Jess is an East coast transplant to Toronto who stumbled into her love of theatre via her social media gig at Ballyhoo Push Pin Media, and stumbled into review writing via an open call to cover the 2015 Fringe Festival for MoT. In addition to writing for MoT, she also blogs about dating, white supremacy, fat politics, theatre, graphic design, and sex at thejessgillis.blogspot.com. She’s a self-taught freelance graphic designer by trade, and a visual artist by passion. She sells and displays her wares at jessgillis.com. She’s passionate about laughter, anti-oppression, sex workers’ rights, body positivity, vegan food, cycling, good TV, and swimming. If you want to follow her foodie, nail art, and pet sitting posts, you can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @TheJessGillis
Disney Princesses remind Toronto audiences that fairy tales aren’t real in a dazzling musical
Once upon a time (a few hours ago), I brought my favourite Princess (Caryhn) to a magical place (The Randolph Theatre) to see a show about some other Princesses (of the Disney variety). It was called Disenchanted!, and we were both dazzled by it!
Disenchanted! (by Starvox Entertainment) is sort of the After part of the Princesses’ Happily Ever After stories, as told by them. It reminds us—through song and humour—that fairy tales aren’t real, history is often re-written, and most importantly: There is more to life than being pretty and married.
This week’s budget-friendly picks include two plays by William Shakespeare, a free Opera, a dystopian future tale, and a mother-daughter themed show performed by non-actors. Check out the listings below the cut.
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of October 24th.
Are you a fan of Shakespeare? There are a variety of Shakespeare-written plays on Toronto stages this week. As befits the season, there’s also a huge selection of Halloween-themed events happening this week. Our assistant editor Jess is here to choose a few shows that caught her eye in red text. Check them out below the cut:
This week’s budget-friendly picks include — amongst other things — an Elvis impersonator, a complicated relationship with God, and of course a Fat Drag show. Check out the listings below the cut.
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of October 17th.
Princess, prayers, politics, and post-prohibition mobster stories are just a few of the themes on Toronto stages this week. Also on offer: Several Indigenous-inspired stories, spooky Halloween-themed events, and a fan’s take on Game Of Thrones. Winter is coming! Our managing editor Wayne is here to choose a few shows that caught his eye in red text. Check them out below the cut:
