by Leanne Milech
This is our second round of serving up five tasty theatre treats that cost $20 or less. For this week, we’ve tried to offer up nutritious entertainment that is even lighter on your wallet than last week’s fare. So sit back, grab a snack or a glass of wine and peruse our menu for the week of March 1, 2010.
Communion, a comedy, will be playing at the Tarragon Theatre until April 4. Written by Daniel Maclvor one of Tarragon Theatre’s newest playwrights, Communion follows three women; a daughter, mother, and her psychiatrist in the search for meaning in life. Shows run from Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00pm with 2:30pm matinees.
If you would like a chance to win a pair of free tickets to go see Communion and the comical tale of the pursuit of happiness -just be the 13th person to contact us as contests@mooneyontheatre.com quoting the subject line Communion. Also, for more information about tickets and show dates please visit The Tarragon Theatre.
Good Luck!
By Megan Mooney
I know this sounds odd, but often I try and read as little as possible about a show before I go. I like to go without expectations. Sometimes that means that the beginning of a show is a bit of a shock. Sulong Theatre Collective’s Future Folk playing at Theatre Passe Muraille was one of those shows.
Continue reading Future Folk – Sulong Theatre Collective at Theatre Passe Muraille
by Sam Mooney
When I first heard about Rebecca Northan’s Blind Date last year the idea made me feel a bit squeamish. Blind Date is an improvised show where Northan – as Mimi – picks a man from the audience as her blind date for the evening after her arranged date is a no show. Definitely cringe potential.
Then I heard so many good things about it that I really wanted to see it, but it was sold out. So when I heard the show was coming back to Toronto – to the Harbourfront Centre as part of World Stage…
…obviously I had to see it. And so should you. It was a wonderful evening.
Continue reading Rebecca Northan in Blind Date – Harbourfront Centre
By Leanne Milech
What to say about the 31st Rhubarb Festival at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre except: run, walk or skydive there – get there any way you can and DO NOT MISS OUT! This is the last week of the festival, and I implore you to check it out. Rhubarb gathers contemporary theatre artists in one building and curates a one-site, two-room festival of short, experimental theatre pieces. It’s convenient, quick and cheap at only $17 for a full night of entertainment.
Continue reading Rhubarb Festival (Week Two) – Buddies in Bad Times