Review: New sleuths, smart design make Shaw’s “Murder-on-the-Lake” a triumph
“The true genius of this show is its deceptive simplicity.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: In a sleek makeover at The Shaw, “Major Barbara” becomes urgent modern theatre
“What makes this Major Barbara most striking is how presciently and thoroughly it addresses urgent contemporary concerns.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Hilarious “The Roll Players” is Toronto’s best comedy value
“Within an overarching quest…, each performance works as an accessible and hilarious standalone adventure, while building a rich tapestry of running gags and deepening character work.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Stratford Festival’s compelling split-screen exploration of the impossible truth and challenge Of “Forgiveness”
“By refusing to package forgiveness as a neat solution, while simultaneously showing its necessity, Forgiveness forces us to confront an uncomfortable but essential paradox in this time of conflict. ” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Blyth Festival’s soaring immigrant tale is timely and tuneful
“The Wind Coming over the Sea soars through the magic of its script, songs and sincerity. For the show is also a celebration of the power and possibility of immigration.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Luminato’s hypnotic “An Oak Tree” bends and transforms perspective
“Suffice it to say that An Oak Tree operates on multiple levels simultaneously: as performance art, as meditation on loss, and as exploration of theatrical form itself.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Shaw farce “Tons of Money” is tons of funny
“This 1922 farce… finds new life under Eda Holmes’s explosive direction in the cozy Royal George Theatre…” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Shaw Festival’s “Dear Liar” is a compelling dance of ego and imagination
“Somerville and McLean recite and physicalize these excerpts in a thrilling pas de deux of intellectual sparring, romantic tension, and profound human connection.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Reviews: Three fascinating Stratford Festival productions to scratch your Shakespeare itch
“These aren’t polite adaptations—they’re radical reimaginings that crack open Shakespeare’s texts to reveal their molten cores.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Stratford’s extraordinary new “Anne of Green Gables” will make you glad to be alive in this world
“This big tent love letter to the enduring power of Anne’s story and the abiding power of imagination is the Anne of Green Gables we didn’t know we needed.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: In a darkened theatre, he chews on the challenge of “Red like Fruit”
“He finds that the production achieves something remarkable.” ~ Scott Sneddon