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- Written by: Meres J. Weche
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A Christmas Carol as a “heart forward” ritual anchors a wide-ranging conversation with Allison Edwards-Crewe on artistic craft, the discipline of a triple-threat practice, and the responsibilities that come with carrying classic work today. Together, the discussion explores representation as a structural commitment rather than a gesture, reflecting on Canadian theatre’s evolving audiences, institutions, and the next era being shaped on stage and behind the scenes.
Shaw Festival’s A Christmas Carol has become a holiday tradition in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and 2025 marks its final season at the Royal George Theatre, ahead of the venue’s next chapter. In this interview, Allison Edwards-Crewe, in her second season at Shaw, breaks down how her “triple threat” training continues to shape her choices, why this production lands differently in a post-pandemic reality, and how representation must extend beyond casting into design, operations, and leadership.
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- Written by: Meres J. Weche
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Toronto’s arts sector is navigating rising costs and tighter sponsorship, while public belief still shapes what the city can become. Toronto Arts leadership lays out a plan that treats culture as a civic necessity and an economic engine.
Toronto’s arts scene rarely needs help proving its creative credibility. The work is everywhere, on stages and gallery walls, in parks, basements, community centres, major venues, and storefront studios that hold entire neighbourhoods together. What the city still debates, especially in high-cost moments, is whether the arts get treated as essential infrastructure or as a nice-to-have.
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- Written by: AfroToronto Team
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BAND launches an online Arts & Culture Map highlighting Black-led venues, events, and artists across Canada. The interactive tool fosters connection and visibility.
BAND Gallery & Cultural Centre has introduced a new digital tool that is poised to transform the way audiences discover and engage with Black-led arts and culture in Canada. The BAND Arts & Culture Map is an interactive, user-friendly platform that pinpoints venues, events, and heritage sites across the country, offering a dynamic resource for locals, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts alike.
