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The Page Turn Podcast is where Canadian critics talk about what's alive right now in the performing arts. Each episode features a roundtable conversation, a focused review, and an interview led by Page Turn participants. Part of Page Turn (Neworld Theatre + Karen Fricker), the podcast is produced and edited by Jose Solís, with Nathaniel Hanula-James as co-producer, and original theme music by Edzi'u.

Episodes

  1. Oct 12

    Ep. #3: Intermission Required

    In this episode of The Page Turn Podcast, Eve Beauchamp (Calgary) and Melissa Avalos (Toronto) debate the ideal run time for a show, from Fringe shorts to three hour epics. Then Megan Hunt (Montreal) reviews Echoes in the Streets at Teesri Duniya Theatre. Finally, Liuba González de Armas (Montreal) speaks with Sébastien Labelle, artistic director of Mayworks Kjipuktuk/Halifax, about labour, the arts, and what social justice theatre can look like. Your turn: what does theatre look like for you? What's on your checklist for a night out? Short and sweet, or three hours and two intermissions? Tell us. Threaded together by Jose Solís, cultural critic, educator, co-creator of You Are a Critic, founder of the BIPOC Critics Lab, and co-facilitator of Page Turn, who narrates the connections between this episode's roundtable, review, and interview.

  2. Jul 26

    Ep. #2: The Critic's Homework

    In this episode of The Page Turn Podcast, Nirris Nagendrarajah (Toronto), Reham Cojuangco (Vancouver), and Sania Hameed (Toronto) discuss how much context and research a critic actually owes a show — using colorblind casting as their test case, from Brandy's Cinderella to a Black lead singing Werther at the Canadian Opera Company. Then Eve Beauchamp (Calgary) reviews Wildwoman at Alberta Theatre Projects — as a pop quiz. Finally, Megan Hunt (Montreal) speaks with Nathaniel Hanula-James about wearing different hats in the arts — performer, dramaturg, playwright, researcher — and where the line falls between necessary context and endless research. Threaded together by Jose Solís — cultural critic, educator, co-founder of You Are a Critic, founder of the BIPOC Critics Lab, and co-facilitator of Page Turn — who narrates the connections between this episode's roundtable, review, and interview.

    Ep. #2: The Critic's Homework

  3. Apr 1

    Ep. #1: Do good critics need to have first-hand experience in the performing arts? / Review: Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play / Interview: Zoe Marín

    In this episode of The Page Turn Podcast, Liuba de Armas, Angie Rico, and Abi Akinlade discuss: Do good critics need to have first-hand experience in the performing arts? Then Anthony Bryan reviews Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play. And in the interview, Melissa Avalos speaks with Zoe Marin about comedy and different forms of reviewing. Mentioned in this episode: Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Queer Cabaret  Yolanda Bonnell's Blog Post Regarding Lynn Slotkin

    Ep. #1: Do good critics need to have first-hand experience in the performing arts? / Review: Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play / Interview: Zoe Marín
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About

The Page Turn Podcast is where Canadian critics talk about what's alive right now in the performing arts. Each episode features a roundtable conversation, a focused review, and an interview led by Page Turn participants. Part of Page Turn (Neworld Theatre + Karen Fricker), the podcast is produced and edited by Jose Solís, with Nathaniel Hanula-James as co-producer, and original theme music by Edzi'u.

Information

  • Creator
    Page Turn
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Page Turn