216. The Cup | Winter Solstice (Necessary Angel Theatre Co.)

Welcome back to the 216th 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 216th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Winter Solstice, written by Roland Schimmelpfennig directed by Alan Dilworth, presented in its Canadian English-Language premiere by Necessary Angel Theatre Company, in partnership with Canadian Stage and Birdland Theatre. Join Mackenzie Horner & Jillian Robinson as they discuss the struggle of isolated artists, the power of minimalist staging, and the need for audiences to activate their experiences beyond the theatrical doors. Winter Solstice is running at the Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley St, Toronto, ON until February 2nd, 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.canadianstage.com/shows-events/season/winter-solstice This review contains many SPOILERS for Winter Solstice. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [14:40] 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: BeforetheDownbeat Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 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]