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Members of the company of 'Narnia.' 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.

By Ilana Lucas / Dec 4, 2025
'The Far Side of the Moon' iPhoto caption: 'The Far Side of the Moon' at the Shanghai Jing'an Theatre Festival. Photo by Li Wang.

What’s happening on Canadian stages this fall? Eight emerging critics weigh in.

Autumn means it's back to school for cultural institutions on the very large campus that is Canada. But this year, it also marks the beginning of Page Turn, a professional development network for emerging arts writers. To kick things off, we invited participants to answer one question: “What performing arts event(s) are you looking forward to during the fourth quarter of 2025?”

By Page Turn / Oct 11, 2025
Kelly Wong as Aslan and Élodie Gillett as the White Witch with the cast of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Photo by David Cooper. iPhoto caption: Kelly Wong as Aslan and Élodie Gillett as the White Witch with the cast of 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.' Photo by David Cooper.

REVIEW: Shaw Festival’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe needs a louder roar

Sometimes, theatre transports you to a fantastic new world. Other times, you get a wardrobe full of coats.

By Emily R. Zarevich / May 15, 2025
iPhoto caption: Photo by David Cooper

REVIEW: Prince Caspian at the Shaw Festival

This Prince Caspian has its flaws, but it should still satisfy anyone with an itch for family-friendly high fantasy.

By Liam Donovan / May 22, 2023