Young Centre for the Performing Arts

Kay-Ann Ward, El Experimento, and Adam Francis-Proulx in a promotional shot for the Toronto Fringe. iPhoto caption: Photo of Kay-Ann Ward, El Experimento, and Adam Francis-Proulx by Joy Adeola.
News

Toronto Fringe unveils full 2025 programming

Tickets are now on sale for the 37th annual Toronto Fringe Festival, showcasing over 100 shows in 22 spaces across the city.

By Liam Donovan / Jun 4, 2025
Two images of Fiona Sauder (she/they) and Matt Pilipiak (he/they) superimposed over a production image of Bad Hats Theatre's 2022 production of Alice in Wonderland. Sauder wears a blue button-down shirt, their short red hair tousled as she smiles at the camera. Pilipiak wears a brown jacket over a white shirt, with a more serious expression as they stare into the camera lens.
Feature Article

Re-Discovering Wonder: In Conversation with Fiona Sauder & Matt Pilipiak

There are children who are going to leave this show and realize that all you need to shrink or grow are a couple of chairs.

By Jessica Watson / Dec 9, 2022
Emerging Arts Critics Programme

REVIEW: Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train

Jesus Hopped The ‘A’ Train walks the tightrope between entertainment and advocacy delicately.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman / Feb 8, 2020
iPhoto caption: Daren A. Herbert and Xavier Lopez in Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train. Photo by Dahlia Katz.
Emerging Arts Critics Programme

REVIEW: Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train

Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train throws up questions that never get dull: Can you ever justify breaking the law? Should a brutal upbringing excuse violent crimes? Does God love murderers?

By Jane Coombs / Feb 7, 2020