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‘What the hell do I do with all these puppets?’: Inside the wonderful world of Ronnie Burkett

“More than a few people said to me, ‘so this is your last show’,” says the legendary puppeteer ahead of his production of Wonderful Joe at TO Live. “Trust me, I never said this is my last show. I think that’s maybe a bit of ageism, or wishful thinking.”

REVIEW: The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine simmers just below the surface

While the show certainly induces laughter, some of its strong design elements paint the actors into a corner, at times making the comedy feel a touch manufactured.

REVIEW: Samca is a disturbing, unique production that explores folklore and womanhood

The feminist folklore play, written by and starring Natalia Bushnik and Kathleen Welch, is an engrossing and sometimes frightening experience, perfect to kick off the scary season.

REVIEW: King James interrogates hometown pride and fandom 

LeBron James’ checkered legacy looms large over the events of King James, sensitively written by American playwright Rajiv Joseph and now playing in a stylish production at Theatre Aquarius.

Toronto Fringe unveils 2024 Next Stage programming

The Toronto Fringe has announced the lineup for the 17th annual Next Stage Theatre Festival, running at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre from October 16 to 27.

REVIEW: Welcome home, Come From Away

On the surface, not much has changed in Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Tony Award-winning masterwork. But in the two and a half years since Come From Away’s last stint on King Street West, the show has continued to mature, and even improve — the production now playing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre is just stunning.

A Message from Intermission’s Editors

May Antaki and Maija Kappler, co-founders and co-editors-in-chief of Intermission, are stepping down.

Casting Announcement: what I call her

Here's the cast for Ellie Moon's play "what I call her," directed by Sarah Kitz, opening at Crow's Theatre this November.

Theatre this Week: Stratford Edition

Here are the Stratford Festival plays to see for the week of June 4 - 10, 2018.

Theatre this Week: May 28 – June 3

These are the plays to see in Toronto for the week of May 28 - June 3, 2018.

Here Are the 2018 Toronto Theatre Critics Award Winners

Toronto's theatre critics just announced their favourite shows of the year for 2018.

Telling the Story of the Murder Trial that Changed the Country

Fiction about a real-world tragedy risks sensationalizing the events that remain painful for a lot of people. But they also provide the opportunity to explore human behaviour, to directly address the impacts of violence and trauma.