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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

Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of April 18th

Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week

Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of April 18th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer, with these week’s picks featuring a fantastic range of price points (PWYC and up). Are you curious about Afrofuturism? Looking for something to see with your kiddos? Love slam poetry? Check these shows out below the cut:

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Playlistings in Toronto for the week of April 17th

Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of April 17th, 2017

It is weeks like this—with so many interestingly unique shows opening on Toronto stages—that we’re reminded of how amazing our theatre scene is! So many exciting choices can be daunting, but that’s ok. We’ve got assistant editor Jess on hand to pick out a few of her top choices, listed in red. Check them out below the cut:

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Playlistings in Toronto for the week of April 10th

Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of April 10th, 2017

Spring has sprung in Toronto, and so has theatre season! There are only a few new shows opening this week, but combined with the ongoing selections, there are so many fresh choices! To help you in your decision-making is our managing editor Wayne, highlighting his most anticipated shows in red text. Check them out below the cut:

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