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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

Playlistings in Toronto for the week of November 28th

Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of November 28th

This week we have a vast array of shows that caught our eyes, from re-visited classics, to cheeky puppets, and even a foodie cirque troupe! As always — we have an editor on hand to gently suggest a few shows that caught their eye. This week our assistant editor Jess  is here to pick out a few that caught her eye in red text? Check them out below the cut:

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Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of November 22nd

Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week

Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of November 22nd, 2016. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week has a lovely selection of shows, ranging from unravelling relationships, to a festival, to a dark comedy featuring the teen angst of the Peanuts kids, and more! Check out our full listing below the cut:
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Playlistings in Toronto for the week of November 21st

Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of November 21st.

This week’s selections truly run the gamut! From a Game of Thrones inspired burlesque, to foul-mouthed French woodswomen, to Korean and Chinese “comfort women” during WWII, to the teen angst of the Snoopy crew. Thankfully — as always — we have an editor on hand to gently suggest a few shows that caught their eye. Our Managing Editor Wayne is here to pick out a few that caught his eye in red text? Check them out below the cut:

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Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of November 15th

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Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week

Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of November 15th, 2016. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. This week we’ve compiled a wonderful listing for you theatre-lovers, ranging from opera, to a love story, to a special relaxed performance. Check out our full listing below the cut:

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Playlistings in Toronto for the week of November 14th

Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of November 14th.

This week we have stories about Regent Park, one story about a disastrous affair playing at a theatre in Regent Park, several love stories, and a much-anticipated musical set in Newfoundland. With so much to choose from, aren’t you glad our editor Lin is here to pick out a few that caught her eye in red text? Check them out below the cut:

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