Orchestra Toronto - Canada!

A lovely tribute to Canada's 150th birthday. In particular, we loved the composition by Elizabeth Raum. This orchestra may be a lot far out, but are worth making the trip to the Toronto Centre for the Arts.

CanStage - Spotlight Australia: Endings

With a few glimmers of interest in song and light, mostly the slow conversations did not reach me. This show was definitely not to my taste.

Tarragon - Midsummer

Highly enjoyable musical presenting a great story about two people with a penchant for making bad choices. Their paths criss cross with unusual and unforseen consequences. This two person cast does a stellar job of playing multiple roles. Strongly recommended.

Classic Albums Live - Elton John's Greatest Hits

Perfect execution of the greatest hits album, judging by the audience reaction. Some in the crowd were reliving their youth, helped by liquid encouragement no doubt, as they screamed and shouted and danced at their seats - a little over the top...

Factory Theatre - Little Pretty and the Exceptional

Moving, intense, dramatic, emotional - this was a very impactful play, with a stellar cast. The story rang true and we felt the pain. Strongly recommended.

Mirvish - Strictly Ballroom

A fabulous song and dance show with a stellar cast, lovely costumes and engaging love story. The choreography was amazing, as were the dancers. The leads had great chemistry and there were lots of gems throughout.

Nightwood - Century Song

Although a little too esoteric for my tastes (I didn't really get it), soprano Neema Bickersteth has a wonderful voice and impressive physicality. She put on a passionate and engrossing performance, punctuated and enhanced by creative video vignets. A charming if somewhat aimless voyage through time.