12 February 2019
COC’s Elektra Returns after Twelve Years
By Lorenzo Pagnotta // Theatre (Toronto)
The Canadian Opera Company’s latest production of Elektra opened up recently to warm us right up, piercing through the snow. The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts was abuzz …
12 February 2019
Nominee Interview Series: Paula Wolfson
By Steve Fisher // Theatre (Toronto)
Before we announce the winners of the 2018 MyEntWorld Critics’ Pick Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. A veteran actor, cabaret performer, and singer for more than thirty-five …
04 February 2019
Nominee Interview Series: Martin Dockery
By Kelly Bedard // Theatre (Toronto)
Before we announce the winners of the 2018 MyEntWorld Critics’ Pick Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. Known for his lightning-fast dialogue and twisting narratives, celebrated Fringe favourite …
02 February 2019
Solo Productions presents Mary’s Wedding
By Kelly Bedard // Theatre (Toronto)
Mary’s Wedding by Stephen Massicotte is talked about as a staple of Canadian theatre. It’s been produced all over the country in near constant rotation and takes place during the …
02 February 2019
The 2018 Nominee Interview Series
By Kelly Bedard // Theatre
Welcome to the 2018 Nominee Interview Series. Every year between nomination announcements…
24 January 2019
On Stage in TO: New & Notable
By Kelly Bedard // Theatre (Toronto)
Every season there are a few shows that diligent theatre-goers know not to miss. They come in various forms- remounts of proven hits, highly anticipated new works, sometimes a rarely …
24 January 2019
Violet at Charing Cross Theatre
By Adam Mcdonnell // Theatre (London)
Jeanine Tesori’s diverse range of work continues to impress me. Whether it be the scores for the hugely successful Shrek or Thoroughly Modern Millie, the excruciatingly raw Fun Home, or …
24 January 2019
The Daughter-in-Law at the Arcola Theatre
By Adam Mcdonnell // Theatre (London)
Enjoying its second run at the Arcola, Jack Gamble’s production is a stark portrayal of the family dynamics of a typical working class family at the start of the 20th …
23 January 2019
Leroy St’s Gruesome Playground Injuries
By Dom Harvey // Theatre (Toronto)
Gruesome Playground Injuries is all about variations on themes. Director Chris Bretecher writes that, in following the characters through their unlikely and unlucky journey, “we acknowledge topics of mental health, …
23 January 2019
Hair at Hart House
By Jack Graham // Theatre (Toronto)
When the musical Hair opened 50 years ago, it made a real splash. A sexy, psychedelic, energetic show about young people seeking freedom and love at a time of huge …
17 January 2019
Michael Healey’s 1979
By Dom Harvey // Theatre (Toronto)
1979 is a political thriller – but not like that. The (rise and) fall of one of Canada’s most forgotten and forgettable leaders sounds more like a mischievous improv prompt …
15 January 2019
Next Stage, 2019: Part III
By Steve Fisher // Theatre (Toronto)
Be sure to check out our full list of Next Stage reviews. A Bear Awake in Winter Bullying as a topic in theatre, especially for young people, has been ascendent …
15 January 2019
Next Stage, 2019: Part II
By Thea Fitz-James // Theatre (Toronto)
Be sure to check out our full list of Next Stage reviews. Dinner with The Duchess Meet Margaret (Allegra Fulton), a celebrated female violinist, who is retiring after decades of …
15 January 2019
Next Stage, 2019: Part I
By Mark Kay // Theatre (Toronto)
Be sure to check out our full list of Next Stage reviews. Raising Stanley/Life with Tulia Raising Stanley/Life with Tulia is a multidisciplinary success of a show that brings together …
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