Marvin Ishmael lands a spot on ‘Reacher’ TV series

Marvin Ishmael lands a spot on ‘Reacher’ TV series

By Stephen Weir We call him the Reacher Preacher, but everyone else in the GTA and the Caribbean knows him as Mr. Marvin Ishmael or Trini. Ishmael, a long-time Trinidadian Canadian author, actor, musician, playwright, director, and educator, is all that and more, but he is NOT a preacher. However, that might be about to […]

Ballet Creole celebrates 30 years in dance

Ballet Creole celebrates 30 years in dance

By Lincoln DePradine Theatre arts have always been a vehicle for not just entertainment, but also tackling serious societal issues. And this is reinforced in “Woke’’, which is about to make its stage debut in Toronto. “Woke’’ is being presented as part of the anniversary celebrations of Ballet Creole, whose choreographer and artistic director is […]

‘A Poem for Rabia’ premieres in Toronto next Wednesday 

‘A Poem for Rabia’ premieres in Toronto next Wednesday 

  By Stephen Weir The Tarragon’s Extra Space seats only about 100 patrons. And while they have a much larger theater in their midtown building (near Casa Loma), the size is of extreme importance to anyone contemplating seeing a new play that actually takes place in Guyana. Don’t think you can get away with waiting […]

Walter Borden still commands the stage and the audience

Walter Borden still commands the stage and the audience

  By Stephen Weir Walter Borden, the best Black stage actor in Canada, is currently busy performing in front of live audiences and educating people from the diaspora. At 81 he proclaims, “I am the mirror of your inner truth – I am you!” However, there was a notable issue at the Sunday matinee attended […]

The most impressive performance comes from Sister Moore

The most impressive performance comes from Sister Moore

Review of  ‘The Amen Corner’ at Shaw Festival By Canute Lawrence The opening performance of James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner at Shaw Festival 2023 took place in Niagara-On-The-Lake on Saturday, August 19. The Shaw Festival Theatre was packed to capacity. Billed as ‘a must-see’ production, Baldwin’s 1953 play is set in a Pentecostal church in […]

TIFF – RBC partnership to nurture emerging talent and celebrate the arts community

TIFF – RBC partnership to nurture emerging talent and celebrate the arts community

  Inclusivity, belonging, a tilt towards equity-deserving groups of diverse backgrounds are the calling card of the partnership between the Toronto International Film Festival and RBC. The partnership aims to help advance projects from emerging creators with diverse backgrounds who identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+ and/or are from other equity-deserving groups. Each year, two producer/director teams […]

Antigua and Barbuda’s ‘Deep Blue’ makes its Toronto debut

Antigua and Barbuda’s ‘Deep Blue’ makes its Toronto debut

By Canute Lawrence On Saturday, September 16, Antigua and Barbuda will showcase the Canadian premiere of its HaMafilm’s ‘‘Deep Blue’’ at the 18th Annual COMMFFEST Global Community Film & Arts Festival at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East at 7:30 PM. ‘’Deep Blue,’’ dubbed an environmental love story is HaMafilms’ […]

‘Above the Palace’ productions creating diverse and thought-provoking storytelling

‘Above the Palace’ productions creating diverse and thought-provoking storytelling

  A groundbreaking venture has emerged on the entertainment scene, promising to shake up the industry with its commitment to diversity and thought-provoking storytelling. Rodney Diverlus, Sandy Hudson, and Anubha Momin have officially launched ‘Above the Palace’, a Toronto-based production company dedicated to crafting film, television, live performance, and digital media projects that challenge conventional […]

Carnival Nationz Mas camp was a hub of happy activity

Carnival Nationz Mas camp was a hub of happy activity

  By Stephen Weir Last weekend, I took my to explore the vibrant preparations for this year’s Toronto Caribbean Carnival at the Mas camps. Among the camps I visited, Carnival Nationz Mas camp at the Tam Heather Curling and Tennis Club in Scarborough stood out as a hub of activity. Led by the dynamic team […]

‘Da Kink in My Hair’ wins the Jon Kaplan Audience Choice Award   

‘Da Kink in My Hair’ wins the Jon Kaplan Audience Choice Award    

At the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony  By Stephen Weir One of the highlights of Tuesday night’s 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony was the awarding of  The Jon Kaplan Audience Choice Award. The winner was da Kink in My Hair, which marked its 20th anniversary in 2022 with a short run […]

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