July 22nd, 2012 · Comments Off on Fringe Favourite: Antigone explores power, politics and personal responsibility
Ancient play set in modern-day Toronto leaves room to debate what happened at the G20 Summit protests
By Mickal Aranha
It’s been two years since the G20 Summit in Toronto, cause for Canada’s biggest security operation and the largest mass arrest in peacetime history, and almost a year since the Occupy Toronto movement began. Read more
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Tags: Annex · Liberty · Arts · General
A review of the piece of documentary theatre that challenges ideas of intelligence and what makes a life worthwhile
By Mickal Aranha
Acclaimed Canadian playwright Judith Thompson turned once again to documentary theatre following the success of “Body and Soul” and “The Grace Project: Sick!” Thompson both wrote and directed RARE, which premiered at the Tarragon Main Stage on July 5th as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival. Read more
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Tags: Annex · Liberty · Arts
July 6th, 2011 · Comments Off on Oscar Wilde classic updated in family friendly Fringe show
Actors Lucas Meeuse (Oscar) and Jody Osmond (Constance) brace for the giant's arrival. Photo courtesy Peter Frenton
By Reem Jazar
Upcoming Fringe play The Giant’s Garden, starring Annex resident Lucas Meuse, is bringing good old fashioned family fun back to the stage along with a couple musical numbers. Read more
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Tags: Arts