November 21, 2017
From Pi Theatre comes this incendiary exploration of a tragic contemporary phenomenon. Written by David Greig, The Events features Claire, a priest and choir leader who has survived a mass shooting. Shattered and bereft, she […]
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This is a night of music for the revolution: a tribute to nature and the de-colonized spirit, at the intersection of ethnicity, gender and nationality. Lido Pimienta is a Colombian-born and Toronto-based musician. She sings […]
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This profane space oddity, from Hong Kong Exile, features two aliens on a journey to Earth… for their honeymoon. It’s a long trip—many light years, in fact—which gives our lovers plenty of time to swap […]
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In this experimental rap-horror show, Anthony struggles to cope with the loss of his sister while uncovering a frightening link between himself, his boyfriend and an elusive gay rap star/serial killer targeting heterosexuals. AnimalParts brings […]
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Breaking down the barriers between rap, poetry and the dramatic monologue, spoken word is one of the key literary and musical forms of today’s world. Here are five of its best practitioners, hailing from the […]
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Bridget Moser presents a compendium of her brilliant performance art. This evening of short performances created over the past three years is whimsical and incisive in equal measure. Moser’s work employs props, jokes and music […]
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Rowdy, raunchy and queer as folk, Dynasty Handbag is a blazing stage presence. Here she presents a batch of “golden oldies”—a veritable mixtape of songs from a roster of wholly invented artists. From country ballads […]
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“Those who lose dreaming are lost.” That’s an Aboriginal proverb that serves as a motto for Black Arm Band, Australia’s spectacular performance company. Specializing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music and languages, they are […]
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