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Krystal Abrigo
Krystal is Intermission's Publishing and Editorial Coordinator. A Scarborough-based writer of Philippine and Egyptian descent who enjoys reading bell hooks, Audre Lorde, and James Baldwin. At any given moment, you can probably find her at a concert, or on a long walk somewhere in Toronto (or elsewhere).
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iPhoto caption: Toronto Fringe promo photo by Robbie Harper.
REVIEWS: Toronto Fringe Festival 2026
This collection of Toronto Fringe Festival capsule reviews will be updated throughout the festival with writing from 10 different critics.
iPhoto caption: Kayla Morgan, Jordan Gurbin, Fern Wallenberg, Elliot Metcalf, Arabella Ho,
John Beer Principe, Alicia Goncalvez, and Cameron Kuwayti in 'Camp!'
Double trouble: Meet the artists taking on multiple shows at this year’s Toronto Fringe
The Toronto Fringe Festival returns for its 38th edition this summer, bringing a total of 123 shows to 27 venues across the city over 13 days. As always, the festival’s lottery-selected lineup is packed with artists exploring different forms, stories, and styles — and some are even taking on multiple projects.
iPhoto caption: Amaka Umeh, Astrid Van Wieren, and the Ensemble in 'Narnia.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.
TAPA unveils 2026 Dora Award nominees
The general theatre division is tightly contested. The Welkin, Rogers v. Rogers, Through the Eyes of God, and Le malentendu (a.k.a. The Misunderstanding) are tied for the most nominations, with five each.
iPhoto caption: Ryan Hollyman and Monica Dottor. Photo by Dahlia Katz.
cicadas, a new eco-thriller by David Yee, begins previews at Tarragon
In a near-future version of Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood, a house turns on its inhabitants. Unsettling phenomena begin to surface: unexplained leaks, invasive moss, and a persistent, otherworldly hum.
iPhoto caption: Michaela Washburn, Teneil Whiskeyjack, Jesse Fervais, Tracey Nepinak, and Valerie Planche in 'Strife.' Photo by Jae Yang.
Q&A: Matthew MacKenzie on Strife and Indigenous sovereignty in storytelling
In plays including Bears, After the Fire, and The First Métis Man of Odesa, Métis playwright Matthew MacKenzie has centred Indigenous perspectives while examining how identity and power operate within both personal and political spheres.
iPhoto caption: Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet). Jessica B. Hill, Praneet Akilla, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Mike Shara, Caroline Toal. Photo by Elana Emer.
Paul Gross, Cabaret, and Ann-Marie MacDonald headline Canadian Stage’s 2026-27 season
Casting highlights include Sara Farb and Allan Louis in Cabaret, Paul Gross returning to Canadian Stage in Creditors, and playwrights Keith Barker and Kate Hennig performing in their own works.
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