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Witness for the Prosecution can be read as a damning indictment of a law system not so different from our own that prioritizes the performance of justice above all – and how easily that can be subverted by those with a sense of theatre
It’s been a strong year for Toronto theatre. I saw 145 shows this year in Toronto and beyond, and am happy to report that theatre is alive and well. I’ve laughed, sobbed, coughed (discreetly into a mask), and cheered my way through our stages in 2023. Here are some local highlights.
Plus: What else Shaw Festival and Stratford Festival stalwarts are up to this fall and winter (and what’s opening this week)
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The play may be a classic French romantic comedy, but in this production the dialogue is improvised by the actors
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Rooney is supported by a rock-solid ensemble of festival veterans and newcomers alike in this vivid comedy conducted with verve by director Eda Holmes