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Byron Abalos in 'The Veil.' iPhoto caption: Byron Abalos in 'The Veil.' Photo by Raph Nogal.

REVIEW: The Veil brings stripped-down psychological thrills to the Crow’s Theatre Studio

While the world premiere solo show’s attempts at societal critique sometimes lack precision, director Helen Juvonen’s subtle, atmospheric production makes for an unnerving horror theatre experience.

By Liam Donovan / Sep 22, 2025
Production photo from Guild Festival Theatre's Isle of Demons. iPhoto caption: Photo by Raph Nogal.

REVIEW: Guild Festival Theatre’s eerie Isle of Demons reverberates with hope and resilience

Isle of Demons is a superb way to spend a summer’s evening: with the stunning backdrop of Guild Park, and the breeze picking up as if on cue, it’s the ideal venue and time of year for such a tale.

By Janine Marley / Aug 13, 2024
Poster for Guild Festival Theatre's presentation of Evalyn Parry's SPIN. iPhoto caption: Poster courtesy of GFT.

Guild Festival Theatre to present one-night-only concert version of Evalyn Parry’s SPIN

Inspired in part by the incredible true story of Annie Londonderry, who in 1895 became the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle, SPIN travels from 19th-century women’s emancipation to the present day, forging unexpected links across time and history.

By Liam Donovan / Jun 28, 2024