Our schedule is crazy during Toronto Fringe. We never have time to make it home between shows, which means we’re constantly trying to grab something fast and affordable on the go (I was going to say “halfway nutritious” too but I’m about to recommend a doughnut place so I figured I’d better not).   Here’s […]

 

Lately we’ve been hitting the road to feature Ontario theatre companies we’ve never visited before. As we go along, we’ll be updating this page with new content from across the province, reviewing shows and restaurants, reporting on the theatre-going experience outside of the city and the area’s usual arts hubs.   Click the links below […]

Drayton Entertainment’s strong but imperfect production of Aaron Sorkin’s original theatrical hit A Few Good Men is up next in our Ontario Theatre Tour. Presented at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge, the production offers the opportunity for theatre-goers outside of Ontario’s usual hubs to see some big names in a comfortable local theatre for […]

 

Click Here to read the rest of our reviews from Toronto Fringe 2023.    Our Little Secret: The 23&Me Musical (A) This solo musical tells the true story of Noam Tomaschoff’s discovery that his parents used a sperm donor and he has 35 secret siblings. It’s an amazing story almost too wild to believe but Tomaschoff’s […]

 

Click Here to read the rest of our reviews from Toronto Fringe 2023.    In Passing (A-) Pure joy from start to finish, this ensemble tap performance from Rhythm & Sound features strong storytelling without going too far into narrative. The piece plays out in a series of vignettes that vary in tone and tell simple […]

Click Here to read the rest of our reviews from Toronto Fringe 2023.    Constellation Prize (A-) The premise of this astrological musical sounds a little goofy but Alessandra Ferreri & Steven Suepaul’s incredibly strong book infuses genuine tension and honest emotion into the story of the twelve astrological signs fighting for their status after an application […]

 

Click Here to read the rest of our reviews from Toronto Fringe 2023.    Fatal Charade (A) The best show I’ve reviewed so far this Fringe, this dark comedy about a criminal sentenced to death by theatre in Ancient Rome balances a compelling dramatic premise with bright humour and well-defined character arcs. Reflected in Leslie Rennie’s […]

 

Click Here to read the rest of our reviews from Toronto Fringe 2023.    The Camp Campy Campfire Show (A) Bursting with energy, this interactive camp-themed kids show is a barrel of fun. Each character has their own unique foibles and relatable problems to help kids normalize common struggles that might otherwise make them feel isolated […]