Miroslava Damyanova

Angela Rinaldis delivers a brave, honest, and captivating solo performance in Every Murder Has a Happy Ending, a deeply personal account of her time as a young criminal defence lawyer during one of Canada’s most infamous gang trials. The show is equal parts legal drama and emotional memoir, blending complex courtroom dynamics with raw, human vulnerability. Rinaldis plays herself and a host of other characters—lawyers, gang members, and more—effortlessly transitioning between them with nuance, clarity, and surprising humor. Her storytelling is both grounded and poetic, as she unpacks how a high-stakes murder trial unexpectedly intersects with love, self-discovery, and the grey areas of justice. What begins as a pursuit of professional success becomes something far more transformative. This 45-minute piece is an impressive testament to Rinaldis’s talent—not just as a performer, but as a storyteller unafraid to confront the darkness and still find something resembling light. Verdict: A must-see solo show—powerful, personal, and deeply moving.