Trending in Theatre: 2 Pianos 4 Hands, The Sankofa Trilogy, The Test, Ditch
By Brianne Hogan
The global smash hit about two boys who dream about becoming – what else? – big piano stars returns to Toronto for a limited engagement.
Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge Street, 416-872-1212. Oct. 29–Nov. 20
Three plays feature three generations of Jamaican women. In the trilogy premiere, word!sound!powah!, a young dub poet finds strength in her ancestors to fight for the freedom she believes in. You go, girl.
Tarragon Theatre, Extra Space, 30 Bridgman Avenue, 416-531-1837. Nov. 4–Dec. 4.
In the English language premiere of Swiss playwright Lukas Bärfuss’ play, a man seeks scientific proof of his son’s paternity. So obviously “the test” in question is, well, a paternity one. Despite the serious poster for the production, it’s apparently a dark comedy.
Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street, 416-368-3110. Oct. 31–Nov. 26.
You know how you complain about your friends ditching you at a party? Well, this is way worse. Two members of an 1845 Arctic expedition are ditched by their shipmates when their ships become trapped in ice. Not surprisingly, they’re not in good shape.
Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Avenue, 416-504-7529. Nov. 2–Nov. 20.
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