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John Michael McGrath @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

"The next day, the Bradford campaign attempted to connect me with a former staffer. After I described the allegations in this story, the staffer decided not to go on the record."

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AdMan of the Dead @admancomics.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

QTP a Tree House of Horror GIF on your account 🌳🏠🎃

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John Michael McGrath @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Except that in no way does it boggle the mind.

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crowstheatre.bsky.social @crowstheatre.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Following sold out performances and an increasing demand for tickets, MEASURE FOR MEASURE has been extended for the second time through to October 18. MEASURE FOR MEASURE 🗓️ EXTENDED UNTIL OCTOBER 18 🎟️ Ticket link in bio

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My kids have measles, I can't afford gas or steak, I can't get a mortgage, and I have explosive diarrhea from a parasite that the CDC no longer monitors. But at least now there are signs outside the Smithsonian accusing the curators of political bias.

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Jamie Bradburn @jbcurio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

ICYMI here's my latest Bluesky walk. I do these for several reasons. 1) Exercise. 2) Staying in touch with the city around me. 3) Trying to stay (mostly) positive in an age where politicians dump on Toronto/make it appear worse than it is. 4) Keep my sense of curiosity and discovery active.

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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Oh my friend got a vid. Chug Chug Chug. Those engines. Iggy Pop raw power.

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Tabatha Southey🇨🇦 @tabathasouthey.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The surprise Lancaster at the Toronto Air Show.

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aisling murphy @aislingmurph.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A follow-up to the situation at Randolph College: A restraining order has been issued to the school, ordering it to cease operations as a career college. For @theglobeandmail.com: www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...

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Randolph College for the Performing Arts ordered to cease operations

A restraining order was issued against the school by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, ordering it to cease operations

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aisling murphy @aislingmurph.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I moved to Canada a decade ago. For @theglobeandmail.com, I wrote about the ten plays and musicals that made me understand what it means to live in this country – and, in my case, to stay here. www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/stag...

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I left the U.S. for Canada a decade ago. These plays and musicals taught me what it means to be Canadian

These works made me fall in love with the Great White North

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Glenn Sumi @glennsumi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

If anyone can get the Factory Theatre back on its feet (creatively, economically, physically), it’s Kevin Matthew Wong. I spoke with the new A.D. (and toured the venue) last week for @torontolifemag.bsky.social. He was refreshingly frank about the challenges. torontolife.com/culture/kevi...

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“There are about five leaks that I’m addressing immediately”: Factory Theatre’s artistic director Kevin Matthew Wong has a huge job ahead of him - Toronto Life

The storied theatre company is going through a financial crisis, a building crisis and an identity crisis. Thankfully, the new boss loves a challenge

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Comfortably Boo @numb.comfortab.ly · 03/09/2026

That was response to

Another coyote just went viral in SoCal for being the first known coyote to capture a roadrunner. How does that make you feel?

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Craig Harrington @craigipedia.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Turning bike lanes into car lanes is one of the worst uses of tax dollars imaginable.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

(Cdn) Corbin Smith has been a mensch in #Toronto music/comedy/ #TheaTO scenes for 20+ years: photog, journo, supporter, volunteer, etc. A chaotic series of events -TBI, unjust firing during a work trip, baseless countersuit- could bankrupt him if he can't pay legal fees. Pls donate/share. #CdnCult

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Donate to Emergency & critical legal support for Corbin, organized by Corbin Smith

Emergency situation: For critical legal fees, I need to come up with AT LEA… Corbin Smith needs your support for Emergency & critical legal support for Corbin

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Mark Shaw 🇨🇦✌️🇪🇺 @markshawtoronto.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

It’s actually genuinely so nice @mayoroliviachow.ca came out to our bike lane rally in Toronto. The city isn’t real constitutionally but at least you know the mayor is as pissed as the rest of us.

Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow’s Instagram.

She’s on a bike with white flowers on it waving to cyclists go by

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"Slammed" Volkswagen Beetle: the classic German with a lowered suspension

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Competing tonight in this Spelling Bee benefiting #TheaTO company Riot King's upcoming fall show, RADIANT VERMIN. Call me "Clean Copy," b/c I always trounce spellcheck...

Yellow poster with black lettering, with a bee drinking beer in the centre, advertising Riot King Presents BUZZ Spelling Bee + Party; advance $15 - door $20 - spellers $25; August 24 doors @ 6pm; Room 123 (123 Niagara St.

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Matt Blair @mjmbca.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I’m going to flip the usual complaint on its head and say that if you’re an American who’s been making an effort to understand the Canadian perspective, thank you. I know it’s not often easy. There’s going to be a lot of emotion in your feed this weekend. Good luck and thanks.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Still bonkers to me that Chan shot these scenes with a broken ankle, in a cast, with a neoprene sock over it, painted to look like a sneaker!

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Gr8 profile of 4 #CdnCult shows at @edinburghfringe.bsky.social by @intermissionmag.bsky.social 's L. Donovan: @snieckus.bsky.social & @mattbaram.bsky.social 's BIG STUFF, A. Luján & V. Hortigüela's MONKS, S.E. Grummett & S. Kruger's THE CREEPY BOYS, & B. Farkas & S. Jean's SHE/THEY. #TheaTO

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

RIP to a Canadian broadcasting icon. Hope wherever he is, he's sipping champagne & listening to country music & jazz.

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Champagne Lloyd Robertson

YouTube video by Run With the Kittens

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Water Cooler Dictator @dadloop.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Amazon Prime replacing the CBC is beyond gross.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Last RT: Blood donations are down in Canada, too, so if you're able to help out I know it would be greatly appreciated. The need is real, the pretzels are free.

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Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

obviously Facebook is a cesspool but it is still good for things like connecting you with other people who were there that time Bikini Kill played a warehouse in Philadelphia and they made everyone stop jumping and sit down so the floor didn’t collapse

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Ramin Nasibov @nasibov.me · 22/07/2026

Millennials have been chasing this high for decades

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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Imagine if your head of state was less shameless than the Salt Bae guy

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Oliver Moore @oliver-moore.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Get off the water, Toronto

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tapeworthy @tapeworthy.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

omg they released the first art for Kat Sandler's Yaga! (that new Hudson Williams and Noah Reid and Carrie-Anne Moss show! And Kat Sandler with a show based on her play!!!)

Crave Original Yaga: A Witch Hunt with Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, Clark Backo, and Hudson Williams.
Coming soon.

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Simon Pegg @simonpegg.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I've just seen about 40 kids sneak into watch 'The Odyssey' without paying by hiding in a giant wooden coat.

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scott daGHOSTtino @scottdagostino.ca · 18/07/2026

The success of Angine de Poitrine is delightful. Unable to upset their parents with sex, drugs or rock ‘n’ roll, the Kids Today are doing it with atonal “math rock” 😃👍🏼

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Angine de Poitrine - Sherpa (Live), Toronto 2026

YouTube video by 80s Concert Guy (80s to current)

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WIRED @wired.com · 17/07/2026

Yesterday, WIRED learned that Madison Square Garden was suing us for our accurate reporting. We stand by our work. That’s why we’re removing the paywall from two of the MSG stories they don’t want you to read, making them free for everyone.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Finally, I'm 100% aboard w/ the Fringe Reviews site launched this year by fringetheatre.ca, w/ 11 fests opting in so far, incl. @toronto-fringe.bsky.social. Ppl looking for coverage can read reviews by audiences, bloggers, & pro critics (the last 2 can link out to their full coverage). Smart! END

reviews.fringetheatre.ca

Fringe Reviews

Fringe Reviews - Your go-to platform for honest and insightful show reviews.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Emerging Artist BZs: T.Almedia (IMAGINED LOVE), J.Jorge (FIRST KISS), J.Bruno (WHITE MAN'S INDIAN), I.Arseneau (LITTLE ASTRONAUT), & the lovers of SUCH ADO—E.Bauman, F.Loiselle, N.Morales, & K.Edelist—are all now on my #TheaTO radar.

Photo by Barry McCluskey, featuring Elise Bauman (L) and Frances Loiselle (R).
An actor with short, brown hair wears a dark half-mask over their eyes and leans toward another actor. The second actor also wears a colourful half-mask over their eyes, with blue streamers flowing out of it. She holds a red fan up to her face, blocking the other actor's view of her.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Choreographer BZs: A.Pires (A MOMENT FOR FRAYED NERVES) paired K.Wong's clever music&lyrics w/ visually sumptuous sequences; S.Bezic (LADIES DAY) helped dir. J.Creaghan create a cohesive visual tone for 95% of their show; & J,Dimitriou (THE WOUNDS OF LOVE) had E.Bekker's Bird fill the stage w/ joy.

Erinn Bekkers (a white woman with light skin and short blonde hair, wearing a denim button down shirt dress) and Kendra Dyck (a white
woman with light skin and long blonde hair, wearing a white sweater) are captured in a moment of choreography. They both lean on a diagonal, and Kendra’s mouth is open in song. Together, they embody “The Swallow.” Behind them to the right is a blue metal ladder about 10 feet tall. Behind to the left stands Ronan Hayes (a white man with light skin and blonde hair, wearing brown pants, a blue shirt, white vest, and a golden cape), who embodies the statue of “The Happy
Prince.” Photo by Daniella McNeill.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

BZ for the Design team for ORBIT: L. Foote (Lighting), M. Sossin (Costume), J. Kim (Set & Props), A.Naomi (Sound), & K. Cress (Projections). These five, + writer/dir. S. Kumarasinghe, created a polished, thought-provoking, gripping experience, on a shoestring #FringeTO budget.

Photo by Barry McCluskey
Featuring Will King
A man, covered in green computer-like projections, looks into the distance, with his hand touching his headset.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Individual Bravo Zulu's (BZs)! For Directors, I was esp. impressed by D.Trowbridge (DADS) & J.Creaghan's (LADIES DAY) in the round stagings @ Videocabaret; ditto A.F. Lundy (LITTLE ONE), for her 2nd year in a row directing @ The Puppy Sphere offsite space.

Photographer: Jack Creaghan
People in photo (Left-Right): Shanda Bezic, Jesse McQueen, Blair Macmillan, Jennifer McEwen
Alternative text description: Four women in 1960s era clothing stand grouped together, holding beer bottles and smiling at the camera.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Another #FringeTO highlight for me? Solo (& duo) sketch. Storytelling chugs along (stand-up was conspicuously lightweight this year), but J.Blair's A COMEDY SHOW AT THE END OF THE WORLD & J. McGuinness' BY POPULAR DEMAND demo'd gr8 sketch w/o an ensemble (HM to 2-MAN NO SHOW, and 2% OF CONDOMS).

Photo by Kofi Yeboah, featuring Janelle McGuinness.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A #FringeTO '26 highlight was the # of musicals w/ real promise; not just @derrick-chua.bsky.social's fest-within-the-fest's Alliance for Canadiann Musicals shows (FRAYED NERVES or WOUNDS OF LOVE, i.e.), but also Mixtape Project's CAMP!, I. Arseneau's LITTLE ASTRONAUT, & N.Younglai's FIRST KISS.

A half dozen cast members of A MOMENT FOR FRAYED NERVES, all wearing black, jump with their hands in the air in a scene from the musical. Detail of a photo by Liz Bragale.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

+ #FringeTO shows I saw ready 2 remount incl. EVIE & ALFIE; ORBIT; LITTLE ONE; FIRST KISS; SUCH ADO; AFENI; MIRV-ISH; +solos J.Blair/J. McGuinness/J. Hays/K.Brown. W/ dramaturgy, LADIES DAY; A MOMENT FOR FRAYED NERVES; IMAGINED LOVE; WOUNDS OF LOVE; CUSP; LITTLE ASTRONAUT; +solos M.Torgerson/J.Hogg.

Performers Alex Dallas (a white woman with short curly hair, wearing thick framed glasses, a floral blouse buttoned to the neck, and a pastel blue cardigan) and Jimmy Hogg (a white mad with brown hair and beard tinged with grey, wearing reading glasses, a tan button up shirt, a brown tie, and dark blue cardigan) give the camera befuddled expressions, standing in front of wood paneling in the background.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

REMOUNTS: tonight-Sunday, 5 #FringeTO '26 shows—CAMP!; DADS; YOU CHOOSE; PEDRO THE PENGUIN; & GOD SAVE THE SODOMITES—get 2 remounts each @ Jane Mallett Theatre: www.tolive.com/Event-Detail... This Sep. 26-Oct 11, Soulpepper/Obsidian/Bad Hats will curate a @toronto-fringe.bsky.social Encore Series:

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Soulpepper Theatre - Plays, Concerts & Musicals

Enjoy Music, Plays & More at Toronto's Largest Not-for-Profit Theatre Company. Browse this Season's Lineup and Plan Your Visit Today!

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

@toronto-fringe.bsky.social no longer deals w/ drink&food sales. Technically, the Hub is partners Young Centre/Soulpepper/Old Flame's problem/opportunity. But much is lost not having a big central place for #FringeTO folx to gather en masse to socialize, network, cross-promote, etc. Moving on...

A woman with long brown hair wearing a white and pink floral dress is seen from behind, taking video of a a woman (in large sunglasses, a white tank top, bshort ruffled black skirt and black calve high boots) who is posing beside a red sandwich board sign for the Toronto Fringe patio. In the background, on red cobblestones, are the Fringe bar tent, and several patrons sitting on small chairs. Photo courtesy the Toronto Fringe.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

What @toronto-fringe.bsky.social artists & patrons crave is ONE big, central communal space for pre/post shows, w/ 200+ capacity, & open @ least until 1am. Could Old Flame/Soulpepper get a Nightlife Hub permit from @toronto.ca's Cllr Ainslie for #FringeTO '27? www.thestar.com/gift-redeem?...

A night time shot of the Fringe Club, circa 2016, at the Scadding Court Community rink location. Hundreds of Fringe patrons mingle, some seated on folding chairs at small tables, some standing in clusters. along the south side of the rink fence are food and beverage stands; at the east end of the rink is an outdoor stage. Photo courtesy Toronto Fringe.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Events @ Old Flame—drag show, line dancing, silent disco—drew ppl, but Distillery District forced them (& YC Patio) to close by 11pm (9pm on Sundays!). YC indoors stayed open to 12am, but few Fringers visited post-show. Factory, TPM, & Tarragon hosted cozy but under-utilized l'il lounge spaces, too.

Cast members of the show 1920's WALKING AROUND IN A DREAM perform on the small, shallow stage in Old Flame Brewery, as part of a showcase of Fringe shows, early in the festival.

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