Posts Filed Under: “Nightwood Theatre”

Urban Planner: What’s On In Toronto, September 22-27

In this week's Urban Planner, the JFL42, Bi Arts, Word On The Street, and Groundswell festivals, plus (very) late summer outdoor music, the Invictus Games, and appearances by Sarah McLachlan, Al Weiwei, and Guillermo Del Toro.

By Steve Fisher Sep. 21st, 3:11 pm

What to Do In Toronto, January 30-February 5: Long Night Tapings, Passing Strange, Coldest Day Of The Year Bike Ride

Plus Long Winter, the Distillery District's Light Festival, and Toronto cover band Dwayne Gretzky starts a Friday-night residency at the Horseshoe Tavern.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 30th, 6:00 pm

What to Do in Toronto, January 23–29: Piano Fest, Blanket Fort, Monster Jam

Also attend closing parties for The Central and The Hoxton; talks on safe streets and fake news; concerts from Kid Koala, Jason Collett, and Hooded Fang; and a surprise album release for the late Handsome Ned.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 23rd, 5:30 pm

The Civil Service and Its Discontents

The Public Servant offers more laughs than enlightenment as it exposes the lives of Canada’s bureaucrats.

By Martin Morrow Mar. 23rd, 1:00 pm

Contemplating Man at His Worst

Two plays, the comic Domesticated and the tragic Nirbhaya, force us to consider how men treat women.

By Martin Morrow Nov. 27th, 11:45 am

Urban Planner: January 8, 2013

Today: Cinema Politica profiles the Doctors of the Dark Side, Megan Follows stars in The Penelopiad, and Nick Flanagan performs at The Joke Club.

By Jessica Buck Jan. 8th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: September 18, 2012

Today: Meet the young stars of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio, Between the Sheets debuts at the Tarragon Theatre, and authors Brian Culvert and Chris Cannon launch their Canada Party Manifesto.

By Jessica Buck Sep. 18th, 7:00 am

The Happy Woman Leaves Us Feeling Sad

The new play is loaded with well-crafted characters who could be anyone’s mother, grandmother, or friend—which is why it’s so hard exploring the most damaged parts of their psyches.

By Saira Peesker Mar. 13th, 9:00 am

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Urban Planner: March 5, 2012

On this Monday: talking about Banksy, making jokes for Gilda's Club, previewing Nightwood Theatre‘s production of The Happy Woman, and improvising musical jokes.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 5th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: January 25, 2012

In today's UP, the women of The Penelopiad take over the afternoon; saucy and sexy writings at an erotica meet-up; These Electric Lives headline Heartstrings' music education fundraiser; and Design Week continues.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 25th, 7:00 am

The Penelopiad is Hilarious, Thoughtful, and Deeply Upsetting

The play, written by Margaret Atwood and now on stage at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, is hilarious and heart-wrenching.

By Saira Peesker Jan. 17th, 10:30 am

Urban Planner: December 5, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: Globe columnist John Ibbitson talks politics, emPoweR throws a "bad" party for a good cause, Nightwood Theatre's Kelly Thornton explains the directing process On Stage, Laughable at Unlovable features a couple of funny guys, and Ride the Tiger plays the Drake.

By Steve Fisher Dec. 5th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: January 18, 2011

By Ryan West Jan. 18th, 7:00 am

Holiday Planner: October 9–11, 2010

By Ryan West Oct. 8th, 6:00 pm

Urban Planner: June 11, 2010

By Steve Fisher Jun. 11th, 7:00 am

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Urban Planner: May 11, 2010

By Steve Fisher May. 11th, 7:00 am

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Urban Planner: April 13, 2010

By Colleen Hale-Hodgson Apr. 13th, 7:00 am

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Three’s Company in No Exit

By John Semley Nov. 16th, 12:00 pm