Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the week of June 20, 2011

Five for Twenty (Or Less)

Every Tuesday we select five theatre shows in Toronto for you to watch that cost less than $20. This week’s theme is Queer Pride 2011. If you’re looking for something exciting to see in the evenings that is pride-related, here’s your chance to give it a go.

COLOUR ME DRAGG
(Queer Pride 2011)
Queer and trans artists celebrate diversity through drag and burlesque performances. Jun 24 at 8 pm. $6-$20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

LES DEMIMONDES
(Queer Pride 2011)
The Scandelles perform a burlesque show about the sex trade. Jun 25 at 8:30 pm. $20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, thescandelles.com.

MAE MARTIN: I’M NOT WAVING, I’M DROWNING
Queer Pride 2011 presents a musical comedy show w/ Martin and opener Marco Bernardi. Jun 23 7 & 9 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

PAUL HUTCHESON’S PRIDE PACKAGE
Wog Productions and Queer Pride 2011 present a stand-up comedy cabaret by Hutcheson w/ John Murdoch, Sharon Nowlan, the Screw You Revue and others. Opens Jun 21 8 pm. $10-$20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

PRIDECAB
(Queer Pride 2011)
This multidisciplinary cabaret features songs and monologues by members of Buddies’ Queer Youth Arts Program. Jun 22 at 8 pm. Free for youth 25 and under, pwyc for others; all adv tickets $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.