Asking For It's frank talk about sexual consent warrants a better ending by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

New production at Streetcar Crowsnest drawing from Jian Ghomeshi incident gets intriguingly personal but concludes with an afterthought.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 2:28pm on October 11, 2017[SHARE]

In dark times, playwright struck by hope's power by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Simon Stephens sees more politics in Curious Incident, now playing in Toronto, given the current public mood.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 6:30am on October 11, 2017[SHARE]

Ravi Jain's reimagining of Salt-Water Moon a welcome remount by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, Other Side of the Game from Amanda Parris and the TSO playing along to Harry Potter.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on October 8, 2017[SHARE]

Pool (no water) is a solid ensemble effort: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

This revival of Fringe 2015 hit can seem nightmarish with its journey into jealousy, selfishness and control.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 3:03pm on October 6, 2017[SHARE]

Issue of sexual consent is at the heart of two new plays by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Rose Napoli, Ellie Moon put their own painful experiences into Lo (or Dear Mr. Wells) and Asking for It.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:00pm on October 3, 2017[SHARE]

The Fish Eyes Trilogy's tales of high school tribulations are still relevant: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Anita Majumdar conveys experiences of insecure teenagers, but with added perspective of a cultural outsider.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 1:23pm on October 2, 2017[SHARE]

Second Caminos festival offers Polaris winner Lido Pimienta and much more by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, the return of Fall for Dance North and Flashing Lights at the Theatre Centre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on October 1, 2017[SHARE]

Life After is well written, well performed and well produced: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Britta Johnson ably depicts the overwhelming, surreal nature of grief.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:30pm on September 29, 2017[SHARE]

At the Theatre Centre two looks at the devastation of controlling sexuality: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

In Lela & Co., a woman's truth about sex trafficking. In Seat Next to the King, men's truth threatens their livelihoods.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:37am on September 26, 2017[SHARE]

Miss misses the mark as piece of theatre: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Inaugural Assembly Theatre production is ably performed, but script doesn't go deep enough into complex conversation.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:52pm on September 25, 2017[SHARE]

North by Northwest follows in footsteps of Hitchcock original by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

In its devotion to its source material, this production of North by Northwest can offer fans of the film the excitement of witnessing it play out before their eyes.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 8:30pm on September 24, 2017[SHARE]

Grief, grievance and a tragic opportunity: Top Ticket by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Two rising stars and a one-time bad-boy Brit behind three strong offerings on Toronto stages on the week ahead.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on September 24, 2017[SHARE]

Existential pain, masculinity on brilliant display in Annie Baker's 'The Aliens': review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Baker's "The Aliens," reveals layer upon layer, with her embrace of silence, pauses, and naturalistic dialogue punctured by moments of genius.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:39pm on September 23, 2017[SHARE]

Blind Date's Rebecca Northan takes her new genre in mysterious new direction with Undercover by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Having pioneered a new genre " spontaneous theatre " Rebecca Northan swaps romance for Agatha Christie-style mystery.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:43pm on September 20, 2017[SHARE]

Blend of romantic intrigue and blunderous misunderstandings misses mark in Soulpepper's Picture This: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Stage design, opening act make play promising, but momentum is lost due to second act's harassment, groping and gaslighting.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 3:15pm on September 17, 2017[SHARE]

It's wall to wall funny at Toronto's JFL42 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, a new work for renamed Citadel + Compagnie and Newsgirl at the Newsgirls Boxing Club.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on September 17, 2017[SHARE]

Soulpepper's Waiting for Godot filled with political interpretations: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Director Daniel Brooks's production emphasizes how malleable Waiting for Godot is.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:32pm on September 16, 2017[SHARE]

The Komagata Maru Incident: An important story that needs better telling by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Stratford play deals with historical issues very relevant today, but this production doesn't do them justice

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:21pm on September 10, 2017[SHARE]

Bad Dog Theatre revisits improv hits Toronto, I Love You and La Grande Jatte by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, Miss at the new Assembly Theatre and Fall for Dance North at Union Station.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on September 10, 2017[SHARE]

Toronto independent theatre battles back, but the war isn't won by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

New Assembly Theatre to open in Parkdale, but the Storefront Theatre still lacks a space for its productions.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:05pm on September 5, 2017[SHARE]

Waiting for Godot helps kick off Soulpepper season by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, Bad Dog Theatre's Homecoming Weekend and Nathan Fielder live at Danforth Music Hall.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on September 3, 2017[SHARE]

It's all about the free opera, our trivial pursuits and the search for laughter by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Enjoy an outdoor modern opera, a quirky quiz show and a lineup of comedians on this week's Top Ticket.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 8:00am on August 27, 2017[SHARE]

Pippi musical's maiden voyage sets a course for success: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Placing the intimate audience on an actual boat on Toronto's lakeshore, Pippi: The Strongest Girl in the World ask the viewers to enter uncharted territory.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:04pm on August 26, 2017[SHARE]

A kinder Midsummer Night's Dream with a same-sex twist: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Shakespeare in the Ruff production sometimes sacrifices clarity for activity and effects.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:45pm on August 24, 2017[SHARE]

Party Today, Panic Tomorrow with Second City by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket Aug. 20 to 26, Jay and Silent Bob Get Old and SZA (although that last one is sold out).

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on August 20, 2017[SHARE]