by Lucy Allen
From the opening musical number of How Now, Mrs Brown Cow, which opened this week at the Canon Theatre, I could tell this was going to be a different kind of comedy than I had been used to seeing on the stage recently. Where many comedic plays now are often a bit darker, How Now, Mrs. Brown Cow is pretty much like watching a sit-com on stage. Continue reading Toronto Theatre Review: How Now Mrs. Brown Cow (Mrs. Brown's Boys Ltd)
by Lucy Allen
Oh, Stephen Harper. He’s been the butt of so many jokes, and yet has managed to get elected successfully without any real problem. How on earth does he do it? More importantly, after many poorly executed decisions, how does he hope to get popular again? Daniel and Steven Shehori explore this in their new show, Stephen Harper the Musical currently playing at Second City. Continue reading Review: Stephen Harper the Musical (The Shehori Brothers)
by Lucy Allen
As a girl in her mid-twenties, I can relate to many of the stories told in 1/4 Life Crisis, currently playing at the Fringe. Most people in my age group seem to have gone through it, myself included. The recent phenomena has inspired musicals, movies, novels and now, a one person show. Continue reading 1/4 Life Crisis (8 Monkeys Productions)- 2010 Toronto Fringe Review
by Lucy Allen
I was supposed to go to the opening performance of Morro and Jasp GONE WILD last week, but since the show was almost sold out there could be no ticket guaranteed. Determined to get it covered, I went to the 11pm show tonight. And after watching it, I have to admit, I feel pretty useless. With amazing buzz and sold out shows, these two clowns are hardly in need of my paltry words. But for those few who haven’t yet decided whether to go or haven’t yet even heard of the show, let this be your confirmation that this is a show that cannot be missed. Continue reading Morro and Jasp GONE WILD (U.N.I.T. Productions)- 2010 Toronto Fringe Review
by Lucy Allen
When I told my friend I was going to see Act Now!, a musical about infomercials, his response was “How much material can you get out of an infomericial?” Enough for a Fringe show it seems, and definately enough for what amounted to be a very solid and entertaining musical. Continue reading Act Now! (Proper Entertainment)- 2010 Toronto Fringe Review