasts or albums to listen to

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The Lion King receives a regal return

The legendary Julie Taymor-directed musical returns in an open-ended run with a largely Canadian cast; plus a Spamalot Diaries book giveaway

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Reviews: Salesman in China, Nabucco, and more

Sizing up Stratford's late season hit and the Canadian Opera Company's first ever production of an early Verdi work; plus a ticket giveaway