Jess is an East coast transplant to Toronto who stumbled into her love of theatre via her social media gig at Ballyhoo Push Pin Media, and stumbled into review writing via an open call to cover the 2015 Fringe Festival for MoT. In addition to writing for MoT, she also blogs about dating, white supremacy, fat politics, theatre, graphic design, and sex at thejessgillis.blogspot.com. She’s a self-taught freelance graphic designer by trade, and a visual artist by passion. She sells and displays her wares at jessgillis.com. She’s passionate about laughter, anti-oppression, sex workers’ rights, body positivity, vegan food, cycling, good TV, and swimming. If you want to follow her foodie, nail art, and pet sitting posts, you can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @TheJessGillis
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of December 18th, 2017
With Christmas coming soon, the pickings are sparse this week on Toronto’s stages. Our editor Samantha is here to choose her most anticipated shows (in red). Check them out below the cut:
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of December 12th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. As the Holidays fast approach, Toronto’s stages are increasingly festive. This week’s affordable shows feature a modern take on the nativity scene, stories from Canadian towns (and women), and much more. Check them out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of December 11th, 2017
As the Holiday season descends upon our snowless city, so do the holiday themed shows! But don’t worry, if holiday shows aren’t your cup of eggnog, there are plenty of others to choose from. Our publisher Megan is here to choose her most anticipated shows (in red). Check them out below the cut:
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of December 5th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week’s themes surround closing gaps, serial killers, and more. Check them out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of December 4th, 2017
With the holiday season approaching, what better time to give the gift of entertainment to a loved one? Toronto audiences are spoiled for choices this week, with several new shows premiering on our stages. Our assistant editor Jess is here to choose her most anticipated shows (in red). Check them out below the cut: