At this opening-night Toronto engagement, the production demonstrates how effectively horror can function onstage when handled with technical precision and

The Festival’s return of Something Rotten! invites repeat viewing, not only for its energy but for its juicy wordplay and

With the performance rights to Come from Away now available to numerous regional professional theatres across Canada, it is unlikely

Even the most skeptical/hardened audience member may find it difficult to remain unmoved by the beautifully and harmoniously sung Act

Kristen Da Silva’s Sugar Road opens with a premise tailor-made for the Thousand Islands theatre: at a fading fairground, Hannah

Does Guys and Dolls still work on a twenty-first-century stage, even if the title may strike some as slightly sexist?

A production that blends comedy, drama and touches of magic, leaving the audience awestruck in its final moments, is truly

Guest Writer: Alessandro Stracuzzi, a Toronto-based theatre critic and performance researcher with a focus on contemporary and experimental work. He

Alastair Newton presents a visually striking stage design in this opulent theatrical production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being

There is a strong sense of both theatrical and educational fulfillment in seeing Goblin:Macbeth once again. Clever, inventive, and consistently

Mohsin Zaidi’s The Surrogate offers a bold and unsettling look at the emotional, ethical, and legal issues surrounding commercial surrogacy.

In 2023, Judith Thompson’s Queen Maeve had its world premiere at Stratford’s Here for Now Theatre. Clare Coulter delivered a

I left Tarragon Theatre's Extraspace after a terrific opening night of Nicolas Billon’s tautly written The Neighbours with a chill

My introduction to viewing opera continues to be enhanced by seeing more productions through Toronto’s Opera Atelier. The season, recently

This time around, the dastardly, devious, and diabolical Eric Woolfe’s imaginative, creatively depraved sleight of hand takes centre stage as

The story of Édith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich offers an engaging exploration of the true meaning of friendship. Originally written

A recent Zoom call with Outside the March’s Artistic Director, Mitchell Cushman, who is directing the Canadian premiere of Eureka

Set just before the outbreak of World War I in Glorious Hill, Mississippi, Tennessee Williams’ Summer and Smoke (1948) follows

While objectivity remains paramount in sharing a love of theatre, there are times when one’s biases (read: preferences, context, understanding)

It’s worth another visit to see this Primary Trust, a theatrical masterclass in acting, at its Toronto premiere at Crow’s

Set in 1970s Manhattan, Barrie's Talk is Free Theatre's (TIFT) production follows Bobby (Aidan deSalaiz) as he approaches his 35th birthday, celebrated

Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida might be considered a risky problem play in the canon of his tragedies. Why? In most

Ah, to be challenged in the theatre once again.  What a wonderful thing. That’s exactly what playwright Steven Elliott Jackson

Set in 1970s Manhattan, Barrie's Talk is Free Theatre's (TIFT) production follows Bobby (Aidan deSalaiz) as he approaches his 35th birthday, celebrated

As the Toronto production of Lisa Nasson’s Mischief enters technical rehearsals at Toronto’s Tarragon Theatre, the above statement by the

Toronto audiences will witness the tragic Romeo & Juliet turned upside down by a simple question: What if Juliet didn’t

The Atlantic Repertory Company began its latest season with the Canadian classic Billy Bishop Goes to War. It features two

"What's really exciting? The Toronto arts community isn't just recovering -it's thriving." TO Live is one of Canada's largest multi-arts

This North American premiere boldly and unflinchingly stings and unnerves. But that's good theatre when that happens. 'profoundly' is good

A captivating, imaginative audio-visual production of movement and heightened sensory perceptions that leaves me inspired, exhilarated… and wanting more. I

‘The Christmas Market’ encourages audiences to explore what the season truly signifies within various communities. This world premiere effectively guides

Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins’s scorcher of a script about passing time is skillfully handled by a strong cast. They grasp the power

VOICE CHOICE The phrase ‘going deeper into the material’ in theatre is clearly captured in this excellent Tarragon production with

A huge Dionysian Oedipus that’s got to be seen. This one will leave you with envy. These charmingly adorable Goblins

As a playwright, Kanika Ambrose is often surprised—sometimes even by herself—by where her work takes her. She’s thrilled about the

The more I write about theatre, the more I realize I still have a lot to learn—especially about discovering companies

“A personal standing ovation-worthy performance. This fine cast handles the delicate subject material with dignity, respect, and grace.” That’s the

A compelling, standing ovation-worthy performance, slickly directed by Gregory Prest Some of Canada’s most revered acting talent converge in Gregory

If there was ever an appropriate and necessary time for 'The Time Capsule,' it is now. Raucous and hilarious in

An entertaining, quirky musical thanks to this dedicated ensemble cast who look 'out of this world.' There is a great

A dynamic production of Makram Ayache’s ‘The Green Line’ opens at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto.  It is

VOICE CHOICE Joy-filled. Uplifting. Heartwarming.  A cause for celebration of community, family, love and belonging. When a production makes me

A deeply resonating tale of musical fusion through the respect and friendship between Director Seth Bockley and performers Jesse LaVercombe

A confusing, ‘fringey’ production of puerile, bathroom humour of buffoonery. This opening night production hurls boorish invective.  Blasphemous reference to

To continue growing and expanding as a company, Guild Festival Theatre must encourage new voices and perspectives. Recently, I had

A 72-year-old Samuel Beckett performance masterclass that still remains impressively enigmatic. Alexander Thomas and Ted Dykstra lead an outstanding cast

An enthralling solo piece of psychological exploration. 'The Veil' harkens the audience back to the roots of authentic storytelling. All

Voice Choice for innovative staging, clever choreography, accomplished direction of lushly delivered vocal arrangements, and a masterclass in focused ensemble

“A disturbing journey that is sometimes frightening to hear and watch. It’s an admirable production, albeit with a couple of

“A witty, expositional script of politics versus policy, sharply directed by Glynis Leyshon. Nathan Howe, Jay Hindle and Luisa Jojic