A 1s1 Theatre and Nightwood Theatre co-production in association with Modern Times Stage Company and Why Not Theatre, playwright Erin Shields’ poetic and at times gruesome one-act To A Flame is a visual treat and sensory rollercoaster set in a lush world of gothic horror, directed by Josette Bushell-Mingo with additive beauty to be fully accessible to deaf audiences (with […]
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. … “Born in Romania, Angelica Ganea […]
Icarus Theatre’s production of Walden currently playing in the Theatre Centre’s BMO Incubator is an intimate and intricate presentation of a bold and inspiring text. Amy Berryman’s script (here receiving its Canadian premiere) is my favourite kind of script, one that is accessible and enjoyable on a blind first viewing but also makes me […]
Two of the strongest productions at the Shaw Festival this year, this duo of dramedies features witty, vibrant women and the flimsy men who take up too much of their time. Among women who can seriously sing in Canada, to the best of my expertise, Sara Farb is probably the best actress. That’s a […]
Rock solid tragicomedies with memorable visuals, rich design, and reliable casts, this duo of productions represent what the Shaw Festival does best. In Sleuth, the excellent directorial debut of fan favourite performer Peter Fernandes, a badger-haired Patrick Galligan brings his veteran gravitas to a role that perfectly capitalizes on the little twinkle he always […]
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. … “Léa Taranto is a disabled […]
Director/adaptor Fiona Sauder has always taken kids really seriously. Or, rather, she takes them at least as seriously as she takes adults. Probably more. As a result, she might be the most reliable creator of quality theatre for young audiences I’ve encountered in my career. Her work never takes kids’ attention for granted but neither […]
The Shaw Festival has had some notable success in recent years with British farce. It’s a good fit for the festival- quick and physical and light while fitting squarely into the mandate that can otherwise sometimes be a bit stiff. But, like tap dance musicals before it, farce has become a bit of a crutch […]
