Anne Johnstonbrown

Imagine going to a museum, in which all of the statues of a particular era came to life and played out a gripping moment in history right before your eyes. Now imagine that you become part of that history when they invite you into their world, no questions asked. That's what immersive theatre is and that is what Jonghee Woo achieved in his immersive rendition of Ibsen's Ghosts at the Thymele Theatre last night. A beautiful interpretation of such ugly subject matter, Woo reminds us that these issu... full review

This actor is an improvisational master! She effortlessly fluctuates between myriad characters with heart-stopping rhythm. So well-written! Brilliantly performed!... full review

Powerful! There were many surprises in this piece as the actor kept us on the edge wondering when we were going to gasp, laugh or cry. It was always one of those three, and we were never disappointed. ... full review

This piece is a brilliant amalgamation of Shakespeare and contemporary entertainment, performed by a very talented comedic actress whose transitions between the two genres are seamlessly hilarious. The jokes in this show aren't just funny; they succeed at triggering the types of "belly laughs" usually associated with stand-up comedy. The dramatic moments in the show do not feel contrived; they are so creatively woven into the script that we don't see them coming, making them more powerful to expe... full review

Beautifully written and very well acted! The characters were uniquely relatable, and I loved the surprise ending. Considering it's a sad theme - homelessness - there's a "feel-good" resolution, which leaves us with hope at the end.... full review