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
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of September 5th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week features some storytelling, secrets, singing, and more! Check them out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of September 4th, 2017
Happy Labour Day! The last day of a beautiful long weekend—and the last weekend of a beautiful summer—is the perfect time to check out Toronto’s latest stage offerings. From Shakespeare to circus to live storytelling and musicals, there is something to excite everyone’s senses this week! Our editor Lin is here with her select picks in red. Check them out below the cut:
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of August 29th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week features some spicy performances of cabaret and busking, Shakespeare, and more! Check them out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of August 28th, 2017
The weather might be (slowly) cooling down, but Toronto’s stages are heating up. New to the stage this week is a spicy cabaret, buskers, and opera! Our editor Samantha is here with her select picks in red. Check them out below the cut:
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of August 22nd, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week, Toronto has some serious PWYC outdoor Shakespeare happening, plus some badass Girl Pirate-ry, AAaaarrrr! Check them out below the cut: