Theatre

‘Big Stuff’ unpacks attachment and grief with comedic flair

The show is initially framed around the couple attempting to downsize the literal wall of boxes onstage, and discovering that it’s much more difficult than they initially thought, requiring the…

‘In My Day’ is a moving exploration of the AIDS crisis

The large crowd of actors conveys the size of the queer community before the AIDS crisis, and how the sudden deaths leave gigantic holes in people's lives. In one  scene,…

Belfry Theatre starts 2026 strong with ‘Maanomaa, My Brother’

Told through flashbacks, the audience sees the actors transform from jaded, hurt adults into excited, carefree children.

Phoenix Theatre’s ‘A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain’ is a magical realist delight

In the play's setting, it is scientific fact that once a sheep’s wool is sheared and enough accumulates, it rises into the air and becomes a cloud.

‘Little Dickens’ makes ‘A Christmas Carol’ its own in this raunchy puppet show

Little Dickens is full of hijinks and heart. It is a great adaptation of a familiar story, and stands proudly on its own wooden feet. It is definitely a must…

SATCo’s sustainability: How the theatre department reduces waste

Theatre can be wasteful, but these students are making a concerted effort to reduce waste with every show they stage.

Phoenix theatre’s ‘Our Town’ nails the play’s classic charm

On the production side, Our Town demands a minimal set. In fact, the actors are required to mime props and scenery, with only a table to represent a house, or…

William Head on Stage explores family and memory in ‘Baile de la Familia’

“I think it’s because it’s a really basic need that we all have to be seen and to be heard,” said Williams on the impact of WHoS. “Most of these…

Phoenix theatre’s opening show doesn’t stick the landing

It’s hard not to admire The Salty Scent of Home’s ambitions in conveying the immigrant experience, but in terms of conveying these powerful stories and experiences through the medium of…