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Makambe K. Simamba's OUR FATHERS, SONS, LOVERS AND LITTLE BROTHERS is Coming to Calgary (Aug 26, 2024)
OUR FATHERS, LOVERS, SONS AND LITTLE BROTHERS to Play Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons (Jul 8, 2024)
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards (May 28, 2024)
Makambe K. Simamba's OUR FATHERS, SONS, LOVERS AND LITTLE BROTHERS is Coming to Calgary (Aug 26, 2024)
OUR FATHERS, LOVERS, SONS AND LITTLE BROTHERS to Play Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons (Jul 8, 2024)
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards (May 28, 2024)
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Makambe K. Simamba's OUR FATHERS, SONS, LOVERS AND LITTLE BROTHERS is Coming to Calgary
Handsome Alice Theatre, Verb Theatre and Tarragon Theatre are coming together to bring Makambe K. Simamba's Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers to Calgary. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Handsome Alice Theatre, Verb Theatre and Tarragon Theatre are coming together to bring Makambe K. Simamba's Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers to Calgary. Learn how to purchase tickets.
OUR FATHERS, LOVERS, SONS AND LITTLE BROTHERS to Play Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons
Our Fathers, Lovers, Sons and Little Brothers, written and performed by Makambe K. Simamba, will be presented by Handsome Alice, Verb Theatre and Tarragon Theatre from September 13 - 28, 2024 at Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons.
Our Fathers, Lovers, Sons and Little Brothers, written and performed by Makambe K. Simamba, will be presented by Handsome Alice, Verb Theatre and Tarragon Theatre from September 13 - 28, 2024 at Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons.
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!
The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!
Firehall Arts Centre Wraps 2023-2024 Season with PADDLE SONG
The Firehall Arts Centre will wrap its 2023-2024 season by welcoming back Cheri Maracle in Paddle Song. Running from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, June 2, this energetic and humorous one-woman musical reflects on the proud legacy of trailblazing Mohawk poet E. Pauline Johnson.
The Firehall Arts Centre will wrap its 2023-2024 season by welcoming back Cheri Maracle in Paddle Song. Running from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, June 2, this energetic and humorous one-woman musical reflects on the proud legacy of trailblazing Mohawk poet E. Pauline Johnson.
Soheil Parsa Directs Canadian Premiere Of Award-Winning ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SEA; On Stage February 7
Aluna Theatre will present the Canadian Premiere of On the Other Side of the Sea from award-winning Salvadoran playwright Jorgelina Cerritos.
Aluna Theatre will present the Canadian Premiere of On the Other Side of the Sea from award-winning Salvadoran playwright Jorgelina Cerritos.
Factory Theatre Presents ARMADILLOS Next Month
Factory Theatre will present the world premiere of the provocative and unabashedly feminist new play Armadillos by Governor General’s Literary Award winner Colleen Wagner and directed by multi-award winning artist Jani Lauzon. Armadillos will be presented at Factory Theatre from June 3rd to 24th, 2023.
Factory Theatre will present the world premiere of the provocative and unabashedly feminist new play Armadillos by Governor General’s Literary Award winner Colleen Wagner and directed by multi-award winning artist Jani Lauzon. Armadillos will be presented at Factory Theatre from June 3rd to 24th, 2023.
Aluna Theatre & Theatre Passe Muraille Present RUBBLE, On Stage February 25 - March 18
In late February, Aluna Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille partner on the co-production RUBBLE by playwright Suvendrini Lena, on stage February 25 – March 18 in the Passe Muraille Mainspace. (Media night: Thursday, March 2)
In late February, Aluna Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille partner on the co-production RUBBLE by playwright Suvendrini Lena, on stage February 25 – March 18 in the Passe Muraille Mainspace. (Media night: Thursday, March 2)
Aluna Theatre & Modern Times Stage Reunite For THE HOUSE OF BERNARDO ALBA
Modern Times Stage Company and Aluna Theatre reunite to co-produce THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA by Federico Garcia Lorca and directed by Soheil Parsa. This is the first in-person production Soheil will direct for the company since the 2021 announcement of his departure, marking the end of his 31-year tenure as Artistic Director. THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA runs from April 6th to April 24th at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, opening on April 9th at 7:30 p.m.
Modern Times Stage Company and Aluna Theatre reunite to co-produce THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA by Federico Garcia Lorca and directed by Soheil Parsa. This is the first in-person production Soheil will direct for the company since the 2021 announcement of his departure, marking the end of his 31-year tenure as Artistic Director. THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA runs from April 6th to April 24th at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, opening on April 9th at 7:30 p.m.
Tarragon Theatre OUR FATHERS, SONS, LOVERS AND LITTLE BROTHERS Opens March 17
Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos are excited to announce the opening of Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers, a Tarragon Theatre and Black Theatre Workshop co-production based on the world premiere production produced by b current.
Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos are excited to announce the opening of Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers, a Tarragon Theatre and Black Theatre Workshop co-production based on the world premiere production produced by b current.
BWW Review: THE SOLITUDES is a Personal Look Into Women's Lives and Bloodlines That Struggles to Find a Narrative
Aluna Theatre and Nightwood Theatre's production of THE SOLITUDES, directed by Bea Pizano, is an interesting glimpse into the lives of eight very different women's lives, histories, and bloodlines. Despite strong creative elements and performances, the dozens of ideas that are brought up rarely connect; at times this might be intentional, to show the differences between the women, but even in moments where there is opportunity for connection and healing over common trauma, actors remain isolated in their own stories.
Aluna Theatre and Nightwood Theatre's production of THE SOLITUDES, directed by Bea Pizano, is an interesting glimpse into the lives of eight very different women's lives, histories, and bloodlines. Despite strong creative elements and performances, the dozens of ideas that are brought up rarely connect; at times this might be intentional, to show the differences between the women, but even in moments where there is opportunity for connection and healing over common trauma, actors remain isolated in their own stories.
The Theatre Centre And The ECT Collective Present HERE ARE THE FRAGMENTS
How do we trust what we see or feel? How do we know which voices are truly our own? THE THEATRE CENTRE and THE ECT COLLECTIVE are proud to Co-produce HERE ARE THE FRAGMENTS., an immersive work of theatre written by Suvendrini Lena, Theatre Centre Residency artist and CAMH Neurologist. Based on the psychiatric writing of famed political theorist Frantz Fanon and combining narratives, sensory exploration, and scientific and historical analysis, HERE ARE THE FRAGMENTS. reflects on the relationships between identity, history, racism, and mental health. FRAGMENTS. will run November 19 to December 1 at The Theatre Centre (Opening Night November 21).
How do we trust what we see or feel? How do we know which voices are truly our own? THE THEATRE CENTRE and THE ECT COLLECTIVE are proud to Co-produce HERE ARE THE FRAGMENTS., an immersive work of theatre written by Suvendrini Lena, Theatre Centre Residency artist and CAMH Neurologist. Based on the psychiatric writing of famed political theorist Frantz Fanon and combining narratives, sensory exploration, and scientific and historical analysis, HERE ARE THE FRAGMENTS. reflects on the relationships between identity, history, racism, and mental health. FRAGMENTS. will run November 19 to December 1 at The Theatre Centre (Opening Night November 21).
BWW Review: Competing Ideas and Unrealized Plotlines Leave THE CHERRY ORCHARD Struggling to Take Root
In director Soheil Parsa's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, produced by Modern Times Stage Company in association with Crow's Theatre, the concept of nostalgia versus progress seems to be the underlying message. At several moments throughout it's brought front and centre, however the sheer number of characters to keep up with and a range of unresolved plotlines distract from the political and societal issues that struggle to remain in focus.
In director Soheil Parsa's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, produced by Modern Times Stage Company in association with Crow's Theatre, the concept of nostalgia versus progress seems to be the underlying message. At several moments throughout it's brought front and centre, however the sheer number of characters to keep up with and a range of unresolved plotlines distract from the political and societal issues that struggle to remain in focus.
BWW Review: WE KEEP COMING BACK is a Visually Dynamic, Personal Look into Jewish-Polish Identity
WE KEEP COMING BACK, produced by Factory Theatre and Selfconscious Productions, begins with a dream of Warsaw, but strangely enough, never quite gets there. Most ideas expressed go unanswered by the cast, and rightfully so, given the show's foundation.
WE KEEP COMING BACK, produced by Factory Theatre and Selfconscious Productions, begins with a dream of Warsaw, but strangely enough, never quite gets there. Most ideas expressed go unanswered by the cast, and rightfully so, given the show's foundation.
DanceWorks Announces 2018-19 Season
After the celebratory 40th Anniversary Season, Mimi Beck, Dance Curator of acclaimed presenter DanceWorks, announced the 2018-19 season with four world premieres and one Toronto premiere featuring artists/companies from Toronto, Montreal, Six Nations, Mexico and New Zealand. TD Bank Group is the premier sponsor for the 2018/19 Mainstage Series.
After the celebratory 40th Anniversary Season, Mimi Beck, Dance Curator of acclaimed presenter DanceWorks, announced the 2018-19 season with four world premieres and one Toronto premiere featuring artists/companies from Toronto, Montreal, Six Nations, Mexico and New Zealand. TD Bank Group is the premier sponsor for the 2018/19 Mainstage Series.
COME FROM AWAY Nabs Three Dora Awards; All Winners Announced!
The 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2016-2017 season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony in Toronto on the evening of Monday, June 26 at the Elgin Theatre of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, hosted by acclaimed actor and musician Raoul Bhaneja, a Maple Blues Award winner and Gemini, Dora and Canadian Comedy Award nominee.
The 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2016-2017 season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony in Toronto on the evening of Monday, June 26 at the Elgin Theatre of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, hosted by acclaimed actor and musician Raoul Bhaneja, a Maple Blues Award winner and Gemini, Dora and Canadian Comedy Award nominee.
Caminos to Hold Inaugural Festival from Aluna Theatre
Following a record season that included nine Dora nominations for two major productions, and six wins for their co-production of Blood Wedding | Bodas de Sangre with Modern Times, Aluna Theatre is thrilled to announce the inaugural CAMINOS, presented in partnership with Native Earth Performing Arts.
Following a record season that included nine Dora nominations for two major productions, and six wins for their co-production of Blood Wedding | Bodas de Sangre with Modern Times, Aluna Theatre is thrilled to announce the inaugural CAMINOS, presented in partnership with Native Earth Performing Arts.
Photos: Inside the 2015 Dora Mavor Moore Awards
The 36th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2014/2015 season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony in Toronto on the evening of Monday, June 22 at Harbourfront Centre's WestJet Stage, hosted by the hilarious Gavin Crawford, whose eight seasons on CBC-TV's This Hour Has 22 Minutes earned him numerous accolades and who recently won an ACTRA Award for his leading role in the film Two 4 One.
The 36th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2014/2015 season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony in Toronto on the evening of Monday, June 22 at Harbourfront Centre's WestJet Stage, hosted by the hilarious Gavin Crawford, whose eight seasons on CBC-TV's This Hour Has 22 Minutes earned him numerous accolades and who recently won an ACTRA Award for his leading role in the film Two 4 One.
Aluna Theatre Presents PANAMERICAN ROUTES Human Rights Festival, Now thru 5/27
Aluna Theatre presents an international festival of theatre for Human Rights - Panamerican Routes / Rutas Panamericanas: a new festival featuring a new generation of Canadian and Latin American voices that converges on Toronto from across the continent from today, May 15 through May 27 for two weeks of mainstage performances, special presentations, professional development workshops and a conference exploring Theatre and Human Rights as well as a photography exhibit. All events take place at Theatre Passe Muraille. Visit alunatheatre.ca for more information, detailed schedules and/or to purchase tickets.
Aluna Theatre presents an international festival of theatre for Human Rights - Panamerican Routes / Rutas Panamericanas: a new festival featuring a new generation of Canadian and Latin American voices that converges on Toronto from across the continent from today, May 15 through May 27 for two weeks of mainstage performances, special presentations, professional development workshops and a conference exploring Theatre and Human Rights as well as a photography exhibit. All events take place at Theatre Passe Muraille. Visit alunatheatre.ca for more information, detailed schedules and/or to purchase tickets.
Aluna Theatre Presents Panamerican Routes/Rutas Panamericanas Human Rights Festival, 5/15-5/27
Aluna Theatre is set to present an international festival of theatre for Human Rights - Panamerican Routes / Rutas Panamericanas: a new festival featuring a new generation of Canadian and Latin American voices that will converge on Toronto from across the continent from May 15-27 for two weeks of mainstage performances, special presentations, professional development workshops and a conference exploring Theatre and Human Rights as well as a photography exhibit. All events take place at Theatre Passe Muraille. Visit alunatheatre.ca for more information, detailed schedules and/or to purchase tickets.
Aluna Theatre is set to present an international festival of theatre for Human Rights - Panamerican Routes / Rutas Panamericanas: a new festival featuring a new generation of Canadian and Latin American voices that will converge on Toronto from across the continent from May 15-27 for two weeks of mainstage performances, special presentations, professional development workshops and a conference exploring Theatre and Human Rights as well as a photography exhibit. All events take place at Theatre Passe Muraille. Visit alunatheatre.ca for more information, detailed schedules and/or to purchase tickets.
Aluna Theatre Presents PANAMERICAN ROUTES / RUTAS PANAMERICANAS
Aluna Theatre will be presenting a New Festival of Theatre for Human Rights: Panamerican Routes / Rutas Panamericanas.
Aluna Theatre will be presenting a New Festival of Theatre for Human Rights: Panamerican Routes / Rutas Panamericanas.
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