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A universally appealing
immigrant family drama

How Black Mothers Say I Love You tells a story of separation and reconciliation. By Byron Toben

Blackout sheds light
on 1969 SGW riots

A well researched and well played first theatrical depiction of the events. By Byron Toben

Infinitheatre gem
Kafka’s Ape soldiers on

An enjoyable satire on a serious subject done with artistry and humour. By Byron Toben

Children of God
at the Segal Centre

Musical exposes the abusive native residential school system. By Byron Toben

True Crime a result
of many ingredients

Torquil Campbell’s one-man show looks into split personalities. By Byron Toben

Wildside Festival 2019 wrap-up

Reviews of two more amazing shows and closing comments. By Byron Toben

Wildside Festival 2019
delivers the goods

A silent Macbeth contrasts with a wordy Hyena Subpoena. By Byron Toben

Geordie Theatre Fest:
Where families come to play

Three new high-quality and innovative shows sure to fire up the imagination

Presenting the
Byron Toben archives

Look up and enjoy our most prolific writer’s reviews and articles

Robin Hood on trial
three times at Geordie show

Audience gets to select outcome at 38th Annual Geordie Theatre gala fundraiser. By Byron Toben

Imagine this… a fun break
from the Holiday rush

Six short offbeat plays acted by Westmount’s Dramatis Personae. By Byron Toben

Now for some completely
different Xmas tales…

Urban Tales 2018 campaigns against cloying seasonal sentimentality. By Byron Toben
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