TSO - TSO Artists in the Spotlight

Another wonderful performance by the TSO. A special treat, featuring virtuoso performances by Teng Li on viola and Sarah Jeffrey on oboe. Closing with one of my favourites - Bolero never gets old!

Off Mirvish - Dead Metaphor

Absolutely hilarious, this show was a riot. Parodying dementia and the oh so familiar family dynamics when too many related adults are living in the same house,  the characters were really well cast and executed wonderfully. The demented view of politics was too funny. Definitely recommend this show!

Mirvish - The Last Confession

An intriguing story speculating about the 33 day reign of Pope John Paul and the level of corruption that is induced by the mantle of power, even  in the Vatican‎. A stellar cast, with some very powerful performances. The staging was great - it felt like you were sitting in the papal offices.

Factory Theatre - Bingo!

Some funny moments by characters slightly over the top. We experience their nostalgic reflections on high school days, with happy times and high expectations, as we watch them struggle with the realities of today - the pressures of success, failing to achieve their dreams. But, today can still be the first day of the rest of your life....

21C Music Festival - For Bunita Marcus

This piece was 70 minutes long, which was a bit too much for my daughter and I. While beautiful and expertly played, it is a very slow and quiet piece, so every creek, groan and cough in the audience jumps out at you. We were afraid to move. I kept thinking of how lovely this would be paired with a film of exquisite nature shots.....

TSO POPS - Classic Broadway: Lerner and Loewe

My daughter and I loved the show. The TSO was amazing. Maistro Reineke was amazing. The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir was awesome. And all three vocals (Amy Wallis, David Curry and Jonathan Estabrooks) were outstanding. The program was incredible, with a resounding finish with songs from My Fair Lady.

Soulpepper - The Road to Mecca

A heartwarming story of a a special bond between two women, separated by distance, age and custom We also share a poignant glimpse of unrequited love. Portraying strong, but opposing characters, the complex dialogue was brilliant , cleverly drawing you in, teasing, outcomes so uncertain. A small, but talented cast.

National Geographic Live - Stranger in a Strange Land

Hmmm, not my favourite episode. A little slow, with a few teasers. Given the 35 years Jodi Cobb has been a staff photographer at National Geographic I expected to see more work. However, the glimpses into the rarefied worlds she managed to get entry to were well worth the evening out.

YPT - Sultans of the Street

A very frank portrayal of how children in compromised circumstances can be betrayed by those in a position of trust. An impactful and thought provoking subject, creatively presented in a way that is easy for children to absorb, while still evoking an initial sense of helplessness and want. 

CanStage - The Tempest Replica

It's a dance - why am I here. Not my thing, not sure what possessed me to buy these tickets. Perhaps because it was based on the Shakespeare play - very loosely I might add. However, I must say that I enjoyed the show. The staging was very effective and evoked sensations of sea and storms very convincingly. The costumes heightened the drama and the choreography was great. Definitely worth the experience.

Soulpepper - Of Human Bondage

What a fantastic show - we thoroughly enjoyed it. While I was a little put off at the beginning - I just can't stand watching someone make really bad choices when they know better and digging themselves into a sad situation - it was nonetheless compelling. The leads were amazing, as were the supporting cast, amid some very innovative staging.

Factory Theatre - Beatrice and Virgil

Fabulously acted, this strange yet endearing story about two animal soulmates, struggling to survive, was ripe with symbolism. The actors truly captured the essence of the donkey and monkey, creating an almost child-like story of "human" animals. However, this was no child's story, as the sombre undertone dragged you further into the story, ultimately leading to an unexpected conclusion.

Investors Group Stars on Ice

Wow, what an amazing show! It was so exciting to see our favourite Olympic stars (Patrick Chan, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir to name a few) performing for the fun of it and giving it their absolute best. And Kurt Browning is a great showman and still effortlessly lands those jumps.  My daughter and I really enjoyed the show and will definitely be making this a tradition.

RSGC Springtime Showcase Concert

A fantastic evening with the very talented bands of RSGC. From the junior to the senior, from concert to jazz and the pre-eminent Dr. Death, many proud parents were tapping their feet.