Reviews From Toronto

  • Iphigenia in Tauris - hauntingly beautiful
    Posted October 13th, 2011 by Justin Haigh · Toronto

    The Canadian Opera Company launches their 2011/2012 season with a visually arresting and chillingly atmospheric production of Gluck’s bright and hauntingly beautiful Iphigenia in Tauris. Under the directorship of Robert Carsen and the baton of Pablo Heras-Casado, this Greek myth turned...

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  • The Odd Couple - back for you this fall at Soulpepper!
    Posted September 28th, 2011 by Justin Haigh · Toronto

    Why can’t we just get along? It’s a question that seems to resonate loudly these days; whether it be an apt mantra in the ongoing struggle for peace between Israel and Palestine, a rallying cry for American moderates exhausted by bipartisan bickering in the chambers of congress, or...

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  • Hannah’s Turn: a lot to chew on
    Posted August 14th, 2011 by Justin Haigh · Toronto

    Hannah's Turn (on now as part of the SummerWorks Festival) sheds light on an intriguing and personal chapter of noted philosopher Martin Heidegger's life. More accurately it sheds light on his relationship with Hannah...

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  • Hero and Leander:a ginger step
    Posted August 14th, 2011 by Justin Haigh · Toronto

    Another modern adaptation of an ancient myth participating in this year's SummerWorks Festival, Hero and Leander drags the tragic tale of two mortal star-crossed lovers who defy the gods into the forum of the Broadway...

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  • Eurydice vs Eurydice
    Posted August 11th, 2011 by Justin Haigh · Toronto

    Fans of the Greek tragedy genre have a treat on their hands at this year's SummerWorks Festival: duelling adaptations of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, one titled Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, the other simply titled ...

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  • The Particulars & In General: mesmerizes
    Posted August 11th, 2011 by Justin Haigh · Toronto

    Another incredibly strong entry in this year's SummerWorks Festival, The Particulars & In General ::with wit, tenderness, and a razor sharp script from Matt MacKenzie.

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  • Long Dark Night: goofy and enjoyable
    Posted August 11th, 2011 by Justin Haigh · Toronto

    This musical send-up of Film Noir and its myriad of stereotypes is a goofy and enjoyable addition to the SummerWorks festival lineup.

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  • Little One: no flash in the pan
    Posted August 8th, 2011 by Justin Haigh · Toronto

    Hannah Moscovitch has been dubbed the "It Girl" (ahem, “It Woman”) of the next generation of playwrights since she burst onto the scene with her memorable one-acters Essay and The Russian Play.

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  • Elora Gorge: a quiet, insightful place
    Posted August 7th, 2011 by Justin Haigh · Toronto

    Writer/Director Chris Stanton returns to SummerWorks with Elora Gorge a quiet, insightful piece about a small town captivated by a corpse discovered in the local woods. The fact that the dead man is naked and died by drowning...

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  • Mr. Marmalade: dark and twisted
    Posted August 7th, 2011 by Justin Haigh · Toronto

    An early highlight of the Summerworks Festival, Mr. Marmalde is a dark and twisted comedy from playwright Noah Haidle is brought to life in a delightful and imaginative production by director Mitchell Cushman and a vibrant...

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