REVIEW: The Magic of Assembly at Toronto Dance Theatre
Like nights that don’t seem to end, The Magic of Assembly plays out as a series of experiments that blossom from having the time and space to evolve.
REVIEW: The Marriage of Figaro at Canadian Opera Company
Guth’s staging highlights the profound dimensions of human relationships in his exploration of individuals torn between morality, desire, and impulse.
REVIEW: Girls & Boys at Here For Now Theatre/Crow’s Theatre
At its core, Girls & Boys is a story of deep loss, woven into a tale that is as beautifully told as it is brutal.
REVIEW: Fall On Your Knees at Canadian Stage/National Arts Centre/Neptune Theatre/London Grand/Vita Brevis Arts
It’s not a perfect theatricalization, but Fall On Your Knees is nearly adaptation-proof.
REVIEW: Miigis: Underwater Panther at Red Sky Performance
Sandra Laronde and Red Sky Performance haven’t just made a great performance; their work epitomizes how meaningful, gripping, and profound great performances can be.
REVIEW: Martyr at ARC
An outstanding, intense production with a dark side.
REVIEW: Controlled Damage at the Grand Theatre
Engaging, compelling, and unafraid of exploring difficult questions and truths, Controlled Damage at the Grand is a poignant look at a vital piece of Canadian history.
REVIEW: Fifteen Dogs at Crow’s Theatre
Fifteen Dogs is a pawesome time at the theatre that barks up the right tree.
REVIEW: The Man That Got Away (A Special Appearance) at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
So, who is this man who got away, anyhow?
REVIEW: A Christmas Carol at Three Ships Collective/Soup Can Theatre
This plucky, pleasant production of A Christmas Carol makes for a lovely evening at the theatre, regardless of the weather.
REVIEW: Alice in Wonderland at Bad Hats Theatre/Soulpepper
Alice in Wonderland, the second installation in Bad Hats’ trilogy of plays, not only met my expectations: it far surpassed them.
REVIEW: Moby Dick at Plexus Polaire/Harbourfront Centre/Why Not Theatre
The sheer visual artistry of this production was unlike anything I’ve ever seen, to the point where I found myself questioning who — and what — was real.
REVIEW: Miriam’s World at Theatre Passe Muraille
Miriam’s world is one of many books.
REVIEW: Elf: The Musical at the Grand Theatre
The Grand’s production goes to show that among the plethora of film-to-musical adaptations out there nowadays, Elf is one that really works.
REVIEW: ‘da Kink in My Hair at TO Live/Soulpepper
Black women have been going through the same shit for a stupid long time, yet through it there is also space for joy.
REVIEW: Peter’s Final Flight at Ross Petty Productions
It’s clear that Petty’s aim over the past quarter-century to instil the love of live theatre in young audiences has been a success.
