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Production photo of Craze at Tarragon Theatre. iPhoto caption: Photo by Roya DelSol.

REVIEW: Tarragon’s Craze lacks focus — that’s what makes it fun

A frenzied test of endurance, Craze whips along like a social media feed on steroids, sprinting from image to image with wild, masculine bravado.

By Liam Donovan / Nov 29, 2024
iPhoto caption: Troy Adams image courtesy of Tarragon Theatre.

The Legend of Daddy Hall makes music from an epic life and a neglected history

Come Home — The Legend of Daddy Hall, written by Audrey Dwyer and staged by Tarragon artistic director Mike Payette, pays tribute to the extraordinary life of John “Daddy” Hall.

By Nathaniel Hanula-James / May 10, 2024
iPhoto caption: Tarragon Theatre. Photo by Peter Harte

Tarragon Theatre announces exhilarating 24-25 season

Tarragon Theatre has announced its 53rd season, brimming with local premieres, new plays, and exciting co-productions.

By Aisling Murphy / Apr 18, 2024
iPhoto caption: Urjo Kareda was an Estonian-born Canadian theatre and music critic, dramaturg, and stage director. He died in 2001.

Urjo Kareda was metal as hell 

A sign outside Urjo Kareda's office read, "no whining." A framed letter inside said "Fuck you, Mr. Kareda."

By Ivana Shein / Feb 9, 2024