Factory Theatre Presents ARMADILLOS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 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.
Cliff Cardinal's THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, Or AS YOU LIKE IT Begins At The CAA Theatre, March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2023
David Mirvish presents the acclaimed Crow's Theatre production of The Land Acknowledgement, or As You Like It, the final show in the Off-Mirvish season. Written by and starring Cliff Cardinal, the production will play March 10 - April 2, 2023, at the CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge Street. Media night is March 14, 8 p.m.
Crow's Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022
Today, Crow's Theatre Artistic Director Chris Abraham and Executive Director Sherrie Johnson unveiled a 12-show season that spans the classics, contemporary work, CanLit adaptations, musical theatre, dance, and music.
Grand Theatre Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring Four World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022
Following two seasons of darkened stages, restricted interactions, and limited live theatre, London’s Grand Theatre is lifting the curtain on its 2022/23 season - unveiling a full return to the stage with ten powerful productions, four world premieres, and an exhilarating five-concert series from Jeans ’n Classics.
Factory Theatre Presents THROUGH THE EYES By Ahdri Zhina Mandiela
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2021
Factory ends its innovative 20/21 season with a reimagining of the Canadian classic, THROUGH THE EYES by acclaimed playwright Don Druick. This radical new interpretation will be directed by award winning artist ahdri zhina mandiela, and star Zorana Sadiq as the Courtier.
Starvox Entertainment Presents North American Premiere Of BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2019
Leading live-entertainment company Starvox Entertainment, Bend it Films and Kintop Picturesin association with TO Live, are thrilled to present the North American premiere production of BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM:The Musical. Arriving in time for the holiday season with a limited engagement December 7, 2019 - January 5, 2020 at the Bluma Appel Theatreat the St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts, rehearsals are underway in Toronto now with a diverse cast of performers from Canada, the UK, and US.
BWW Review: CHILD-ISH Uses Children's Words To Create Funny, Moving Conversations On Love
by Isabella Perrone - Aug 15, 2019
Sometimes you need a reminder that children are wise beyond their years, and CHILD-ISH is a stellar example of just how much kids learn from watching the world around them. Written by Sunny Drake alongside the CHILD-ISH Collective and directed by Alan Dilworth, the production is currently a work in progress but shows great potential through its handling of verbatim quotes from its child collaborators.
BWW Review: TOWARDS YOUTH Examines the Effect of Strenuous Societies on Drama Students
by Isabella Perrone - Mar 9, 2019
Making its world debut in the Project: Humanity and Crow's Theatre production, TOWARDS YOUTH brings five different drama classrooms from around the world, transitioning from Toronto to England, Greece, Taiwan, and India. Written by Andrew Kushnir based on his travels with Dr. Kathleen Gallagher to conduct her research on the narratives and cultures within drama classrooms, the play explores how the strains of society trickle into the lives of students.
BWW Interview: Andrew Kushnir Lets Young People Lead the Way in TOWARDS YOUTH
by Isabella Perrone - Mar 9, 2019
Andrew Kushnir's latest work, TOWARDS YOUTH: A PLAY ON RADICAL HOPE, made its debut on February 28 at Streetcar Crowsnest's intimate Guloien Theatre. While the final product is a 2-hour examination of drama classrooms from around the world, Kushnir had to facilitate a detailed writing and editing process to bring months of research to the stage.
Canadian Rep Presents Carole Fréchette Classic
by Julie Musbach - Oct 25, 2018
Canadian Rep Theatre Artistic Director Ken Gass is pleased to announce an exciting new production of the Carole Frechette classic, Helen's Necklace (translated by John Murrell). Directed by Gass, the production will feature three extraordinary actresses of varying racial/ethnic identities: Akosua Amo-Adem, Zorana Sadiq and Helen Taylor.