231. The Cup | Wicked Nix (Young People’s Theatre)

Welcome back to the 231st 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 231st episode we bring you a Duet Review of Wicked Nix, based on the novel by Lena Coakley, adapted for the stage by Paula Wing, directed by Stephen Colella, and presented by Young People’s Theatre (YPT). Join Jillian Robinson and Mackenzie Horner, as they discuss the many clever uses of shag carpet this production employed, the balance this cast between playing to the child and adults in the audience, and how YPT continues its track record of proving YA productions are not just for kids. Wicked Nix is playing at YPT (165 Front St E, Toronto, ON) until May 15th, 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.youngpeoplestheatre.org/shows-tickets/wicked-nix/ This review contains many SPOILERS for Wicked Nix. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [14:47] 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/3sAbjAuJillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 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]