It’s very easy, these days, to get buried in our devices and ignore the real human connections all around us. This week’s Cheap Theatre explores the different ways that we can connect with each other – electronically, yes, but often also with dancing, rousing folk music and awesome shows in pubs. All shows have tickets available for $25 or less – so go connect with the world with some Cheap Theatre!
Continue reading Cheap Theatre for the Week of November 18th, 2014
It’s started snowing. I don’t care what the technical start date of winter is, I’m officially declaring the fact that winter has come to Toronto. And I’m choosing to hide from it in our city’s many theatres – here’s a list of what’s playing in town this week if you’d like to do the same. Anything highlighted in red with two asterisks is highly recommended by our Editor, Mike.
Continue reading Play Listings for the Week of November 17th, 2014
This week’s Cheap Theatre is inspired by the power of expectation… and the power of life to throw a wrench in the best-laid plans. Things might go just as you expected, but knowing that that can change at any time is what makes life exciting! And you can get excited about paying only $25 or less to see any of the shows on this list! So what are you waiting for? Go enjoy some Cheap Theatre!
Continue reading Cheap Theatre for the Week of November 11th, 2014
It’s getting darker outside. You might be dealing with it perfectly well, but chances are that you – or someone you know – is feeling a bit down, a bit drained from the fact that winter is fast-approaching. Now’s the best time for you to brighten up your week with some theatre! Here’s what’s playing in Toronto this week. If it’s red and got two asterisks before it, our Managing Editor, Wayne, highly recommends it.
Continue reading Play Listings for the Week of November 10th, 2014
Maybe it’s the fact that the clocks have changed, and it’s already dark by 5:30pm. Maybe it’s a bit of leftover Halloween sentiment. Maybe it’s just a coincidence! But several of the shows playing in Toronto this week focus on darker subjects – ghosts, greed, the end of the world… One bright point is the fact that they’re all $25 or less per ticket – and this week’s Cheap Theatre actually includes a Mirvish show and two Soulpepper shows! So brave the newly dark evening and go see some Cheap Theatre!
Continue reading Cheap Theatre for the Week of November 4th, 2014