Shakespeare BASH’d
@shakesbashd.bsky.social
Award-winning Toronto theatre company, presenting bare bones stagings of the Bard's work.
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“BASH’d has done what far too many Shakespeare productions never do. It has made us see a famous play in an entirely new light.” TY Stage Door for this excellent, thoughtful review of @shakesbashd.bsky.social THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Proud to have been a part of it. www.stage-door.com/3/Reviews/En...
The Merchant of Venice
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March 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“BASH’d has done what far too many Shakespeare productions never do. It has made us see a famous play in an entirely new light.” TY Stage Door for this excellent, thoughtful review of @shakesbashd.bsky.social THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Proud to have been a part of it. www.stage-door.com/3/Reviews/En...
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“Under Nish-Lapidus’ careful direction, like the three caskets…, the happy, close-knit characters carry something wildly different from their appearances inside them, a viciousness toward the outsider that feels painfully relevant.” TY @intermissionmag.bsky.social @shakesbashd.bsky.social
REVIEW: How Shakespeare BASH’d transformed The Merchant of Venice into a tense, layered tragedy
“The recently closed production sensitively explored the issues raised in Playing Shylock without purporting to offer any answers.”
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“The recently closed production sensitively explored the issues raised in Playing Shylock without purporting to offer any answers.”
www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/merc...
Review: This 'Merchant of Venice' feels like a tragedy
This Shakespeare BASH’d production is a gem of a reimagining that explores the issues raised in Playing Shylock without offering answers.
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March 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
“Under Nish-Lapidus’ careful direction, like the three caskets…, the happy, close-knit characters carry something wildly different from their appearances inside them, a viciousness toward the outsider that feels painfully relevant.” TY @intermissionmag.bsky.social @shakesbashd.bsky.social
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Review: This 'Merchant of Venice' feels like a tragedy #theatre #theaTO Beautiful work by
@shakesbashd.bsky.social www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/merc...
@shakesbashd.bsky.social www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/merc...
Review: This 'Merchant of Venice' feels like a tragedy
This Shakespeare BASH’d production is a gem of a reimagining that explores the issues raised in Playing Shylock without offering answers.
www.intermissionmagazine.ca
February 28, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Review: This 'Merchant of Venice' feels like a tragedy #theatre #theaTO Beautiful work by
@shakesbashd.bsky.social www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/merc...
@shakesbashd.bsky.social www.intermissionmagazine.ca/reviews/merc...
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My 2nd SO of '25: @shakesbashd.bsky.social THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Undercuts the comedy, brings bigotry to the fore. A.Nashman & A.Rose handle text w/ aplomb, but watch C.Scott closest: esp. during post-courtroom's epilogue, she's the horrorshow's bellwether. Sold out run-but MANY rush tix. #TheaTO
February 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My 2nd SO of '25: @shakesbashd.bsky.social THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Undercuts the comedy, brings bigotry to the fore. A.Nashman & A.Rose handle text w/ aplomb, but watch C.Scott closest: esp. during post-courtroom's epilogue, she's the horrorshow's bellwether. Sold out run-but MANY rush tix. #TheaTO
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@shakesbashd.bsky.social is back with a landmark production of "The Merchant of Venice"
Starring Alon Nashman as Shylock and Jesse Nerenberg as Antonio, this is an unforgettable "Merchant" which truly packs a punch.
#TheaTO #Theatre #Review
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Starring Alon Nashman as Shylock and Jesse Nerenberg as Antonio, this is an unforgettable "Merchant" which truly packs a punch.
#TheaTO #Theatre #Review
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Shakespeare BASH’d’s “The Merchant of Venice”
Come in! The Shabbat table is set, the challah is warm, and Shylock is expecting you. Shakespeare BASH’d is shedding new light and focus on one of Shakespeare’s most controversial plays with their …
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February 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
@shakesbashd.bsky.social is back with a landmark production of "The Merchant of Venice"
Starring Alon Nashman as Shylock and Jesse Nerenberg as Antonio, this is an unforgettable "Merchant" which truly packs a punch.
#TheaTO #Theatre #Review
aviewfromthebox.net/2025/02/19/s...
Starring Alon Nashman as Shylock and Jesse Nerenberg as Antonio, this is an unforgettable "Merchant" which truly packs a punch.
#TheaTO #Theatre #Review
aviewfromthebox.net/2025/02/19/s...
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Cannot wait.
And shout out to the star for including this review in print!
For real it is meaningful to the city's theatre ecology to have coverage in print as well. ❤️💜✌️
@glennsumi.bsky.social @shakesbashd.bsky.social @thestar.com (ironic handle given the post lol)
#TheaTO #PrintMedia
And shout out to the star for including this review in print!
For real it is meaningful to the city's theatre ecology to have coverage in print as well. ❤️💜✌️
@glennsumi.bsky.social @shakesbashd.bsky.social @thestar.com (ironic handle given the post lol)
#TheaTO #PrintMedia
Most of the run is sold out, but try to get a standby ticket to @shakesbashd.bsky.social MERCHANT OF VENICE, featuring a largely Jewish team. My rave is now up at @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Yes, ‘The Merchant of Venice’ is a problematic, antisemitic play — this marvellous Toronto version shows the rewards of staging it
Julia Nish-Lapidus’s production for Shakespeare BASH’d shows the artistic rewards of staging this problematic play.
www.thestar.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Cannot wait.
And shout out to the star for including this review in print!
For real it is meaningful to the city's theatre ecology to have coverage in print as well. ❤️💜✌️
@glennsumi.bsky.social @shakesbashd.bsky.social @thestar.com (ironic handle given the post lol)
#TheaTO #PrintMedia
And shout out to the star for including this review in print!
For real it is meaningful to the city's theatre ecology to have coverage in print as well. ❤️💜✌️
@glennsumi.bsky.social @shakesbashd.bsky.social @thestar.com (ironic handle given the post lol)
#TheaTO #PrintMedia
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𝙄𝙨𝙩𝙫𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 ➤
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘
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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘
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#IstvanReviews #theaTO
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Istvan Reviews ➤ THE MERCHANT OF VENICE - Shakes BASH’d
Istvan Dugalin's review of Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, presented by Shakespeare BASH'd at The Theatre Centre.
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February 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
𝙄𝙨𝙩𝙫𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 ➤
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘
@shakesbashd.bsky.social
#IstvanReviews #theaTO
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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘
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#IstvanReviews #theaTO
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This evening in #Toronto - at @shakesbashd.bsky.social The Merchant of Venice. #Shakespeare #Theatre
February 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This evening in #Toronto - at @shakesbashd.bsky.social The Merchant of Venice. #Shakespeare #Theatre
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www.ourtheatrevoice.com/items-7/the-... My review of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE now on stage in the BMO Incubator at Toronto's The Theatre Centre. 1115 Queen Street West. @shakesbashd.bsky.social
The Merchant of Venice
Now on stage in the BMO Incubator at the Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen Street West, Toronto.
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February 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
www.ourtheatrevoice.com/items-7/the-... My review of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE now on stage in the BMO Incubator at Toronto's The Theatre Centre. 1115 Queen Street West. @shakesbashd.bsky.social
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Thanks for the S/O @glennsumi.bsky.social @thestar.com We’re thrilled to have Howlanders in this fantastic ensemble w/ our friends @shakesbashd.bsky.social
“What a treat to have Laurie and Seline, two prominent members of the Howland Company, another excellent indie company, join this production.”
“What a treat to have Laurie and Seline, two prominent members of the Howland Company, another excellent indie company, join this production.”
Most of the run is sold out, but try to get a standby ticket to @shakesbashd.bsky.social MERCHANT OF VENICE, featuring a largely Jewish team. My rave is now up at @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Yes, ‘The Merchant of Venice’ is a problematic, antisemitic play — this marvellous Toronto version shows the rewards of staging it
Julia Nish-Lapidus’s production for Shakespeare BASH’d shows the artistic rewards of staging this problematic play.
www.thestar.com
February 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Thanks for the S/O @glennsumi.bsky.social @thestar.com We’re thrilled to have Howlanders in this fantastic ensemble w/ our friends @shakesbashd.bsky.social
“What a treat to have Laurie and Seline, two prominent members of the Howland Company, another excellent indie company, join this production.”
“What a treat to have Laurie and Seline, two prominent members of the Howland Company, another excellent indie company, join this production.”
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Most of the run is sold out, but try to get a standby ticket to @shakesbashd.bsky.social MERCHANT OF VENICE, featuring a largely Jewish team. My rave is now up at @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Yes, ‘The Merchant of Venice’ is a problematic, antisemitic play — this marvellous Toronto version shows the rewards of staging it
Julia Nish-Lapidus’s production for Shakespeare BASH’d shows the artistic rewards of staging this problematic play.
www.thestar.com
February 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Most of the run is sold out, but try to get a standby ticket to @shakesbashd.bsky.social MERCHANT OF VENICE, featuring a largely Jewish team. My rave is now up at @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Our upcoming production of The Merchant of Venice sold-out real fast, so we’ve added one more show. We’d love to have you join us for our investigation of this controversial play.
Tickets at theatrecentre.org/tickets/?eid...
Tickets at theatrecentre.org/tickets/?eid...
February 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Our upcoming production of The Merchant of Venice sold-out real fast, so we’ve added one more show. We’d love to have you join us for our investigation of this controversial play.
Tickets at theatrecentre.org/tickets/?eid...
Tickets at theatrecentre.org/tickets/?eid...
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The @toronto-fringe.bsky.social announced today that Videocabaret's Deanne Taylor Theatre will be a satellite venue for the '25 fest, & all #FringeTO shows there will be in the round! Videocab will cover FREE extra rehearsal & tech time. 8 lottery spots available - applications close Feb. 3. #TheaTO
2025 Toronto Fringe Festival Satellite Venue Category | Toronto Fringe Festival
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January 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The @toronto-fringe.bsky.social announced today that Videocabaret's Deanne Taylor Theatre will be a satellite venue for the '25 fest, & all #FringeTO shows there will be in the round! Videocab will cover FREE extra rehearsal & tech time. 8 lottery spots available - applications close Feb. 3. #TheaTO
Win tickets to our show!
Free ticket giveaway alert to @shakesbashd.bsky.social upcoming MERCHANT OF VENICE. Details at end of post.
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January 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Win tickets to our show!
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Free ticket giveaway alert to @shakesbashd.bsky.social upcoming MERCHANT OF VENICE. Details at end of post.
www.goaheadsumi.com/artists-to-w...
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January 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Free ticket giveaway alert to @shakesbashd.bsky.social upcoming MERCHANT OF VENICE. Details at end of post.
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Thanks for the shout out @glennsumi.bsky.social and for including Alon Nashman & our @shakesbashd.bsky.social production of The Merchant of Venice on your list for 2025!
#ArtistToWatch #theaTO #torontotheatre
#ArtistToWatch #theaTO #torontotheatre
Artists to watch on Toronto stages this winter
From Dora Award and Governor General's Award winners to one of the country's most celebrated acting couples, some of the biggest talents will be heating up theatres this season
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January 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Thanks for the shout out @glennsumi.bsky.social and for including Alon Nashman & our @shakesbashd.bsky.social production of The Merchant of Venice on your list for 2025!
#ArtistToWatch #theaTO #torontotheatre
#ArtistToWatch #theaTO #torontotheatre
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Here's my round-up of the 10 theatre productions I'm most looking forward to for the first half of 2025. #theaTO
Read it in @thestar.com:
Read it in @thestar.com:
10 theatre shows to see in 2025, including a pair of Pulitzer Prize winners and a new Canadian opera
Our arts critic, Joshua Chong, selects the top theatre productions he’s looking forward to seeing in the first half of 2025.
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January 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Here's my round-up of the 10 theatre productions I'm most looking forward to for the first half of 2025. #theaTO
Read it in @thestar.com:
Read it in @thestar.com:
Honoured to have our production of The Merchant of Venice included in this list!
Can’t wait to see how audiences respond to it. Looks like another great season of theatre!
Thanks @joshuachong.bsky.social for the shout-out!
Can’t wait to see how audiences respond to it. Looks like another great season of theatre!
Thanks @joshuachong.bsky.social for the shout-out!
Here's my round-up of the 10 theatre productions I'm most looking forward to for the first half of 2025. #theaTO
Read it in @thestar.com:
Read it in @thestar.com:
10 theatre shows to see in 2025, including a pair of Pulitzer Prize winners and a new Canadian opera
Our arts critic, Joshua Chong, selects the top theatre productions he’s looking forward to seeing in the first half of 2025.
www.thestar.com
January 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Honoured to have our production of The Merchant of Venice included in this list!
Can’t wait to see how audiences respond to it. Looks like another great season of theatre!
Thanks @joshuachong.bsky.social for the shout-out!
Can’t wait to see how audiences respond to it. Looks like another great season of theatre!
Thanks @joshuachong.bsky.social for the shout-out!
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Here, just under the wire, is my list of the Top 10 Toronto theatre shows of 2024.
Thanks to all the theatre companies, actors, designers, administrators, publicists and audiences who helped keep this art form alive and exciting during these challenging times.
www.goaheadsumi.com/the-top-10-t...
Thanks to all the theatre companies, actors, designers, administrators, publicists and audiences who helped keep this art form alive and exciting during these challenging times.
www.goaheadsumi.com/the-top-10-t...
The Top 10 Toronto theatre productions of 2024
Age is a Feeling, The Inheritance: Parts 1 and 2 and Big Stuff top my list of the most memorable shows of the year
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December 26, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Here, just under the wire, is my list of the Top 10 Toronto theatre shows of 2024.
Thanks to all the theatre companies, actors, designers, administrators, publicists and audiences who helped keep this art form alive and exciting during these challenging times.
www.goaheadsumi.com/the-top-10-t...
Thanks to all the theatre companies, actors, designers, administrators, publicists and audiences who helped keep this art form alive and exciting during these challenging times.
www.goaheadsumi.com/the-top-10-t...
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You’ve likely never heard of this theatre. But it’s doing some of the most meaningful — and overlooked — work in the city
My feature in @thestar.com:
My feature in @thestar.com:
You’ve likely never heard of this theatre. But it’s doing some of the most meaningful — and overlooked — work in the city
Smile Theatre performs for seniors at retirement homes and community centres who may not otherwise be able to see live performance.
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December 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM
You’ve likely never heard of this theatre. But it’s doing some of the most meaningful — and overlooked — work in the city
My feature in @thestar.com:
My feature in @thestar.com:
Join us for some songs and good times at Karaoke BASH’d tonight! 8pm to last call at The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W).
December 7, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Join us for some songs and good times at Karaoke BASH’d tonight! 8pm to last call at The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W).
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This is one of my favourite holiday #TheaTO traditions. Hope to see some of you there tonight!
Hey friends (new and old)!
If you’re up for some fun next weekend, come sing some karaoke with us! It’s always a great time, with low-pressure karaoke, and awesome people!
December 7 at The Theatre Centre (in Toronto), anytime after 8pm.
If you’re up for some fun next weekend, come sing some karaoke with us! It’s always a great time, with low-pressure karaoke, and awesome people!
December 7 at The Theatre Centre (in Toronto), anytime after 8pm.
December 7, 2024 at 3:03 PM
This is one of my favourite holiday #TheaTO traditions. Hope to see some of you there tonight!
Hey friends (new and old)!
If you’re up for some fun next weekend, come sing some karaoke with us! It’s always a great time, with low-pressure karaoke, and awesome people!
December 7 at The Theatre Centre (in Toronto), anytime after 8pm.
If you’re up for some fun next weekend, come sing some karaoke with us! It’s always a great time, with low-pressure karaoke, and awesome people!
December 7 at The Theatre Centre (in Toronto), anytime after 8pm.
November 29, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Hey friends (new and old)!
If you’re up for some fun next weekend, come sing some karaoke with us! It’s always a great time, with low-pressure karaoke, and awesome people!
December 7 at The Theatre Centre (in Toronto), anytime after 8pm.
If you’re up for some fun next weekend, come sing some karaoke with us! It’s always a great time, with low-pressure karaoke, and awesome people!
December 7 at The Theatre Centre (in Toronto), anytime after 8pm.