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Brock Poirier
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Heeyun Park 박희윤 in 'The Great Comet.' iPhoto caption: Heeyun Park 박희윤 in 'The Great Comet.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 dazzles in Mirvish transfer

The upscaled edition is slightly different, but it’s still a rave in multiple ways, with lived-in performances making it seem at times even more immediate than at Crow’s. The show feels more like a vibe than anything cohesive, but what a vibe it is.

By Ilana Lucas
Praneet Akilla and Lili Beaudoin in 'Romeo & Juliet.' iPhoto caption: Praneet Akilla and Lili Beaudoin in 'Romeo & Juliet.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Playful performances abound in brisk High Park Romeo & Juliet

The danger of the Capulet-Montague conflict lurks beneath ivied walls, piazza ballads, and prim 1930s/'40s dress.

By Liam Donovan
iPhoto caption: Ryan Bommarito in rehearsal for Pinkerton Comes to Prospect. Photo Credit: Aidia Mandryk.

At the Lighthouse Festival, Jamie Williams’ new comedy pays homage to the family westerns of his childhood

For those wondering why the play’s title involves the name Pinkerton, not Penkerton, that’s a twist Williams said he didn’t want to spoil. Suffice it to say, a case of mistaken identity early on in the show leads to a spiral of comic consequences. 

By Nathaniel Hanula-James
Staircase Theatre in Hamilton. iPhoto caption: Photo of Staircase Theatre by Aleena Faisal.

REVIEW: Hamilton Fringe Festival 2025

For this set of reviews, I’ve tried to capture the breadth of this year’s theatrical offerings, visiting nearly half of the festival's venues to take in productions ranging from new dramas and musical comedies to experimental collaborations with technology.

By Charlotte Lilley
L to R: Raquel Duffy, Amaka Umeh, Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster, Mayko Nguyen, Ruth Goodwin, Hallie Seline, and Brefny Caribou. iPhoto caption: L to R: Raquel Duffy, Amaka Umeh, Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster, Mayko Nguyen, Ruth Goodwin, Hallie Seline, and Brefny Caribou. Photo by Dahlia Katz.

Mayko Nguyen and bahia watson to star in Canadian premiere of The Welkin

Soulpepper Theatre, the Howland Company, and Crow’s Theatre have announced the 17-person cast appearing in Lucy Kirkwood’s The Welkin, a courtroom drama set in 1759 England.

By Liam Donovan
iPhoto caption: The cast of 'Playground' at the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival. Photo by Colleen Yates.

2025 Toronto Fringe Festival wraps with record revenue for artists

“Artists are taking home more than half-a-million dollars, and many have sold out their first shows as professional creators,” wrote Toronto Fringe executive director Rachel Kennedy in a press release. “We are proud of our staff, volunteers, and artists for this accomplishment.”

By Krystal Abrigo