Posts in Film & Theatre
Call Me, Beep Me, If You Want to Solve Crime (?)

InTEXTigator 3: The Line of the Four endeavours to unpack this complex human to tech tethering. In many ways, most principally by centralizing an A.I. character, InTEXTigator 3: The Line of the Four goes where previous crime mysteries have never gone before. It gives us a first glimpse into what a buddy-detective duo could look like today if one of the detectives was a bodiless, pixelated A.I.

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Review: Low Rise Queens at Toronto Sketchfest

Watching Low Rise Queens perform is kind of like watching a cool group of best friends hang out. Their flow is uncanny and natural, and it’s a tribute to how long they’ve worked together. They pick up and pass along each other’s energy to make a show that is chaotic and hilarious, but also well thought out and put together.

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'Every Day She Rose' from Nightwood Theatre - Racial and Queer Politics at Toronto Pride

I’m not going to spoil the plot — BUT — you should know just how important this performance is. At Toronto Pride in 2016, Black Lives Matter interrupted the parade with demands for inclusion safe spaces, support for black queer youth, the removal of police floats from marches and parades, and many more.

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Blue: An Art Pop-Up at The Commons Theatre

To the creators of Blue, it was important to acknowledge Toronto’s vast and ever changing arts scene: “We really wanted to create a space that encourages a community of artists. Where artists of all different mediums could come together and create new relationships. Photographers working with actors, painters working with musicians - we hope that the connections that are made through this event can continue developing throughout the coming months” the Producers explain.

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The Election at Toronto's Theatre Passe Muraille

Written by Natasha Greenblatt and Yolanda Bonnell, and directed by Jennifer Brewin, The Election tells a thought provoking story about the 2015 election through the eyes of several different volunteers. Formulated from real experiences, The Election presents an urgent and timely conversation about Canadian Politics.

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An Interview with Don't Look Down About Their Upcoming Show "Never Swim Alone"

“We chose to perform this show in particular because it was written by a prominent Canadian playwright, allowing us to both try our hand at a well known play that we didn’t write, and start representing Canadian playwrights. As a company, we hope to continue sharing great Canadian work.”

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"It's Not a Boy" - A Juvenis Festival Play Exploring the Controversial Issues That Face Youth

It’s Not a Boy, follows the story of University student Marnie (Sam Lee) and her difficult decision to have an abortion. This heartfelt (yet still comedic) play is about Marnie's coping mechanism of an abortion party and her struggle to come to terms with her decision.

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