By Jocelyn Illing, February 14 2017 —
Although technology may be efficient, there is one important thing the Internet and cinema cannot give us — human interaction. Theatre provides us with entertainment, as well as a human connection we cannot … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, February 14 2017 —
With a tagline boasting “provocative temptation” and “dangerous conversation,” Soliciting Temptation grabs the audience’s attention from the very beginning. The play follows a man and a woman who meet in a hotel room … Read the rest
By Aurora Anderson, February 14 2017 —
Urban Stories Theatre’s Just Acts Play Festival 2017: Examining Mental Illness(es) will present four new plays by local writers from Feb. 14–19 at the Knox United Church Lower Theatre.
Urban Stories Theatre focuses … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, February 14 2017 —
What would you do if an encyclopedia salesperson wound up in your backyard one warm summer night? Set in 1962, The Exquisite Hour explores what Zachary Teale does when he meets encyclopedia salesperson … Read the rest
By Fernando Moreno, February 14 2017 —
What would you do get some extra spending money? Skin Flick follows a couple — Robbie and Daphne — experiencing economic difficulties who decide that the best way to get out of it … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, January 24 2017 —
Topics like race and privilege are often left unspoken due to their taboo nature, especially when among friends, family and coworkers. But James Long and Marcus Youssef made a performance based on just … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, January 17 2017 —
After stepping into a last-minute role on The Newsroom left by a departing male actor, Karen Hines experienced a cultural shift in gendered characters, notably within their dialogue.
When Hines’ character was brought … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, January 17 2017 —
For most people, a night out at the theatre is a relaxing time, where participating as an audience member is limited to watching a story that might make you laugh or shed a … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, November 29 2016 —
Moving away from the tradition of the baby, manger and nativity scene, Lunchbox Theatre will host Forte Musical Theatre’s review-style show Naughty… but Nice! for its third year. Filled with new seasonal songs … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, November 22 —
Following in its tradition of experimental theatre, Theatre Enounter will present The Elephant Calf by Bertoit Brecht. Originally set in British colonial India, Theatre Encounter’s production of the play will take place in the … Read the rest
