Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of July 18th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. Musical women, pirates, and puppets are the main offerings in Toronto this week! Check them out below the cut:
Soulpepper Theatre presents Vimy, playing as part of Canada 150 in Toronto
Continuing with the celebration of Canada 150, Soulpepper presents a play written by Governor General’s Award winning playwright Vern Thiessen. Vimy explores the battle of Vimy Ridge, one of the great battles that shaped the outcome of World War I. In a gut-wrenching and emotionally tumultuous performance, Vimy is a story that will leave you stunned and speechless.
Celebrating 35 years, Canadian Stage presents Shakespeare in High Park, King Lear, in Toronto
If you’re a theatre lover, then you clearly know that summers in Toronto are not complete without spending an evening under the stars watching one of the Bard’s classics play out in High Park. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Canadian Stage‘s Shakespeare in High Park, the longest-running outdoor theatre event in Canada. For this momentous year, Canadian Stage presents the Bard’s tragic tale of the downfall of pride that leads to madness, King Lear.
Shows That Caught Our Eye in Toronto the Week of July 17th, 2017
If you’re reading this, it means we at Mooney on Theatre all survived Fringe—aka Theatre Christmas—and we hope you did too. Jumping back into the swing of things, we’ve got some stellar post-Fringe shows on Toronto stages this week, including some open-air Shakespeare, and a play that takes place on a… boat? Our assistant editor Jess (that’s me!) is on hand to share her top picks in RED. Check them out below the cut:
Immersive play Hogtown opens its doors to the Toronto public
Soulpepper Theatre presents Vimy, playing as part of Canada 150 in Toronto
Celebrating 35 years, Canadian Stage presents Shakespeare in High Park, King Lear, in Toronto