Playing It Forward: Artists Giving Back - The Gershwin Project

Perfect ensemble for the intimate space, it felt like we were being serenaded in a private club. Charlotte Moore was awesome, accompanied by the fabulous Doug Balfour on piano and Bob Hewus on bass. The piano solo in particular was amazing.

Playing It Forward: Artists Giving Back - Sunshine Sketches

Smile Theatre brings joy to seniors across the country, and if this charming, lively, entertaining tongue-in-cheek musical is an example of that, then they are very good at what they do. Stephen Leacock's stories of every small-town Canada is the perfect backdrop.

Nightwood - The Consent Event: Asking For It

A topical discussion on the nature of consent and how our willingness to talk openly about what we want complicates the navigation of personal relationships. While there were gaps in the narrative, and I would like to have heard more ideas or observations, it was definitely thought provoking and left us debating the issues long after the play ended.

Factory Theatre - The Fish Eyes Trilogy

Three different views of the same encounter demonstrated the immense skill of this actor. The dance scenes were incredible, her mastery of multiple personalities impressive and her timing was amazing. Wonderful show.

TSO - The Music of John Williams

Awesome show. Great selections from Steven Speilberg films. The second half was devoted to Star Wars and was incredible. The large brass section really shone. We just love the POPS series and its awesome conductor.

Soulpepper - Picture This

Wonderfully campy and intriguing it was fun to watch events unfold as might be expected, but with lots of twists and turns along the way. Well cast and executed, with a surprising and well appreciated touch at the end.

Canstage - Life After

Fantastic show - touching and fun, well crafted. A great musical with a top notch cast. You can really feel the torment as the tale moves to it's suspenseful end.