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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
Elinor Holt and Ellen Close in 'How Patty and Joanne Won High Gold at the Grand Christmas Cup Winter Dance Competition.' iPhoto caption: Elinor Holt and Ellen Close in 'How Patty and Joanne Won High Gold at the Grand Christmas Cup Winter Dance Competition.' Photo by Benjamin Laird.

How the Calgary-based stars of Lunchbox Theatre’s new holiday comedy are learning to tap dance from scratch

“We’re living in a world right now where failure is not an option,” says actor Elinor Holt. “And a lot of times people would rather not try anything at all, rather than try something and risk failing at it.”

By Eve Beauchamp / Nov 25, 2025
iPhoto caption: Scott Wentworth and Walter Borden in 'An Orchid and Other Such Lilies and Lies.' Photo by Seamus Easton.

REVIEW: Veteran actors Scott Wentworth and Walter Borden take a dreamlike road trip in intimate world premiere

Playing at the Red Sandcastle Theatre, Dandelion Theatre's An Orchid and Other Such Lilies and Lies is an existential rumination on life, death, and friendship — and for me, a gentle reminder to tell people you love them while you still can.

By Sania Hameed / Nov 19, 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