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Olivier Normand in 'The Far Side of the Moon.' iPhoto caption: Olivier Normand in 'The Far Side of the Moon.' Photo by Li Wang.

REVIEW: Lepage’s ethereal The Far Side of the Moon is insomniac theatre

The Far Side of the Moon begins and ends with a large mirror on stage, and the show extracts enigmatic power from the tantalizing question of whether its protagonist is losing himself in his reflection, or moving toward self-discovery.

By Liam Donovan / Nov 6, 2025
Shaakir Muhammad, Christopher Gerty, and Matthieu Pagès with artists of the National Ballet in 'Procession.' Photo by Karolina Kuras. Courtesy of the National Ballet of Canada. iPhoto caption: Shaakir Muhammad, Christopher Gerty, and Matthieu Pagès with artists of the National Ballet in 'Procession.' Photo by Karolina Kuras. Courtesy of the National Ballet of Canada.

REVIEW: National Ballet’s Procession tangles the lines of sorrow and sensuality

Procession, the National Ballet of Canada’s brooding and stylized world premiere ballet, rushes to the stage with startling vitality — and does so at a funeral.

By Lindsey King / Nov 6, 2025
The company of CHILD-ish at Tarragon. iPhoto caption: The company of 'CHILD-ish.' Photo by Jae Yang.

REVIEW: Tarragon’s CHILD-ish takes a hopeful and hilarious look at life through kids’ eyes

It’s a giggly good time, if a pinch oversweet.

By Ferron Delcy / Nov 4, 2025