Review: Icarus Theatre’s DNA burrows itself in the mind
“Appreciate the dynamic ensemble of young actors who bring this world (and these questions) to life: they are terrific.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Roland Gulliver: Toronto International Festival of Authors has a new venue and new ethos
“I am very excited about the opportunities that this change offers!” ~ Roland Gulliver
Sunny Drake on the Toronto premiere of CHILD-ish
“This show flips the usual format of adults making a show for kids, and has kids participate in making a show for adults.” ~ Sunny Drake
Review: “The Play That Goes Wrong” gets it remarkably right
The Grand has launched its season with a true crowd-pleaser that is smartly made, nimbly performed, and generous in spirit.
“Making people laugh is an art form”: Andrew Phung is at the Comedy Is Art Festival
“Comedy and making people laugh is an art form. It’s nuanced and difficult, and there’s nothing stronger and more satisfying than a group of people laughing together.” ~ Andrew Phung
Risky and thrilling, “The Confidential Musical Theatre Project” returns to Toronto
“The musical is performed bare-bones without any rehearsals, and the audience arrive not knowing what musical they are about to see.” ~ Paulina Luciani
Leslie Ting’s new show asks “What Brings You In”
“What I hope is that in bringing with that a bit more of myself, that also changes our relationship. If the offering is different, I’m hoping the way it’s received can be different.” ~ Leslie Ting
Review: “Bremen Town” is a moving meditation on growing old
“Drawing from the Brothers Grimm tale of discarded animals who form a band, Prest turns the fable into a study of endurance and dignity, and how companionship and empathy can keep us tethered to meaning.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
It’s here! 14 strange and sweaty young actors plunge into the secrets of “The Ensemble”
“This play is insane in all the best ways, while still having humour and heart.” ~ Aliyah Bourgeault (and Emmet Logue)
Review: No simple answers in TIFT’s “Blackbird”
“The precision, the restraint … and the sudden, shocking eruptions are the result of the perfect confluence of Harrower’s ear for dialogue, Deffett’s adroit direction, and Russelle and Lane’s great talents.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Steven Hao on Pucker’s debut with bold new “Concord Floral”
“We really enjoyed the idea of creating art that made people feel – where there was a reaction to the art right away,”” ~ Steven Hao
Louise Noguchi brings Japanese Canadian History to Nuit Blanche in new exhibition
Through the act of drawing, the cadence of voices, and the presence of descendants reclaiming their families’ stories, Noguchi’s work restores voice to the silenced.