Unleashing the magic (and science) of bubbles: Gazillion Bubble Show arrives in Toronto
““Bubbles are universal, so the response is always happiness and excitement.” Interview with Deni and Melody Yang
Theatre
Review: Backbeat of grief powers a sensational Hamlet remix
The splendid – and splendidly diverse – cast at once lean into the specificity of their roles in this streamlined story and tap the deeper veins of universality.” Review of Canadian Stage’s Hamlet
A new take on grief: Beck Lloyd shines as Ophelia in Jessica Carmichael’s Hamlet
“Jess has curated a magnificent cut of Hamlet that somehow seems to encapsulate more. Working on it has been an extraordinary process.” Interview with Beck Lloyd
Pedal-powered laughs make “Three Men on a Bike” an easy ride
“The writing is sharp, the direction is innovative, the performances are captivating.” Review of Three Men on a Bike
Director Julie Tomaino bares all about the Capitol Theatre’s “The Full Monty”
“How do we tell the story of how gender stereotypes and toxic masculinity affect everyone?” Interview with Julie Tomaino
Thaumatrope Theatre returns with a new, sporty 2000s “Much Ado About Nothing”
“We like to think that Much Ado’s optimistic ending is also important in a time where our world seems to reward outrage and antagonistic attitudes.” Interview with Isabella Cesari
There’s something for everyone at the 2024 Toronto Fringe Festival
Capsule reviews of Toronto Fringe shows, updated continuously as we see them
Shakura Dickson’s Stella Kowalski simmers with heat and heart
“She loves and accepts her big loves. But she also is not afraid to speak her mind.” Interview with Shakura Dickson, A Streetcar Named Desire
“The Caged Bird Sings” in the Aga Khan Museum courtyard
“The layers of the cage are rooted in the structures that are thrust upon us, as well as the self-imposed structures by which we are trapped” ~ Rouvan Silogix
Rawums (:) defies gravity with puppets, people and music at WeeFestival
Rawums (:) is where “the impossible becomes possible”. Interview with Melanie Florschütz