278. The Cup | Cyclops: A Satyr Play (Panic Theatre & TIFT)

Welcome back to the 278th 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 278th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Cyclops: A Satyr Play, written/directed/performed by Griffin Hewitt (loosely inspired by Euripides, and maybe also Homer), presented by Panic Theatre and Talk Is Free Theatre. Join Ryan Borochovitz and returning guest Max Aackerman, as they discuss comedy, tragedy, and the many phallic objects in between.Cyclops: A Satyr Play is playing at B Street Arts Hub (1100 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON) until April 4th, 2026. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.tift.ca/shows/cyclops-a-satyr-play-2 This review contains many SPOILERS for Cyclops: A Satyr Play. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [20:16] 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: Max Ackerman – Personal Instagram: @mackerman12 // Dandelion Theatre: @dandeliontheatreto & dandeliontheatreto.com // The Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy: @avenueroadmusic & avenueroadmusic.com Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won’t mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz 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]