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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
Pink clouds overlaid with an older yellow plane, and an angel-like figure flying in front of the plane with a red dress. iPhoto caption: Image courtesy of Factory Theatre.

REVIEW: The Flight at Factory Theatre/Theatre Gargantua/b current/Roseneath Theatre/Queen Bess Productions

The Flight's storytelling warmed my heart: we do not often see stories of Black people accomplishing things without their trials and tribulations at the forefront.

By Kemi King / Feb 15, 2023
iPhoto caption: Karen Ancheta in HILOT MEANS HEALER. Photo by Sameera Khan.

In Conversation: Cast & Crew of HILOT MEANS HEALER

The cast and crew of HILOT MEANS HEALER discuss the show, and the creative community bonds between Filipinx and Turtle Island Indigenous communities.

By Justine Abigail Yu / Nov 8, 2019

Mad Kitchen: Catherine Hernandez’s Embutido

“I love spam,” says Catherine Hernandez.

By Madeleine Brown / May 31, 2018