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Karl Ang, Ivy Charles, Daniel Maslany, Mariya Khomutova, and Alon Nashman in 'The Division.' iPhoto caption: Karl Ang, Ivy Charles, Daniel Maslany, Mariya Khomutova, and Alon Nashman in 'The Division.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

Productions at Crow’s and Theatre Passe Muraille win top honours at the 2026 Dora Awards

This evening at Meridian Hall, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced the recipients of the 46th annual Dora Awards, celebrating local theatre, dance, and opera.

By Liam Donovan / Jun 29, 2026
Gabriella Sundar Singh in 'Through the Eyes of God.' iPhoto caption: Gabriella Sundar Singh in 'Through the Eyes of God.' Photo by Jae Yang.

Through the Eyes of God makes noise at the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards

The jury of the Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards (TTCAs) has announced its 2026 results — 26 winners across 20 categories, plus a special citation.

By Liam Donovan / May 14, 2026
Lauren Gillis and Alaine Hutton in 'Public Consumption.' iPhoto caption: Lauren Gillis and Alaine Hutton in 'Public Consumption.' Photo by Eden Graham.

REVIEW: Lester Trips’ stylish Public Consumption captures the internet’s profound emptiness

Rather than directly representing online life, Public Consumption speculates — with virtuosity — about how the digital world affects our bodies. And the show's findings are by no means comfortable.

By Liam Donovan / Dec 3, 2025
Members of the company of 'Octet' iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Dave Malloy’s Octet vibrates with sublime vocal beauty at Crow’s Theatre

Malloy’s intricate a cappella compositions, rich with complex harmonies, are the hymns and confessionals in a show about a support group for internet addiction. Regardless of what form their ego-feeding or doomscrolling compulsions take, the characters know it’s actually about appeasing what they call “the monster” inside — that gaping maw of emptiness that begs for shiny treats in the absence of real connection.

By Ilana Lucas / Sep 22, 2025