The summer is a terrific time in Toronto to experience lots of creative festivals and see live performances. I've seen some really wonderful ones as part of the Fringe and Panamania.
One of the most exciting and dynamic ones featured Ciara Adams and the bluemouth theatre group that she works with. "It Comes in Waves" is an immerse theatre experience with lots of audience participation and movement. It is definitely not a sit back and watch from your seat type of show.
It starts with a group paddle in massive canoes over to the Toronto Islands. We then walk through and experience and interact with the Island and site based performances. It is a unique theatrical event that explores loss, memory, community and mortality.
It reminds me of how incredibly powerful the arts are to touch your heart, mind and spirit and embed new memories and evoke old ones.
I highly recommend it. It runs until July 24.
http://www.toronto2015.org/panamania-details/it-comes-in-waves-by-jordan-tannahill-and-bluemouth-inc/29
Here are a few photos to give you a sense of what it looks like but they don't begin to do justice to what it feels, sounds, smells and tastes like.
I look forward to having tea with you very soon,
John
That looks like a great theatrical experience, John. Thanks for sharing!
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