Steel City Reviews

05/12/2026

The Hamilton Fringe Festival bookings have already begun...

Full transparency: I don't have predictable health to see 25+ shows anymore plus write about them in a timely fashion. Comfort is also getting to be a pretty major issue so I'm definitely being mindful of where the shows are playing and how accessible the venue is (including what type of chairs are offered) and, most importantly, where one can sit and stay cool while waiting for the next show to be let in.

I will be reviewing Thursday July 16 until Sunday July 19. My hope is to stick to one venue a day unless circumstances allow travel quickly between venues.

So! If you or someone you know has their Fringe show details and wants to be added to my list, I'd email me soon. ([email protected])

05/08/2026

✨ NEW REVIEW ✨

Curtain Call Performing Arts Company's "Matilda Jr." proves to be another example of the company's ongoing performance caliber and highlights what happens when creative, fearless leadership meets youthful enthusiasm…

For my full review, please visit: https://www.steelcityreviews.com/ccpac1/review-matilda-jr

ENTIRE RUN IS SOLD OUT!

📸 Photographs by: Kasey Bridges Photography

05/03/2026

Have you seen Dundas Little Theatre's LATE COMPANY yet??

Check out this compelling drama that runs until May 10!

04/27/2026

Thank you Theatre Aquarius !

Have YOU seen "It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken" yet??
Share your experience below.

If you haven't seen the show yet, tell me what your favourite Tragically Hip song is!
I'm a huge fan of "Fiddler's Green" and was thrilled it made it into the show.

04/26/2026

✨ NEW REVIEW ✨

Dundas Little Theatre’s "Late Company" is not an easily digestible show but it serves audiences a 90-minute compelling drama, shining a harsh and necessary light on 21st century society and its volatile youth culture…

✍️ For my full review, please visit: www.steelcityreviews.com/dundas-little-theatre/review-late-company

🎟️ For tickets and more information, please visit: https://dundaslittletheatre.com/production/late-company/

📸 Photography by: Jason Luckhardt

04/25/2026

✨ NEW REVIEW ✨

Theatre Aquarius' brand new musical "It’s A Good Life If You Don’t Weaken" proves that a good jukebox musical has the ability to draw an audience into a narrative with familiar, crowd-pleasing songs but then keeps the audience invested in the emotionally impactful story that transcends the songs themselves….

✍️ For my full review, please visit: https://www.steelcityreviews.com/theatre-aquarius/review-its-a-good-life-if-you-dont-weaken

🎟️ For tickets and more information, please visit: www.theatreaquarius.org

📸 Professional Photography by: Dahlia Katz

04/18/2026

✨ NEW REVIEW ✨

Feeling nostalgic for poodle skirts, leather jackets and sentimental songs about your teenage crush? Well, you don’t need a time machine as Theatre Ancaster’s latest installment of their popular concert series will take you back to the early days of rock n’ roll...

✍️ For my full review, please visit: https://www.steelcityreviews.com/theatre-ancaster/review-oldies-jukebox

🎟️ For tickets and more information, please visit: https://theatreancaster.com/shows/oldies-jukebox/

📸 Professional Photography by: Gareth Skipp
April 17 performance photographs provided by: Steel City Reviews

Featuring the ensemble of Theatre Ancaster’s "Oldies Jukebox"

04/12/2026

✨ NEW PREVIEW INTERVIEW ✨

What compels everyday people to behave as they do?

The Kitchen Sink Collective’s unique script selections suggest they are passionate about performing classic plays that explore the human psyche. I had the pleasure of a virtual interview with Adam Iachelli, one of the founding members of Kitchen Sink Collective and together, we discuss the company’s inspirations, production highlights and challenges, the show’s themes and what audiences can expect from Harold Pinter’s "The Lover."

✍️ For my full interview, please visit: https://www.steelcityreviews.com/interviews-and-reviews-1/preview-harold-pinters-the-lover

🎟️ For tickets and more information, please visit: https://www.ticketor.com/kitchensinkcollective/tickets

04/12/2026

✨ NEW PREVIEW INTERVIEW ✨

Emotional stakes are on the menu in "Late Company," a play that shines a harsh and necessary light on 21st century society and volatile youth culture, asking the urgent question: are we too late?

I had the pleasure of a virtual interview with Dundas Little Theatre director Francesca Brugnano and together, we discuss her creative process with the cast, the show’s themes and how this production will, undoubtedly, impact audiences regarding this ongoing epidemic of bullying within our society.

✍️ For the full interview, please visit: https://www.steelcityreviews.com/dundas-little-theatre/preview-late-company-with-director-francesca

🎟️ For tickets and more information, please visit: https://dundaslittletheatre.com/production/late-company/

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

✨ COMING SOON ✨

Thank you for your continued support and patience as I navigated through some unexpected health issues.

My current schedule is as follows and I will endeavour to attend all shows.
I am not taking on any more productions in April.

Monday April 13 - PREVIEW - The Lovers - Kitchen Sink Collective

Monday April 13 - PREVIEW - Interview with Dundas Little Theatre's Francesca Brugnano

Friday April 17 - Oldies Jukebox - Theatre Ancaster

Friday April 24 - It's a Good Life if You Don't Weaken - Theatre Aquarius

Sunday April 26 - Late Company - Dundas Little Theatre