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Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the Week of January 9, 2012

Five For Twenty (or Less)

This week’s cheap theatre post is a mixed bag of fun with a couple of comedies, a dance show, and a 1820s community looking for a Utopian ideal. And let’s not forget about the Next Stage festival that is still on for another week. This is your chance to see some of the best independent theatre in Toronto and we have reviewed it all, so read a review, take your pick and go see something awesome this week for under $20.  Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the Week of January 9, 2012

2012 Next Stage Theatre Festival Review: Modern Love

I was a little concerned about watching two shows, two days in a row, containing the word ‘love’ in the title, but I have to say they couldn’t be more different from each other while being equally fun. Well not equally, I really enjoyed Modern Love a lot more.

The show is about Trish, a girl with 660 friends of Facebook, but none in real life. Written and performed by Jessica Moss this show is smart and funny and the references are current, at least for the twenty-something generation.  Continue reading 2012 Next Stage Theatre Festival Review: Modern Love

2012 Next Stage Theatre Festival Review: LoveSexMoney

Looking for a smart, sophisticated comedy that will keep you laughing for an hour and a half and also provide some social commentary? Well, LoveSexMoney at the Next Stage Festival delivers this in a perfect sexy package. The show takes a very witty, modern look at the relationship between love, sex, money and everything in between.

Although there are some over the top concepts within the show, that make it hilarious, I found it to be very relatable and honest overall. A grown-up and extremely well written concept that takes a believable look at relationships in this day and age, where everyone grows up too fast and there’s really no magic or romance left. It’s all about being practical and making the best business decision. But, did I mention it’s absolutely hilarious?  Continue reading 2012 Next Stage Theatre Festival Review: LoveSexMoney

LoveSexMoney – Toronto Next Stage 2012 Press Release

From Press Release

As part of The Next Stage Theatre Festival, Theatre Brouhaha presents LoveSexMoney

You want it. You need it. Would you pay for it? After a sold-out run at the Factory Studio last winter, Theatre Brouhaha presents LOVESEXMONEY by Kat Sandler, a sexy, fast-paced new play about intimacy in the Information Age. Olivia sells her virginity online. Simon buys it. Jim, her boyfriend, tries to stop her. Continue reading LoveSexMoney – Toronto Next Stage 2012 Press Release