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Where Whimsy Takes Flight: Malo at The Cirk
Theatre Barry Morisse 5/3/25 Theatre Barry Morisse 5/3/25

Where Whimsy Takes Flight: Malo at The Cirk

A lovesick clown, a luminous moon maiden, and a stage that bursts with colour, music, and mid-air magic. Malo at The Cirk is a tender, whimsical circus tale that invites you to dream with your eyes wide open.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Delivers Heart, Humour, and Hilarity
Theatre Barry Morisse 4/9/25 Theatre Barry Morisse 4/9/25

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Delivers Heart, Humour, and Hilarity

A review of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - a rare children's production that entertains while respecting its young audience's intelligence and empathizing with the challenges of social integration in school.

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A Doll's Life – Hilarious Honesty in the Face of Crisis
Theatre Barry Morisse 3/23/25 Theatre Barry Morisse 3/23/25

A Doll's Life – Hilarious Honesty in the Face of Crisis

Micaela Jade Tucker's 'A Doll's Life' brilliantly transforms the chaos of quarter-life crisis into an hour of raw, hilarious, and surprisingly profound theatre.

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Bitter Winter: A Love Letter to South African Theatre
Theatre Barry Morisse 2/24/25 Theatre Barry Morisse 2/24/25

Bitter Winter: A Love Letter to South African Theatre

My review of Paul Slabolepszy’s latest masterpiece: Bitter Winter, a tender embrace of South African theatre and the people who live and breathe the art itself.

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Alan Committie’s ‘Comedy Gold’: The Flipchart Strikes Again
Theatre Barry Morisse 2/23/25 Theatre Barry Morisse 2/23/25

Alan Committie’s ‘Comedy Gold’: The Flipchart Strikes Again

My review of Alan Committie’s rip-roaring show: ‘Comedy Gold’.

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We Like to Move It, Move It.
Theatre Barry Morisse 3/20/23 Theatre Barry Morisse 3/20/23

We Like to Move It, Move It.

My review of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.

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Winnie the Pooh - A Philosopher for Children
Theatre Barry Morisse 3/20/23 Theatre Barry Morisse 3/20/23

Winnie the Pooh - A Philosopher for Children

Winnie the Pooh Kids is a wonderful production celebrating friendship, kindness, and adventure. All of these aspects make Winnie the Pooh the most important children’s philosopher there is.

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The Circus is Back: MOYA Reclaims the Art Form
Theatre Barry Morisse 8/5/22 Theatre Barry Morisse 8/5/22

The Circus is Back: MOYA Reclaims the Art Form

Moya (Live) brings a contemporary South African perspective to what we think a circus is. It’s a spectacular show that celebrates young performers through music, dance, and feats of extraordinary talent.

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Fantastic Mr Fox: A Triumph for Outdoor Theatre
Theatre Barry Morisse 12/14/20 Theatre Barry Morisse 12/14/20

Fantastic Mr Fox: A Triumph for Outdoor Theatre

‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ is a superb children’s theatre production whose outdoor theatre innovation was birthed out of necessity thanks to the ongoing pandemic.

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'The Rocky Horror Show' (Review)
Theatre Barry Morisse 1/27/20 Theatre Barry Morisse 1/27/20

'The Rocky Horror Show' (Review)

My review of the ‘Rocky Horror Show’.

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The Joy of Community Theatre
Theatre Barry Morisse 4/6/19 Theatre Barry Morisse 4/6/19

The Joy of Community Theatre

Walking into a community theatre, I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was a space for creative expression in which joy abounded.

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Through a Child's Eyes - The Pantomime Experience
Theatre Barry Morisse 11/25/18 Theatre Barry Morisse 11/25/18

Through a Child's Eyes - The Pantomime Experience

The Pantomime is a wonderful opportunity to see the world through a child’s eyes and rediscover the wonder right in front of us.

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'My Favourite Things' - What Does it Take to Make Timeless Theatre?
Theatre Barry Morisse 9/13/18 Theatre Barry Morisse 9/13/18

'My Favourite Things' - What Does it Take to Make Timeless Theatre?

The story of how Rodgers and Hammerstein changed musical theatre forever.

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'Khwezi' - Why a Name Matters
Theatre, South Africa Barry Morisse 9/7/18 Theatre, South Africa Barry Morisse 9/7/18

'Khwezi' - Why a Name Matters

A name contains so much of our identity. When we ignore that, we ignore someone’s humanity. This show explores that through the lens of the rape crisis in South Africa.

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The Color Purple - Why the Show Matters for our Democracy
Theatre, South Africa Barry Morisse 8/8/18 Theatre, South Africa Barry Morisse 8/8/18

The Color Purple - Why the Show Matters for our Democracy

The Color Purple is a spectacular example of how theatre can serve as a tool of democracy and not merely as entertainment.

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Avenue Q: Tackling Taboo
Theatre Barry Morisse 5/7/18 Theatre Barry Morisse 5/7/18

Avenue Q: Tackling Taboo

‘Avenue Q’ - the Tony-winning comedy musical that tackles societal taboo with aplomb.

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Theatre Barry Morisse 3/15/18 Theatre Barry Morisse 3/15/18

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

My review of the theatre production: 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', a spellbinding musical championing free speech, expression and identity.

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