Roald Dahl’s seminal children’s novel about a genius little girl growing up in a world of corrupt, unloving adults is one of the great texts of the 20th century. The wonderful 1996 film adaptation that Americanizes the heavily Thatcher-influenced book brought the story iconic stature among millennial kids. The 2010 musical adaptation of the novel […]
Be sure to check out our Full List of Fringe Reviews Orson Welles/Shylock (A) I’m sad that this show fell on the last day of my review schedule because I want to tell everyone that they should see it. Written by Matt Chiorini, this fantastical biography of film & theatre legend Orson Welles and his […]
Be sure to check out our Full List of Fringe Reviews Fire in the Meth Lab (A) The perfect balance of big comedy and serious reality, Jon Bennett’s play about his brother Tim is easily the best solo show I’ve seen all Fringe. An engaging storyteller who makes an immediate connection with his audience, […]
Be sure to check out our Full List of Fringe Reviews Everything Else Is Sold Out (A) Dame Judy Dench– the five-person sketch troupe made up of Second City Conservatory alums Claire Farmer, Jessica Greco, Shannon Lahaie, Chris Leveille and Gavin Pounds- is one of those rare sure-bet comedy teams. Everything Else is Sold […]
Be sure to check out our Full List of Fringe Reviews Far Away (B+) At a certain point you stop expecting to understand Caryl Churchill and just let Caryl Churchill happen to you. Did I have any clue what was going on in Far Away, who the people were, how they knew each other, why some […]
Be sure to check out our Full List of Fringe Reviews Bright Lights (A+) I’ve gone back and forth on what to say about this show for days now. I feel that all the review-style praise that there is to be heaped has already been heaped on this sold-out gem by recent Dora winner Kat […]
Be sure to check out our Full List of Fringe Reviews Wasteland (A+) The latest adventure from lunatic physical comedians Sex T-Rex is mostly Mad Max with a large dash of Wizard of Oz plus almost Psycho-like, Fight Club-ish twists, all doused in 80s rock. Obviously. Josef Addleman, Conor Bradbury, Julian Frid, Kaitlin Morrow […]
Be sure to check out our Full List of Fringe Reviews Cam Baby (A) Jessica Moss doesn’t live here anymore; she’s in New York and somehow I’m just now noticing how much I’ve missed her work in the Toronto theatre scene. Moss’ signature style of quick-witted dramedy with personal themes is shared with some […]