Today in Toronto: Divisadero, Nalo Hopkinson and Djanet Sears, Paterson Ewen and The Secret Garden
Divisadero: A Performance Michael Ondaatje brings his powerful 2007 novel about a family fractured by violence to the stage—his first such adaptation in over 20 years. Singer Justin Rutledge makes his theatrical debut as the itinerant gambler, Coop. Find out more »
Nalo Hopkinson and Djanet Sears In honour of Black History Month, the TPL hosts fantasy writer Nalo Hopkinson (Midnight Robber) and playwright Djanet Sears (Harlem Duet), who offer sneak peeks at works in progress, and discuss the lives of black women in Canada today. Find out more »
Paterson Ewen A depressive and an alcoholic, Paterson Ewen was a convincing stereotype of the troubled artist. And that just makes his paintings of clouds and stars and rain all the more endearing. This is the first major show of Ewen’s work since his death in 2002. Find out more »
The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett’s famous children’s novel gets the song-and-dance treatment in this new production of the Tony-winning musical. Find out more »
