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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 7d

ourtheatrevoice.com/goblin-oedip... My review of GOBLIN: OEDIPUS, now on stage in the Studio Theatre at the Stratford Festival. A Spontaneous Theatre Canada Production. This show may just leave you in envy, with envy or of envy.

Goblin: Oedipus

A huge Dionysian Oedipus that’s got to be seen. This one will leave you with envy. These charmingly adorable Goblins

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 8d

ourtheatrevoice.com/canadian-art... Read all about how playwright Kanika Ambrose prepares for the premiere of her two plays next month in November on two of Toronto's busiest theatre stages: @crowstheatre.bsky.social and Canadian Stage's Berkeley Street.

Canadian artist feels honoured that two of her plays will be on stage in Toronto very soon.

As a playwright, Kanika Ambrose is often surprised—sometimes even by herself—by where her work takes her. She’s thrilled about the

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 12d

ourtheatrevoice.com/gargantua-ar... Thank you, Jacquie Thomas, Artistic Director of @theatregargantua.bsky.social for speaking volumes about the upcoming DISSONANT SPECIES to be held in November at Toronto's @factorytheatre.bsky.social

Gargantua Artistic Director speaks volumes about upcoming show

The more I write about theatre, the more I realize I still have a lot to learn—especially about discovering companies

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 12d

ourtheatrevoice.com/the-piano-te... My review of a lovely THE PIANO TEACHER now on stage at the Firehall Theatre, Thousand Islands Playhouse, 185 South Street, Gananoque.

The Piano Teacher

“A personal standing ovation-worthy performance. This fine cast handles the delicate subject material with dignity, respect, and grace.” That’s the

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 19d

ourtheatrevoice.com/bremen-town-... Dave Rabjohn's review of the compelling, standing ovation-worthy opening night performance of BREMEN TOWN written and directed by Gregory Prest now on stage at Toronto's Tarragon Theatre.

Bremen Town (World Premiere)

A compelling, standing ovation-worthy performance, slickly directed by Gregory Prest Some of Canada’s most revered acting talent converge in Gregory

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 23d

ourtheatrevoice.com/the-time-cap... My review of a raucously hilarious and silly comedic THE TIME CAPSULE now on stage at Hamilton's Theatre Aquarius.

The Time Capsule

If there was ever an appropriate and necessary time for 'The Time Capsule,' it is now. Raucous and hilarious in

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 29d

ourtheatrevoice.com/ride-the-cyc... My review of Toronto's Shifting Ground Collective Theatre's production of RIDE THE CYCLONE now on stage at Toronto's Annex Theatre.

Ride the Cyclone

An entertaining, quirky musical thanks to this dedicated ensemble cast who look 'out of this world.' There is a great

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 29d

ourtheatrevoice.com/the-green-li... Dave Rabjohn's review of THE GREEN LINE now on stage at Toronto's Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.

The Green Line

A dynamic production of Makram Ayache’s ‘The Green Line’ opens at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto. It is

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · 29d

ourtheatrevoice.com/tell-tale-ha... My VOICE CHOICE review of the opening of TELL TALE HARBOUR now on stage at The Royal Alexandra Theatre produced by Mirvish Productions in association with Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Tell Tale Harbour

VOICE CHOICE Joy-filled. Uplifting. Heartwarming. A cause for celebration of community, family, love and belonging. When a production makes me

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Sep 25

ourtheatrevoice.com/king-gilgame... My review of a terrific bromance production now on stage at Toronto's Soulpepper Theatre. Produced in association with TRIA Theatre.

King Gilgamesh and the Man of the Wild

A deeply resonating tale of musical fusion through the respect and friendship between Director Seth Bockley and performers Jesse LaVercombe

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Sep 25

ourtheatrevoice.com/colonial-cir... An outlandish, insulting and boorish production. Protest art, be damned. I couldn't bring myself to applaud it at the end. Buyer, beware, going into this one.

Colonial Circus

A confusing, ‘fringey’ production of puerile, bathroom humour of buffoonery. This opening night production hurls boorish invective. Blasphemous reference to

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Sep 24

ourtheatrevoice.com/a-conversati... Thank you, Helen Juvonen and Tyler Seguin, for this overdue feature article. Your kindness, patience and generosity are truly appreciated. See what these co-Artistic Directors of @guildfesttheatre.bsky.social have in store for all of us.

A conversation with Helen Juvonen and Tyler Seguin

To continue growing and expanding as a company, Guild Festival Theatre must encourage new voices and perspectives. Recently, I had

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Sep 22

ourtheatrevoice.com/waiting-for-... My review of a 72 year old acting masterclass that still resonates. A show not to be missed now on stage at Toronto's Coal Mine Theatre.

Waiting for Godot

A 72-year-old Samuel Beckett performance masterclass that still remains impressively enigmatic. Alexander Thomas and Ted Dykstra lead an outstanding cast

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Sep 22

ourtheatrevoice.com/the-veil-wor... My review of the world premiere of THE VEIL by Keith Barker and Thomas Morgan Jones. Now on stage in the Studio Theatre @crowstheatre.bsky.social. Produced by Thought for Food Production, @crowstheatre.bsky.social and @guildfesttheatre.bsky.social

The Veil – World Premiere

An enthralling solo piece of psychological exploration. 'The Veil' harkens the audience back to the roots of authentic storytelling. All

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Sep 19

ourtheatrevoice.com/octet/ A terrific opening night for OCTET now onstage. Presented by @crowstheatre.bsky.social , @soulpepper and Musical Stage Company. Please go and see this.

Octet

Voice Choice for innovative staging, clever choreography, accomplished direction of lushly delivered vocal arrangements, and a masterclass in focused ensemble

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Sep 15

ourtheatrevoice.com/the-welkin-c... My review of THE WELKIN on stage at the Baillie Theatre in the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto's Distillery District. A production by Soulpepper Theatre Company, @crowstheatre.bsky.social @thehowlandcompany.bsky.social. Directed by Weyni Mengesha.

The Welkin – Canadian Premiere

“A disturbing journey that is sometimes frightening to hear and watch. It’s an admirable production, albeit with a couple of

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Sep 12

ourtheatrevoice.com/1979-at-vict... My review of the opening night of Michael Healey's 1979 now on stage at Victoria, British Columbia's BELFRY THEATRE. A terrific show.

1979 at Victoria’s Belfry Theate

“A witty, expositional script of politics versus policy, sharply directed by Glynis Leyshon. Nathan Howe, Jay Hindle and Luisa Jojic

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Sep 1

ourtheatrevoice.com/go-west-youn... A feature article I've recently written on Victoria British Columbia's Belfry Theatre and its upcoming production of Michael Healey's 1979.

“Go west, young man”, he once heard. He did.

"Blogger travels west to learn more about the theatre on his own dime. He's okay with that. Sometimes, to get

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Sep 1

ourtheatrevoice.com/tons-of-money/ Dave Rabjohn's review of TONS OF MONEY now on stage at Shaw Festival, Niagara on the Lake.

Tons of Money

It is perhaps strange to begin a review with a farewell, but we will say a heartfelt goodbye to the

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Aug 25

ourtheatrevoice.com/rez-gas/ My review of REZ, the world premiere of a new Canadian musical now on stage at @CapitolTheatrePortHope.

Rez Gas

"A must-see performance to close out the Capitol's summer line-up. Witty and entertaining. 'Rez Gas' becomes that universal reminder of how

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Aug 25

ourtheatrevoice.com/apples-in-wi... My review of a VOICE CHOICE, must see production of APPLES IN WINTER, now on stage at Stratford's Here for Now Theatre. A definite must see this summer.

Apples in Winter – Canadian premiere

VOICE CHOICE – for masterful storytelling by Birgitte Solem AND for compassionate, sensitive direction by Robert Ross Parker. “A flawless

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Aug 22

ourtheatrevoice.com/the-art-of-w... Geoff Coulter's review of the opening night of THE ART OF WAR by Yvette Nolan, now on stage at The Stratford Festival.

The Art of War

A compelling, emotional recounting of Canadian soldiers who experienced the horrors of war not with rifles but with paint brushes,

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Aug 20

ourtheatrevoice.com/member/vivie... Thank you Vivien Endicott-Douglas for the conversation. She will appear next month in ENORMITY, GIRL, and THE EARTHQUAKE IN HER LUNGS presented by @nightwoodtheat.bsky.social in association with Toronto's Tarragon Theatre.

Vivien Endicott-Douglas

"I learn about the strongest choice to make by trying out different things, by taking risks and being on my

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Aug 20

ourtheatrevoice.com/member/john-... Thank you, John Wamsley, for the conversation. He will appear this month in the world premiere of REZ GAS at Port Hope's Cameco Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen Street.

John Wamsley

Artist John Wamsley is excited to dive deeply into the world premiere of ‘Rez Gas’ at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre.

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Our Theatre Voice Canada @ourtheatrevoice.bsky.social · Aug 20

ourtheatrevoice.com/old-times/ My review of the opening night of OLD TIMES by Harold Pinter now on stage at Soulpepper Theatre, Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto's Distillery District.

Old Times

“An alluring and intelligent production season opener for Soulpepper. Subtle, sultry and sexy performances. A hint of continuous, permeating danger

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