Opening this week in Toronto...

Theatre listings are listed below (courtesy of nowtoronto.com). Again it is so nice to see so much theatre opening this week in the GTA. I will be posting a review of Festen in the coming days, I am happy to report that it translated well.

The Apple Tree by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock (Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts). This trio of mini musicals looks at stories of love and temptation. Opens Nov 25 and runs to Nov 29, Tue-Sat 8 pm. $22. Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst. 416-872-1111.

Bashir Lazhar by Evelyne de la Chenelière (Théàtre français de Toronto/Théàtre d'Aujourd'hui). A refugee teaches a Grade 6 class in Quebec and adapts to life in a new country. Opens Nov 26 and runs to Nov 30, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat 3:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $29-$46, student/seniors $24-$32. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-534-6604, theatrefrancais.com.

Common Criminal by Wanda Fitzgerald (The Common Criminal Project). A blind woman is stalked by a killer in this play with described narration. Previews Nov 25. Opens Nov 26 and runs to Nov 30, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $18, preview $9. Tranzac, 292 Brunswick. commoncriminal.bravehost.com.

Dangerous Corner by JB Priestly (Village Players). A seemingly innocent mystery leads to the revelation of painful truths at a party. Opens Nov 21 and runs to Dec 13, Thu-Sat (and Nov 26) 8 pm, mats Nov 30 and Dec 7 at 2 pm. $20, student/seniors $16. The Village Playhouse, 2190 Bloor W. 416-767-7702.

Festen by David Eldridge (The Company Theatre). A compelling piece of theatre born from the Dogme 95 film of the same name. Dark family secrets surface at a 60th birthday party. Opens Nov 20 and runs to Dec 13, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $20-$40. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, canstage.com.

Hamlet by William Shakespeare (Necessary Angel Theatre Company). This adaptation combines European theatre aesthetic with the original poetry. Nov 20-23, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Sun 5 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, necessaryangel.com.

Kiss The Moon, Kiss The Sun by Norm Foster (Glenvale Players). Pregnant and alone, a woman bonds with a man with diminished mental capacity. Opens Nov 26 and runs to Nov 30, Wed-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun 3 pm. $15. Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston. 416-944-1456, glenvaleplayers.org.

Legoland by Jacob Richmond (Atomic Vaudeville). Misfit siblings face consequences after attacking a pop star in this modern vaudeville show. Opens Nov 20 and runs to Dec 6, Tue-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm. $20-$25, matinee is pwyc. Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, passemuraille.on.ca.

Masques Of War (Toronto Masques Theatre). Works by Claudio Monteverdi, Igor Stravinsky and Frantisek Kotzwara are performed. Nov 20-22 at 8 pm. $30, students $25. Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester. 416-410-4561, torontomasquestheatre.ca.

Radio Play by Denise Clarke (Peggy Baker Dance Projects). This performance fuses dance and theatre to portray a romantic story. Opens Nov 25 and runs to Nov 29, Tue-Sat 8 pm. $30, student $20; rush $20, student $5. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, youngcentre.ca.

Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler (Clarkson Music Theatre). A wrongfully convicted barber seeks revenge. Opens Nov 21 and runs to Nov 29, Wed-Sun 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $18, student $15. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo. 905-615-4720.

Twist Of Fate by Angola Murdoch (Phenomenatrix). Murdoch recounts her battle with scoliosis through acrobatics, martial arts and aerial circus. Opens Nov 26 and runs to Nov 29, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $15. Gibsone Jessop Gallery, 55 Mill, Bldg 4. phenomenatrix.com.

Vinegar Tom by Caryl Churchill (Royal Porcupine Productions). This dark comedy looks at the witch hunts in England. Previews Nov 20. Opens Nov 21 and runs to Nov 29, Thu-Sat and Mon-Tue 8 pm. $10-$25. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, youngcentre.ca.