262. The Cup | Moonlight Schooner (Necessary Angel Theatre Company)

Welcome back to the 262nd 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 262nd episode we bring you a Duet Review of Moonlight Schooner, written by Kanika Ambrose, directed by Sabryn Rock, a Necessary Angel Theatre Company production in association with Canadian Stage and Tarragon Theatre. Join Associated Artistic Producer Jillian Robinson and new guest Divine Angubua as they discuss the importance of identifying the individual, the need for community, and the necessary role of text & movement to penetrate the never ending cycle of colonial oppression. Moonlight Schooner is playing at Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley St.) from November 21st to December 14th, 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://my.canadianstage.com/overview/9330 This review contains many SPOILERS for Moonlight Schooner. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [14:53] 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: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Divine Angubua– Instagram: @ angubua_for_presidentFollow 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]