Choreographer Elle Sofe Sara explores Sámi identity and our kinship with nature in Vástádus eana – The Answer Is Land
“I think art speaks beyond borders.” Interview with Elle Sofe Sara
Big Chick Energy are spreading joy-based humour one sketch at a time
“We are so grateful that we get to be silly goofballs for other people! It is a joy to create and perform comedy: it’s like we won the lottery…” Interview with Big Chick Energy Sketch
Actor Richard Lam: AI, art and Talk is Free Theatre’s La Bête are “very connected”– and very timely
“It may seem a little odd to look for answers about AI in a story about a 17th century French theatre troupe, but I feel the conversations are very connected!” Interview with Richard Lam
Ingrid Hansen’s Epidermis Circus: puppetry that’s more than skin deep
“Hansen’s brainchild Epidermis Circus is… a spicy puppet cabaret.” Interview with Ingrid Hansen
Soulpepper’s “De Profundis” is a testament to Oscar Wilde’s legacy and a masterpiece in its own right
“This new musical fantasy transforms Wilde’s eloquent expression of his harrowing experience into a vivid, emotional journey.” Review of De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail
Waawaate Fobister’s Omaagomaan is a powerful comment on the resilience of Grassy Narrows
“Whether dancing, clowning or interacting with the audience, the magnetic Fobister commands the stage and draws the audience’s gaze.” Review of Omaagomaan
Coal Mine Theatre’s Dion is a rousing new rock opera
“From the start, Dion’s modern reimagining of The Bacchae rivets.” Review of Dion: A Rock Opera
Playwright David Yee discusses winning the 2023 Siminovitch Prize
Interview with David Yee, 2023 Siminovitch Prize Laureate
Choreographers Naishi Wang and Jean Abreu decipher the immigrant experience in new dance work, Deciphers
“Immigration has been a reality in human history for millions of years, and in our cozy modern lives we often forget that humans are transient beings…” Interview with dancemakers Naishi Wang and Jean Abreu
Career success, competitions and the COC: In conversation with Toronto-born star soprano Karoline Podolak
“I also deeply value music as a source of light and healing; being able to move someone with music is magical.” Interview with Karoline Podolak
Sarah Everett’s new novel The Probability of Everything is 100% engrossing and 100% unforgettable
“Hopefully, books like mine give readers (and their parents!) the language and safe space to discuss some of the difficult themes, emotions and issues that they might face…” Interview with Governor General’s Award-winning author Sarah Everett
Kate Martin on Shakespeare BASH’d’s nuanced and timely The Two Noble Kinsmen
“It is so wonderful to be a part of Two Noble Kinsmen’s ensemble.” Interview with Kate Martin