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REVIEW: Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers at Tarragon Theatre

Makambe K. Simamba is magnetic, surprising, unrestrained — her talent shines through equally as both playwright and performer.

By Aisling Murphy / Mar 19, 2022

“Loving, Supportive, Kind, Generous”: Remembering Stephen Sondheim in Canada

To take stock of Sondheim’s particular contribution to Canadian theatre, a number of writers and artists gathered on Zoom with theatre critic Karen Fricker to discuss his influence and legacy.

By Karen Fricker / Jan 8, 2022

Bird Puns, Nappoholics Readers,

and Faking a Stroke

Tony Nardi was eating lunch in a restaurant last week. The waiter came over and asked him, “Is ANYTHING all right?”

By Tony Nappo / Apr 4, 2017
iPhoto caption: Adolph Menzel, "Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris"

Why Watch? Notes from a Theatre Critic

The idea that being an audience member is fundamentally inferior to being a playwright, or an actor, is something I very much disagree with.

By Carly Maga / Mar 16, 2017