Looking to see some theatre this week? Look no further! Here are our theatre listings for the week of September 8th, 2o14. Anything highlighted in red and preceded by two asterisks comes recommended by our Managing Editor, Megan.
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For a lot of kids (and university/college students), today’s the first day of school! For those of us who are lucky enough to be past the days of homework and required readings, this week’s Cheap Theatre can serve as a different sort of education. This week’s listing includes one show that is a well-known classic, as well as some that explore innovative themes and performance styles. There are also two solo shows, both of which feature talented performers who know a thing or two about keeping an audience entertained. And all of them are available for $20 or less – so go get educated with a little Cheap Theatre!
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Instead of thinking about the fact that it’s already September (how?!), why not spend your Labour Day Monday planning out all the theatre you’d like to see in Toronto this week? The listings are after the jump, and anything with two asterisks and highlighted in red comes highly recommended by our Editor, Samantha.
Continue reading Play Listings for the Week of September 1st, 2014
Variety, they say, is the spice of life. But spices are expensive. Saffron? Clove? Sure, they can really add to a meal. But so can ketchup. So in the spirit of ketchup, this week’s Cheap Theatre listing focuses on giving your week a bit of variety and flavour without breaking the bank. Some are specifically variety shows. Others simply use a variety of art forms in their productions. But all of them are $20 or less per ticket. So go give your week some theatrical variety on the cheap!
Continue reading Cheap Theatre for the Week of August 26th, 2014
It’s been a whirlwind of a summer for Toronto, at least in terms of theatre festivals. With the Toronto Fringe Festival, Luminato and Summerworks just to name a few, there have been a lot of live performances bringing the city to life.
Unlike the other festivals, however, Scotiabank Buskerfest brings the performances to the streets of the city, namely Yonge Street between Carlton and Queen, between August 21st (today) and August 24th (Sunday). That’s right – Yonge Street, normally home to thousands of hurried urbanites, will instead be filled with live street performances for the next four days. It’s the biggest festival of its kind in North America, and the entire event is being held in support of EPILEPSY Toronto.
Even if you aren’t familiar with busking (I was a busking virgin before today, I’ll admit!), it’s definitely worth giving Scotiabank Buskerfest a visit or three. With talented performers from Toronto and all over the world, the streets are full of theatre, and you never know what you’ll witness!