C A N S T A G E T H E A T R E
Cruel And Tender Long ago in ancient Greece, Sophocles wrote a searing indictment of war called The Women of Trachis (or The Trachiniae). It told the story of Heracles, Greece's
national hero, and what happened when he sent a captured princess home to his pining wife, while he was away plundering neighbouring Euboas.
Contemporary British playwright Martin Crimp has updated this story,
transforming Heracles into a modern General fighting today's war on terror in bloodstained Africa.
His spoiled wife (played here by Arsinée Khanjian) waits at home, unaware her world is about to be shattered
with the arrival of Laela, an African princess for whom her husband has committed unspeakable atrocities.
Shockingly contemporary, Cruel and Tender
is as much about the private wars waged in the domestic sphere as it is about modern politics. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Atom Egoyan,
On Now Until Feb. 18 Bluma Appel Theatre, St.
Lawrence Centre For The Arts, 27 Front St. E | Tickets: $29 - $99 Phone: 416 368-3110 Order online by clicking here Beckett: Feck It! A wildly provocative show that combines Samuel Beckett's shorter plays with contemporary classical music from outstanding Irish composers inspired by his appreciation
for the absurd. Award-winning Queen of Puddings Music Theatre brings their signature contemporary twist to this invigorating evening of music, theatre, and Irish madness.
Feb. 17 - Feb. 25
Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. | Tickets: $27 - $50 Phone: 416 368-3110 Order online by clicking here _______________________
S O U L P E P P E R T H E A T R E
Kim's Convenience Soulpepper Academy alumnus Ins Choi's hilarious and touching debut play set in a Regent Park Korean
convenience store was the hit of the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival.
The play follows the journey of a fractured but loving family confronting the future and forgiving the past.
On Now Until Feb. 10
The Young Centre For The Performing Arts, Distillery District | Tickets: $32 - $51 Phone: 416 866-8666 or order online by clicking here High Life In Lee MacDougall's internationally celebrated black comedy, the
most unlikely bunch of masterminds plan "the perfect crime" with dangerous, gripping and hilarious results.
Mature content.
Feb. 13 - Mar. 28
The Young Centre For The Performing Arts, Distillery District | Tickets: $32 - $51 Phone: 416 866-8666 or order online by clicking here Long Days Journey Into Night Eugene O'Neill's unflinching revelation of a day in the life of his own tortured family is considered by many to be the greatest of all American plays. A haunting story of family,
isolation, addiction and despair, Long Day's Journey Into Night explores how bitterness and unsaid truths can pull a family apart at the seams.
Mature content.
Feb. 14 - Mar. 27
The Young Centre For The Performing Arts, Distillery District | Tickets: $32 - $51 Phone: 416 866-8666 or order online by clicking here ________________________________
P R I N C E S S O F W A L E S T H E A T R E War Horse England, 1914. As World War I begins, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He's soon
caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man's Land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, though not old enough to enlist, he
embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home.
Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Play!
Feb. 10 - June 30 Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St.
W. | Tickets: $35 - $130 Phone: 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 For online ticket ordering, please click here ____________________________ T A R R A G O N T H E A T R E The Golden Dragon In the cramped kitchen of The Golden Dragon, a
'Chinese/Vietnamese/Thai restaurant', a crisis is unfolding: a young Chinese cook—the new one, the one who's looking for his sister—has a toothache. Without residency papers, his decayed tooth must be wrenched out by
another member of the kitchen staff. The missing tooth lands in a bowl of Thai soup of a flight attendant. In the apartment building above them, a young couple fights and eats takeout, while another man escapes from his
apartment to the restaurant below to avoid watching his wife move out. The same man ends up drinking with the shop-keeper of the dry goods store next door to the restaurant, who is more connected to the young Chinese
man than anyone suspects.
Roland Schimmelpfennig, one of Germany's most innovative and adventurous writers, tells stories of the dark side of our globalized world, stories of exploitation, greed, and our
interconnectedness with others—even if it appears the fate of a young boy has nothing to do with us. The Golden Dragon
is a mosaic of intersecting lives, depicting the rootless nature of many people's modern lives and the parallel world of migrant workers.
On Now Until Feb. 19 Tarragon MainSpace, 30
Bridgman Ave. (at the corner of Howland Ave. and Bridgman Ave. one block north of Dupont St., two blocks east of Bathurst St.) | Tickets: $20 - $51
Phone: 416 531-1827 To Order online, please click here
A Brimful of Asha Real-life mother and son, Asha and
Ravi Jain, share the stage and tell this true (and very Canadian) story of generational and cultural clash. When Ravi takes a trip to India his parents decide it is the perfect time to introduce him to potential brides.
Ravi is not sold on the idea of getting married-at least not yet-but Asha fears that time is running out.
On Now until Feb. 19 Tarragon ExtraSpace, 30 Bridgman Ave. (at the corner
of Howland Ave. and Bridgman Ave. one block north of Dupont St., two blocks east of Bathurst St.) | Tickets: $23 Phone: 416
531-1827 To Order online, please click here __________________________
F A C T O R Y T H E A T R E Penny Plain Penny Plain sits in her overstuffed chair, listening to the news of civilization's inevitable
end and then the outside chaos invades her sanctuary. With a cast including survivalists, a serial killer, a cross-dressing banker, talking dogs and mysterious strangers, Penny Plain is a poignant and disturbing
drawing room comedy of apocalyptic proportions.
Recognized as one of Canada's foremost theatre artists, Ronnie Burkett has been credited with creating some of the world's most elaborate and provocative
puppetry. Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes was formed in 1986 and has stimulated an unprecedented adult audience for puppet theatre, continuously playing to great critical and public acclaim on Canada's major
stages, and as a guest company on numerous international tours abroad.
On Now until Feb. 26
Factory Theatre Mainspace, 125 Bathurst St. | Tickets: $30 - $55 Phone: 416 504-9971 or order online by clicking here _______________________
T H E A T R E P A S S E M U R A I L L E Divisadero: A Performance
Michael Ondaatje collaborates with Daniel Brooks to adapt his Governor Generals Award-winning novel,Divisadero.
Following a highly successful run last season, this is Ondaatjes first full-length work for the stage in over two decades.
Divisadero: a performanceis
a violent and passionate narrative about how a single event powerfully shapes the lives of two sisters. Examining themes of memory, identity, love and the grip of the past on the present, it is an exploration of the intimate relationship between the speaker and the listener and of language's ability to weave a magical spell.
The production features original music written for the piece and performed by Juno-nominated singer/songwriter Justin Rutledge who is part of the ensemble cast which features Liane Balaban, Maggie Huculak,
Tom McCamus, and Amy Rutherford.
Feb. 8 - Feb. 26
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. | Tickets: $25 - $35 Phone: 416 504-7529 or order online by clicking here _____________________________
M Y S T E R I O U S L Y Y O U R S M Y S T E R Y B I S T R O T H E A T R E Murder At Twilight In the deep south, modern-day vampires, old-school
monsters and humans are all trying to get along. But when the Reverend ends up dead, no-one is above suspicion!
Enjoying a fabulous meal from our new menu. The intrigue heightens around dessert time, where you
meet some colourful characters. The plot thickens when somebody dies! A detective leads the investigation. The suspects are spread throughout the room, sitting right at the tables with the guests. So, you get to
participate and see if you can solve
Indefinite run
Mysteriously Yours ... Mystery Bistro Theatre, 2026 Yonge St. (4 blocks S. of Eglinton) | Admission: Dinner and Show $53 - $ 80 (incl. tx. and gratuity) Phone: 416 486-7469 or 1-800-NOT-DEAD (668-3323) For upcoming shows and menu details please visit the Mysteriously Yours web site by
clicking here _______________________________ |
