Cheap Theatre for the Week of October 29th 2013

This week the selections for cheap theatre is plenty and bountiful – so much so that it was difficult to narrow it down to just five. Considering I’ve been on a cabaret, burlesque, and music kick lately in lieu of Halloween, this week’s pickings reflect that. Though do click over to our weekly listings and browse through to find something that’ll tickle your fancy if any of these don’t suit your palette (there’s also plenty of sketch and improv comedy to be had, too).

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Review: Exhibition (Les Coquettes)

Sexy and sinful, Les Coquettes bring top notch cabaret burlesque to Toronto’s The Revival Bar with Exhibition

I don’t need an excuse to fill with my life with sexy, sensuous and scantily clad ladies and gents, song and dance, and tongue and cheek, with dashes of aerial artistry and plenty of good humor. No excuse needed because, really, why deny yourself pleasure? That being said, Halloween has always been the best reason to indulge in anything.

And so it was with great delight that I sought out what the lovely lads and gals of Les Coquettes had to offer this time around for their spooky yearly tradition in the form of “Exhibition“. Having attended a previous performance of theirs, I had a feeling I wouldn’t be disappointed.

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Review: Le fa le do (Théâtre français de Toronto/Théâtre La Catapulte) / Critique: Le fa le do (Théâtre français de Toronto/Théâtre La Catapulte)

le fa le do | CAST@Marc Lemyre

Co-produced by the Théâtre français de Toronto and Théâtre La Catapulte, le fa le do is unique, hilarious, and full of suspense / Co-produit par le Théâtre français de Toronto et Théâtre La Catapulte, le fa le do est à la fois unique, hilarant et plein de suspense.

Critique en français à suivre. 

After seeing TfT‘s production of Les Fourberies de Scapin, I was eager to see more.  Unlike a Molière play, I had no idea what to expect with le fa le do.  A unique co-production of Théâtre La Catapulte and Théâtre français de Toronto, le fa le do is both hilarious and suspenseful.

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Ticket Giveaway Contest: Marina Antoinette (The Encore)

Marina Antoinette (The Encore) is giving away a pair of tickets to their performance on Sunday, November 3 at The Virgin MOD Club (722 College St.).

To be entered into the draw for a pair of tickets just send an email to contests@mooneyontheatre.com with the subject line “Marina Antoinette Contest” by 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2013.

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