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 November 13th, 2017
Lavishly large musical numbers and fun, experimental indie shows are in abundance this week on Toronto stages. Our editor Samantha is here to choose her most anticipated shows are highlighted (in red). Check them out below the cut:
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of November 7th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week brings Beauty, Beasts, and Grimly Handsome holiday tales. Check them out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of November 6th, 2017
Toronto’s post-Halloween lineup is as abundant as the autumnal harvest, with numerous new shows opening this week. Our publisher Megan is here to choose her most anticipated shows are highlighted (in red). Check them out below the cut:
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of October 31st, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week brings a Mindy Kaling show to the stage, travels on the high seas, and look at interactions between the police and those with mental disabilities. Check them out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of October30th, 2017
Fall is in bloom, and so is Toronto’s theatre scene, from long-run major productions, to shirt-run indie shows. If you aren’t sure what to pick, our Assistant Editor Jess is here to help! Her most anticipated shows are highlighted (in red). Check them out below the cut: