The National Ballet of Canada is kicking off their 2026 with a lean and impactful double bill. The evening begins with Serge Lifar’s Suite en Blanc, a visual feast and grand celebration of the company’s large corps. The stark white on black design and unique formations of this classical piece are an elegant treat […]
We’re still physical media devotees round these parts with lots of room in our hearts and on our shelves for DVDs, Blu-rays, and even the occasional VHS (an old beat up copy of The Truman Show and our trusty VCR recently rescued a social event when rain ruined our outdoor screening). In that spirit, we’re […]
How much do you really know your neighbours? How much are you willing to know about your neighbours? These are some of the questions posed by Tarragon Theatre and Green Light Arts Productions’ piece The Neighbours. Set in a quiet suburb, the audience is treated to a story told directly to them by Simon (Tony […]
The Author Spotlight Series shines a light on writers creating heartfelt and original work across genres, giving them an opportunity to talk about their books and why they do what they do. Click Here to follow the series as it progresses. To submit an author for consideration, email editors@myentertainmentworld.ca. … “Erin Hawryluk (she/her) is an […]
Théâtre Motus’ Tree is a beautiful introduction to live performance designed for the enjoyment of six-months to three-year-olds with a special eye to accessibility for neurodivergent children. I brought my nine-month-old to the show for his first experience as a live theatre audience member (thanks to Cineplex’s Stars & Strollers program, he’s well versed with the […]
Curated by Taylor Hreljac & Gabe Meacher, Spotlight at Second City is a variety show and great opportunity for both veteran audiences and newbies to experience the wide array of sketch comedy in Toronto. With hosts described as “an amuse bouche”, the evening truly does feel like a satisfying multi-course meal with each act offering […]
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, to deal with isolation and lack of live theatre, we started gathering some of our favourite people every Tuesday & Saturday night to read scripts over Zoom. We read all 38 Shakespeare plays in six months. Then we kept going. We decided to create mini-seasons featuring highlights from the canons of […]
This production has had ample time to mature. It marks director Christopher Alden’s second revival of Rigoletto for the COC (2011, 2018) and the original staging dates back to the Lyric Opera of Chicago (2000). Yet there’s little evidence it has evolved in any major way. It makes no effort to engage with the sociopolitical […]
