Watching The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise lifts my spirits; it may not have the same effect on others
This jukebox musical stands out from others I’ve experienced thanks to its inventive staging. A Beautiful Noise presents two versions...
A passionate play about understanding familial roots. ‘The Division’ asks its audiences to sit with the reality and truth of what lies beneath the parts of our origins we might not know.
Beneath the silent pause following the concluding blackout of playwright/director Andrew Kushnir’s world premiere of The Division lies a gut-wrenching...
An important educational cultural experience, performed with some humour, relevant dramatic impact, and a fitting conclusion.
The theatre is meant to be educational as well. It’s not always about sitting back and being entertained. Sometimes we...
Nothing to enrich or deepen the Catholic faith in this ‘Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary.’ It’s pretty to look at and wonderful to hear distinct voices tell Gospel stories, but I learned nothing new about these four women in this abstract production.
From a practicing Catholic perspective, the world premiere of Erin Shields’ Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary is strikingly beautiful to look...
VOICE CHOICE. One of Toronto’s best theatre plays in the city right now. ‘Dance Nation’ is brave, bold and uncompromising in direction, performance and movement.
I chose not to read the trigger warnings listed on the Coal Mine website for Dance Nation. I don’t have experience...
VOICE CHOICE. A standout opening night for CanStage’s ‘Clyde’s’, highlighted by Philip Akin’s excellent direction and culminating in a surprisingly wicked ending. Highly recommended.
A production that blends comedy, drama and touches of magic, leaving the audience awestruck in its final moments, is truly...
VOICE CHOICE. A thrilling and highly engaging second look with captivating performances. ‘The Surrogate’ remains an absolute must-see.
Here’s the link to my earlier review of The Surrogate in March at Crow’s Theatre: https://ourtheatrevoice.com/bold-and-unsettling-silence-speaks-volumes-in-the-world-premiere-of-the-surrogate/ You can find the...
‘Strife’ stands out as a compelling play about reconciliation, healing, and survival—essential and timely in today’s pursuit of truth in identity
Matthew Mackenzie's Strife, set in Alberta's oilsands, examines themes of healing and resilience within Indigenous culture. The narrative addresses identity...
‘Boys With Cars’ features honest, raw language and situations that connect not only with young people but also those who support them. It’s an engaging production worth seeing.
Sometimes, the impact of a solo performance lingers long after the curtain falls. That was certainly true for Boys With...
Audiences Will Find Much to Chew on in Theatre Aezir’s ‘The Shark Is Broken’
(Guest writer: Izzy Siebert- participant in ON Criticism: The 2025/26 Theatre Critics Lab, with partners – the Grand Theatre, Intermission...
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