Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week
Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of November 29th, 2016. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. As befits the recent snowfall(s) in Toronto, we have a Christmas classic (with proceeds going to a wonderful cause) and more! Check out our full listing below the cut:
A Christmas Carol. A dramatic reading of the Charles Dickens holiday classic. 2:30 pm. $25, child under 12, $10. All proceeds support the Church of the Redeemer’s drop-in meal program. At The Church of the Redeemer. Show Info.
Shelf Life by Luciano Iogna (Mixed Company Theatre). This play explores the intergenerational gap and the concerns of residents of the city’s Weston/Mount Dennis neighbourhood. Opens Nov 30 and runs to Dec 4, Wed-Sun 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $15-$25. At Tarragon Theatre. Show Info.
A Better Place by Ramona Baillie (Lily Rose Productions). A widow with a vibrant life is shaken by a life-altering diagnosis. Opens Nov 30 and runs to Dec 11, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm. $20-$25. At Factory Theatre. Show Info.
Treasure Island. Adapted by Ken Ludwig (Ryerson School of Performance). The classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson tells of piracy on the high seas. Opens Nov 29 and runs to Dec 3, Tue-Sat 7 pm, mat Sat 1 pm. $20, stu/srs $15. At Ryerson Theatre. Show Info.
Paradise Comics by Caitie Graham (Filament Incubator). A man leaves and his wife and her teenage daughter deal with cleaning out his clutter in this play on how families grieve. Previews Nov 22, opens Nov 23 and runs to Dec 3, Tue-Sun 8 pm. $15-$18, preview $10. At Kensington Hall. Show Info.