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Independent Theatre Reviewer in the GTA | Long-time theatre patron and practitioner | Running on ☕️ and unbridled passion for the arts

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@theatregargantua.bsky.social has an incredible production on stage right now at Factory Theatre. "Dissonant Species" is about finding beauty in the discord, and about opening our humanity to all.

Catch it before it closes on the 23rd.

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Theatre Gargantua’s “Dissonant Species”
On the largest scales, black hole mergers pluck notes on the fabric of spacetime itself, while vast pressure waves span galaxies over aeons. On the smallest, molecules and atoms vibrate trillions o…
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November 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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b Current, Crow's Theatre, and @studio180theatre.bsky.social are getting into the holiday spirit with Kanika Ambrose's "The Christmas Market"

A sure-to-be holiday classic with a real message at its heart, you can't miss this show.

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b current, Crow’s Theatre, and Studio 180’s “The Christmas Market”
Christmas time, for a lot of us, means being surrounded by family, partaking in beloved traditions, and eating our favourite meals. But what do you do when you’re far from home, loved ones, and eve…
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November 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Icarus Theatre's "DNA" is like watching a thriller film come to life before your eyes. Haunting and tragic, this story of a group of teens immediately brings to mind "Lord of the Flies"

Catch it this weekend at The Theatre Centre

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Icarus Theatre’s “DNA”
“Like dead, dead?” “Yes.” “Proper dead, not living dead?” “Not living dead, yes.” “Are you sure?” How can they be sure? Did anyone see him, or was the vodka playing tricks with their eyes? Dennis K…
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November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Soulpepper Theatre's latest production, "The Comeuppance", is relatable, moving, and a little darker than anticipated. A reminder of how our pasts can catch up with us, emotionally and physically, "The Comeuppance" is not-to-be-missed!

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Soulpepper Theatre Company’s “The Comeuppance”
Have you ever had that eerie impulse to look beyond the veil? To see what awaits for us on the other side? Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ The Comeuppance, directed by Frank Cox-O’Connell, allows audiences…
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Robert Lepage and Canadian Stage have brought "The Far Side of the Moon" to the Bluma Appel Theatre for a stellar run. This show about brotherhood set against the space race is moving and masterful.

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An Ex Machina Production, presented by Canadian Stage “The Far Side of the Moon”
“The universe is not required to be in perfect harmony with human ambition.” – Carl Sagan “The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but mankind cannot stay in the cradle forever.” – Konstantin Tsiolkov…
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November 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Here's a #StageDoorDialogues to get November off to a festive start! George Reinblatt and Suzy Wilde have written a fun new musical for the holiday season, "Predictable Holiday Rom-Com: The Musical" on at The Second City!

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Stage Door Dialogues – George Reinblatt and Suzy Wilde of “Predictable Holiday Rom-Com: The Musical”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time for hot cocoa, snuggling up in your warmest jammies, and watching those fabulously cliche holiday films. This year, Predictable Holiday Rom-Com: The M…
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November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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It felt right that I was in a theatre seeing "Brighton Beach Memoirs", which opens with a recording of a World Series game, as game 7 was being played downtown.

Don't miss this stunning production, only on until Nov 6

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Teatron Toronto Jewish Theatre’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs”
Eugene Morris Jerome is obsessed with two things: The Yankees, and seeing a naked girl. But what else does a fifteen year old have to think about in 1937? The Yankees are playing against the Giants…
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November 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Doc Wuthergloom is back at the Red Sandcastle Theatre to warn of the horrible haunts which await us at the "Little Lib'ary of the Damned"

Full of magic and mystery, this is the perfect way to keep spooky season alive!

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Eldritch Theatre’s “Doc Wuthergloom’s Little Lib’ary of the Damned”
Ever wonder what treasures lurk in those Little Free Libraries you pass by? What if one of them contains the most haunted, evil, and soul-destroying books in the history of mankind? Doc Wuthergloom…
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November 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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The insightful words of children come to life through four adult performers in Sunny Drake's "CHILD-ish" on at Tarragon Theatre. Well-crafted, moving, and inspiring, you won't want to miss this show!

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Tarragon Theatre, in association with The CHILD-ish Collective’s “CHILD-ish”
When was the last time you played? Not sports or an organized team thing, really played: let your imagination guide you to some joy? Most adults don’t play any more, even if there are little ones a…
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October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Montreal's Imago Theatre is currently producing the World Premiere of Scout Rexe's "Cult Play" - a unique multi-media experience.

I got to ask Scout and director Annie Valentina about the process so far and what audiences can expect.

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Stage Door Dialogues – Scout Rexe and Annie Valentina of Imago Theatre’s “Cult Play”
Montreal’ Imago Theatre is bringing the World Premiere of Cult Play to audiences this fall. A multi-media experience with plenty of audience participation, Cult Play is unlike anything you’ve seen …
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October 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Wren Theatre is back with another stirring production, "Doubt: A Parable"

Expertly performed and thoughtfully designed, Wren Theatre routinely outdoes themselves with each new show. Make sure you get your tickets as it closes Oct 25!

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Wren Theatre’s “Doubt: A Parable”
Where do you turn when you’re unsure of something? Do you ask a parent or mentor? Your partner or a close friend? Or do you, like many, turn to religion for answers? What happens when the most piou…
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October 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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"What Brings You In" is a unique and interactive exploration of creator Leslie Ting's relationship with therapy and her mental health. With audiences in house and online, this blend of tech, music, and story is different every show!

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A Leslie Ting Production, in partnership with Theatre Passe Muraille’s “What Brings You In”
A violin sits centre stage under a spotlight as an ethereal soundscape fills the room from the many speakers which surround the playing space. This violin, and the musician who wields it, are askin…
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October 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Gregory Prest's "Bremen Town" is kicking off Tarragon Theatre's 25/26 season! This hauntingly beautiful folktale is a perfect fall play - cozy with just a hint of danger. This is one you won't want to miss!

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Tarragon Theatre’s “Bremen Town”
Once upon a time there was an older lady who found herself walking through the woods. She doesn’t know it yet, but she is on the journey of a lifetime. But will she make it to Bremen? Gather ‘round…
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October 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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If "Hokus Pokus Live!" is coming to a city near you, you'd better RUN to get those tickets! A campy parody of everyone's favourite spooky season film, "Hokus Pokus Live!" is an unforgettable night of fun!

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Fruit Wine Productions, Producer Entertainment Group, and AEG Presents’ “Hokus Pokus Live!”
They’re back, witches! The Sanderson Sisters are returning to the land of the living for one night only, and you are their invited guests. But will you make it out alive? Join Ginger Minj, Jujubee,…
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October 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Here's another #StageDoorDialogues to kick off your thanksgiving weekend! Taylor Long is one of the artists in the return of the Confidential Musical Theatre Project! This is a one-of-a-kind performance you won't want to miss!

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Stage Door Dialogues – Taylor Long of The Confidential Musical Theatre Projet
After a brief hiatus, The Confidential Musical Theatre Project is coming back to Toronto! The show and casting is a total secret! Audiences won’t know which musical they’re seeing until they arrive…
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October 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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The final instalment of "The Sankofa Trilogy" "word! sound! powah!" lives up to its name. A reminder that the fight goes on, this is a moving and empowering piece.

See it solo tonight or as part of the marathon weekend Oct 11 and 12!

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Watah Theatre, presented by The Theatre Centre’s “The Sankofa Trilogy: word! sound! powah!”
Generations of fighters, of freedom seekers, of tenacious Sankofa women come to a beautiful culmination in the being of Benu Sankofa. The final play in The Sankofa Trilogy, word! sound! powah! take…
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October 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Here's a #StaqeDoorDialogues to start off your day! The Theatre Centre's liza paul answered some questions for me about this year's edition of the Comedy is Art Festival! Make sure you check it out Oct 23-25!

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Stage Door Dialogues – liza paul of The Theatre Centre’s “Comedy is Art Festival”
The Comedy is Art Festival is back at The Theatre Centre for its sixth year! Curated by The Theatre Centre’s Associate Artistic Director liza paul, the Comedy is Art Festival is sure to tickle your…
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October 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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After two amazing shows yesterday, Isaiah is back on stage tonight in The Veil!
He's already half-way through his run so don't miss your chance to see his take on this spine-tingling role!
Photos of Isaiah Kolundzic by Tyler J. Seguin
Production & Lighting Design by Jareth Li
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Canadian Stage is opening their 25/26 season with a riveting and eye-opening production. "Slave Play" might not be for those with more delicate sensibilities, but it's certainly a show you won't soon forget!

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October 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Talk Is Free Theatre's "Blackbird" is one of the most intimate and intense performances I've witnessed. Heart wrenching performances and a script full of surprises, "Blackbird" keeps you on your toes.

Seating is limited so get your tix!

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Talk Is Free Theatre’s “Blackbird”
A great deal of things can happen in the span of fifteen years: people move, fall in love, get new jobs…or they don’t, or rather, they can’t. And when that past comes knocking at your office …
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October 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Part 2 of The Sankofa Trilogy "benu" is on at The Theatre Centre. Moving and powerful, this story of breaking family cycles will leave you breathless.

You can see it on its own until Oct 5 or as part of the Marathon on Oct 11 and 12.

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Watah Theatre and The Theatre Centre’s “benu”
Gather ‘round, little ones! Granny’s got tamarind balls and a story for you. A story about a bird woman who creates the world, and one of her creations, Sekesu Sankofa and how she makes a little cr…
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October 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Shifting Ground Collective has another hit with "Ride the Cyclone"

Haunting, hilarious, and heartfelt, it's a great start to spooky season! Get on the wait list or cancellation list so that you can "Ride the Cyclone" yourself!

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Shifting Ground Collective’s “Ride the Cyclone”
Step right up! Don’t be shy! Karnak knows your future, he even knows when you’ll die. Karnak can grant wishes, too, if you want it most. What have you done with the time you were given? Are you wor…
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October 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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War, queer love, and a patch of nature which divides a country, "The Green Line" is a moving tribute to the tenacity of queer love. Beautifully woven stories told by passionate storytellers make this a not-to-be-missed show.

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In Arms Theatre Company and The Mena Collective, in association with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Factory Theatre’s “The Green Line”
What would you sacrifice for someone you love? Would you risk getting shot, stop your studies, give up your marriage? Would you travel across oceans, across countries, across The Green Line? Makram…
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September 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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🎙️ On Stageworthy: Playwright Chloë Whitehorn (@chloewhitehorn.bsky.social) talks about writing plays like The Pigeon & Blood River, the Kingston theatre scene, and why Canadian plays rarely get a second production. 🎧 Listen: stageworthy.ca/432-chloe-wh...
432. Chloë Whitehorn
This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Chloë Whitehorn, who is currently based in Kingston, Ontario. Chloë, a former actor, discusses her journey to becoming a prolific writer, focus...
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September 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The 20th Anniversary of "The Sankofa Trilogy" is being celebrated with a glorious remount at The Theatre Centre. The first play, "blood.claat" is currently on stage, and it leaves me eager to see the other two pieces!

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Watah Theatre, presented by The Theatre Centre’s “The Sankofa Trilogy: blood.claat”
Sankofa (SAHN-koh-fah) – A Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana that loosely translates to, “go back and get it.” Its literal translation comes from the Akan proverb, “Se wo were fi na wosan…
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September 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM