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The Canadian Theatre Review features thought-provoking plays and articles on current issues and tren CTR is available in print and online.

The Canadian Theatre Review features thought-provoking plays and articles on current issues and trends in Canadian theatre. CTR provides the Canadian theatre community with in-depth feature articles, manifestos, slideshows, videos, design portfolios, photo essays, and other documents that reflect the challenging forms that theatre takes in the contemporary Canadian arts scene.

11/09/2025

For half a century, Canadian Theatre Review has been a leading voice in theatre scholarship, advancing conversations that have shaped and redefined the field in Canada. In its landmark 200th issue, CTR invites readers to reflect on its rich history and its enduring influence on the theatre landscape.

This special commemorative issue revisits pivotal moments in CTR’s legacy—spotlighting feminist histories and representations, the vital role of Indigenous performance, the development of disability arts, and more. While celebrating five decades of critical discourse and innovation, CTR also turns toward the future, continuing its mission to foster dialogue, creativity, and bold new directions in Canadian theatre for the next 50 years and beyond.

Dive into the 200th issue: bit.ly/ctr199200

22/08/2025

The new issue of Canadian Theatre Review highlights Experiments in Live Journalism, bringing together interviews, scripts, and reflections that probe challenges and possibilities across size, scope, scale, and mission.

In this issue, you’ll find a critical study of the landscape in which live journalism exists and thrives; critical questions about the importance of building trust and the challenge of finding a pedagogy for journalism performance; utilizing theatre and various adjacent spaces to find voice and purpose; and much more.

Discover the full issue today: bit.ly/ctr-203

TMU Journalism Research Centre National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

04/06/2025

The new issue of Canadian Theatre Review, Volume 202, spotlights XR Performance, tracing the evolution of extended reality (XR) technologies in theatre over the past several decades. From fully immersive virtual reality productions to site-specific experiences enhanced by augmented reality on mobile devices, this issue examines how XR is reshaping the possibilities of performance.

Topics include interactive innovations driving digital theatre; the community-building potential of augmented reality; the use of XR as a pedagogical tool; and more. The issue also features the original script of Alone Together, a compelling exploration of our relationship with machines and the shifting nature of presence in an AI-driven world.

Read the full issue: bit.ly/ctr202

Debbie Deer Productions York U AMPD Dustin Scott Harvey

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