reSURGEnce by Kinetic Elements was like watching an extended episode of So You Think You Can Dance and I mean that as a compliment. I hope that TV shows like SYTYCD encourage people who wouldn’t normally see live dance to go and see shows like reSURGEnce because it is wonderfully entertaining and performed by a very talented bunch of dancers. Continue reading reSURGEnce (Kinetic Elements) 2011 Toronto Fringe Reviews
Daily Archives: July 10, 2011
The Paperbag Queen Performs The List of Things (Les Yeux Oranges) 2011 Toronto Fringe Review
I think this may be the most charming, surprising and delightful show of the Fringe! A show that begins before you even enter the space, we were all greeted by a servant of the Queen, wearing a wonderful moustache, who hands out paperbags to various members of the audience, paperbags we later find out that are crucial to the piece.
Romeo and Juliet…A Puppet Epic! (Shakey-Shake and Friends) 2011 Toronto Theatre Review
Romeo and Juliet is a classic Shakespearean tale of star-crossed lovers who meet a tragic end (sorry to spoil it for you). And now, you can watch this classical tale in puppet form – and a family friendly version at that. Romeo and Juliet…A Puppet Epic!, written and directed by Tom McGee, is playing at the Palmerson Library Theatre.
Fringe for Free! Toronto Fringe ticket giveaways for shows playing on Tuesday July 12th
Okay, we’ve made it through the first weekend of 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival! If you missed getting out to see a show this past weekend I’m sure you’ll want to take advantage of the thinner mid-week crowds before the mad rush of the second weekend. And, what better way to see a show than for free? In today’s edition we will be giving away tickets to the Tuesday July 12 performances of three shows.
The shows are:
Hushabye – To be entered into the draw for a pair of tickets to the 1:00pm show at Factory Studio Theatre (Venue 13) please send an email to contests@mooneyontheatre.com with the subject line “Hushabye contest” by 7pm on Monday, July 11, 2011.
Sex, Religion & Other Hang-ups – To be entered into the draw for a pair of tickets to the 1:30pm show at The Theatre Passe Muraille Back Space (Venue 11) please send an email to contests@mooneyontheatre.com with the subject line “Sex, Religion & Other Hang-ups contest” by 7pm on Monday, July 11, 2011.
VISA CALLED THIS MORNING – To be entered into the draw for a pair of tickets to the 8:30pm show at the Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace (Venue 11) please send an email to contests@mooneyontheatre.com with the subject line “VISA CALLED THIS MORNING contest” by 7pm on Monday, July 11, 2011.
ShLong Form Improv – To be entered into the draw for a pair of tickets to the 10:45pm show at the Robert Gill Theatre (Venue 9) please send an email to contests@mooneyontheatre.com with the subject line “ShLong Form Improv contest” by 7pm on Monday, July 11, 2011.
See below for details on each show, how the contest works:
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Padre X (Looking Glass Productions) 2011 Toronto Fringe Review
Imagine Jimmy Stewart playing Forest Gump, but telling a real story. This is what you will see at Padre X if you go to The Annex Theatre during Fringe.
Padre X is infotainment. It is the authentic telling of the story of John Weir Foote. Marc A. Moir performs a solo show as Chaplain Foote, or Padre X.
Foote won the Victora Cross for his heroic actions during WWII. He defied orders and landed on the Dieppe beaches in the 40’s. He gave spiritual and physical comfort to the men, the heroes, who defended everything the western world believes in.
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