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Abigail/1702 examines
Crucible ten years later

This excellent production opens where the story of the 1692 Salem witch trials left off. By Byron Toben

A Bintel Brief captures the
panorama of a bygone era

A touching, sometimes rollicking, epic of mass Jewish emigration at the Segal. By Byron Toben

Once an Irish film,
now a hit Broadway musical

A vibrant rendition of the Tony-winning rock musical at the Segal. By Byron Toben

Choir Boy sings out to theatre buffs

A moving and entertaining musical that introduces exceptional new talent. By Byron Toben

Sound of the Beast opens
Black Theatre Workshop’s 50th year

Donna-Michelle St. Bernard uses spoken word in a hip-hop way to speak truth to power. By Byron Toben

The Silk Road Institute’s
entry into theatre

First offering is Wajahat Ali’s The Domestic Crusaders. By Byron Toben

Blind dates with the
Montreal World Film Fest

42nd edition of the MWFF offers up some gems. By Byron Toben

ART questions relations between friends

A dynamite recent production of Yasmina Reza’s acclaimed play. By Byron Toben

Sapientia revived after 900 years

Scapegoat Carnivale offers a fresh version of the 10th century passion play. By Byron Toben

Savannah Sipping Society,
a summer delight

A laugh out loud comedy about Southern belles that does not disappoint. By Byron Toben

Snowglobe’s No Exit:
Hell is Other People

Play invokes literary visits to hell over the years. By Byron Toben

Byron’s Fringe Festival
“Peeps” diary /2

Channelled in the style of Samuel Pepys’ 16th century diary. By Byron Toben
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