Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dChris Klippenstein @klippership.bsky.social · 06/02/2026A highlight: Cressida has been traded to the Greeks, who literally pass her around to each covetously kiss her. Her fear & the danger of her position, then her defiant turn to rhetoric as protection, came through strongly with great acting from all. Visceral. Thank you @shakesbashd.bsky.social! 132
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dIlana Lucas @ilanalucas.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Review: @shakesbashd.bsky.social brings focus to Troilus and Cressida #theatre #theaTO @intermissionmag.bsky.social www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/troi...intermissionmagazine.caReview: Shakespeare BASH’d brings focus to Troilus and CressidaThis spare, thoughtful staging prioritizes a clarity of text that comes through even when the script’s overall trajectory is less than clear. 012
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dOur Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 31/01/2026ourtheatrevoice.com/a-riveting-b... My review of a terrific TROILUS AND CRESSIDA now on stage in the Incubator Space at Toronto's The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen Street West. Produced by @shakesbashd.bsky.socialourtheatrevoice.comA riveting, bare-bones TROILUS AND CRESSIDA that’s fiery, passionate, daring and scrappy.Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida might be considered a risky problem play in the canon of his tragedies. Why? In most 031
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dIstvan Dugalin @istvandugalin.bsky.social · 31/01/2026𝙄𝙨𝙩𝙫𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 ➤ 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗔 presented by @shakesbashd.bsky.social #IstvanReviews #theaTO istvandugalin.com/2026/01/31/t...istvandugalin.comIstvan Reviews ➤ TROILUS AND CRESSIDA ⏤ Shakes. BASH'dIstvan Dugalin's review of TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, presented by Shakespeare BASH'd at The Theatre Centre until February 8, 2026. 011
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dA View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 30/01/2026@shakesbashd.bsky.social is bringing another lesser-performed Shakespeare play to The Theatre Centre with "Troilus and Cressida." Beautifully acted and impressively staged, you won't want to miss this production! #TheaTO #Theatre #Review aviewfromthebox.net/2026/01/30/s...aviewfromthebox.netShakespeare BASH’d’s “Troilus and Cressida”Beginning in the middle, starting thence awayTo what may be digested in a play. The prologue to William Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cr… 031
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dGlenn Sumi @glennsumi.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Psst… contest for a pair of tickets to the @shakesbashd.bsky.social production of TROILUS AND CRESSIDA ends today at noon. Details in my latest newsletter. www.goaheadsumi.com/what-to-look...goaheadsumi.comWhat to look for on Toronto stages this winterFrom star turns by Clare Coulter and Louise Pitre to the remount of a canonical Canadian musical, here are some shows getting big buzz this season 021
Shakespeare BASH’d @shakesbashd.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Means so much to have our Merchant of Venice included! 000
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dIlana Lucas @ilanalucas.bsky.social · 05/01/2026So much to applaud in my annual Top Toronto Theatre roundup! @crowstheatre.bsky.social @shakesbashd.bsky.social @toronto-fringe.bsky.social @thehowlandcompany.bsky.social @mirvish.bsky.social @studio180theatre.bsky.social @outsidethemarch.bsky.social and more! www.broadwayworld.com/toronto/arti...broadwayworld.comFeature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre 2025In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others,... 143
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dSteve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 24/12/20259. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (The Theatre Centre, Thurs 20 Feb). Shakespeare BASH'D leaned hard into the play's underpinning of antisemitism for their in the round staging, culminating in a devastating ransacking of Shlyock's Shabbat table. Often staged as a comedy, this hit as psychological horror. 111
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dHallie Seline @hallieseline.bsky.social · 02/03/2025“BASH’d has done what far too many Shakespeare productions never do. It has made us see a famous play in an entirely new light.” TY Stage Door for this excellent, thoughtful review of @shakesbashd.bsky.social THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Proud to have been a part of it. www.stage-door.com/3/Reviews/En...stage-door.comThe Merchant of Venice 072
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dHallie Seline @hallieseline.bsky.social · 01/03/2025“Under Nish-Lapidus’ careful direction, like the three caskets…, the happy, close-knit characters carry something wildly different from their appearances inside them, a viciousness toward the outsider that feels painfully relevant.” TY @intermissionmag.bsky.social @shakesbashd.bsky.social 033
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dIlana Lucas @ilanalucas.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Review: This 'Merchant of Venice' feels like a tragedy #theatre #theaTO Beautiful work by @shakesbashd.bsky.social www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/merc...intermissionmagazine.caReview: This 'Merchant of Venice' feels like a tragedyThis Shakespeare BASH’d production is a gem of a reimagining that explores the issues raised in Playing Shylock without offering answers. 052
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dSteve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 22/02/2025My 2nd SO of '25: @shakesbashd.bsky.social THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Undercuts the comedy, brings bigotry to the fore. A.Nashman & A.Rose handle text w/ aplomb, but watch C.Scott closest: esp. during post-courtroom's epilogue, she's the horrorshow's bellwether. Sold out run-but MANY rush tix. #TheaTO 121
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dA View from the Box @aviewfromthebox.bsky.social · 19/02/2025@shakesbashd.bsky.social is back with a landmark production of "The Merchant of Venice" Starring Alon Nashman as Shylock and Jesse Nerenberg as Antonio, this is an unforgettable "Merchant" which truly packs a punch. #TheaTO #Theatre #Review aviewfromthebox.net/2025/02/19/s...aviewfromthebox.netShakespeare BASH’d’s “The Merchant of Venice”Come in! The Shabbat table is set, the challah is warm, and Shylock is expecting you. Shakespeare BASH’d is shedding new light and focus on one of Shakespeare’s most controversial plays with their … 031
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dCarly @chuckielouise.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Cannot wait. And shout out to the star for including this review in print! For real it is meaningful to the city's theatre ecology to have coverage in print as well. ❤️💜✌️ @glennsumi.bsky.social @shakesbashd.bsky.social @thestar.com (ironic handle given the post lol) #TheaTO #PrintMedia 053
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dIstvan Dugalin @istvandugalin.bsky.social · 16/02/2025𝙄𝙨𝙩𝙫𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 ➤ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘 @shakesbashd.bsky.social #IstvanReviews #theaTO istvandugalin.com/2025/02/16/t...istvandugalin.comIstvan Reviews ➤ THE MERCHANT OF VENICE - Shakes BASH’dIstvan Dugalin's review of Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, presented by Shakespeare BASH'd at The Theatre Centre. 012
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dKelley Teahen 🇺🇦 🇮🇪 🇨🇦 @kteahen.bsky.social · 16/02/2025This evening in #Toronto - at @shakesbashd.bsky.social The Merchant of Venice. #Shakespeare #Theatre 111
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dOur Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 16/02/2025www.ourtheatrevoice.com/items-7/the-... My review of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE now on stage in the BMO Incubator at Toronto's The Theatre Centre. 1115 Queen Street West. @shakesbashd.bsky.socialourtheatrevoice.comThe Merchant of VeniceNow on stage in the BMO Incubator at the Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen Street West, Toronto. 043
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dThe Howland Company @thehowlandcompany.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Thanks for the S/O @glennsumi.bsky.social @thestar.com We’re thrilled to have Howlanders in this fantastic ensemble w/ our friends @shakesbashd.bsky.social “What a treat to have Laurie and Seline, two prominent members of the Howland Company, another excellent indie company, join this production.” 142
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dGlenn Sumi @glennsumi.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Most of the run is sold out, but try to get a standby ticket to @shakesbashd.bsky.social MERCHANT OF VENICE, featuring a largely Jewish team. My rave is now up at @thestar.com www.thestar.com/entertainmen...thestar.comYes, ‘The Merchant of Venice’ is a problematic, antisemitic play — this marvellous Toronto version shows the rewards of staging itJulia Nish-Lapidus’s production for Shakespeare BASH’d shows the artistic rewards of staging this problematic play. 2122
Shakespeare BASH’d @shakesbashd.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Thanks for joining us and for this thoughtful response to the show! We’ll always try to squeeze in more people at the door! 040
Shakespeare BASH’d @shakesbashd.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Our upcoming production of The Merchant of Venice sold-out real fast, so we’ve added one more show. We’d love to have you join us for our investigation of this controversial play. Tickets at theatrecentre.org/tickets/?eid... 022
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dSteve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 15/01/2025The @toronto-fringe.bsky.social announced today that Videocabaret's Deanne Taylor Theatre will be a satellite venue for the '25 fest, & all #FringeTO shows there will be in the round! Videocab will cover FREE extra rehearsal & tech time. 8 lottery spots available - applications close Feb. 3. #TheaTOfringetoronto.com2025 Toronto Fringe Festival Satellite Venue Category | Toronto Fringe Festival 055
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dGlenn Sumi @glennsumi.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Free ticket giveaway alert to @shakesbashd.bsky.social upcoming MERCHANT OF VENICE. Details at end of post. www.goaheadsumi.com/artists-to-w... 041
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dHallie Seline @hallieseline.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Thanks for the shout out @glennsumi.bsky.social and for including Alon Nashman & our @shakesbashd.bsky.social production of The Merchant of Venice on your list for 2025! #ArtistToWatch #theaTO #torontotheatregoaheadsumi.comArtists to watch on Toronto stages this winterFrom Dora Award and Governor General's Award winners to one of the country's most celebrated acting couples, some of the biggest talents will be heating up theatres this season 043
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dJoshua Chong @joshuachong.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Here's my round-up of the 10 theatre productions I'm most looking forward to for the first half of 2025. #theaTO Read it in @thestar.com:thestar.com10 theatre shows to see in 2025, including a pair of Pulitzer Prize winners and a new Canadian operaOur arts critic, Joshua Chong, selects the top theatre productions he’s looking forward to seeing in the first half of 2025. 064
Shakespeare BASH’d @shakesbashd.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Honoured to have our production of The Merchant of Venice included in this list! Can’t wait to see how audiences respond to it. Looks like another great season of theatre! Thanks @joshuachong.bsky.social for the shout-out! 010
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dGlenn Sumi @glennsumi.bsky.social · 26/12/2024Here, just under the wire, is my list of the Top 10 Toronto theatre shows of 2024. Thanks to all the theatre companies, actors, designers, administrators, publicists and audiences who helped keep this art form alive and exciting during these challenging times. www.goaheadsumi.com/the-top-10-t...goaheadsumi.comThe Top 10 Toronto theatre productions of 2024Age is a Feeling, The Inheritance: Parts 1 and 2 and Big Stuff top my list of the most memorable shows of the year 162
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dJoshua Chong @joshuachong.bsky.social · 21/12/2024You’ve likely never heard of this theatre. But it’s doing some of the most meaningful — and overlooked — work in the city My feature in @thestar.com:thestar.comYou’ve likely never heard of this theatre. But it’s doing some of the most meaningful — and overlooked — work in the citySmile Theatre performs for seniors at retirement homes and community centres who may not otherwise be able to see live performance. 2187
Shakespeare BASH’d @shakesbashd.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Join us for some songs and good times at Karaoke BASH’d tonight! 8pm to last call at The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W). 000
Shakespeare BASH’d @shakesbashd.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Can’t wait! Definitely one of our favourite nights of the year! 010
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dSteve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 07/12/2024This is one of my favourite holiday #TheaTO traditions. Hope to see some of you there tonight! 211
Shakespeare BASH’d @shakesbashd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024It won’t be the same without you!!!media.tenor.coma small kitten is sitting on a bed with the words `` missing you love you '' written on it .ALT: a small kitten is sitting on a bed with the words `` missing you love you '' written on it . 010
Reposted by Shakespeare BASH’dCarly @chuckielouise.bsky.social · 04/12/2024I am so sad to miss my favourite event of the year! Go sing folks! ❤️❤️🙏🙏 #TheaTO #Karaokemedia.tenor.combart simpson and lisa simpson singing into microphones in a cartoonALT: bart simpson and lisa simpson singing into microphones in a cartoon 221
Shakespeare BASH’d @shakesbashd.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Hey friends (new and old)! If you’re up for some fun next weekend, come sing some karaoke with us! It’s always a great time, with low-pressure karaoke, and awesome people! December 7 at The Theatre Centre (in Toronto), anytime after 8pm. 050
Shakespeare BASH’d @shakesbashd.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Have you read the Shapes Trilogy by the same author? Some of the best books ever (children’s or not)! 000