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Back in early June, I was asked to write a blog entry. At the time, I submitted the photo on the left, and some writing about how COVID-19 had been…

Reflection from our Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha on June 5, 2020 While sitting down for dinner with my husband and two little boys this past February, my five-year-old said “Mom,…

Well. I’m writing this at the beginning of week 11 of self isolation. I’m isolating with my wife, Deb Drakeford, and our 2 grown children in our little house in…

Hello to all of you Soulpepper patrons, and colleagues. Hope you are well, and not suffering with symptoms of the virus, or from the loneliness of self isolation and social…

Strange, beautiful, challenging times. I have had some of the highest and lowest moments of my life through the last 6 weeks. Watching opportunities for artists to share their talents,…

I moved to Canada almost 18 months ago now, and besides the company of my two much adored cats, came here alone. At the time, my family and friends often asked…

I love the plays of Chekhov.  I love Chekhov for his recognition that we live our lives enslaved in our selves. No one in Chekhov’s plays is free of the…

Bad Hats Theatre’s Peter Pan is back again this year, and the team is excited to welcome some new (and familiar) faces join the team in Neverland this year. Gabriella…

Toronto’s favourite theatre tradition A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, adapted by Michael Shamata returns to the Soulpepper Family Festival in it’s 13th year on stage! Unlike Founding Member Joseph Ziegler who…