Theatre this Week: October 15 – 21

Top left: Cesar Ghisilieri / Right: Cylla von Tiedemann

These are the plays to see in Toronto for October 15 – 21, 2018.

XENOS

October 18 - 20

Dance artist Akram Khan’s highly-anticipated final solo performance work unearths the experience of Indian colonial soldiers in the First World War with text by Jordan Tannahill.

At the Bluma Appel Theatre until October 20. For tickets and more info, click here.


Judas Noir

October 15 - 20

Directed and written by Leighton Alexander Williams, Judas Noir is an adaptation of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” that examines the persecution of Black citizens.

At the Streetcar Crowsnest until October 20. For tickets and more information, click here.


The Royale

October 16 - November 11

Opening this Thursday, The Royale is a powerful play that explores the deeply human cost of making history. Based on the story of Jack Johnson, actor Dion Johnstone steps into the ring as a boxer preparing for the fight of his life.

At the Young Centre for the Performing Arts until November 11. For tickets and more info, click here.



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