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Reviews

Reviews February 6, 2023

REVIEW: The Magic of Assembly at Toronto Dance Theatre

By Martin Austin

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.

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The banner image for Intermission's review of The Marriage of Figaro at Canadian Opera Company. A decrepit, stately house with peeling white panelled walls. A man in a suit stands before a grand staircase, staring towards the camera s he steps forward. A winged figure hangs off the stairs' railing, reaching towards the man as they smile.
Reviews February 3, 2023

REVIEW: The Marriage of Figaro at Canadian Opera Company

By Stephen Low

Guth’s staging highlights the profound dimensions of human relationships in his exploration of individuals torn between morality, desire, and impulse.

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The banner image for Intermission's review of Girls & Boys, a Here for Now Theatre production in association with Crow's Theatre. The image shows Fiona Mongillo, Here for Now's AD and the sole performer in the production, wearing a green collard jumpsuit. She stares past the camera imploringly, one hand raised in front of her as though asking an important question.
Reviews January 31, 2023

REVIEW: Girls & Boys at Here For Now Theatre/Crow’s Theatre

By Jessica Watson

At its core, Girls & Boys is a story of deep loss, woven into a tale that is as beautifully told as it is brutal.

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Reviews January 29, 2023

REVIEW: Fall On Your Knees at Canadian Stage/National Arts Centre/Neptune Theatre/London Grand/Vita Brevis Arts

By Aisling Murphy

It’s not a perfect theatricalization, but Fall On Your Knees is nearly adaptation-proof.

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Reviews January 26, 2023

REVIEW: Miigis: Underwater Panther at Red Sky Performance

By Martin Austin

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.

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Reviews January 25, 2023

REVIEW: Martyr at ARC

By Sophie Bouey
By Karen Fricker

An outstanding, intense production with a dark side.

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Reviews January 24, 2023

REVIEW: Controlled Damage at the Grand Theatre

By Charlotte Lilley

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.

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Reviews January 23, 2023

REVIEW: Fifteen Dogs at Crow’s Theatre

By Ilana Lucas

Fifteen Dogs is a pawesome time at the theatre that barks up the right tree.

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Reviews December 21, 2022

REVIEW: The Man That Got Away (A Special Appearance) at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

By Aisling Murphy

So, who is this man who got away, anyhow?

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Reviews December 20, 2022

REVIEW: A Christmas Carol at Three Ships Collective/Soup Can Theatre

By Jessica Watson

This plucky, pleasant production of A Christmas Carol makes for a lovely evening at the theatre, regardless of the weather.

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Reviews December 20, 2022

REVIEW: Alice in Wonderland at Bad Hats Theatre/Soulpepper

By Jessica Watson

Alice in Wonderland, the second installation in Bad Hats’ trilogy of plays, not only met my expectations: it far surpassed them.

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Reviews December 19, 2022

REVIEW: Moby Dick at Plexus Polaire/Harbourfront Centre/Why Not Theatre

By Jessica Watson

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.

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Reviews December 19, 2022

REVIEW: Miriam’s World at Theatre Passe Muraille

By Aisling Murphy

Miriam’s world is one of many books.

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Reviews December 19, 2022

REVIEW: Elf: The Musical at the Grand Theatre

By Charlotte Lilley

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.

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Reviews December 18, 2022

REVIEW: ‘da Kink in My Hair at TO Live/Soulpepper

By Kemi King

Black women have been going through the same shit for a stupid long time, yet through it there is also space for joy.

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Reviews December 14, 2022

REVIEW: Peter’s Final Flight at Ross Petty Productions

By Stephen Low

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.

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Reviews

REVIEW: The Magic of Assembly at Toronto Dance Theatre

The banner image for Intermission's review of The Marriage of Figaro at Canadian Opera Company. A decrepit, stately house with peeling white panelled walls. A man in a suit stands before a grand staircase, staring towards the camera s he steps forward. A winged figure hangs off the stairs' railing, reaching towards the man as they smile.

REVIEW: The Marriage of Figaro at Canadian Opera Company

The banner image for Intermission's review of Girls & Boys, a Here for Now Theatre production in association with Crow's Theatre. The image shows Fiona Mongillo, Here for Now's AD and the sole performer in the production, wearing a green collard jumpsuit. She stares past the camera imploringly, one hand raised in front of her as though asking an important question.

REVIEW: Girls & Boys at Here For Now Theatre/Crow’s Theatre

REVIEW: Fall On Your Knees at Canadian Stage/National Arts Centre/Neptune Theatre/London Grand/Vita Brevis Arts

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