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Toronto theatres relax rules and increase acceptance

A theatre critic celebrates a growing trend in the city's independent theatre scene: relaxed performances.

By Mark Kay Jan. 2nd, 2:30 pm

Highlights and Lowlights of SummerWorks 2017

This year's festival strived harder than usual for inclusiveness, accessibility and awareness.

By Mark Kay and Steve Fisher Aug. 16th, 6:50 pm

Torontoist‘s Best of SummerWorks 2017

We've seen almost two-thirds of the 2017 SummerWorks Performance Festival's offerings, and here's what we've been really impressed by so far.

By Steve Fisher and Mark Kay Aug. 10th, 9:30 am

Summerworks Increases Accessibility and Visibility of People with Disabilities

Here's our picks for 10 sensational must-see shows at the upcoming 2017 festival

By Mark Kay Aug. 2nd, 3:00 pm

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Highlights and Lowlights from the 2017 Toronto Fringe Festival

Here's what our reviewers thought worked (and didn't) at this year's Fringe, and what could be improved upon.

By Mark Kay and Steve Fisher Jul. 19th, 1:30 pm

Five Fantastic Picks at Fringe Festival

The festival is in full swing with 160 shows in more than 30 venues around Toronto, on until July 16.

By Mark Kay Jul. 12th, 10:30 am

Highlights And Lowlights From SummerWorks 2016

We take a look at what worked and what didn't for the festival and its shows this year.

By Steve Fisher and Mark Kay Aug. 17th, 4:30 pm

What to Check Out at SummerWorks 2016

Musical collaborations, a mysterious hacker, and a YouTuber love triangle.

By Steve Fisher and Mark Kay Aug. 9th, 5:00 pm

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Highlights and Lowlights from the 2016 Toronto Fringe Festival

We take stock after 12 days of frenzied theatre going (and blowout partying in the Honest Ed's alley).

By Steve Fisher and Mark Kay Jul. 11th, 5:00 pm

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Torontoist Plays Favourites At The 2016 Toronto Fringe Festival

We've seen a third of the Toronto Fringe Festival's nearly 150 shows. Here's what we loved so far.

By Steve Fisher and Mark Kay • Photo by Anders MarshallJul. 6th, 10:00 am

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2015 Villain: Police Accountability

Nominated for: undermining public confidence in policing and justice.

By Mark Kay • Illustration by Dasha ZolotaJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

CBC Delays Police Shootings Doc

Broadcaster pulls documentary with concern for the ongoing trial of the Toronto officer charged with the death of Sammy Yatim.

By Mark Kay Oct. 22nd, 3:15 pm

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Canada’s Changing Gun Culture on Full Automatic Display

A new documentary sets out to create understanding of a growing Canadian subculture.

By Mark Kay Sep. 23rd, 11:30 am

Ten Things We Loved About SummerWorks 2015

By Steve Fisher, Carly Maga and Mark Kay Aug. 18th, 4:45 pm

Best of SummerWorks 2015

Our critics round up the must-see selections of this year's late-summer showcase.

By Carly Maga, Steve Fisher, Mark Kay and Martin Morrow Aug. 12th, 3:45 pm

Torontoist Hits the Fringe

We've rounded up our top picks of this year's fest, so far.

By Martin Morrow, Carly Maga, Mark Kay, Steve Fisher, Aparita Bhandari and Aeman Ansari Jul. 7th, 3:45 pm

The AGO Showcases Michelangelo’s Renaissance Dreams

A new exhibit offers a glimpse at the frustrations and triumphs of the great artist.

By Mark Kay • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 15th, 11:15 am

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Philomena

This based-on-a-true-story film leavens tragic subject matter with humour.

By Mark Kay Sep. 5th, 12:42 pm