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review

Cross-border snark meets The Pitt in The Surrogate, a blistering drama about a broken healthcare system

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

March 2, 2026

Love You Forever and More Munsch brings storybook magic to the Young People’s Theatre stage
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5136: David Andrew Reid in YPT’s Love You Forever And More Munsch. Set Design by Robin Fisher, Costume Design by Jung A Im, Lighting Design by Jareth Li. Photo by Dahlia Katz.

Love You Forever and More Munsch brings storybook magic to the Young People’s Theatre stage
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5136: David Andrew Reid in YPT’s Love You Forever And More Munsch. Set Design by Robin Fisher, Costume Design by Jung A Im, Lighting Design by Jareth Li. Photo by Dahlia Katz.

Love You Forever and More Munsch brings storybook magic to the Young People’s Theatre stage

4 min read

March 2, 2026

Genevieve Penn Nabity with Artists of the Ballet in Flight Pattern. Photo by Ted Belton. Courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada.

Genevieve Penn Nabity with Artists of the Ballet in Flight Pattern. Photo by Ted Belton. Courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada.

review

Contrasting approaches to movement and meaning define National Ballet’s latest mixed bill

Martha Schabas

4 min read

March 2, 2026

Production photo of Little Willy, Created & Designed by Ronnie Burkett. Credit: Dahlia Katz

Production photo of Little Willy, Created & Designed by Ronnie Burkett. Credit: Dahlia Katz

review

Little Willy is a laugh-out-loud parody of Romeo and Juliet – with very little Shakespeare

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

February 27, 2026

Ordena Stephens-Thompson and Tony Nappo in The Neighbours at Tarragon Theatre in Toronto.

Ordena Stephens-Thompson and Tony Nappo in The Neighbours at Tarragon Theatre in Toronto.

review

The Neighbours is a gutsy, grisly play about the monster living next door

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

February 26, 2026

The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light

by Drew Hayden Taylor

February 24 - March 8, 2026

In a world of fakes, who can you trust?
Nazhi Nigig runs an art gallery on the Otter Lake First Nation. She has made an international name for herself as an expert in recognizing counterfeits of the work of Norval Morrisseau and other Indigenous artist through special techniques - including identifying the use of Red Cadmium Light, a paint colour that can indicate a forgery. Her daughter Beverly is a successful Indigenous educator, up for a big promotion. When a reporter begins to dig into the world of counterfeit Indigenous art, a discovery is made that risks jeopardizing both women’s careers, and their relationship, forever.

Calla Adubofour-Poku Vinnie Alberto Charlene Van Beukenhout

Director: Tracey Nepinak Set & Props Designer: Adam Parboosingh Costume Designer: Amy McPherson Lighting Designer: Anika Binding Sound Designer/Composer: Ryan Black Stage Manager: Michael Duggan Assistant Stage Manager: Michelle Lagassé Sound Design Mentor: Dasha Plett Vocal Coach: Shannon Vickers

The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light

by Drew Hayden Taylor

February 24 - March 8, 2026

In a world of fakes, who can you trust?
Nazhi Nigig runs an art gallery on the Otter Lake First Nation. She has made an international name for herself as an expert in recognizing counterfeits of the work of Norval Morrisseau and other Indigenous artist through special techniques - including identifying the use of Red Cadmium Light, a paint colour that can indicate a forgery. Her daughter Beverly is a successful Indigenous educator, up for a big promotion. When a reporter begins to dig into the world of counterfeit Indigenous art, a discovery is made that risks jeopardizing both women’s careers, and their relationship, forever.

Calla Adubofour-Poku Vinnie Alberto Charlene Van Beukenhout

Director: Tracey Nepinak Set & Props Designer: Adam Parboosingh Costume Designer: Amy McPherson Lighting Designer: Anika Binding Sound Designer/Composer: Ryan Black Stage Manager: Michael Duggan Assistant Stage Manager: Michelle Lagassé Sound Design Mentor: Dasha Plett Vocal Coach: Shannon Vickers

New Drew Hayden Taylor play investigates Indigenous art fraud – and a fraught mother-daughter relationship

3 min read

February 20, 2026

Sound performed in Ottawa and co-directed by Alavi and Caity Smyck.

Sound performed in Ottawa and co-directed by Alavi and Caity Smyck.

In Ottawa, two new plays and a Governor General’s Literary Award winner warm up the capital

Aisling Murphy

5 min read

February 13, 2026

Edward Juvier (Osgood), Tavis Kordell (Daphne) and the First National Touring Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT. Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy

Edward Juvier (Osgood), Tavis Kordell (Daphne) and the First National Touring Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT. Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy

Some Like It Hot is fun, airy and just as memorable as its Hollywood version

Ilana Lucas

4 min read

February 13, 2026

Bahia Watson and Dan Mousseau in SUMMER & SMOKE by Tennessee Williams Crow’s Theatre.

Bahia Watson and Dan Mousseau in SUMMER & SMOKE by Tennessee Williams Crow’s Theatre.

review

Summer and Smoke occasionally sizzles, but more often collapses into heatstroke

Aisling Murphy

5 min read

February 12, 2026

Explorer and filmmaker James Cameron is seen in front of a capsule, part of the "Pressure" exhibit at the Royal Canadian Geographic society, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Explorer and filmmaker James Cameron is seen in front of a capsule, part of the "Pressure" exhibit at the Royal Canadian Geographic society, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Titanic director James Cameron among new Governor-General’s performing arts laureates

3 min read

February 11, 2026

NACCopperbelt-photobyDahliaKatz-5860 NAC Copperbelt Eric Miracle, Natasha Mumba, Warona Setshwaelo © Dahlia Katz.

NACCopperbelt-photobyDahliaKatz-5860 NAC Copperbelt Eric Miracle, Natasha Mumba, Warona Setshwaelo © Dahlia Katz.

Copperbelt offers a Zambian-Canadian perspective and plenty of laughs

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

February 10, 2026

Gabriella Sundar Singh in Through the Eyes of God at Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace in Toronto.

Gabriella Sundar Singh in Through the Eyes of God at Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace in Toronto.

Through the Eyes of God is a horrifying, gorgeous new play anchored by a virtuosic performance

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

February 10, 2026

From left to right; Kevin Bundy, Jake Epstein, Stephanie Sy, and Sarah McVie in Eureka Day at Coal Mine Theatre in Toronto.

From left to right; Kevin Bundy, Jake Epstein, Stephanie Sy, and Sarah McVie in Eureka Day at Coal Mine Theatre in Toronto.

review

Waiting for the Eureka moment in Eureka Day

Martha Schabas

3 min read

February 10, 2026

The Canadian Opera Company has announced that Ian Derrer will start as the company’s general director on July 1, succeeding the outgoing David C. Ferguson in the role.

The Canadian Opera Company has announced that Ian Derrer will start as the company’s general director on July 1, succeeding the outgoing David C. Ferguson in the role.

Canadian Opera Company names American Ian Derrer next general director

4 min read

February 10, 2026

Vanessa Sears as Juliet and cast - Toronto Company. Photo Credit: Dahlia Katz
& Juliet

Vanessa Sears as Juliet and cast - Toronto Company. Photo Credit: Dahlia Katz
& Juliet

Mirvish Productions unveils 2026-27 subscription season, including four musicals and a Stratford Festival transfer

4 min read

February 9, 2026

0989 – A scene from the Canadian Opera Company’s production of The Barber of Seville, 2026. Conductor Daniela Candillari, director Joan Font, choreographer/associate director Xevi Dorca, set & costume designer Joan Guillén, original lighting designer Albert Faura, revival lighting designer Mikael Kangas, and resident fight & intimacy coordinator Siobhan Richardson. Photo: Michael Cooper

0989 – A scene from the Canadian Opera Company’s production of The Barber of Seville, 2026. Conductor Daniela Candillari, director Joan Font, choreographer/associate director Xevi Dorca, set & costume designer Joan Guillén, original lighting designer Albert Faura, revival lighting designer Mikael Kangas, and resident fight & intimacy coordinator Siobhan Richardson. Photo: Michael Cooper

review

The Barber of Seville is cutesy, whimsical and mostly well sung

Aisling Murphy

3 min read

February 6, 2026

Elizabeth is the pariah of her small town.

Elizabeth is the pariah of her small town.

Tantoo Cardinal and Nicholas Eddie are excellent in Witch, but the play is maddeningly niche

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

February 5, 2026

Maev Beaty and Liisa Repo-Martell in You, Always.

Maev Beaty and Liisa Repo-Martell in You, Always.

review

You, Always is a weepy, wonderful portrait of modern sisterhood

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

January 26, 2026

A scene from the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Rigoletto, 2018.

A scene from the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Rigoletto, 2018.

review

Christopher Alden’s politically aware Rigoletto returns to the Canadian Opera Company

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

January 23, 2026

Trina Moyan and Lisa Nasson in Mischief at Tarragon.

Trina Moyan and Lisa Nasson in Mischief at Tarragon.

review

Mischief plunges its audience into the belly of a whale – and the centre of the grieving process

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

January 22, 2026

Performance of A Doll's House at Bluma Appel Theatre in Toronto.

Performance of A Doll's House at Bluma Appel Theatre in Toronto.

A Doll’s House is claustrophobic and rich – and a star turn for Hailey Gillis

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

January 22, 2026

Everything Has Disapppeared performance photo

Everything Has Disapppeared performance photo

PuSh Festival returns to Vancouver with Canadian, international live performances

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

January 19, 2026

Louise Pitre in Kimberly Akimbo.

Louise Pitre in Kimberly Akimbo.

review

Kimberly Akimbo is underwritten, vocally uneven – but it’s the most poignant musical in Toronto

Aisling Murphy

5 min read

January 19, 2026

Aidan de Salaiz in Company.

Aidan de Salaiz in Company.

review

Barrie’s Talk Is Free Theatre brings a bumpy Company to Toronto

Aisling Murphy

4 min read

January 17, 2026

Nicolas Palazzolo, bottom, and Steffi DiDomenicantonio rehearse onstage for The Last Five Years at the Terminal Theatre in Toronto on January 15, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Steffi DiDomenicantonio, left, and Nicolas Palazzolo rehearse onstage for The Last Five Years at the Terminal Theatre in Toronto on January 15, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Curtain rises on the Terminal Theatre, Toronto’s reimagined stage by the water

4 min read

January 14, 2026

Quinn Kelsey as Macbeth in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Macbeth, 2023.

Quinn Kelsey as Macbeth in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Macbeth, 2023.

Baritone Quinn Kelsey brings his Rigoletto to Toronto’s COC

4 min read

January 8, 2026

Actor Mitch Wood has a big following on social media where he parodies all sorts of niche theatre personalities and creates improv videos. Photographed in his Toronto home.
January 7, 2026
(Melissa Tait/The Globe and Mail)

Actor Mitch Wood has a big following on social media where he parodies all sorts of niche theatre personalities and creates improv videos. Photographed in his Toronto home.
January 7, 2026
(Melissa Tait/The Globe and Mail)

Actor Mitch Wood’s parody videos get laughs – and sometimes even roles

4 min read

January 1, 2026

Ravi Jain, Toronto, ON Dec 2025

Ravi Jain, Toronto, ON Dec 2025

Siminovitch Prize winner Ravi Jain on creating his own boxes in Canadian theatre

7 min read

December 26, 2025

Five anticipated Canadian (and Canadian-ish) plays and musicals to watch in 2026

3 min read

December 26, 2025

The movies, TV shows, music and more to look forward to in 2026

2 min read

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