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2018 Toronto Theatre Preview

Lauren Gillett — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000

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10 shows to watch this winter

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The new year is upon us, and it looks like Toronto is bracing for a long cold winter. What better way to warm the spirit than by taking in some hot new theatre? There are plenty of options to choose from this season.

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Jan/Feb 2017 Theatre Preview

Lauren Gillett — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

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Warm up with some hot Toronto theatre this winter

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The new year is upon us and with it comes a fresh crop of Toronto shows. From east to west, this season's lineup spans the city and boasts genres to suit almost every taste. Here, we round up some of the most promising productions to watch in January and February:

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Artists to Watch in 2016

Lauren Gillett — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:33:07 +0000

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These six Toronto theatre artists are doing big things in 2016

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As 2015 comes to an end, it's fun to look back at what a great year it's been for theatre in Toronto. Even more exciting is the promise of what lies ahead. Here, we list six inspiring artists who are poised to make their mark on the city's arts scene in 2016.

1) Ashlie Corcoran, Director

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Soulpepper Family Festival

Lauren Gillett — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 05:00:00 +0000

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Gregory Prest offers behind-the-scenes taste of Soulpepper's holiday programming

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Presented by Soulpepper Theatre Company

This December, Soulpepper invites theatregoers of all ages to enjoy the second annual Family Festival, a special lineup of shows including holiday favourites A Christmas Carol and Parfumerie, as well as updated presentations of celebrated productions Kim's Convenience and

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Thu, 2015-12-03 - Sun, 2016-01-03

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Young Centre for the Performing Arts

2015 SummerWorks Performance Festival

Lauren Gillett — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 01:51:31 +0000

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Six theatre productions to see at the 2015 SummerWorks Performance Festival

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SummerWorks is back! Canada's largest juried and curated performance festival takes over Toronto for 11 days from August 6 to 16, with more than 50 productions and performances happening all over the city. This year's edition– SummerWorks 25 – marks the organization’s 25th anniversary.

Here, we list six shows that caught our eye in the theatre category this year.

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Thu, 2015-08-06 - Sun, 2015-08-16

2015 Toronto Fringe Festival

Lauren Gillett — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:38:30 +0000

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12 shows to watch this year

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Another Toronto Fringe is upon us, and with over 148 productions to choose from, it's hard to narrow it down to a just few must-see shows. Here, we've selected a dozen safe bets from various categories to get you started on your Fringe journey. Enjoy!

MUSICALS

Mumsical
Presented by Friendly Mallard from Toronto
Venue: Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace

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Wed, 2015-07-01 - Sun, 2015-07-12

Luminato 2015

Lauren Gillett — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:00:00 +0000

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Six must-see shows at this year's festival

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Artistic Director: Jorn Weisbrodt

Toronto's ninth annual Luminato Festival takes over the city this month for a colourful celebration of arts and culture. The 10-day multi-arts schedule (June 19 - 28) features local, national and international artists, and includes a diverse offering of music, theatre, dance, visual arts, film and literature. Plus, in a nod to the upcoming Pan Am and Parapan Am Games, this season's programming features daily concerts, literary talks, free family-friendly events and food all inspired by different Pan American countries.

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Fri, 2015-06-19 - Sun, 2015-06-28

Globe on Screen: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Lauren Gillett — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 19:07:45 +0000

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London's Globe Theatre brings Shakespeare's Globe on Screen to Canada

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Presented by Shakespeare's Globe in partnership with MEI Events International Inc. and Arts Alliance
Directed by Dominic Dromgoole

In October 2014, London's historic Globe Theatre announced they would bring screenings of six popular productions to landmark cinemas across Canada. This month, Toronto audiences have the opportunity to see Globe on Screen's A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema (December 27, 12pm).

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Sat, 2014-12-27

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Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

Holiday Theatre Preview

Lauren Gillett — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:00:00 +0000

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5 jolly holiday shows to get you in the spirit this season

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The holiday season is upon us and that means an abundance of theatre in Toronto—everything from new plays to festive favourites. Here are five performances that will get you in the spirit this year.

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Halloween Theatre Preview

Lauren Gillett — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 04:00:00 +0000

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Spooky shows to watch this season in Toronto

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Looking for some eerie entertainment this Halloween? We'd recommend checking out these four frightfully fun shows. 'Tis the season to be terrified!

1) Evil Dead - The Musical (Starvox Entertainment)

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Fall Theatre Preview

Lauren Gillett — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 22:24:36 +0000

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10 Toronto shows we can't wait to see this season

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Fall theatre in Toronto brings with it the promise of fresh and exciting stage productions as companies show off their new programming. Here, we highlight our top 10 shows to watch this season. Bring on fall!

1) Ubu Mayor (One Little Goat Theatre)

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SummerWorks 2014

Lauren Gillett — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 01:09:05 +0000

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5 shows to watch this at this year's SummerWorks Performance Festival

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Launched in 1991, the SummerWorks Performance Festival is the largest juried and curated performance festival in Canada. This year's event runs from August 7 to 17 at venues across the city.

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Thu, 2014-08-07 - Sun, 2014-08-17

Valentine's Day Theatre Roundup

Lauren Gillett — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 18:05:44 +0000

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5 romantic Toronto shows to watch this month

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Looking for a sizzling show to see with your significant other, special friend, or by yourself this Valentine's Day? Toronto is full to bursting with passionate productions, ranging from secret screenings and dark dramas to dance extravaganzas and award-winning musicals.

Here are five picks to get your heart pumping:

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Next Stage Theatre Festival Preview

Lauren Gillett — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 05:00:00 +0000

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Toronto Fringe's Kelly Straughan on hosting 12 days of the best indie theatre in Canada at Factory Theatre

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Now in its seventh year, the Next Stage Theatre Festival (NSTF) is a beloved winter tradition for arts lovers in Toronto. Running January 8 to 19 at Factory Theatre, the Toronto Fringe produced NSTF is a platform for Fringe artists to showcase their work to a wider audience, including decision makers who could be interested in programming their shows on main stages across the country.

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Tue, 2013-01-08 - Thu, 2013-12-19

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Factory Theatre

Preview: SummerWorks Performance Festival

Lauren Gillett — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:18:35 +0000

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Behind the scenes with artistic producer Michael Rubenfeld

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The 23rd annual SummerWorks Performance Festival, Canada's largest juried theatre festival, opens next week featuring a lineup of more than 35 theatre productions, as well as the popular Music Series, Live Art Series, and Performance Bar. We caught up with the festival's artistic producer Michael Rubenfeld to find out more about what audiences can expect from this year's offering.

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