Step into the world of The Masterclass and prepare to be immersed in a unique experience. The show revolves around Nathan Bridgets (Kyle Claeys), “a multifaceted Canadian artist renowned for his contributions to acting, directing, and theatre theory”. Held in a private studio, this ‘masterclass’ is an intimate journey into his acclaimed acting technique, as detailed in his bestselling book ‘An Actor Does NOT Prepare.’
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The last weekend of the Toronto Fringe Festival is upon us!
I have continued to receive messages from various artists about their performances at this year’s festival this year. In order to spread the word and the love, I have made another list of show recommendations, for you.
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Award-Winning Kazu Kusano is making her Toronto Fringe Festival debut with her solo comedic drama Pretty Beast.
Growing up in a dysfunctional family in Japan, Kazu dreams of escape. Raised by a distant, alcoholic father, and a mother suffering from schizophrenia, Kazu quickly learned to use humor to heal her wounds and process her trauma.
Despite the odds, she discovers her voice and sense of purpose in comedy. Armed with her newfound superpower, she embarks on an internal journey to find self-acceptance—and overseas to find a new life.
READ MOREToronto Fringe is currently presenting its 36th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival with 77 shows at 16 venues across Toronto, including comedy, drama, musicals, dance, storytelling, along with KidsFest & Kids Camp at St. Volodymyr Institute, plus many more free summer fun at their pop-up Patio at The Tranzac.
I have received several messages from various artists premiering and presenting their work at the festival this year. I have also looked at the festival program and have made my list of show recommendations, including family and kid-friendly ones too.
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Iris Bahr is an award-winning writer, actor, director, producer and host of the hit X-Rae and Near Death podcasts. She has written and performed six solo shows.
Her most recent show, Stories from The Brink, premiered in Montreal and won the 2024 Frankie Storytelling Award. She is now coming to Toronto with her other show, See You Tomorrow, which was nominated for the 2024 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New play.
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Amanda Martinez is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music is an original blend of influences from her Mexican and South African roots.
Described by World Music Central as “one of the great new voices in Spanish language Latin music,” Martinez has been embraced by audiences all over the world with four previously released, highly acclaimed albums to her credit: Sola, Amor, Mañana and Libre.
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The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA)’s third annual MOTIVE, Canada’s premier crime and mystery festival takes over Harbourfront Centre this upcoming weekend.
If you, like me, are a fan of crime and mystery, you can put on your detective hats to explore over 40 events all weekend long and meet some of the best crime and mystery writers from Canada and around the world.
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The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) nominees for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards (CSA) include 156 television, film, and digital media categories. The annual awards celebrating excellence on-screen are currently taking place this week a.k.a Canadian Screen Week 2024.
I am unable to attend Canadian Screen Week this year. However, I perused the list of fiction and documentary feature films nominated this year. Below I give you the list of films I have seen from the list and pick some personal favourites.
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Longhope Media Inc. and OMNI Television has announced that Season 3 of the hit satirical sketch comedy series ABROAD returns to OMNI 2, OMNI BC and OMNI Alberta, this weekend.
Co-created by and starring Filipina comedian Isabel Kanaan, ABROAD is a multi Canadian Screen Award nominated series with six, 30 minute episodes in English and Tagalog based on the immigrant experience in Canada.
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A.C.T stands for Artists Changing Theatre.
A.C.T. Productions is a young theatre company based in Toronto, Canada. Founded by Milena (M) Fera and Kyle Claeys; part of their mandate is to push the boundaries of storytelling and the audience experience.
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