The CNE a summer tradition you can’t miss By Twylan Best As summer draws to a close, Toronto once again comes alive with one of its most beloved traditions, the Canadian National Exhibition, or CNE. Now in its 146th year, the “Ex” remains a staple of the season, blending food, culture, entertainment, and community in […]
Play examining race and relationships opens in September By Neil Armstrong Like it has done after premiering at Broadway and London, “Slave Play,” a play by African-American playwright, Jeremy O’Harris, is expected to generate conversations in Toronto when it opens at Canadian Stage, September 27 to October 19. Described as “a sharp, provocative, and wildly […]
A refreshing departure from the conventional narratives centered on American slavery, Washington Black embraces the perspectives of Halifax, the Underground Railroad, and the pursuit of freedom through invention and imagination. The Hulu adaptation of Esi Edugyan’s celebrated novel explores emancipation and self-discovery through its young Black protagonist George Washington “Wash” Black. The series was envisioned […]
By Janet Grant In theatres on August 15, 2025. East of Wall, Kate Beecroft’s feature, merges documentary and drama to create something authentic and captivating. The film follows our star, Tabatha Zimiga, who plays herself, as she struggles to keep her family afloat after her husband’s death. Tabatha is a gifted horse trainer, but she […]
Shedding light on Indo‑Caribbean stories – a media awakening In Canada’s bustling mosaic of cultures, Indo‑Caribbean Canadians have long found their voices muted. Descendants of Indian laborers brought to Caribbean plantations in the 19th and early 20th centuries, today’s IC communities draw from rich traditions spanning North and South India blended with Caribbean rhythm. Cities […]
Playwright celebrates anniversary of ‘The Sankofa Trilogy’ By Neil Armstrong Having been away working on her master’s and PhD in England for seven years, 2025 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prize winner d’bi.young anitafrika, is back home in Toronto and celebrating the twentieth anniversary of her work, The Sankofa Trilogy, at the SummerWorks Performance Festival. The […]
The Camera’s Canute Lawrence co-launches Vibrations Poetry Festival Poetry will take centre stage on Saturday, August 9, as the inaugural Vibrations Poetry Festival debuts at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts’ (EMCVPA) School of Drama Amphitheatre. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., the festival promises an electrifying evening of spoken word, performance poetry, […]
‘Shook’ is about identity and survival By Janet Grant Shook – “A Love Letter to Scarborough, the Struggle, and Selfhood. “Between the stations stops, a story unfolds.” “Forgiveness is the longest journey.” In Shook, filmmaker Amar Wala takes his first step into fiction—and he does it with heart, humour, and a deep love for the […]
TIFF 50 Years as Oscar’s Spark Plug and Cinema’s Best Surprise Party. “Where stories start, stars rise, and Oscars follow.” The air feels crisp, the red carpet is on order, and King Street West will shine with excitement. This year, it’s more than the usual TIFF excitement, it’s a big celebration. The Toronto International Film […]
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