PAST EVENT. From Sat, Apr. 20 – Sun, May 12, 2024: Studio 180 Theatre presents the Canadian premiere of James Fritz’s taut, darkly comic & deeply provocative drama Four Minutes Twelve Seconds at the Tarragon Theatre Extraspace. A thrilling exploration of issues of consent, privilege & the insidious opportunities new technology offers, in a play that has been nominated for an Olivier Award.
PAST EVENT. From Wed, Apr. 24 – Sun, May 5, 2024: Alumnae Theatre presents its much-anticipated annual New Ideas Festival of one-act plays. Each year, audiences are treated to a diverse array of theatrical innovation & creativity, with bold premieres & groundbreaking performances from emerging & established theatre artists. This year's lineup features an eclectic mix of genres & themes, promising something for everyone. For audiences 13+.
PAST EVENT. One night only - Sat, May 4, 2024: Soundstreams presents Grandma’s Shawl, a musical journey inspired by Kokum shawls & the bond between Ukrainian and Indigenous women. This concert features the enchanting voices of Natalya Gennadi (soprano) & Kristine Dandavino (mezzo), accompanied by Jo Greenaway on piano & Oleksandra Fedyshyn on the violin. Curated & directed by Natalya Gennadi, at The Redwood Theatre.
PAST EVENT. Two days only – Sat, May 4 & Sun, May 5, 2024: Theatre Direct Canada presents Forward March Festival 2024 at the George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre. It includes three new interactive plays created especially for kids aged 7-12. Free event. All plays are performed with ASL interpretation or, for plays in ASL, with voiceover in English.
PAST EVENT. One night only – Wed, May 1, 2024: Join Music Director Gemma New & the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra as they collaborate with multidisciplinary artist Diana Lynn VanderMeulen for an intimate & vivid evening of contemporary music + art at The Cotton Factory.
PAST EVENT. Seven performances only! Tue, Apr. 23 - Sun, Apr. 28, 2024: Cliff Cardinal returns to Crow's Theatre with his critically acclaimed, award-winning solo show Huff, a savagely funny & harrowing tale of Wind and his brothers as they struggle with their mother’s death, a reserve school system that’s failing them & a solvent-abuse problem. A Cunning Concepts & Creations production.
PAST EVENT. From Tue, Apr. 9 – Sun, Apr. 28, 2024: Crow’s Theatre, in association with paul watson productions and Obsidian Theatre Company, presents the world premiere of bahia watson’s daring one-woman play shaniqua in abstraction. In her new work, watson brings her poet’s heart and keen eye to defiantly push back the boundaries defining Black womanhood. At Streetcar Crowsnest.
PAST EVENT. From Thu, Apr. 11 – Sun, Apr. 21, 2024: Join Eldtritch Theatre for the return of The House at Poe Corner, the terrifying tales of Edgar Allen Poe narrated by two lost souls and performed in petrifying perpetuity with puppets and magic by twisted little toys. For audiences 14+.
PAST EVENT. Three nights only. Thu, Apr. 18 – Sat, Apr. 20, 2024: Soundstreams presents Keyed Up! A Festival for Multiple Keyboards at the Jane Mallett Theatre in the St. Lawrence Centre. Exceptional artists perform compelling works for various combinations of piano, harpsichord, electronic keyboard & digital organ from Canada & around the world – including the works of well-known & emerging composers.
PAST EVENT. One day only – Sun, Apr. 7, 2024: Shakespeare BASH’d closes its 2023/24 season at The Monarch Tavern with a staged reading of The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont, a musical metatheatrical comedy that pulls back the curtain on the theatrical presentation of Jacobean England in various amusing & ridiculous ways. For audiences 19+.
PAST EVENT. From Wed, Mar. 13 – Sun, Mar. 24, 2024: TEASE returns to Toronto, presented by The Big City Kitties, in association with Crow’s Theatre. A theatrical experience that entertains with humour & sex appeal, surprising audiences with an underlying heartfelt message. For audiences 18+.
PAST EVENT. From Thu, Mar. 14 – Sat, Mar. 23, 2024: Theatre Passe Muraille & Erroneous Productions present the world premiere of No One’s Special at the Hot Dog Cart, written & performed by award-winning playwright, author & spoken word performer Charlie Petch. Tales of survival & kindness witnessed on the streets, told through spoken word, musical storytelling & de-escalation techniques.
