Posts Filed Under: “why not theatre”

Late Company Arrives, and Not a Moment Too Soon

The final play in The Theatre Centre's November Ticket triptych is its most intimate look at grief and loss–and the most optimistic.

By Steve Fisher Nov. 24th, 3:45 pm

Actors Playing With Fire

A funny, frightening American play about theatre and racism strikes a nerve in its Toronto debut.

By Martin Morrow Nov. 10th, 4:45 pm

Fasten Your Seat Belts

Nicolas Billon’s brilliant, brutal play Butcher is a white-knuckle revenge tragedy.

By Martin Morrow Oct. 30th, 11:35 am

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Theatre as an Incendiary Device

Amy Nostbakken talks about bringing Ballad of the Burning Star, a controversial drag musical about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, to Toronto.

By Martin Morrow May. 15th, 12:00 pm

Looking for Sex—and a New Production Model

Little Death, a poetic play about an ailing man’s erotic quest, helps launch Why Not Theatre’s ambitious RISER Project.

By Martin Morrow Apr. 15th, 2:00 pm

Making Progress

SummerWorks does winter with a new festival of provocative performances from around the globe.

By Martin Morrow Feb. 4th, 10:00 am

Our Top Ten Plays of 2014

The funny, strange, and haunting shows that won us over this past year.

By Martin Morrow, Carly Maga and Steve Fisher Dec. 29th, 12:00 pm

In Concord Floral, the Kids Aren’t All Right

Jordan Tannahill's funny, haunting new play focuses on the dark secrets of troubled suburban teens.

By Martin Morrow Oct. 23rd, 12:15 pm

The Money Trail Continues

Adam Paolozza and Ravi Jain bring their hit Spent back to Toronto after touring it around the world, and it's still on the money.

By Carly Maga Feb. 14th, 1:00 pm

Urban Planner: March 23, 2010

By Colleen Hale-Hodgson Mar. 23rd, 7:00 am

Theatre vs. the Recession

By Johnnie Walker Oct. 15th, 5:00 pm