It’s the 50th anniversary of World Theatre Day, and on behalf on Mooney on Theatre we want to say, all the world’s a stage…and of all days, what better day to go see a play?
Started by the International Theatre Institute in 1961, this day offers us a chance to reflect upon and celebrate theatre, and recognize its ability to inspire, educate, shape thought and entertain. This year’s message for World Theatre Day is by actor and director John Malkovich:
Five For Twenty (or Less)
Looking for some cheap live theatre shows in Toronto this week? Here’s five shows for $20 or less per ticket – and as a bonus we’ve thrown in a reading of new play about Emily Carr and Lucy Maud Montgomery. You’ll love our picks this week; we’ve got everything from culinary clowns to postmodern Faust.
Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the Week of March 26, 2012
Here is what’s going on in Toronto theatre this week. There are several great shows to catch for the week of March 26, 2012: ** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Tiffany, one of our Editors, wish she lived in a time warp so she could check them all out.
Continue reading Eye-Catching Toronto Theatre for the Week of March 26, 2012
Five For Twenty (or Less)
This week in Toronto there are five shows we’ve handpicked for you that are $20 or less for admission. Whether it’s an epic adventure, a comedy, a ballet, a drama or a festival that you want to check out – well, you’re in for a treat. There is something for everyone this week, so grab a friend and head out for an evening of affordable theatre!
Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the Week of March 12, 2012
I’ve never seen the film epic for The Neverending Story, but my seven-year-old theatre companion did and was able to share his insights with me. He quite enjoyed it, and wasn’t as scared of the play as he was of the movie version. The little girl behind me, however, started to whimper not even halfway through – and promptly left the theatre with her mother.
Recommended for kids in grades 3 to 8 by the company, this play features Adamo Ruggiero as Atreyu, who is better known to older kids as Marco from Degrassi: The Next Generation. He did a wonderful job as the young and brave hero in the land of Fantastica.
Continue reading Review: The Neverending Story (Young People’s Theatre and Roseneath Theatre)