Soulpepper - Wedding at Aulis

Extremely well done, this exploration of the events leading up to the invasion of Troy by the Greeks is riveting. Definitely a must see!

National Geographic Live! - Thomas Peschak, Photographer: Wild Seas, Secret Shores

Another fascinating episode from a Nat Geo photographer. Bringing us unique and captivating photos, through arduous, dangerous and unpleasant circumstances (a cave of turtles pooping and farting particularly cines to mind) seems to be about the norm for these people. It is incredible to imagine what we would miss without them.

Theatre Passe Muraille - Crying Hands

A very moving and heart rending story. As the perpetrator becomes the victim, we experience how easy it is to be complacent and how important empathy is in holding bad behaviour at bay. As hard as this composite story was to hear, it is important not to forget the horrors of the Holocaust and the depths of evil that fostered such depravity.

Gandini Juggling: Sigma

Interesting concept to integrate juggling with Indian dance - they complemented each other well. My favourite segment was an intricate performance with hands in the light, which was fascinating. Overall quite nice, but the show could have been longer.

Theatre Passe Muraille - Chicho

An introduction to Venezuela, the country, it's characteristics, and the particular challenges of coming out. Told with humour, energy and more undressing and dressing than I have ever seen in a performance, Augusto Bitter is an amazing storyteller.

Nightwood - School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play

A stellar cast, creating a genuine high school vibe. Tense moments of mean girl behaviour, with a few particularly explosive events, were balanced with refreshingly innocent humour. Some really special moments that sparked a conversation into the evening.

Factory Theatre - Bears

While I was a little confused about the parallel journeys, it was a very engaging and creative approach to storytelling. Sheldon Elter is a wonderful narrator and the seven women in white pantomiming the land and the animals were superb. We strongly recommend this show.

TSO POPS - The Second City Guide to the Symphony

A departure from the usual POPS series format the TSO seemed to be backing up the Second City troupe vs being the headliner. While the comedic guide to the symphony did hit some marks, sketch comedy is not my favourite, so this show was not up to the calibre I expect.

Tarragon - New Magic Vallry Fun Town

What started out as an eagerly anticipated reunion slowly unravels as the participant's  sensitivities and secrets begin to leak out. The cast worked really well together and effortlessly drew the audience into the drama. Fantastic show.