In honour of March Break, WAR HORSE explores the time of World War One, the Great War as it was called. This was the world event that launched the 20th century and in many ways defined what the rest of the century would become. Everything changed during WWI — national borders, politics, society, even warfare. Yet, many are still not knowledgeable about this important time in world history. As March Break is a time to connect and share information, we have assembled a remarkable Speakers’ Series, to explore the themes and subjects that WAR HORSE touches upon.
There’s quite a bit going on in the Toronto theatre scene this week but we’ve narrowed it down to five shows under $20 so hopefully you can make it to at least one. There’s a couple of comedies including the hilarious The Lost Sagas of Tjorvi the Flaccid, a family drama, an emerging artists theatre festival and even a production by Young People’s Theatre. There truly is something for everyone this week so grab a friend and head out for an evening of affordable theatre. Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the Week of March 5, 2012→
Here is what’s going on in Toronto theatre this week. There are several great shows to catch for the week of March 5, 2012: ** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Wayne, our Managing Editor, wish he could exist in multiple parallel universes so he could check them all out. Continue reading Eye-Catching Toronto Theatre for the Week of March 5, 2012→
Obeah Opera playing in Toronto is filled with voices that will take your breath away
Obeah Opera playing at the Bathurst Centre is an operatic production that tells the story of African/Caribbean women living in Salem during the time when women practicing Obeah were put to death for being witches.
At first glance this production seems simple. The venue is beautiful; the stage is made of what looks like an oversized wooden crate placed under a cathedral-style, peaked wooden ceiling. I couldn’t imagine a better space for this piece. There are few to no props and the show is carried by sheer talent, no bells and whistles. Continue reading Review: Obeah Opera (b current & Theatre Archipelago)→
Toronto’s Soulpepper delivers a gripping heist story in a High Life
I watched Soulpepper‘s High Life on opening night in the Distillery a couple of nights ago. Needless to say, I was very excited to see this show as Soulpepper’s reputation for excellence definitely adds special anticipation to their shows.
The show started off with an announcement asking the audience to turn off their f**king cell phones which made everyone laugh and cheer. This pretty much set the tone for the show. The show is filled with profanity, drinking, smoking and even needle-injecting onstage, all while keeping it humourous and never getting too dark, which considering the subject matter is no small feat in itself.
