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 August 21st, 2017
Happy solar eclipse day, Toronto! For your theatre viewing pleasure this week, Toronto’s stages have Shakespeare, a dishonest Wizard, Pirates, GAGA, and much more! Check them out below the cut:
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of August 1st, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week, Toronto has some PWYC selections featuring The Bard, and more! Check them out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of July 31st, 2017
It’s that quiet time in between Fringe and Summerworks where selections for Toronto theatre lovers are slightly more sparse. Don’t fear, select listings are here! Also on hand is our editor Samantha to share her top 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 July 25th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. Get ready for some open-air theatrics—ranging from Pirates to Shakespeare—that will garner a standing ovation in your wallet! Check them out below the cut:
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of July 24th, 2017
Do you like some Shakespeare, and do you think it’s sexy, to watch his plays under the stars? If yes, you’re going to be thrilled with this Shakespeare filled week on Toronto’s indoor AND outdoor stages! It’s not all Shakespeare though, and our publisher Megan is on hand to share her top picks in RED. Check them out below the cut: