Toronto March Break 2010- Theatre Arts Activities for Grandparents and Kids

By Sam Mooney

As I started looking at what’s on in theatre for Toronto kids this March break, I found myself wishing that I was a kid – or that my grandson was older so I could do some of these things with him.  You don’t actually have to be a grandparent to enjoy the various activities and performances.

We’re looking at activities that fall into two broad categories – day camps and workshops, and performances.  Some are free, some are cheap and some aren’t.

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The winner of a pair of tickets to 'My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding' is…

contestwebgraphicgenericCongrats to Rose Holloway!

Rose and guest are the lucky winners to MMLJWW, tomorrow night at the Panasonic Theatre.

To all those who didn’t win, don’t be sad because MMLJWW has been extended until April 4. Shows run every Tuesday through Thursday at 8:00pm, Saturday shows at 5:00pm and 7:00pm, and Sundays at 7:00pm. Tickets are $25-$60 and can be purchased at 416-872-121 or by going to Ticket King. Don’t miss it!

Five for Twenty (or Less)

by Leanne Milech

Our mission at Mooney on Theatre is to make theatre more accessible, which is just one of the reasons we are over-the-moon excited about this weekly post: we get giddy helping people find their way to local Toronto theatre, especially when it’s high quality entertainment on a budget!  This week, we’ve uncovered a secret code that gives you a cost-efficient edge on theatre-going, two pay-what-you-can laugh-ins, an edgy, experimental theatre festival and a poetry play, all for twenty dollars or less.

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Go see Attack of the One Man Shows on Tuesday! (one night only! Act now! Other infomercial type phrases!)

by Megan Mooney

On Tuesday March 9, 2010, at the Supermarket in Kensington Market you have the opportunity to see two one-man shows for $10.  Basically you’re getting two-for-one.  And the one is very reasonably priced…

The two shows are:  Nile Seguin’s Fear of a Brown Planet and Gavin Stephens’ Spectacular! Spectacular! and the event is being put together by Nerdgasm Comedy

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Toronto theatre contest -win a pair of tickets to My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding

contestwebgraphicgenericDo you like hilarious musicals? If you didn’t have the chance to see My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding at last year’s fringe festival, then your in for a treat!

This Thursday be the lucky 13th person to contact us at contests@mooneyontheatre.com quoting the subject line My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, for your chance to win a pair of tickets to this Thursday night’s performance at the Panasonic Theatre.

Based on a true story written by David Hein and Irene Carl Sankoff MMLJWW will be playing until March 21st every Tuesday through Thursday at 8:00pm, Saturday shows at 5:00pm and 7:00pm, and Sundays at 7:00pm. Tickets are $25-$60 and can be purchased at 416-872-121 or by going to Ticket King.

For more information about this play read the reveiw by Leanne Milech below or visit My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding.

Good Luck!