Here is what’s going on in Toronto theatre this week. There are several great shows to catch for the week of February 4th, 2013. ** 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.
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Five for Twenty (Or Less)
Theatre transfixes us. It pushes our buttons, it inspires, transports, engages and enrages us. It prompts us to ask questions and elicits reactions. Sometimes it makes us smile, sometimes it makes us cry, and sometimes it makes us do both at the same time. While any particular work of theatre, in its completed form, can have these effects (and more), there’s still more to learned and understood about the process of creating theatre.
Who are those people standing on stage, speaking poetry and subtext? Throwing themselves into the guise of character after character, sometimes only exaggerated extensions of themselves and sometimes someone entirely different? Our budget theatre picks for the week present our much-loved thespians -that is to say: actors- showcased in all their glory. From pared down solo pieces, to reconsiderings of famous characters, to brand new works, take a little peek into the green room.
Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the Week of January 28th, 2013
Here is what’s going on in Toronto theatre this week. There are several great shows to catch for the week of January 28th, 2013. ** 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.
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Five for Twenty-Two (Or Less)
This week’s affordable theatre round-up is kicking it old school. Five shows that have some place in the tried and true canon of English language theatre. Whether they’re straight-to-the-point productions or reimaginings of older texts with a contemporary twist, step into the company of rock-solid playwrights and perhaps, in doing so, rekindle some memories of your first experiences at the theatre. Maybe one of these shows (or a variation) played a part in jump-starting your affinity for the stage? Or maybe here’s your optimal chance to get reacquainted. So grab a pal and check out a performance or two this week.
Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the Week of January 21st, 2013
Here is what’s going on in Toronto theatre this week. There are several great shows to catch for the week of January 21st, 2013. ** 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.
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