Things you can do on a 10-hour layover in Tokyo. Meiji Jingu to visit forest and Shrine, Shibuya for busiest crossing in world, Hachiko Statue (Japan’s answer to Greyfriars Bobby) and Miyashita Park, then Tokyo Government 45th Floor Observatory for 360° panoramic view of Tokyo. Next stop YYZ.

So grateful celebrating my 60th birthday back in the Philippines with family. Thanks to all who have sent greetings & well-wishes. May take a while to respond to all, but know that I’ve read and truly appreciate every one. Back to Toronto in a few days, ready to dive into SummerWorks. Cheers!

Big number birthday coming up in a few hours. Decided to run away and spend the week with my family in the Philippines where multiple celebrations have already happened, with more to come. Back in Canada to celebrate further after the weekend. Cheers!

Other Canadian shows at Edinburgh Fringe I have not seen, but others recommend: Louise, 10,000 Digits, Citizen Chen, Define Queerness, Little Green Leaf, Luscinia, Nude Parade, Otuz Bir, Seance Spectacular, She/They, Stich in Time, Gas Station, Tenderly, Third Party, Wiener Beacon. Break legs!

About 50 Canadian shows playing at Edinburgh Fringe among over 4,000. Seen and recommend: Big Stuff, Monks, Public Display of Affection, Slugs, The Heterosexuals, Homecumming, Josiah, Sinner, Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me, Sister Sophia Kicks The Habit, Catching a Cheese Pervert, Men Love Horsies.

Was just relistening to Once again last week - love that cast recording. Sad to hear that Glen Hansard has passed away at just 56 years young. Rest in peace.

Canadian musical theatre loving heart full after a three-show day at Confederation Centre with Polka Dot Door in the morning, Come From Away matinee and Anne of Green Gables evening. Thanks for a lovely weekend Charlottetown!

Fun start to the Charlottetown Confederation Centre day with some Polka Dot Door! Next up Come From Away, then Anne of Green Gables tonight.

And now I’ve seen Anne & Gilbert The Musical in Charlottetown, PEI! Looking forward to the prequel tomorrow. But one raspberry cordial is definitely enough for this trip.

And that’s 20 hours in Halifax. Rent at Neptune Theatre, catch up with stars Kelly Holiff & Chariz Faulmino, lobster benedict for breakfast. Next stop Charlottetown for the all-Canadian triple-bill musical weekend: Anne of Green Gables, Come From Away and Anne & Gilbert.

Quick night in Halifax for Neptune Theatre’s Rent dir by Jeremy Webb, music dir by Sarah Richardson, choreo by Alexandra Herzog, starring Kelly Holiff, Chariz Faulmino, Geordie Brown, Allie MacDonald, Colin Asuncion, etc. Then to Charlottetown for the weekend.

Any Canadian performers or Canadian led companies going to Edinburgh Fringe, but are NOT listed as Canadian on website or program, let us know by July 24 to be included in The List's Canadians in Edinburgh Festivals guide.

Good Saturday at Hamilton Fringe seeing six shows. Enjoyed Felt Cute, Love & Craic and How To Love A Fascist, but the clear highlight was Townsperson #3 starring Izad Etemadi & Julia Pulo, which is NOT a musical, but totally for fans of musical. Now back for five more shows today.

Continuing my 2026 Festival Tour at Hamilton Fringe this weekend with 10 shows planned, starting with Izad Etemadi and Julia Pulo in Townsperson #3, then hoping the weather holds up for outdoor Fringe Boulevard Cold Reads: Neechie Edish dir by Nicole-Joy Fraser or catch something else indoors.

Opening Night of Canadian Stage Twelfth Night Dream in High Park cancelled due to air quality. Sad but correct call as far as I’m concerned. Break legs hopefully tomorrow night!

Sigh. First time I can recall ever missing a show two days in a row due to different weather conditions! Sad I won’t be able to make it out to Crossroads Theatre’s Through The Bamboo by Andrea Mapili & Byron Abalos, dir by Chantelle Han. Hope the rest of the run goes well and… well… just goes.

And that's a wrap on the 2026 Toronto Fringe! Ended up seeing 72 of the 122 shows (with a Heated Rivalry The Musical break between shows), and thought the overall quality this year was terrific. Thanks to the Fringe artists, staff and volunteers who continue to make this my favourite time of year.

Gorgeous final day of a terrific 2026 Toronto Fringe! I’ve seen 68 shows so far with four more today, and having a great festival. Still time to grab tickets to some regular scheduled shows and the Patron’s Picks throughout the day. Happy Fringe! fringetoronto.com/fringe/sched...

Happy World Fringe Day! So happy to be celebrating it seeing six shows at Toronto Fringe which closes tomorrow, so still time for you to support. Happy Fringe! fringetoronto.com/fringe/shows

Final weekend of Toronto Fringe and last chance to catch the full slate of eight Canadian musicals at Theatre Passe Muraille with Alliance For Canadian Musicals. Hope to see you there! fringetoronto.com/fringe/sched...

The Toronto Fringe Patron’s Picks this Sunday night, and Best of Fringe next weekend July 17-19 at TO Live Jane Mallett Theatre, have now been announced! Full info and tickets on sale here: fringetoronto.com/fringe/award...

Don’t forget two more chances to see Toronto Fringe hits announced 6:30pm tonight at Awards Night. Patron’s Pick for highest selling show at each venue gets an extra performance this Sun Jul 12. Then July 17-19, five Best of Fringe shows get two performances at TO Live Jane Mallett Theatre.

Hit show #50 at Toronto Fringe last night with three standouts yesterday: Grey Spaces has a terrific score beautifully sung, then two very different solo shows about female teens struggling to fit in White high-school worlds, First Kiss & White Man’s Indian. All highly recommended.

Second half of Toronto Fringe and want to acknowledge how thrilled and proud I am of each of the eight Canadian musicals playing at Theatre Passe Muraille as part of the Alliance for Canadian Musicals, with such a range of musical styles & subjects. Congrats all! fringetoronto.com/fringe/shows...

Saddened by the sudden passing of Stephen Flett, particularly at this Toronto Fringe time. He performed in more Fringe then anyone I can think of - about 25 incl last year Thunderor. His bio reads “Actor in Fringe, community and other indie theatre.” Rest in peace Stephen - this Fringe is for you.

Went in knowing little about Cold Maple Cloth @DelusionalDivaShow, except from a song Sydney Page had performed at the @Toronto_Fringe Musicals Preview, and left thoroughly delighted. For those who enjoy musical comedy that tugs at the heart. fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/...

Two school-set shows with mainly student casts highlighted my Fringe Saturday: Oren Safdie’s provocative coming-of-age Gratitude, and Isobel Arseneau’s musical Little Astronaut about a female student in 1st year engineering, with a creative team of U of T students, 13-member cast & 15-piece band!

If you’re attending a show with Alliance For Canadian Musicals at Theatre Passe Muraille, stay dry and cool before and after the show at the indoor air-conditioned TPM Backspace Bar. Hang out or grab a drink and bring into theatre to enjoy with your show. fringetoronto.com/fringe/shows...

Now in full Toronto Fringe mode till July 12! Saw 6 shows yesterday, including 3 musicals at Theatre Passe Muraille which were sold-out or close, so grab tickets asap for The Wounds of Love, Galen’s Grocers and A Moment For Frayed Nerves before they sell out! fringetoronto.com/fringe/shows

Full slate of shows at Theatre Passe Muraille at Toronto Fringe today with 4:00pm The Wounds of Love, 5:45pm Galen’s Grocer, 7:30pm A Moment for Frayed Nerves and 9:30pm Pookahmura. And thrilled to launch the TPM Backspace Bar, fully licensed and fully air-conditioned. Happy Musical Fringe!