Five for Twenty (Or Less)

Every Tuesday we select five theatre shows in Toronto for you to watch that cost less than $20. This week’s theme is Queer Pride 2011. If you’re looking for something exciting to see in the evenings that is pride-related, here’s your chance to give it a go.

COLOUR ME DRAGG
(Queer Pride 2011)
Queer and trans artists celebrate diversity through drag and burlesque performances. Jun 24 at 8 pm. $6-$20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

LES DEMIMONDES
(Queer Pride 2011)
The Scandelles perform a burlesque show about the sex trade. Jun 25 at 8:30 pm. $20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, thescandelles.com.

MAE MARTIN: I’M NOT WAVING, I’M DROWNING
Queer Pride 2011 presents a musical comedy show w/ Martin and opener Marco Bernardi. Jun 23 7 & 9 pm. $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

PAUL HUTCHESON’S PRIDE PACKAGE
Wog Productions and Queer Pride 2011 present a stand-up comedy cabaret by Hutcheson w/ John Murdoch, Sharon Nowlan, the Screw You Revue and others. Opens Jun 21 8 pm. $10-$20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

PRIDECAB
(Queer Pride 2011)
This multidisciplinary cabaret features songs and monologues by members of Buddies’ Queer Youth Arts Program. Jun 22 at 8 pm. Free for youth 25 and under, pwyc for others; all adv tickets $15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.