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We review and interview to encourage all of us to continue supporting the art of the theatre.
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Thank you, Clyde Wagner, President and CEO of TOLive for the conversation.
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Clyde Wagner
"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
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My review of the opening night of 'profoundly' now on the Mainstage at Toronto's Tarragon Theatre in association with Toronto's Obsidian Theatre.
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VOICE CHOICE. ‘profoundly’’s viscerally genuine, real-life conversations often sting and unnerve. Good theatre can
This North American premiere boldly and unflinchingly stings and unnerves. But that's good theatre when that happens. 'profoundly' is good
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7 days ago
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My review of DISSONANT SPECIES is now on stage at Toronto's
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. An incredible story of movement and sound. Breathtaking.
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Dissonant Species: captivating and imaginative
A captivating, imaginative audio-visual production of movement and heightened sensory perceptions that leaves me inspired, exhilarated… and wanting more. I
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14 days ago
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My review of the world premiere of THE CHRISTMAS MARKET by Kanika Ambrose is now on stage at
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. Directed by Philip Akin. Presented by b current,
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and
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The Christmas Market, a world premiere
‘The Christmas Market’ encourages audiences to explore what the season truly signifies within various communities. This world premiere effectively guides
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14 days ago
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My review of THE COMEUPPANCE now on stage at Toronto's Soulpepper Theatre, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery District.
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The Comeuppance: a scorcher of a script at Soulpepper
Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins’s scorcher of a script about passing time is skillfully handled by a strong cast. They grasp the power
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16 days ago
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My VOICE CHOICE review of a terrific CHILD-ish now on stage at Toronto's Tarragon Theatre. Please go and see this. Wonderful on-stage work.
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Child-ish
VOICE CHOICE The phrase ‘going deeper into the material’ in theatre is clearly captured in this excellent Tarragon production with
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29 days ago
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My review of GOBLIN: OEDIPUS, now on stage in the Studio Theatre at the Stratford Festival. A Spontaneous Theatre Canada Production. This show may just leave you in envy, with envy or of envy.
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Goblin: Oedipus
A huge Dionysian Oedipus that’s got to be seen. This one will leave you with envy. These charmingly adorable Goblins
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Read all about how playwright Kanika Ambrose prepares for the premiere of her two plays next month in November on two of Toronto's busiest theatre stages:
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and Canadian Stage's Berkeley Street.
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Canadian artist feels honoured that two of her plays will be on stage in Toronto very soon.
As a playwright, Kanika Ambrose is often surprised—sometimes even by herself—by where her work takes her. She’s thrilled about the
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Thank you, Jacquie Thomas, Artistic Director of
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for speaking volumes about the upcoming DISSONANT SPECIES to be held in November at Toronto's
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Gargantua Artistic Director speaks volumes about upcoming show
The more I write about theatre, the more I realize I still have a lot to learn—especially about discovering companies
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My review of a lovely THE PIANO TEACHER now on stage at the Firehall Theatre, Thousand Islands Playhouse, 185 South Street, Gananoque.
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The Piano Teacher
“A personal standing ovation-worthy performance. This fine cast handles the delicate subject material with dignity, respect, and grace.” That’s the
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about 1 month ago
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Dave Rabjohn's review of the compelling, standing ovation-worthy opening night performance of BREMEN TOWN written and directed by Gregory Prest now on stage at Toronto's Tarragon Theatre.
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Bremen Town (World Premiere)
A compelling, standing ovation-worthy performance, slickly directed by Gregory Prest Some of Canada’s most revered acting talent converge in Gregory
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about 2 months ago
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My review of a raucously hilarious and silly comedic THE TIME CAPSULE now on stage at Hamilton's Theatre Aquarius.
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The Time Capsule
If there was ever an appropriate and necessary time for 'The Time Capsule,' it is now. Raucous and hilarious in
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about 2 months ago
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My review of Toronto's Shifting Ground Collective Theatre's production of RIDE THE CYCLONE now on stage at Toronto's Annex Theatre.
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Ride the Cyclone
An entertaining, quirky musical thanks to this dedicated ensemble cast who look 'out of this world.' There is a great
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about 2 months ago
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Dave Rabjohn's review of THE GREEN LINE now on stage at Toronto's Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.
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The Green Line
A dynamic production of Makram Ayache’s ‘The Green Line’ opens at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto. It is
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about 2 months ago
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My VOICE CHOICE review of the opening of TELL TALE HARBOUR now on stage at The Royal Alexandra Theatre produced by Mirvish Productions in association with Confederation Centre of the Arts.
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Tell Tale Harbour
VOICE CHOICE Joy-filled. Uplifting. Heartwarming. A cause for celebration of community, family, love and belonging. When a production makes me
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2 months ago
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My review of a terrific bromance production now on stage at Toronto's Soulpepper Theatre. Produced in association with TRIA Theatre.
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King Gilgamesh and the Man of the Wild
A deeply resonating tale of musical fusion through the respect and friendship between Director Seth Bockley and performers Jesse LaVercombe
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2 months ago
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An outlandish, insulting and boorish production. Protest art, be damned. I couldn't bring myself to applaud it at the end. Buyer, beware, going into this one.
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Colonial Circus
A confusing, ‘fringey’ production of puerile, bathroom humour of buffoonery. This opening night production hurls boorish invective. Blasphemous reference to
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2 months ago
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Thank you, Helen Juvonen and Tyler Seguin, for this overdue feature article. Your kindness, patience and generosity are truly appreciated. See what these co-Artistic Directors of
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have in store for all of us.
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A conversation with Helen Juvonen and Tyler Seguin
To continue growing and expanding as a company, Guild Festival Theatre must encourage new voices and perspectives. Recently, I had
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2 months ago
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My review of a 72 year old acting masterclass that still resonates. A show not to be missed now on stage at Toronto's Coal Mine Theatre.
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Waiting for Godot
A 72-year-old Samuel Beckett performance masterclass that still remains impressively enigmatic. Alexander Thomas and Ted Dykstra lead an outstanding cast
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2 months ago
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My review of the world premiere of THE VEIL by Keith Barker and Thomas Morgan Jones. Now on stage in the Studio Theatre
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. Produced by Thought for Food Production,
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The Veil – World Premiere
An enthralling solo piece of psychological exploration. 'The Veil' harkens the audience back to the roots of authentic storytelling. All
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A terrific opening night for OCTET now onstage. Presented by
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, @soulpepper and Musical Stage Company. Please go and see this.
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Octet
Voice Choice for innovative staging, clever choreography, accomplished direction of lushly delivered vocal arrangements, and a masterclass in focused ensemble
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2 months ago
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My review of THE WELKIN on stage at the Baillie Theatre in the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto's Distillery District. A production by Soulpepper Theatre Company,
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@thehowlandcompany.bsky.social
. Directed by Weyni Mengesha.
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The Welkin – Canadian Premiere
“A disturbing journey that is sometimes frightening to hear and watch. It’s an admirable production, albeit with a couple of
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2 months ago
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My review of the opening night of Michael Healey's 1979 now on stage at Victoria, British Columbia's BELFRY THEATRE. A terrific show.
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1979 at Victoria’s Belfry Theate
“A witty, expositional script of politics versus policy, sharply directed by Glynis Leyshon. Nathan Howe, Jay Hindle and Luisa Jojic
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3 months ago
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A feature article I've recently written on Victoria British Columbia's Belfry Theatre and its upcoming production of Michael Healey's 1979.
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“Go west, young man”, he once heard. He did.
"Blogger travels west to learn more about the theatre on his own dime. He's okay with that. Sometimes, to get
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3 months ago
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Dave Rabjohn's review of TONS OF MONEY now on stage at Shaw Festival, Niagara on the Lake.
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Tons of Money
It is perhaps strange to begin a review with a farewell, but we will say a heartfelt goodbye to the
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3 months ago
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My review of REZ, the world premiere of a new Canadian musical now on stage at @CapitolTheatrePortHope.
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Rez Gas
"A must-see performance to close out the Capitol's summer line-up. Witty and entertaining. 'Rez Gas' becomes that universal reminder of how
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3 months ago
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My review of a VOICE CHOICE, must see production of APPLES IN WINTER, now on stage at Stratford's Here for Now Theatre. A definite must see this summer.
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Apples in Winter – Canadian premiere
VOICE CHOICE – for masterful storytelling by Birgitte Solem AND for compassionate, sensitive direction by Robert Ross Parker. “A flawless
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3 months ago
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Geoff Coulter's review of the opening night of THE ART OF WAR by Yvette Nolan, now on stage at The Stratford Festival.
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The Art of War
A compelling, emotional recounting of Canadian soldiers who experienced the horrors of war not with rifles but with paint brushes,
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3 months ago
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Thank you Vivien Endicott-Douglas for the conversation. She will appear next month in ENORMITY, GIRL, and THE EARTHQUAKE IN HER LUNGS presented by
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in association with Toronto's Tarragon Theatre.
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Vivien Endicott-Douglas
"I learn about the strongest choice to make by trying out different things, by taking risks and being on my
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3 months ago
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Thank you, John Wamsley, for the conversation. He will appear this month in the world premiere of REZ GAS at Port Hope's Cameco Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen Street.
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John Wamsley
Artist John Wamsley is excited to dive deeply into the world premiere of ‘Rez Gas’ at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre.
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3 months ago
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My review of the opening night of OLD TIMES by Harold Pinter now on stage at Soulpepper Theatre, Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto's Distillery District.
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Old Times
“An alluring and intelligent production season opener for Soulpepper. Subtle, sultry and sexy performances. A hint of continuous, permeating danger
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3 months ago
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Geoffrey Coulter's review of JERSEY BOYS now on stage at Bancroft's Village Playhouse.
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Jersey Boys
Oh, What A Night - of contrasts! This show delights with the timeless charm of Frankie Valli’s greatest hits, carried
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3 months ago
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Monsters & Milfoil review presented by Port Perry's Theatre on the Ridge at Scugog Shores Museum, 16210 Island Road, Port Perry.
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Monsters & Milfoil: A Tale of Lake Scugog
‘Delightfully whimsical for the children and the young at heart. A smile-inducing performance all round thanks to the energetic cast.”
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3 months ago
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My review of the opening night of ANY IDIOT CAN FACE A CRISIS written, adapted and directed by Andy Massingham now on stage at Scugog Shores Museum, 16210 Island Road, Port Perry. Presented by Theatre on the Ridge.
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Any Idiot Can Face A Crisis
Theatre on the Ridge's final show of the summer season is one for thinkers. That's a good thing when theatre
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4 months ago
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My review of the opening night of HERATIO by Genevieve Adam is now on stage at 201 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough. Presented by
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Heratio
"A stirring take on what occurs after the bloody tragedy of William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.' The cast excels as a solid
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4 months ago
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My review of 'Cottagers and Indians' by Drew Hayden Taylor now on stage in the Firehall Theatre at Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque.
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Cottagers and Indians
"A theatre lover's dream to watch Jeremy Proulx and Jane Wheeler spar. They are the reasons to see the show.
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4 months ago
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My review of the opening night of 'Tuesdays with Morrie' presented by King Theatre Company and Pine Farm Orchard
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Tuesdays with Morrie
"Intensely and intently moving. Grounded in truth." Tuesdays with Morrie, initially published in 1997, remains one of Mitch Albom's most
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4 months ago
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My review of MACBETH presented by Winnipeg's Shakespeare in the Ruins at the Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park
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Unique Pieces Article Macbeth, presented by Shakespeare in the Ruins (SIR) Winnipeg
Where theatre is not only presented on the stage.
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5 months ago
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My review of FORGET ABOUT TOMORROW now on stage at Stratford Ontario's Here for Now Theatre, 24 St. Andrew Street
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Dramas Forget About Tomorrow
Dramas encompass the human response to a created life situation on the stage.
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5 months ago
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My review of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY now on stage in the Festival Theatre at the Stratford Festival.
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Comedies Sense and Sensibility by Kate Hamill. Based on the novel by Jane Austen
What makes a comedy work - plot, characters, setting and theme.
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5 months ago
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My review of a moving FORGIVENESS now on stage at the Tom Patterson Theatre at The Stratford Festival. Luminous performances in a dark, sombre time of Canadian history.
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Unique Pieces Article Forgiveness
Where theatre is not only presented on the stage.
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5 months ago
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Dave Rabjohn's review of Halifax's Matchstick Theatre's production of David French's LEAVING HOME now on stage at Toronto's Coal Mine Theatre, 2076 Danforth Avenue
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Dramas Leaving Home
Dramas encompass the human response to a created life situation on the stage.
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6 months ago
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My review of the opening night of CLUE: ON STAGE at Montreal's Sylvan Adams Theatre at the Segal Centre for the Performing Arts
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Comedies Clue: On Stage Montreal
What makes a comedy work - plot, characters, setting and theme.
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6 months ago
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My review of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS now on stage at The Stratford Festival. Jonathan Goad and Liam Tobin are this year's Martin and Lewis.
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Musicals Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Where music, song and dance all contribute to an enjoyable plot on stage
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6 months ago
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My review of BEETLEJUICE now on stage at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto.
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Musicals Beetlejuice, The Touring Production
Where music, song and dance all contribute to an enjoyable plot on stage
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6 months ago
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My review of a jaw-dropping, phenomenal AFTER THE RAIN now on stage at Toronto's Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Avenue. A co-production with The Musical Stage Company. It's a VOICE CHOICE designation.
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Musicals After the Rain
Where music, song and dance all contribute to an enjoyable plot on stage
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6 months ago
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My review of an okay production of MACBETH now on stage at the Avon Theatre, Stratford Festival.
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Unique Pieces Article Macbeth
Where theatre is not only presented on the stage.
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6 months ago
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My review of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES now on stage at the Avon Theatre at the Stratford Festival. A Voice Choice. Please go and see it.
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Unique Pieces Article Anne of Green Gables, adapted by Kat Sandler. A Stratford Festival Commission
Where theatre is not only presented on the stage.
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6 months ago
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My review of Hannah Moscovitch's RED LIKE FRUIT now on stage in the Young Theatre in the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto's Distillery District, 50 Tank House Lane. Presented by Soulpepper, 2b theater company and Luminato Festival
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Dramas Red Like Fruit
Dramas encompass the human response to a created life situation on the stage.
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6 months ago
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My review of the opening night performance of STICK AROUND by Rebecca Northan now on stage at Stratford's brand spankin' new in door facility, 24 St. Andrew Street, Stratford.
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Comedies Stick Around
What makes a comedy work - plot, characters, setting and theme.
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6 months ago
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