by Sam Mooney
The world premiere of Mimi, or A Poisoner’s Comedy, now playing at Tarragon is very funny. Clever music and lyrics, strong performances from all the cast, and an outrageous subject all combined to deliver an entertaining evening. As I’m writing a snippet of the song “Pigeon Pie” is running through my head. I’m pretty sure it’ll be there for days.
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by Sam Mooney
Someone must have told director Scott Moyle to go play in the park. He did. And took a bunch of friends with him. The result is Urban Bard’s production of Twelfth Night now playing in the courtyard behind College Park.
You’re probably thinking that this is just another Shakespeare in the park kind of performance. It isn’t. The courtyard is a big space and the action – with audience tagging along – moves around and makes use of it. It was wonderful
by Sam Mooney
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? I am. Still. But…
It’s the content that scares me, not the performances. Soulpepper Theatre Company’s presentation of Edward Albee’s play is stunningly good.
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by Sam Mooney
The Guardsman – presented by Soulpepper Theatre Company – is a romantic comedy. I’m saying this up front because if you only saw the poster on the Soulpepper site you might be expecting something dark and difficult.
My show partner got stuck in Brampton so I was on my own last night and had to resort to eavesdropping during intermission. I overheard a few people saying that they were surprised (pleasantly) that the show was a comedy.
by Sam Mooney
Billy Bishop Goes to War – a Soulpepper production – is an example of how amazing Canadian theatre can be, and how enduring.