Today in Toronto: Rigoletto, Another Africa and more

Rigoletto This Verdi opera was an instant hit when it premiered in Venice 160 years ago, and its tender yet horrific story and indelible melodies have never lost their grip on the public. Find out more »

Another Africa Two of 2010’s best shows return, exploring the complex relationship between Africa and the West: Peggy Pickit Sees the Face of God is set during a dinner party among old friends, two of whom have just returned from relief work in Africa, while Shine Your Eye is a multimedia work about Nigerian hackers. Find out more »

Bigger Than Jesus God is great entertainment in this slyly thoughtful 2003 remount. Using comedy, multimedia and the Catholic liturgy to terrific effect, actor Rick Miller and director Daniel Brooks both challenge and affirm the notions of organized religion and spirituality. Find out more »