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Tony Ofori and Daren A. Herbert in 'Moonlight Schooner.' iPhoto caption: Tony Ofori and Daren A. Herbert in 'Moonlight Schooner.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Necessary Angel’s Moonlight Schooner offers a poetic glimpse into the lives of three Caribbean sailors

Kanika Ambrose’s Moonlight Schooner is animated and visually stunning, but its individual pieces don’t come together as neatly as I would've expected.

By Abi Akinlade / Dec 2, 2025
Danté Prince and Savion Roach in 'The Christmas Market.' iPhoto caption: Danté Prince and Savion Roach in 'The Christmas Market.' Photo by Kenya Parsa.

REVIEW: With equal parts joy and indignation, Kanika Ambrose’s The Christmas Market shines a light on migrant labour

Among softly falling snowflakes, dense rum cake, a tree that twirls of its own accord, and a lively soca rendition of classic carol “My Favourite Things,” The Christmas Market unfolds, gradually steering away from familiar festive comforts toward a sharper story of labour and exploitation.

By Abi Akinlade / Nov 18, 2025