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Masterclass
A literate and hilarious examination of gender and power.
June 3, 2026 - June 6, 2026 | The Corleck
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Presented by Luminato Festival, Masterclass is an award-winning satire that turns the art world on its head, skewing masculinity, sexism, and entrenched power. Staged as an artist interview, it reveals the uncomfortable truth behind the myth of the “great male artist”, and why he continues to dominate, even long after he’s gone.
The show begins in the form of a cockamamie masterclass performed by the savagely comedic feminist Adrienne Truscott and all around good guy Feidlim Cannon. It’s fun. It’s familiar. There are wigs. But there is something more at play.
Using the arts world as a metaphor, Masterclass is a literate and hilarious examination of gender and power.
Winner Fringe First Award – Edinburgh 2022 – The Scotsman
Masterclass By Brokentalkers Presented by Luminato Festival Masterclass was co-produced by Dublin Fringe Festival, Project Arts Centre and Mermaid Arts Centre, supported by The Arts Council of Ireland.
"Magnificent, unmissable." The Scotsman
"A magnificent send-up of the anxieties of the age." ★★★★★ The Irish Times
"Inspired interrogation of the 'great male artist'." ★★★★★ The Stage
"Damn me, it's hilarious." Sunday Independent
Masterclass By Brokentalkers Presented by Luminato Festival Masterclass was co-produced by Dublin Fringe Festival, Project Arts Centre and Mermaid Arts Centre, supported by The Arts Council of Ireland.
Performances: June 3, 4, 5 & 6 at 8:00 pm
Content warning: Contains strong language and adult themes.
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When:
June 3, 2026 - June 6, 2026
8:00 pm - 9:20 pm
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The Corleck 3 Eireann Quay
Where:
Toronto, ON M5V 0R7 Canada -
Tickets:
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Brokentalkers
Brokentalkers are an internationally renowned theatre company, based in Dublin, Ireland led by Co-Artistic Directors Feidlim Cannon and Gary Keegan with Creative Producer Rachel Bergin.
Described as ‘one of Ireland’s most fearless and path-breaking theatre companies’ we make formally ambitious work that defies categorization. We devise original, accessible live performance and explore new forms that challenge traditional ideologies of text-based theatre.
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Luminato Festival
Luminato Festival transforms the people, places, and possibilities of Toronto with extraordinary art experiences. Every June we present bold, playful, and of the moment art for all to enjoy. Distinctly Toronto, proudly Canadian and totally Global, we welcome the world to explore our streets, stages and stories. Encounter our city like never before.
2026 Theme: Play
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