TSO - Second City Guide to the Symphony

The review from my group is mixed. While generally entertaining, it was somehow not as engaging as some expected it to be. ‎However, the integration of comedy and symphony was clever and we enjoyed the audience participation. Couldn't really figure out how this would come together, but it was quite unique.

ROM - Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Amazing show - the photographs were stunning and the stories behind them were fascinating. Also some very talented young people were featured. This show is definitely worth a visit.

Off Mirvish - Buyer & Cellar

If you are a Barbra Streisand fan, you will get a kick out of this show. A one man production, Christopher J Hanke is a chameleon, playing 4 different characters convincingly well.

Soulpepper - The Four Horseman Project

If you would like a bizarre experience, that doesn't really make much sense, but has some amusing and endearing moments, you could check out this collaboration between Volcano Theatre, Crooked Figure Dances and Global Mechanic.

Factory Theatre - Take me Back to Jefferson

An interesting study in determination, self interest, loyalty and naivete, played out over a sincere but misguided quest. The versatility of the actors, creating the illusion of many more roles, including really believable animals, was incredible. While a little long, everything adds to the story .....

National Geographic - Coral, Fire and Ice

Focusing on endangered animals and habitats, the husband and wife team of David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes have some exciting and moving stories to tell and, as we have come to expect from National geographic photographers, exquisite pictures to share. Finding themselves in the right place at the right time, they have also captured some playful close-ups.

Soulpepper - Spoon River

What a fun and foot stomping evening. Mike Ross is a genius in putting music to words and he did an awesome job here. The strong and wonderful cast made it a perfect evening. If you like musicals, this is definitely one you should not miss.

CanStage - Opus

Incredible show. The performers showed amazing strength and dexterity and the choreography was beyond anything we've seen for an acrobatic troupe. It was complex and fluid, wonderfully accompanied by a phenomenal string quartet. We strongly recommend you see this show - it is not just another circus act .....

Art of Time Ensemble - The Poem/The Song

The musicians and arrangements were amazing, in particular the third piece - the T S Elliot poem featured in cats (Mcavity), performed brilliantly - love that deep and seductive voice. The second half featured Margaret Atwood reciting a thriller poem accompanied by an original composition, which truly captured the essence of the poem. We were then treated to a captivating series of piano sonnets  and a trilogy of Coen poems. All of the performers are exceptional and we thoroughly enjoyed the performance.

Mirvish - Arcadia

We really enjoyed this Stoppard play, transporting back and forth in time, the mystery slowly and deliciously unfolding. The daughter was absolutely charming and the tutor suitably roguish. You have to pay attention though, as the story can be challenging to follow at parts, but worth the effort.