REVIEWS // THE ANTIPODES
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
“In director Ted Dykstra’s excellent production, at least, it feels written directly in response to our watching-Netflix-while-the-world-burns culture of the past two years.”
“....a hypnotic Simon Bracken, no doubt soon-to-be Dora-nominated”
“...top-notch set and lighting... by Nick Blais”
NOW MAGAZINE — NNNNN
“(Ted) Dykstra’s ear is so finely attuned to the rhythms of human interaction that even the opening of a can of soda can seem like an act of aggression.”
“Nick Blais’s set and lighting are, as usual, superb.”
“(Ari) Cohen is brilliant as Sandy.”
“(The) Coal Mine... has made a triumphant return. This is a play we all need to see right now.”
INTERMISSION MAGAZINE
“(Ted) Dykstra’s perfectly cast, perfectly calibrated staging grips the audience’s attention throughout the nearly two hour long, intermissionless performance.”
“Simon Bracken exquisitely communicates the character’s excruciation as he digs himself deeper into a hole of self-revelation...”
“It’s a beautiful welcome-back message from and to Toronto’s theatre community.”
STAGE DOOR — 4/5 STARS
“Director Ted Dykstra draws highly detailed ensemble acting from his well-chosen cast.”
“All true theatre-lovers owe it to themselves to take this breathtaking journey...”
LUDWIG VAN TORONTO
“Let’s talk about Coal Mine Theatre.... In just six seasons, the company has risen to the top tier by presenting world-class plays that are substantive and challenging. Going to Coal Mine means getting a real dose of “theatre” which is what its devoted followers crave.”
INSIDE LOOKING IN
“Thank you, Coal Mine Theatre, for the tremendously impressive welcome back gift.”
“So damn good!!!!”
“A must see. Get tickets.”
MY ENTERTAINMENT WORLD
“The set, lighting, and dress all work together to create a perfectly alien yet familiar vibe....”
“Kelsey Verzotti steals the show as (the) endlessly chirpy assistant Sarah.”
THE SLOTKIN LETTER
“A stunning production brimming with subtext and humour.”
“Director Ted Dykstra has created a production that is fast-paced but carefully modulated.”
“The production is full of the most detailed performances that have created one of the most cohesive ensembles I’ve seen in a long time.”