Review: better than this (Moose + Moa Theatre Company)

Better Than ThisA break from holiday theatre in Toronto, Passe Muraille presents a play about addiction

At first glance, mounting better than this at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto during the Christmas season may seem like a gigantic scheduling error. After all, on the surface it is a play about drug addicts, punk rock and young lives unraveling. If you dig a little deeper, the undercurrent here is love.

Like the holidays, this play is about building bridges and gaining an understanding with those who are less fortunate or different than ourselves. It’s true that when you give, you get back so much more in return. And if you go see better than this, I am sure that you will be richly rewarded for your time.
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Review (Kid +1): A Christmas Carol (Soulpepper)

A Christmas CarolSoulpepper touches Toronto audiences’ hearts with Dicken’s classic tale

Playing at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Toronto Distillery District, A Christmas Carol will inject the holiday spirit of giving into the most cheapskate, grumpiest member of your family.

This Dickens classic is a heart-warming way to end 2016 with your little ones. Continue reading Review (Kid +1): A Christmas Carol (Soulpepper)

Review: Twist Your Dickens (The Second City)

twist-your-dickens-3Second City revamps a holiday classic with hilarity for Toronto audiences

Holidays are all about traditions. But sometimes, you need to mix it up a little and try something new. The Second City’s Twist Your Dickens, currently playing at the Greenwin Theatre at the Toronto Centre for the Arts takes Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale in new—and sometimes hilarious—directions. Continue reading Review: Twist Your Dickens (The Second City)

Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of December 13th

Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week

Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of December 13th, 2016. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. In addition to the not-at-all-surprising Christmas fare, we also have a story about addictions and relationships, some Old Timey radio, and a modern re-mounting of a Jane Austen classic tale. Check out our full listing below the cut

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Playlistings in Toronto for the week of December 12th

Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of December 12th

Tis the season for Christmas themed shows, murder mystery dinner theatre, puppets, children’s shows, and so much more! To help you narrow down your selections, our editor Samantha is here to highlight a fews shows that caught her eye in red text. Check them out below the cut:

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