Reviews

  • Sex sells, and Fringe artists know it. But if past festivals are to be used as a benchmark, titillation and artistry don’t always go hand in hand. That is why *Peeler*, written by and starring Kiran Friesen, is such a wonderful surprise.

    image removed by request of some grumpy people in toronto
  • Based on the book by James Finn Garner, The Pheasant Plucker's Mates production of *Politically Correct Bedtime Stories* combines the unbridled fun of a kids show with the sophistication of satire designed to delight a more mature mind.

    A pair of pheasant pluckers (we assume)
  • Randy Rutherford’s one-man autobiographical tale mined from youthful memories of puppy love, heartbreak, and his alcoholic step-father, is a wholesome - but not old fashioned - hour of entertainment.

    The title of this photo of Randy is called This Might Feel a Little Funny. We like this photo of Randy.
  • This modern take on the greek legend by Open Season Theatre explores the contentious relationship between a dainty and fragile young man, and his emotionally aloof father.

    You looking at me? You never seen a guy with wings before?
  • I'll admit that I initially balked at the premise behind The Room’s newest project; *Red Machine: Part One* boasted a collaborative effort from seven playwrights and three directors, working together in a sectional tribute to the human brain.

    Red Machine, Pink Brain
  • Although not quite a parody, and not quite an homage, this TV medical drama inspired show seamlessly alternates between 'witty' and 'poignant' and offers a unique take on a familiar format.

    Here's a photo of Adam: photos people, we need photos!
  • This now well known play about the murder of gay University of Wyoming student, Matthew Shepard is remounted by Theatre Western with tact and elegance.

    No photo but here's a logo.
  • This casual one woman show about growing up in a death-obsessed family while living next door to New Jersey’s largest commercial cemetery has the potential to be a profound piece, but a lack of theatricality prevents it from connecting with the audience.

    Lisa Haas
  • Thought For Food Productions’ retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is billed as a ‘vicious new version’ – no small boast, given how bloody the original fairy tales tended to be.

    The Universal Wolf no doubt whispering sweet philosophies to LRR
  • Montreal’s Blacklist Committee for Unsafe Theatre presents a convoluted, half-baked, and unnecessarily lengthy present-day take on the Dracula legend.

    What's Justin complaining about? This looks like fun!

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