4 h. ago Fringe Review: Sam's Clam and Oyster Bar a pearl of musical madness

Delightfully insane, and happily lecherous in turns

Other

6 h. ago Fringe Review: The Bone House boasts strong performances in tale of killers

The show touches on other relevant themes, such as the re-victimization of innocent people at the hands of investigators

Events

6 h. ago Fringe Review: 1 Small Lie a bit of bravura storytelling from Martin Dockery

As funny as it is suspenseful, 1 Small Lie is a bit like if Spadling Gray steeped himself in the novels of Jim Thompson

Culture

6 h. ago Fringe Review: Drink, Pray Love showcases Aliya Kanani's charm

Kanani has a winning and mischievous smile and was popular with the audience. The material, however, felt dated

Other

7 h. ago Fringe review: red dirt/red storm has solid performances but lacks cohesive story

The show focuses on a couple who live on Mars and are in a conflict about further space travel

Other

7 h. ago Fringe Review: Inherently Disordered is a fun and awkward delight

Dugarte’s tale is funny and heartwarming, weaving in jokes with the honesty of his upbringing and life

Other

7 h. ago Fringe Review: Evie and Alfie the funniest, sweetest show at this year’s fest

Evie and Alfie are the funniest and cutest elderly British couple you will ever meet

Other

8 h. ago Fringe Review: Killed to Death brings the farce, and the nostalgia

There’s a lot of talent in the cast and especially '60s daytime mood music keyboardist, who I half expected to be the culprit in some way.

Events

26 h. ago Fringe Review: Free Pony will leave you laughing till you can't breathe

Free Pony is devoid of anything remotely close to meaning or logic, but it's funny

Other

28 h. ago Fringe Review: Paloma and Joy benefits from strong trio of leads

There are a few laughs to be had, and the odd moment of pathos, but the story itself doesn’t hold together

Other

30 h. ago Fringe Review: The Witch of Edmonton offers strong performances

The Witch of Edmonton 3 stars out of 5 Stage 13, La Cité Francophone, 8627 rue Marie Anne Gaboury (91 Street) The opening minutes of this show are some of the most arresting and haunting moments of theatre I’ve experienced, and I suspect they’ll linger with me for some time to come. Wild, wordless grief […]

Other

30 h. ago Fringe Review: A Doll's House (No Relation) a murderous tale retold emphatically

A Doll's House offers a a fun performance and a very weird concept

Events

30 h. ago Fringe Review: Time of My Life finds happiness in the everyday

Time Of My Life 2 Stars out of 5 Stage 7, Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way Antonio Olivito is having a rough time, losing a parent and suffering through a string of unsuccessful relationships. Time Of My Life is his one-man show about growing up as a gay man in an Italian-Canadian family, working […]

Other

30 h. ago Fringe Review: SNAFU’S Sexy Puppet Show (Epidermis Circus 2)

This show rules, relentlessly clever in its technical execution and expressive oddball puppetry by an improviser with warp-speed wit

Other

30 h. ago Fringe Review: Punjabi Wabi Sabi lets vibrant performer shine

Punjabi Wabi Sabi 3 Stars out of 5 Stage 34, The Faculty Stage, 10151 82 Ave. Wabi sabi is the Japanese concept of appreciating the beauty of the imperfect. While that’s a gross generalization of a complex philosophy, it fits Tahina Awan’s new one-woman show. She explores her life as a Muslim girl growing up […]

Other

30 h. ago Fringe review: The Cult of the Clitoris a fun twist on courtroom drama

The Cult of the Clitoris is both fascinating and hilarious, a dramatic recreation of a trial involving a conniving newspaper publisher and a defamed stage performer

Other

30 h. ago Fringe Review: How to Pack a Revolution in Your Suitcase charming, poignant

Bremner Fletcher brings a passionate and professional delivery of the music and the history

Other

30 h. ago Fringe Review: Carole of the Belles a Christmas delight in August

Carole of the Bells will have you longing for a Christmas show in August from here on in

Culture

31 h. ago Fringe Review: A Canadian Explains Eurovision to Other Canadians

While there are certainly many fun facts about Eurovision, this is more a tale of personal perseverance.

Economics

52 h. ago Fringe Review: DMV takes the Scooby gang gals on a queer fan

If you're looking for a lighthearted play with recognizable characters, DMV might be the perfect fit

Sport