Theatre
Review: “Goblin: Oedipus” is a silly, shrewd, timely theatrical masterclass
“In this age where authentic community experiences feel rare, these three unlikely guides argue for — and succeed — in teaching and then reconstituting some of the original power of Greek tragedy.” ~ Scott Sneddon
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
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
Review: Schlock, talk and cock make for searing “Slave Play”
“The play and production positively revel in their provocations.” ~ Scott Sneddon
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
Review: “Public Enemy” challenges us to look in the mirror
“Their senses-assaulting symphony of family discord feels unnervingly authentic, but the genius of the scene, which is directed with precision by Marcio Beauclair, is in what lies beneath.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Emily Paterson’s award-winning BUTCH/FEMME launches Theatre Passe Muraille’s new season
““I was challenging myself to create a very intricate work with a lot of limitations, in order to see what I could produce. And in the end, BUTCH/FEMME is what I created.” ~ Emily Paterson
Alexander Thomas and Ted Dykstra open Coal Mine Theatre’s new season with “Waiting for Godot”
Interview with Alexander Thomas and Ted Dykstra about The Coal Mine Theatre’s “Waiting for Godot”
Review: The Welkin’s 12 angry women … and one brutal truth
“Under outgoing Soulpepper Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha’s meticulous direction, this feels like iconic courtroom drama 12 Angry Men reimagined through the voices of rural women.” ~ Scott Sneddon