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Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Soulpepper Theatre

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Soulpepper Theatre

by Elizabeth Armstrong · September 18, 2026

Spring Awakening at Soulpepper Theatre is a well-executed and expertly-crafted sensory delight (though the dark themes this play tackles are far from delightful) that offers an intense, almost cinematic theatre-going experience.…

Review: AMADEUS at Shaw Festival

Review: AMADEUS at Shaw Festival

by Michael Rabice · August 24, 2026

The Shaw Festival seems to be having a small tribute festival to Shaffer brothers as it is presenting two of their known pieces this season. The dark mystery SLEUTH by Anthony Shaffer is now playing to great acclaim at the Court House Theatre and more recently and the comic drama AMADEUS by Sir Pe…

Review: SLEUTH  AND ONE FOR THE POT at SHAW FESTIVAL

Review: SLEUTH AND ONE FOR THE POT at SHAW FESTIVAL

by Michael Rabice · August 8, 2026

An embarrassment of artistic riches has yet again convened in Niagara on the  Lake for this season’s Shaw Festival. Two very different plays  are given world class productions sharing many of the same talents. Last week I attended Anthony Shaffer’s psychological thriller SLEUTH at the intima…

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre

by Louis Train · August 7, 2026

THE GREAT GATSBY is most definitely not your high school lit class. At the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, the music is loud, the dancing is hot, and the passions are hotter.…

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Princess Of Wales Theatre

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Princess Of Wales Theatre

by Elizabeth Armstrong · August 6, 2026

Now in performances at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre, Mamma Mia! is a delightfully cheerful and charmingly-quirky musical that had audiences roaring with applause and laughter.…

Review: GREY SPACES at Theatre Passe Muraille

Review: GREY SPACES at Theatre Passe Muraille

by Elizabeth Armstrong · July 6, 2026

Grey Spaces is a visually-pleasing and highly-ambitious new musical that features strong performances, but lacks clarity and polish. The world premiere musical is playing at the Toronto Fringe Festival from June 30-July 12. …

Past Shows

20 total · showing 1–10

Black Boys Cry

Black Boys Cry

Jul 18

Black Boys Cry is a hilarious and thought-provoking stage play that follows seven Black men through friendship, relationships, manhood, love, pressure, and the things men usually avoid talking about out loud. Filled with comedy, real conversations, unexpected emotional moments...

The Improper Identity

Jul 2 – Jul 12, 2026

The Improper Identity is a satirical and emotionally resonant new work created by actor and playwright Miho Suzuki, presented by Japanese-Canadian performing arts company @mihyonvision as part of the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival. The 55-minute production follows Ai, a Japanese...

By Popular Demand

By Popular Demand

Jun 2 – Jun 12, 2026

It's 2026 so the roaring 20s are back! Life is full of sparkle, parties, and depression. Join your charming hostess for an evening of music, sketch comedy, and cheeky fun. Hosted by a vivacious character who feels like she just stepped out of a cabaret, this show dances between...

Weesageechak Begins to Dance 38

Weesageechak Begins to Dance 38

Nov 21 – Nov 30, 2025

Native Earth Performing Arts is excited to announce the 38th edition of Weesageechak Begins to Dance will take place November 21-November 30, 2025 at Aki Studio in Toronto. Weesageechak Begins to Dance is an annual festival showcasing new works and works-in-development by 10...

Paprika Festival

May 1 – May 31, 2025

The Paprika Festival is set to return in May 2025 at Aki Studio, celebrating its 24th annual event in collaboration with Native Earth Performing Arts. This festival offers a dynamic week of showcases, workshops, and community gatherings that highlight the work of emerging...

NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 2: Black Ballerina

May 22 – May 25, 2025

NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 2: Black Ballerina showcases a powerful exploration of race and identity as seen through the lens of classical ballet. Created and performed by Syreeta Hector, this piece reflects her experiences and the nuances of fitting into the dance...

#Paprika2025

#Paprika2025

May 13 – May 17, 2025

Paprika Festival is a 24-year old performing arts company that offers emerging artists and arts administrators access to paid opportunities, mentorships, and hands-on labs to develop their artistic practices and gain professional experience in production and arts management...

NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 1: What We Carry

Feb 6 – Feb 9, 2025

NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 1: What We Carry features Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo in a solo performance that reflects her life journey through dance. This work expresses her experiences of motherhood, Indigenous language, cultural responsibility, and ancestral...

What We Carry

What We Carry

Feb 6 – Feb 9, 2025

Native Earth Performing Arts is proud to present the Ontario Premiere of What We Carry, an A’nó:wara Dance Theatre solo dance piece choreographed and performed by Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo, at Aki Studio in Toronto from February 6-9, 2025. What We Carry is an expression of...

The NDN Act Presents: NDN Problems

Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2024

The NDN Act Presents: NDN Problems features a talented cast including Samantha Mandamin, Denise B. McLeod, Lena Recollect, and Jamie Whitecrow. This production offers a humorous exploration of contemporary Indigenous issues, touching on themes such as Pretendians...

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