The Wind in the Willows, adapted and directed by Fiona Sauder, brings A.A. Milne's beloved children's tale to life at the Shaw Festival. The story follows the adventures of Mole, played by Gabriella Sundar Singh, alongside Rat, Badger, and the exuberant Mr. Toad, portrayed by...
Set to open April 24, 2026, at the Shaw Festival, this production features Sara Farb in her festival debut as Fanny Brice, alongside a talented cast that includes Qasim Khan as Nick Arnstein and Damien Atkins as Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. Directed by Eda Holmes, with choreography by...
Heartbreak House is a richly layered play by Bernard Shaw, directed by Tim Carroll. The production features Tom Rooney as Captain Shotover and Allison Edwards-Crewe as Ellie Dunn, alongside a talented cast that includes Neil Barclay, Fiona Byrne, and Michael Therriault. This...
Ohio State Murders, directed by Philip Akin, presents a profound exploration of race, identity, and grief through the lens of Adrienne Kennedy's acclaimed one-act play. Featuring Sophia Walker as Suzanne Alexander and André Morin as Robert Hampshire, this haunting production...
Tom Rooney portrays Antonio Salieri in a dramatic confrontation with Michael Therriault's Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a staging of Amadeus. Directed by Tim Carroll, this exploration delves into themes of obsession, envy, and the costs of artistic ambition. The cast also includes...
Sleuth is a psychological thriller by Anthony Shaffer set to run at the Shaw Festival from April 2 to October 9, 2026. The play revolves around celebrated mystery writer Andrew Wyke, played by Patrick Galligan, who engages in a high-stakes game of revenge with his rival, Milo...
In Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, audiences are invited to experience a delightful blend of comedy and chaos, based on the works of P.G. Wodehouse. Starring Jeff Irving as Bertie Wooster, a bumbling aristocrat, and Damien Atkins as his ever-composed valet Jeeves, the play...
One for the Pot is a farcical comedy written by Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton, directed by Chris Abraham. The production features Peter Fernandes as Billy Hickory Wood, alongside a talented cast that includes Neil Barclay, Fiona Byrne, and Jason Cadieux, among others. Audiences can...
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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…
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…
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.…
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.…
Reviews of Love, Shakespeare, and Rope; A Comedy Show at the End of the World; and Orbit…
Reviews of Pedro the Penguin, 1920s Walking Around in a Dream, Olivia O: The Musical, A Conversation With Myself, and Aliya Kanani: A Comedian's Guide to Enlightenment…
Gabrielle Leonore is autistic. For her, life continues at its own steady pace. But, to the rest of the world - a world that simply does not comprehend autism - she's an inspiration. …
Reviews of DADS, Brava: A Cabaret of Devotions, and LADIES' DAY at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival…
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. …
The Remainders is a touching theatrical love letter to public libraries and to any patron who has ever found a sense of belonging through public libraries.…
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The Shaw Festival presents a new adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s timeless tale, beginning April 9, 2025. Directed by Selma Dimitrijevic, this production invites audiences to step through the wardrobe and into the enchanting world of Narnia. The story follows the Pevensie...
Dear Liar explores the complex relationship between playwright Bernard Shaw and actress Stella Tanner, also known as Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Through their engaging correspondence and scenes crafted by Shaw, the production reveals a dynamic interplay of wit, longing, and the...
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Human Heart, directed by Craig Hall, features Damien Atkins as the iconic detective facing his most perplexing case yet. When a series of murders in London reveal a sinister pattern, Holmes, joined by Dr. Watson (Ric Reid) and Mrs. Hudson...
Snow in Midsummer, directed by Nina Lee Aquino, makes its Canadian premiere at the Shaw Festival. This contemporary adaptation of the Yuan era drama centers on businesswoman Tianyun, portrayed by Donna Soares, who hopes to revitalize the drought-stricken town of New Harmony by...
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