What do disenchanted youth, carnies in love, six queens, “The Little Rascals”, and Rob Ford have in common? Nothing, except that they’re currently trending in Toronto’s theatre scene this week, and with that mixed bag, you’re bound to catch a show you’ll surely enjoy.
The life of a theatre critic can be awkward and embarrassing. Consider that I only recently saw Soulpepper’s latest stab at delivering to us one of the finest, most moving American plays of the 20th century: Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. It closes this coming Tuesday, Sept. 6, unless Soulpepper chooses to extend it. The superlative company now presents up to a half-dozen plays or more per month throughout the season, an admirable and wonderful thing.
Soulpepper brings back the Theatre of the Absurd
Toronto’s Dave Salmoni stars in survivor creator Mark Burnett’s latest reality TV thriller
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) has approved a development application to build a subdivision of 400 units on the Oak Ridges Moraine
Sheppard subway expansion hits a bump
Yonge & Eg area condo impasse resolved
In the age of constantly rising real estate prices, the mom-and-pop entrepreneur can earn a hefty return buying, fixing and flipping properties. Herewith, one couple’s story, plus four recently renovated luxury homes that are back on the market.
Thornhill lot up for sale in heritage district
Thornhill’s only storm water management pond, at Bayview Avenue and John Street, is set to be restored
Thornhill’s former councillor Erin Shapero recently signed on as director of institutional relations at Local Food Plus
The use of a new synthetic material that mimics snow and allows for year-round skiing is currently being investigated at Earl Bales Park.
