Live shows for $15 or less
If you’re a fan of the Toronto Fringe Festival, or small, indie theatre in general, then do yourself a favour, and check out Fringe’s Next Stage Theatre Festival, which kicks off this Thursday! For this week’s Cheap Theatre listing, I’ve highlighted five of the shows that I’m really excited about (particularly Snack Music, created by the same folks behind Kitt and Jane, one of my favourite shows from last year’s Fringe). You can see each show for $15, or get a pass for several shows, and save even more! For ticket purchases, and to see schedules, and all the other shows playing, check out the Toronto Fringe website!
Dink by Caroline Azar (Theatre-a-go-go/Next Stage Theatre Festival). A family unravels as hidden desires and secrets come to light in this punk-pop musical. Opens Jan 8 and runs to Jan 18, see website for schedule. $15, passes $48-$90. Factory Theatre Mainspace, 125 Bathurst. http://fringetoronto.com/
Graham Clark Reads the Phonebook by Graham Clark (Laugh Gallery/Next Stage Theatre Festival). Clark mines his comedy show from the pages of the now-obsolete printed directory. Opens Jan 7 and runs to Jan 18, see website for schedule. $10, passes $48-$90. Factory Theatre Antechamber, 125 Bathurst. http://fringetoronto.com/
Piece by Piece by Alison Lawrence (mcguffin company/Next Stage Theatre Festival). Six people are drawn together in a hospital in this play about moments of love in times of loss. Opens Jan 8 and runs to Jan 18, see website for schedule. $15, passes $48-$90. Factory Theatre Mainspace, 125 Bathurst. http://fringetoronto.com/
Snack Music by Ingrid Hansen and Steve Chmilar (SNAFU/Next Stage Theatre Festival). The duo create live improvised songs based on audience members’ true stories. Opens Jan 7 and runs to Jan 18, see website for schedule. $10, passes $48-$90. Factory Theatre Antechamber, 125 Bathurst. http://fringetoronto.com/
Unbridled and Unstable by Gwynne Phillips and Briana Templeton (the Templeton Philharmonic/Next Stage Theatre Festival). The sketch comedy duo perform popular bits from their repertoire as well as new material. Opens Jan 7 and runs to Jan 18, see website for schedule. $15, passes $48-$90. Factory Theatre Studio, 125 Bathurst.http://fringetoronto.com/
Play listings based on NOW! Stage listings.