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 […]

 

Click Here to read the rest of our reviews from Toronto Fringe 2023.    Corporate Finch (A) A moody, twisty drama from playwright Taylor Marie Graham that plays beautifully with space, light, and sound, Corporate Finch was the highlight of our first day at Fringe. It’s as moving as it is scary, anchored by two […]

 

The Toronto Fringe Festival runs July 5-16 at locations throughout the city.   We’ll be on site reviewing as much as we possibly can so be sure to bookmark our Fringe Homepage to read all our reviews as they’re published.   In the meantime, we asked the artists to send us their best show pitch for […]

The Author Spotlight Series shines a light on writers creating heartfelt and original work across genres, giving them an opportunity to talk about their books and why they do what they do.   Click Here to follow the series as it progresses. To submit an author for consideration, email editors@myentertainmentworld.ca. …   “Benjamin Lefebvre lives in Kitchener, […]

The second stop on our Ontario Theatre Tour was Port Stanley, a very cute town of about 3000 people on the North shore of Lake Erie. We had a very odd chicken dish at Two Forks and fantastic ice cream from Broderick’s then strolled along the river before finding our way to the unassuming Port […]

This summer we’re hitting the road to feature Ontario theatre companies we’ve never visited before. Our first trip was to the municipality of Port Hope 109 km east of Toronto where the historic Capitol Theatre is a key cultural hub bolstered by exciting new leadership and community investment.   Before a performance of Canadian true […]