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CBC
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
3 shows from the Toronto Fringe Festival that could be the next big thing
For many cities around the world, summer marks the return of fringe theatre festivals — and Toronto is no exception. The 37th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival, which took place July 2-13, 2025, marked a record high for the festival. With 48,655 tickets issued, more than $577,500 in revenue was returned to artists — the most in the festival's history. One thing that stood out about this year's festival was the sheer quality of the productions, says the Globe and Mail's theatre reporter Aisling Murphy. Today on Commotion, she joins host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to talk about the new fringe shows that she thinks have what it takes to make their way to bigger stages in the near future. WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube:
Globe and Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
At the centre of Trump's America, Come From Away takes on a newly political edge
At the centre of Trump's America, Come From Away takes on a new political edge Aisling Murphy Theatre The Globe and Mail Audience members watch a performance of Come From Away at the Muny in St. Louis, Mo., on June 26. Theo R. Welling/The Globe and Mail to view this content.
Irish Examiner
10-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
Man accused of serious assault on woman in Cork has case adjourned until October
A 44-year-old man charged with assault causing harm to a woman arising out of a serious incident in Cork in February, where a Garda helicopter was involved in the investigation, has had his case put back until October. The man, who is not named for legal reasons, was charged by Detective Garda Patrick Houlihan with carrying out an assault on a woman, causing her harm, contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, at Evergreen Road. Sergeant Aisling Murphy said directions were not yet available in the case, and asked for an adjournment for that purpose. The accused appeared in Cork District Court again on Thursday on continuing bail. His solicitor Frank Buttimer said: 'I do accept this may be a complicated enough investigation.' He said the defence would consent to a lengthy adjournment but asked for a progress report on the investigation on the next occasion if DPP directions were not then available. Judge John King adjourned the case until October 16. Mr Buttimer said the accused was on moderately restrictive bail, which included signing on every day at his local Garda station, a condition with which he was in total compliance. Bail conditions relaxed He asked for this condition to be relaxed to three days a week instead and Sgt Murphy said the State would agree to that. When he was charged and cautioned, the 43-year-old replied: 'Thanks so much for taking clear measures in this case. I look forward to being released and going back to my children.' The case arose of a the investigation of a reported incident at Evergreen Road where it was alleged that a man fled from the scene and was found on waste ground nearby. It was reported that a man allegedly forced his way into a house where he threatened a woman, who was at home alone with a child, and subjected her to a serious assault. Gardaí cordoned off the area outside this house. It was further reported that the woman managed to get free at around 9.40am on February 10, take her child with her, and run outside in her slippers to a pharmacy across the road. She apparently suffered slash wounds from a bladed instrument during her struggle to escape.
Globe and Mail
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
What do you want to know about this year's Stratford Festival? Submit your questions to our theatre reporter
The famous Stratford Festival is in full swing, and theatre fans from across the country and beyond are flocking to catch some unique performances – from reimaginings of iconic Shakespearean plays to more modern theatrical offerings. But where do you start, and what is worth seeing this year? Aisling Murphy, the Globe's theatre reporter, has been following this year's Stratford Festival since it kicked off last month – reviewing shows from Anne of Green Gables to a '90s biker bar reimagining of Macbeth. Murphy has also been covering Toronto's Shaw Festival, Ottawa Fringe, and much more. 2025 summer theatre preview: Here are the performances to add to your bucket list On Tuesday, June 24 at noon ET, Murphy will be answering reader questions about this year's Stratford Festival, the best performances to see, and her reporting on Canada's theatre industry as a whole. Globe and Mail subscribers can ask a question or leave a comment, but registered nonsubscribers can still view the questions and responses. To submit a question, fill out the form below or scroll down to the comments section of this article. What's the can't-miss show at this year's Stratford Festival? How does the show lineup compare to previous years? What goes on behind the scenes? Submit your questions now.
Irish Examiner
18-06-2025
- Irish Examiner
Woman tells Cork court her ex-husband 'threatened to run her over'
A woman claimed to gardaí that her ex-husband threatened to drive over her during a disputed interaction at a child access arrangement. This was the allegation made at an in-camera hearing of Cork District Court for cases brought under the Domestic Violence Act. The man was arrested and charged but there was no objection to bail. Judge Mary Dorgan asked to hear what was alleged in the case. The circumstances of the alleged incident were outlined by Sergeant Aisling Murphy. 'On June 15 it was alleged that she drove to collect her son from her ex-husband. Her son was entering the car which her husband was also entering. 'She alleged that she made an attempt to speak to him with regards to their son and in doing so she opened the driver's door where he was seated. 'She said he became aggressive and threatened to run her over. He is alleged to have driven away with his car door open,' Sgt Murphy said. David McCoy, solicitor for the accused, said the allegations were rejected by the defendant who said it was his ex-wife who opened the door of his car when she arrived in the middle of his pre-arranged access with the child. Judge Dorgan adjourned the case until July 8 so that a date could be set for a hearing of the case. When charged, the defendant said in relation to his ex-wife on the day of the disputed incident: 'She caused havoc – I hope there are cameras.'
