Set in Vancouver, Canada’s condo and casino playground, Lady Sunrise is a story of social climbing, and the damaging effect of today’s hyper-consumerist society. Featuring six strong characters, Marjorie Chan introduces us to these women’s relationship to money and power, and how these can help them get ahead or hinder aspects of their lives.
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Factory Theatre opened its latest season with Carmen Aguirre’s Broken Tailbone this past Thursday. This is a co-production with Nightswimming. A rare, intimate journey into the hidden world of Latinx dance halls in Canada, Broken Tailbone explores themes of politics, culture and sexuality through Aguirre’s moving and funny personal stories.
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In 1734, Marie Joseph Angélique, an enslaved Black woman known for her outspoken disdain towards servitude and her masters, set fire to Montréal, completely destroying a hospital and dozens of houses including her owner’s residence…or so the story goes.
Blood Pact Theatre with support from Storefront Theatre, and in association with Factory Theatre presents the world premiere of After Wrestling — opening March 1, 2018. After Wrestling revolves around Hogan and his sister Leah. Together they navigate old flames, new relationships, and their mental health in a booze- and grief-fuelled debate after the suicide of Hogan’s best friend Gibby. Playwright Charlie Kerr — with writing partner Bryce Hodgson‘s blessing — shared some insights about the play with yours truly. READ MORE
Winter theatre and dance shows continue this week, leading us into the Family Day long weekend. To keep you busy and entertained, here are my personal picks for mid-February. READ MORE
Fall has officially begun in Toronto. This also means Theatre Season continues in the city as well.
Do not miss out on some of the great shows currently on-stage and premiering soon. Check out my personal picks in this edition of In The City! READ MORE
With theatre season continuing in Toronto, it is time for another edition of this personally curated Theatre Crawl listing. The variety of shows currently on-stage include reinterpretations of Shakespeare, and also works based on Robert Munsch’s stories. READ MORE
Anusree Roy is no stranger to the Toronto Theatre scene. Her plays include: Brothel # 9, Roshni, Letters to my Grandma and Pyaasa. Her latest piece Little Pretty and The Exceptional will be on stage at the Factory Theatre from April 6th to 30th. READ MORE
After a sold-out run at Factory Theatre last May, Trey Anthony’s and Girls in Bow Ties Production of How Black Mothers Say I Love You returns for a full run until March 5, 2017.
Prior to its official premiere, I had the pleasure of speaking with Anthony about the show, its beginning, its evolution, and its future. READ MORE
Starting tomorrow, January 4th and running until January 15th, the 2017 Next Stage Theatre Festival will be the festival’s 10th birthday celebration. Time to join the party! READ MORE
