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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 / Jul 24, 2025
iPhoto caption: Photo provided by Canadian Stage.

Canadian Stage marks 42 years of Shakespeare in High Park with Romeo & Juliet

This summer, Canadian Stage returns to the High Park Amphitheatre with a new staging of Romeo & Juliet, directed by Marie Farsi.

By Krystal Abrigo / Jun 5, 2025
Neil D'Souza as Krishna and Anaka Maharaj-Sandhu as Arjuna in Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata (Shaw Festival, 2023). iPhoto caption: Photo by David Cooper.

REVIEW: Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata is a glorious theatrical banquet

This extraordinary ensemble of artists has made something truly harmonious, truly epic: a story that speaks to a mythical past, honouring a range of South Asian artistic traditions while also drawing a direct line to where — and who — we are now.

By Naomi Skwarna / Apr 17, 2025
Canadian Stage performing at the High Park Ampitheatre. iPhoto caption: Photo courtesy of Canadian Stage.

Canadian Stage reveals 2025-26 programming

World premieres from local playwrights Erin Shields and Kanika Ambrose feature in Canadian Stage’s 2025-26 season, announced this morning. The lineup also includes a Robert Lepage remount and a pair of Tony Award-nominated dramas.

By Liam Donovan / Apr 7, 2025