Theatre-a-go-go explores the themes of sexual violence, society’s response and the celebrity of the villain in Caroline Azar’s DINK, on at the Factory Theatre Mainspace for the Next Stage Theatre Festival. Inspired by the real-life case of former Canadian Forces Colonel Russell Williams, as well as incidents of missing/murdered women from marginalized communities/ethnicities, and theContinue reading “Toronto Fringe NSTF: An intense, startling & thought-provoking look at sexual violence in DINK”
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Toronto Fringe NSTF: A joyful, entertaining dance party of rhythm & soul in Pulse
The Jasmyn Fyffe Dance company burst onto the stage to perform Pulse to a packed house at the Factory Theatre Mainspace for the Next Stage Theatre Festival last night. With high-energy moves choreographed by company A.D. Jasmyn Fyffe, and grooving to the best of Motown, the company charmed and danced their way into our heartsContinue reading “Toronto Fringe NSTF: A joyful, entertaining dance party of rhythm & soul in Pulse”
Toronto Fringe NSTF: Deeply moving, interwoven look at the faces of loss & coping in Piece by Piece
The loss of a loved one – to death, cognitive illness or break-up – is hard on everyone, especially on those who are left behind. The McGuffin Company explores loss and coping in Alison Lawrence’s Piece by Piece, directed by David Ferry and running at the Factory Theatre Mainspace as part of the Next StageContinue reading “Toronto Fringe NSTF: Deeply moving, interwoven look at the faces of loss & coping in Piece by Piece”
Toronto Fringe NSTF: Big fun with a phonebook in Graham Clark Reads the Phonebook
Confession: In theory, I’m not really into theatre pieces about people sitting around doing inane everyday things. But the title Graham Clark Reads the Phonebook caught my attention – and the fact that the show is based in stand-up comedy sealed the deal for me. So I went to see Graham Clark Reads the PhonebookContinue reading “Toronto Fringe NSTF: Big fun with a phonebook in Graham Clark Reads the Phonebook”
Toronto Fringe NSTF: Big rhapsodic fun with sketch comedy in Unbridled & Unstable
My second opening night show at the Next Stage Theatre Festival (NSTF) in the Factory Theatre Studio last night was The Templeton Philharmonic’s production of Gwynne Phillips’ and Briana Templeton’s sketch comedy romp Unbridled and Unstable. From the moment they appear through the mist astride their noble steeds Dvorak and Duchovny (riding side saddle, ofContinue reading “Toronto Fringe NSTF: Big rhapsodic fun with sketch comedy in Unbridled & Unstable”
LoveSexMoney @ Next Stage
What do a university student auctioning off her virginity online, a sex robot and an after office function quickie have in common? The same hotel room – all part of the three interlocking stories in LoveSexMoney, written and directed by Kat Sandler, assisted by Tom D’arcy McGee, who was also they play’s dramaturge. I caughtContinue reading “LoveSexMoney @ Next Stage”
Trojan Women coming to Alumnae Theatre
Hey all – Before I take off for more Next Stage festivities, I wanted to mention that Alumnae Theatre’s next production, Trojan Women, opens next Friday, January 20 in the Studio and runs until Saturday, February 4 – with a talkback following the matinée on Sunday, January 29. Trojan Women (by Euripides, adapted by GwendolynContinue reading “Trojan Women coming to Alumnae Theatre”
Madonna, Alice & Modern Love
What a weekend it was! Friday night, it was the big fun and talent-filled Songbook Series 2: Madonna extravaganza of songs by Madge at Theatre Passe Muraille, up in their cabaret space (upstairs from the main stage). I was joined by Alum pal Tina McCulloch, as well as some friends of Kat Leonard’s, including Arlene Paculan (ourContinue reading “Madonna, Alice & Modern Love”
So much to see…
Busy weekend ahead, my friends. Off to Theatre Passe Muraille tonight with my pal Lizzie to see the Songbook Series 2: Madonna show, featuring our girlfriend, the amazing and talented (not to mention #1 Johnny Depp fan) Kat Leonard. Saturday, I’m off to Red Sandcastle Theatre, where Kat and I will be joined by my friend Kerri, toContinue reading “So much to see…”
Toronto Fringe Next Stage Festival 2012 opens tomorrow!
Busy new year in theatre, chickens. The Toronto Fringe Next Stage Festival opens tomorrow at Factory Theatre, and features Modern Love, written and performed by Jessica Moss, who appeared in Toronto Fringe show Swoon this past summer, as well as Alumnae Theatre’s production of The Queens. Other Alumnae-related folks are also appearing: Hannah Barnett-Kemper andContinue reading “Toronto Fringe Next Stage Festival 2012 opens tomorrow!”
life with more cowbell 