I Christopher (Quietus Productions) follows the trials and tribulations of a man on the autism spectrum — Christopher — who just wants to fit in and find a job. It features actor and playwright Claudio Tamburri and is playing at Al Green Theatre at the Toronto Fringe Festival. Continue reading I Christopher (Quietus Productions) 2019 Toronto Fringe Review
‘S wonderful… ‘s marvelous… ‘s The Laundry List, a toe-tapping musical by Vintage Taps at the 2019 Toronto Fringe Festival.
My extremely discerning and highbrow critical response on leaving this show was, and I quote, “So fun!” And it was! If you’re a fan of tap dancing and old MGM musicals, The Laundry List is guaranteed to please.
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What would convince a young man brought up in a western country to travel to Syria and join the Islamic State, or worse, to plot a terror attack at home? The Road to Damascus, by Swiss playwright Dominique Ziegler, examines that question. The English-language premiere of the play (translated by David Eden) is currently being presented by To Hell and Back Theatre Company at the Tarragon Theatre Extraspace as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival.
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Night Feed, produced by Canvas Sky Theatre and playing at the Toronto Fringe Festival, takes place in the exhausted fever dream of a new mother’s late-night breast feed. In this production, household objects come to life, anxieties are real, and dust bunnies have sex behind the couch. Continue reading Night Feed (Canvas Sky Theatre) 2019 Toronto Fringe Review
Interrupted, is a new work of dance presented and choreographed by Robyn Bedford (RNB Productions), in collaboration with the dancers and is playing at Al Green Theatre at the Toronto Fringe Festival. It definitely “interrupted” my fringing this year in the best possible way. The piece explores the interrupting thoughts and emotions that are often kept hidden from others and that can inform our decisions, actions and reactions. Robyn Bedford (choreographer) utilizes emotionally driven contemporary technique combined with urban movement and sets the tone for a truly exciting show.
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