John Gilks

Cross Canada Reports: In Toronto, political movements are shaping opera

Cross Canada Reports: In Toronto, political movements are shaping opera

by John Gilks | Oct 28, 2020 | Featured, News

The Vast Variety of Toronto The Toronto opera scene is quite large and extremely varied; from...

Critical Response: “There’s no substitute for live” critic John Gilks says

Critical Response: “There’s no substitute for live” critic John Gilks says

by John Gilks | Oct 20, 2020 | Featured, Interviews, News

In Opera Canada‘s latest Q&A series, our arts writers across the country weigh in on how the...

Tapestry Opera’s Songbook X goes virtual

Tapestry Opera’s Songbook X goes virtual

by John Gilks | Mar 24, 2020 | Featured, Reviews

These are troubling times and Tapestry Opera’s decision to go ahead with a live stream version of...

The Gypsy Baron offers strong singing at TOT

The Gypsy Baron offers strong singing at TOT

by John Gilks | Dec 30, 2019 | Featured, Reviews

Toronto Operetta Theatre’s (TOT) The Gypsy Baron by Johann Strauss II (seen Dec. 28th) is about as...

Review: Shanawdithit is an “effective and accomplished piece of music theatre”

Review: Shanawdithit is an “effective and accomplished piece of music theatre”

by John Gilks | May 19, 2019 | Featured, Reviews

Shanawdithit, with music by Dean Burry and libretto by Yvette Nolan is the story of Shanawdithit,...