Shows M - R

r = indicates Kids Venue show
X = indicates longer than 60 minutes

Matters by Andrew Brooks (A & B Prods). After taking a woman prisoner, a man retreats into paranoid fantasies. Jul 5 and 12 at 11 pm, Jul 7 at 7 pm, Jul 10 at 5 pm, Jul 11 at 8 pm, Jul 13 at 1:30 pm, Jul 14 at 3:30 pm. Tarragon Mainspace.

Max Fishbaum's Theories on Love by Eric Lunsky (Isis). This romantic comedy features a scientist and the girl he hypothesizes about. Jul 4 at 10:30 pm, Jul 5 and 12 at 8 pm, Jul 6 at 11:30 pm, Jul 7 at 3 pm, Jul 13 at 1:30 pm, Jul 14 at 2 pm. Tarragon Extra Space.

The Millionairess: Live on the Air adapted by David Kohn (Mighty Brave). An inept cast of actors attempts to read Shaw's play over the radio. Jul 4 (8, 8:30, 9 pm); Jul 5 (9, 9:30, 10 pm); Jul 6 (8:30, 9, 9:30 pm); Jul 7 (1, 1:30, 2 pm); Jul 9 (7, 7:30, 8 pm); Jul 10 (6, 6:30, 7 pm); Jul 11 (7:30, 8, 8:30 pm); Jul 12 (8, 8:30, 9 pm); Jul 13 (9, 9:30, 10 pm); Jul 14 (2, 2:30, 3 pm). Pwyc. CIUT Radio Station, 91 St George. see review

My Blues are like Billie's by Taryn Della (Della). This solo show uses music, comedy and drama to explore the life of singer Billie Holliday. Jul 4 at 9:30 pm, Jul 7 at 4:30 pm, Jul 9 at 3:30 pm, Jul 10 at 11 pm, Jul 11 at 8 pm, Jul 13 at 6 pm. Factory Studio.

My Favourite Aunt by Ron Sparks (Ha!). A businessman tries to outwit his rich, senile aunt in this farce. Jul 5 at 11:30 pm, Jul 6 at 6:30 pm, Jul 7 at 12:30 pm, Jul 8 at 5:30 pm, Jul 10 at 4 pm, Jul 12 at 10 pm, Jul 14 at 7:30 pm. Robert Gill.

Naked Heart by Susan J Johnson (Musewish). This comedy wonders where the single socks go and life's other absurdities. Jul 5 and 11 at 6:30 pm, Jul 9 at 3 pm, Jul 10 at 1:30 pm, Jul 12 at 11 pm, Jul 13 at noon. Tarragon Extra Space.

The Naked Opera by Beatriz Yuste (Theatre Clive). In this solo piece, a woman invites her family to her big comeback in New York. Jul 6 at 1 pm, Jul 8 at 10:30 pm, Jul 9 at 3:30 pm, Jul 10 and 14 at 6 pm, Jul 11 at 9 pm. Poor Alex.

X - The Next Best Thing by Michael Reinhart (Bulletproof). Four actors fall apart in a production of Waiting For Godot in this dark comedy. Jul 4-5 at 7 pm, Jul 6 at noon, Jul 7 at 5 pm, Jul 8 at 1:30 pm. Tarragon Mainspace.

Not Exactly the Toast of the Town by Jason Gileno (East Hill). Two actors perform comic scenes in this look at individuality. Jul 5 at 5 pm, Jul 6 at 10 pm, Jul 7 at 7 pm, Jul 8 and 10 at 2:30 pm, Jul 9 at 6 pm. Robert Gill.

Novena by Marie Beath Badian (Letter Rice). Story, page 61. Jul 4 at 9:30 pm, Jul 6 at 12:30 pm, Jul 7 at 8:30 pm, Jul 9 at 6 pm, Jul 10 at 3:30 pm, Jul 12 at midnight, Jul 13 at 4 pm. Helen Gardiner Phelan.

Now/Here by Screwed & Clued (Screwed & Clued). This Brit import is a comedy about three amnesiacs. Jul 4 at 8 pm, Jul 6 at 5 pm, Jul 7 at 3:30 pm, Jul 9 at 1 pm, Jul 10 at 9:30 pm, Jul 11 at 12:30 pm, Jul 13 at 10 pm. Helen Gardiner Phelan. see review

Nymphomania by Alex Dallas (Sensible Footwear). Dallas confesses her proclivities in her comic monologue. Jul 4 at 10:30 pm, Jul 5 at 7 pm, Jul 7 at 5:30 pm, Jul 9 at 8:30 pm, Jul 10 at 3 pm, Jul 12 at 12:30 pm, Jul 14 at 7:30 pm. Poor Alex. see review

X - O For a Muse of Fire by Rob Trick and ensemble (Backfire). Six actors use Henry V to create a 12-step program. Jul 5, 9, 10 and 13 at 8:30 pm, Jul 6 at 10 pm, Jul 8 and 12 at 7 pm, Jul 14 at 6:30 pm. Victory CafŽ, 581 Markham.

One Man Star Wars Trilogy by Charles Ross (Chicken for Supper). Ross does all three movies complete with effects. Jul 5 at 5 pm, Jul 7 at 2 pm, Jul 8 at 8:30 pm, Jul 11 at 10 pm, Jul 12 at 7 pm, Jul 13 at 11:30 pm, Jul 14 at 2:30 pm. Helen Gardiner Phelan. see review

Otis by Lee Wiliam Shakespeare (Northern Lights). Six characters get to know one another on their daily elevator ride. Jul 4 at 8:30 pm, Jul 7 at 10 pm, Jul 8 at 5 pm, Jul 10 at 1:30 pm, Jul 12 at 6:30 pm, Jul 13 at 8 pm. Factory Mainspace.

Pelican Daughters by Alison Minors (Fly-by-Night). King Lear's daughters deal with their dad's Alzheimer's in this drama. Jul 4 at 10 pm, Jul 6 and 14 at 5 pm, Jul 7 at 6:30 pm, Jul 10 at 3 pm, Jul 11 at 11 pm, Jul 13 at noon. Factory Mainspace.

Prometheus Unplugged by Gregg Taylor (Decoder Ring). The Titan and a modern woman debate the existence of man in this comedy. Jul 6 and 12 at 3:30 pm, Jul 7 at noon, Jul 8 and 13 at 9:30 pm, Jul 11 at 1:30 pm, Jul 14 at 6:30 pm. Factory Mainspace. see review

X - Radcliffe & Minotauk Falls by Daniel and Steven Shehori (Shehori Bros). Story, page 64. Jul 5-6 and 11-13 at 9:30 pm, Jul 7 and 14 at 5:30 pm. Clinton's, 693 Bloor W.

Revelation by Shirley Barrie (Last Trump). On Judgment Day, a dead husband and wife are reunited in this comedy. Jul 4-5 and Jul 8 and 13 at 7:30 pm, Jul 6-7 at 5 pm, Jul 10-12 at 9 pm, Jul 14 at 6 pm. Royal St George's, 120 Howland. see review

Richard Keat's Apartment of Doom by Ron Sparks (Blitzkrieg). Sparks's one-act farce promises corpse abuse. Jul 4 and 12 at 11:30 pm, Jul 6 at 2 pm, Jul 9 at 7:30 pm, Jul 11 at 3:30 pm, Jul 13 at 5:30 pm, Jul 14 at 9 pm. Robert Gill.

Road to Muskoka by the Company (No Fox Too Far). A husband and wife team up for a musical comedy revue. Jul 5 at 5 pm, Jul 6 at 11:30 pm, Jul 7 at 7 pm, Jul 8 at 1 pm, Jul 10 at 8:30 pm, Jul 11 at 12:30 pm, Jul 12 at 7:30 pm. George Ignatieff.

X - Romeo/Juliet Remixed by Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley (Spark). Story, page 65. Jul 4, 6 and 9-12 at 9 pm, Jul 5 at 9:30 pm, Jul 7 at 5 pm, Jul 13 at 8 pm, Jul 14 at 7 pm. Annex Theatre. see review

r - The Rude Mechanicals: From Monkeys to Muskrats by Daniel Levinson, Todd Campbell and Sean Wayne Doyle (Rapier Wit). This all-ages show combines physical comedy and stage combat. Jul 4 at 6:15 pm, Jul 6 at 2:30 pm, Jul 8 and 13 at 1:15 pm, Jul 10 at 3:45 pm, Jul 11 at 1 pm, Jul 12 at 6 pm, Jul 14 at 7:30 pm. St Vladimir's.