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Welcome back to the 277th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 277th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Anywhere, written Michael Ross Albert, directed by Cass Van Wyck, presented by Leroy Street Theatre and One Four One Collective, starring Kaitlin Race and Anne van Leeuwen. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss meaty roles, poverty tourism, and precariously scattered Lego.Anywhere is playing at the Assembly Theatre (1479 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) until April 2nd, 2026. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.theassemblytheatre.com/anywhere This review contains many SPOILERS for Anywhere. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [12:15] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]

Welcome back to the 276th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 276th episode we bring you a Duet Review of A Mirror, written Sam Holcroft, directed by Tamara Vuckovic, presented in its Toronto premiere by ARC. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss holy matrimony, authoritarian regimes, and the true function of art.  A Mirror is playing at 918 Bathurst Centre for the Arts (appropriately located at 918 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON) until March 28th, 2026. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://arcstage.com/happening-next/a-mirror/ This review contains many SPOILERS for A Mirror. If you don’t want anything spoiled, watch until the [08:19] mark. If you want a little more information about what the show’s really about (but without major spoilers of where it’s going), continue watching until the [24:58] mark. After that, there will be an in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. Proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]

Welcome back to the 275th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 275th episode we bring you a Duet Review of he Herald, written and directed by Jill Connel, presented in its world premiere by It Could Still Happen and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss Herculean labours, manosphere argonauts, and the things they’ve barely retained from theatre school. The Herald is playing at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander Street, Toronto, ON) until March 14th, 2026. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://buddiesinbadtimes.com/show/the-herald/ This review contains many SPOILERS for The Herald. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [19:35] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]

Welcome back to the 274th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 274th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Love You Forever And More Munsch, based on five beloved children’s books by Robert Munsch, adapted for the stage by Stephen Colella and Sue Miner, co-directed by Colella and Karen Gilodo, presented at Young People’s Theatre. Join Ryan Borochovitz and special guest (his mom) Diana Rosenthal, as they talk all about memorable melodies, noisy imaginations, and how parents can use ladders to let their children know they love them. Love You Forever And More Munsch is playing at Young People’s Theatre (165 Front St E, Toronto, ON) until March 21, 2026. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.youngpeoplestheatre.org/shows-tickets/love-you-forever-and-more-munsch/ This review contains many SPOILERS for Love You Forever And More Munsch. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [25:56] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Diana Rosenthal – Instagram: @bkind2allkinds Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]: 0:00 – Intro: You Agreed to This5:37 – Pre-Spoiler 25:50 – SPOILERS from here on out 26:38 – Mortimer’s Framing Device 40:09 – Lights & Sounds 48:33 – You’re Out of Order! 57:48 – On Ladders & Tennis Rackets 1:01:35 – Sign Off

Welcome back to the 273rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 273rd episode we bring you a Duet Review of An Intervention by Mike Bartlet, directed by 郝邦宇 Steven Hao, and presented in its Toronto premiere as the inaugural production by Downstage Theatre Company. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss resourceful staging solutions, questionable wordplay, and the high costs of producing indie theatre. An Intervention ran at Native Earth Performing Arts’ Giisiz Studio (585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON) from February 11th to 15th, 2026. More information about the production can be found on the company’s Instagram, @downstage.theatreco CONTENT WARNING: An Intervention contains themes, discussions, and depictions of substance abuse (particularly alcoholism) and suicide; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for An Intervention. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [32:44] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. Though the run has already ended, you may still choose to proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]: 0:00 – Introduction 3:26 – Pre-Spoiler: TTC Be Crazy Sometimes 4:17 – P-S: Synopsis, Pt.1 12:05 – P-S: What Did I Miss?17:26 – P-S: General Appraisal 24:17 – P-S: How Old? 28:07 – P-S: Production Elements 32:43 – SPOILERS from here on out 33:14 – Synopsis, Pt.2 43:08 – Not Thinking Clearly 45:15 – Wordplay (ft. Mike Bartlett’s C**k) 53:23 – Vagueness vs. Obliqueness 57:33 – Red Rope & Neckties 1:01:39 – The Moment After 1:02:48 – Toward a More Affordable Future 1:08:09 – Sign Off

Welcome back to the 272nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 272nd episode we bring you a Duet Review of White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour, presented by One Four One Collective, Nassim Soleimanpour Productions, and The Assembly Theatre. Co-Artistic Producer Mackenzie Horner is joined by new guest panelist Sophie Loosley-Millman to unpack this no-rehearsal, no-director, no-set theatrical experiment—where a different performer each night opens a sealed envelope and reads the script for the first time live on stage. Featuring Anand Rajaram as the performer they saw, the duo explores his unique take, the symbolism woven through the text, and whether Sophie would teach the play in her classroom.White Rabbit, Red Rabbit is playing at The Assembly Theatre (1479 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON) until February 20th, 2026. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.theassemblytheatre.com/whiterabbitredrabbit This review contains many SPOILERS for White Rabbit, Red Rabbit. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [12:25] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Sophie Loosley-Millman – Instagram: @soph.lmFollow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]: 0:00 – Intro: Romeo's Butt 4:32 – Pre-Spoiler12:17 – SPOILERS from here on out 12:37 – Remember the Order 15:56 – Beast Fable 21:06 – Unreliable Narrators 22:34 – One of the classic blunders! 26:28 – Anand Rajaram 29:34 – Language Barrier 31:57 – Say Uncle 35:34 – Grade 1237:55 – Sign Off

Welcome back to the 271st episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 271st episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation is between our Associate Artistic Producer Jillian Robinson and Julia Cratchley, the Choreographer & Artistic Director of the epic immersive dance company, Transcen|Dance Project. Together these two unveil the behind-the-scenes magic of immersive performance, discuss how paramount remounts are, and map out the benefit of indulging the good with the bad.Follow Transcen|Dance Project – Instagram/TikTok: @transcendanceprojectWebsite : https://www.transcendanceproject.com/Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected].

Welcome back to the 270th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 270th episode we have an episode of “The Cup: Editorial” in which Co-Artistic Producers Ryan Borochovitz and Mackenzie Horner pull together various threads that have been on our mind around the topic of Shakespeare on film prompted in part by the Oscar buzz around Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet. What does it mean for a movie to be (or not to be) Hamlet? Is Disney’s The Lion King really as Hamlet-ish as your cool English teacher would have you believe? What are some pitches for new Shakespearean film adaptations we’d like to see? Join Ryan Borochovitz and Mackenzie Horner, as they discuss everything from Hamnet to Hamlet, Burton to Branagh, and Pride Rock to pumpkin pants. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner – Instagram: (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: @BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAuRyan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]: 0:00 – Intro: no hat upon his head (2.1.89)2:36 – The Topic at Hand9:14 – To be (or not to be) Definitive 19:59 – Hamnet (Non-Spoilers) 24:45 – Weird Hamlets & Classic Hamlets 31:19 – Hakuna Matata 50:17 – To be (or not to be) Hamlet 1:11:42 – The Northman 1:17:22 – End of Act 1 1:21:40 – Let’s Do Some Fun Buzzfeed 1:22:30 – M1: Merry Wives of Windsor (dir. Paul Feig) 1:26:38 – R1: Bikebeth (dir. Robert Lepage) 1:32:52 – M2: Bike-us Andronicus 1:38:24 – R2: Denzel’s Othello 1:41:05 – M3: Richard II 1:47:04 – R3: Comedy of Error (dir. NOT Joss Whedon) 1:51:30 – M4: A Claymation Night’s Dream 1:53:40 – Conclusion: What Can You Do Differently? 1:57:36 – Sign Off

Welcome back to the 269th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 269th episode we bring you a Round-up Review of Dead of Winter, produced by Eldritch Theatre and Spindle Collective. Join Jillian Robinson and Mackenzie Horner, as they discuss 6 new spooky and gory stories, supported by ominous musicality, each highlighting fear through fantasy and reality. Dead of Winter was the first Toronto horror theatre festival and played at Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON.) from January 21-25, 2026. More information about the show can be found at: https://deadofwinterprogram.my.canva.site/This review contains SPOILERS. The episode will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [07:47] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. This iteration of the production has ended but if the production gets remounted in the future, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.TIMESTAMP NAVIGATOR: 0:00 – Intro 2:49 – Festival Overview (Pre-Spoiler) 7:25 – SPOILERS from here on out 8:13 – spilleHOLLE 12:05 – The Matchmaker 16:52 – Musical Interlude: Andra Zlatescu 18:41 – The Hag of Bell Island 24:15 – Perfect Pains 29:08 – Jimmy 34:24 – Musical Interlude: Morgara 36:16 – Mercy of the Vampire 41:31 – Sign Off Follow our panelists:Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Mackenzie Horner – Instagram: (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: @BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAuFollow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected].

Welcome back to the 268th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 268th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Make Banana Cry choreographed by Andrew Tay and Stephen Thompson. Join Jillian Robinson and Randy Lei Chang, as they discuss the performative workings of pace, absurdity, and isolating body politic theatricality that illuminate the Western xenophobia toward Asian culture. Make Banana Cry was a Toronto Dance Theatre production in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and played at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander St., Toronto, ON.) from January 14-17, 2026. More information about the show can be found at: https://buddiesinbadtimes.com/show/make-banana-cry/This review contains SPOILERS. The episode will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [11:53] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. This iteration of the production has ended but if the production gets remounted in the future, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.Follow our panelists:Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Randy Lei Chang – Instagram: @_r0ndy_Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiriesto [email protected]

Welcome back to the 267th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 267th episode we bring you a Duet Review of the musical Company, written by Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and George Furth (book), presented by Talk Is Free Theatre, directed by Dylan Trowbridge, and starring Aidan deSalaiz in the role of Bobby. Join Ryan Borochovitz and special guest Lori Ossip, as they discuss concept musicals, queer intimacies, and invisible props. Company is playing at the Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) until February 8th, 2026. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://theatrecentre.org/event/company-talk-is-free/ This review contains many SPOILERS for Company. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [36:34] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Lori Ossip – Blog: https://girllikestheatre.com/ // NEXT Mag: https://nextmag.ca/search/%22lori+ossip%22 Ryan Borochovitz – NEXT Mag: https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]

Happy New Year and welcome back to the 266th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 266th episode we bring you a very special episode of “The Cup: Editorial” in which we kick off 2026 with a very specialepisode where we look back on the year that’spassed, the plays we loved, and the episodes weproduced. Join our Golden Trio (@jillian.robinson96,@mackenzie_horner, and @ryanborochovitz ) as theyraise their cups and give a final cheer to 2025! Here’s a list of all the episodes from 2025 that we shout out in this episode (in order of first mention). If any of them piqued your interest, give them a watch/listen: Last Year’s New Year Editorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFbj9OcwkYU She’s the Man (Screened Play): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLROdb5QKno The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Screened Play): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1suZULFP2Yg Celebrity Casting Editorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJDEtdeL5Gw Theatre, Sitcoms, and SNL Editorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFEASVrYnQ4 Doubt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlIkl3Rvzz4 Toronto Fringe Review Roundup 2025 Pt.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtBoqIHnLCI Toronto Fringe Review Roundup 2025 Pt.2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UkeDPQXM8w Toronto Fringe Review Roundup 2025 Pt.3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w46JrYXmiP0 The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSn6aGoS9ck A Public Display of Affection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdrQ6GAxDQI Romeo Pimp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCNUqbr7sfA Born-Again Crow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtY7LzGg0Q Shrek the Musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdfkQKxlfy8 MONKS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O19CrIz4EL8 The Threepenny Opera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uO16YDR9xU Ophis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA0ptZKOJuY Wing Chun Dance Drama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzY-bUrrSaQ Moonlight Schooner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKqMOx8IGZk Game of Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DHd3lzDt2Y The Green Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ixPUf-PP9o tick, tick…BOOM!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdw3Az4h9mE Tatum Lee & Lizzie Moffatt Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXCtnMtu9tE Last Landscape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXrxk0HGuHw Bug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXu3ep5ElJ4 A Christmas Carol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQg6urySq2s Invasion: Christmas Carol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmmXqrAgHfY Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeNSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitzFollow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]

Welcome back to the 265th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 265th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Wing Chun Dance Drama directed & choreographed by Han Zhen and Zhou Liya. Join Jillian Robinson and Bri Clarke, as they discuss the pillars of humanity: a dance of feminine & masculine, encased in speed & stillness, aspiring to stand in the beam of radiant light. Wing Chun Dance Drama is playing at Meridian Hall (1 Front St. E., Toronto, ON) until January 4, 2026. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.wingchundancedrama.com/performancesThis review contains SPOILERS. The episode will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [19:57] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.Follow our panelists:Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Bri Clarke – Instagram: @brianna_clarkee // Website : www.briclarke.ca // Podcast : @artversationspod // Sze-Yang Ade-Lam (Wing Chun teacher in Toronto) Instagram : @likewaterwingchunFollow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected].

Welcome back to the 264th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 264th episode we bring you a Duet Review of A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens, directed by Chloë Rose Flowers, presented by King Theatre Company / Trisan Construction. Join Jillian Robinson and Emily Cornelius, as they discuss this all-around beautiful depiction of the timeless classic that once again proves to bless us, everyone!. A Christmas Carol is playing at the Schomberg Community Hall (325 Main St., Schomberg, ON) from December 13 - December 21, 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.kingtheatre.ca/christmascarolThis review contains SPOILERS. The episode will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [13:08] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk.Follow our panelists:Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Emily Cornelius – Instagram: @emilycorn94 // Upcoming show : Dance Nation @outside_the_march, @coalminetheatre at Coal Mine Theatre from April 12 - May 3, 2026. Tickets can be purchased from the following link : https://tickets.coalminetheatre.com/event/330:21/Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected].

Welcome back to the 263rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 263rd episode we bring you a Duet Review of Invasion: Christmas Carol, a Dickensian holiday improv extravaganza presented by Knifefight Theatre in association with One Four One Collective and the Assembly Theatre. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they discuss Victorian japes, demonic babies, and the sex life of Ebenezer Scrooge.Invasion: Christmas Carol is playing at the Assembly Theatre (1479 Queen St W, Toronto, ON) until December 14th, 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.theassemblytheatre.com/invasionchristmascarol Follow Knifefight Theatre to read about all of the other invaders you may have missed: @knifefighttheatre Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]