Nightwood Theatre’s Production of The Penelopiad written by Margaret Atwood is a sumptuous, visual feast. This production is no small undertaking with a thirteen person all female cast, but under Kelly Thorton’s direction, they make it look easy. The choral work is extraordinarily precise which includes earthy modern dance, haunting singing and countless pictures...
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Kim Collier returns to Canadian Stage to direct Red which explores the fictionalized relationship between the unpredictable surrealist artist Mark Rothko and his young assistant Ken. John Logan’s masterful script won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play and it is easy to see why. There is so much to sink your teeth into...
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Long Point Eco-Adventures is a gem of a getaway and only a few hours drive from Toronto. Located inTurkey Point,ON which is part of Norfolk County, this outfit will give you a luxury wilderness adventure with great package deals available to choose from. The site has been in operation only a few short...
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Sex, Religion, & Other Hang-Ups was a smash hit at this year’s Toronto Fringe Festival winning rave reviews and chosen as a Patron’s Pick. The charismatic James Gangl wrote and stars in this one-man show and from the moment he came on stage the audience immediately liked him and when it’s a one...
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I originally saw the Tony award-winning production of Spring Awakening several years ago on Broadway and in many ways I enjoyed The Lower Ossington’s Theatre version more. Perhaps it was because it was staged in such an intimate venue that the performance seemed far more immediate and heartfelt. Director Michael Rubinstein has brought together...
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The 2011-12 season opener for Canadian Stage is Volcano Theatre’s thought-provoking and richly layered production Another Africa. The show starts with a short prologue which briefly unites the two casts on stage, but the meat of the show are two separate plays, Shine Your Eye written by Binyavanga Wainaina and Peggy Pickit Sees the...
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Miranda July has such a unique voice that you never quite know what to expect when seeing one of her films and that is reason enough to watch what she so masterfully brings to life on the screen. In her newest flick The Future, she once again does triple duty as she did in her...
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With contributions by Janelle Watkins Recently, I was treated to a lovely excursion to check out The Cottages at Honey Harbour which is a new Georgian Bay Four Season cottage resort located on the shores of Macey Bay on the north side of Muskoka. The area is breathtaking encompassing 165 acres with an expansive...
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The Toronto Harbourfront and The Toronto Port Authority are bringing the world of dance and theatre to you all summer long and the line-up is incredible. It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes because every Thursday evening from June 23 to September 1 you can learn to jive, salsa or samba right by...
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Just in time for summer, a lovely and refreshing new drink created by Canadian company Urb’nlili called Cosmocran has launched right into your local LCBO. I had the pleasure of indulging in a glass or five of this delicious concoction during the launch party at The Spoke Club. Guests enjoyed sunshine, finger foods, fun...
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