Amaka Umeh
iPhoto caption: Members of the company of 'Narnia.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.
REVIEW: Bad Hats’ Narnia is a joyful, heartwarming escape
The spirit of openness and the joy of discovery rule over this Narnia. Open the wardrobe and see.
iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.
REVIEW: A Strange Loop cycles between audacious spectacle and deeply personal reflection
A Strange Loop challenges the conventions of large-scale musical theatre while carving its radical place in the Broadway canon.
iPhoto caption: Headshot by Dahlia Katz, background courtesy of Soulpepper Theatre
Soulpepper digs into Nigerian history with Canadian premiere of Inua Ellams’ Three Sisters
“I started to wonder what it is that I'm interested in saying. How do I see the world? What is my voice for? And the first thing that came to mind was African stories,” says actor Amaka Umeh.
iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz
REVIEW: Sizwe Banzi is Dead at Soulpepper
In a blisteringly energetic performance, Amaka Umeh owns the stage as photographer Styles, holding court while speaking directly to the audience and telling us to “enjoy the vibes” on entry.