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Based on the book by Melly Magrath, Not a Cult: The Musical explores the various ways we can get sucked into culty behaviour without even realizing it. This Small but Mighty production brings us into the world of Joy (Bebe Brunjes) and her adult camp that purports to be about ‘fun’ but slowly reveals the […]

The National Ballet of Canada’s 2024/25 season is off to a strong start with a varied and ambitious mixed bill that showcases the strength and diversity of the company’s up and coming talent while honouring the legacy of their iconic leading man as he enters his final season.   The evening kicks off with Body […]

In terms of Boston experiences, there is no shortage of fun celebrations that highlight the local culture. For music, food and drinks, and art enthusiasts, there is a lot to look forward to when it comes to Boston’s lively festival circuit. From the electric atmosphere of open-air concerts to the savory smell of food festivals, […]

 

Interior Design (Tarragon Theatre) The first play in this week’s roundup features the most complicated exploration of the myriad ways we terrorize each other as it centers on a quartet of friends who presumably (reportedly, ultimately) do love each other. Rosa Laborde’s script about four old friends fighting (or not) to stay friends is a […]

 

From time to time, we get to preview some of the latest pop-culture-adjacent products coming to market. Read on for the details on a few recent highlights and be sure to check back as this list will continue to be updated as new fun stuff crosses our desk.   Our latest fun tie-in product discovery […]

Comic book art shapes modern poster design

Modern poster design has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, drawing inspiration from various artistic disciplines. One of the most notable influences is comic book art. The dynamic and bold visual style of comic book art has found its way into the realm of movie and TV show posters, creating a unique and engaging […]

Conceived, adapted, and directed by Daryl Cloran originally for Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach, this joyful and zany adaptation of As You Like It uses the Beatles’ sprawling songbook to sculpt Shakespeare’s “play with music” into a full tilt musical. Currently onstage at the Grand Theatre in London, the imperfect but polished production is a […]

 

Toronto kicked off its 2024/2025 season with a stellar month of opera performance this October.   Beginning with Verdi’s lush and complex Nabucco and topped with a bold new production of Charles Gounod’s Faust, the Canadian Opera Company is currently having their best rep season in years. Led by a sublime Mary Elizabeth Williams who […]