MoT’s 5 under $25 for the Week of October 28, 2019.
Even though my kids aren’t yet, I’m a little (ok, a lot!) over all of the Hallowe’en spookiness going around. And, I’m broke because I’ve bought their costumes, and all that candy to hand out (which I am proud to say has been in my house for 2 weeks and hasn’t been opened!). But I really do need a break from the eerie and creepy.
Happily, there’s a whole bunch of not-at-all-spooky theatre to check out this week in Toronto – and for a price the I can afford right now. Under the cut are 5 live theatre experiences in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of October 28st, 2019. Check out the live shows that will have you loving theatre ‘on the cheap’! Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the Week of October 28, 2019→
Shows that Caught Our Eye in Toronto for the Week of October 28, 2019
Happy Hallowe’en! Blessed Samhain! Feliz Dia de Muertos! I hope you all enjoy the many spooky events going on this week. If you’re as worried about this week’s impending sugar coma as I am, maybe checking out some theatre will curb your cravings for those many mini wrapped treats. After all, you can’t open them in the dark silence of a performance!
Not only are there many great shows whose runs continue this week, but there is something for everyone in the new theatre, opera, sketch comedy and stand-up taking the stage. And – no surprise because it’s the week to celebrate all things eerie – there are some fantastic pieces showcasing all things supernatural and unearthly this week. I – Leanne – am on the job this week of letting you know in red what shows have made my personal ‘Theatre to See’ list this week.
The Good Thief explores morals and ethics while being set in a bar
The story of a hired goon and a job gone horribly wrong, Fly On the Wall Theatre’s The Good Thief, currently playing at the Dora Keogh pub, whispers a tale into your ear as you sit on a banquette or stool, and sip at a pint of Guinness or Harp. Written in 1994, the monologue was then-23-year-old playwright Conor McPherson’s second effort, winning him the Stewart Parker Award for best debut Irish play.
Tony-winner McPherson, currently also showing on Toronto stages as the book writer for Girl From the North Country, is well known for his plays which tell Irish stories featuring troubled people, and our Narrator (David Mackett) certainly has his share of troubles. Imbibing in the alcohol, he pours out his heart to the assembled crowd. The ambiance is just right in this piece of site-specific theatre, making it seem like the person sitting next to you has turned to you and said, “You’ll never believe what happened,” or, in this case, “Shall we begin?”
Classic absurdist theatre comes to the Toronto stage
Unusual living room conversations are to be heard in The Bald Soprano (La Cantatrice Chauve). At the Théâtre francais de Toronto, this absurdist classic from Eugene Ionesco is performed in French and has English sur-titles.
The story takes place in the London home of a well-to-do couple Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Manuel Verreydt and Geneviève Langlois). They have disconnected conversations that are petty in nature. Then Mr. and Mrs. Martin arrive (Pierre Simpson and Sophie Goulet), and they don’t realize they’re married to each other until they find out they have the same daughter and live at the same address. Make sense?
Comedy revue highlights professional and emerging talent, playing monthly in Toronto
RICE is Toronto’s monthly all-star Asian comedy revue hosted by Vong Show. RICE makes for a very fun and (particularly if you’re Asian) relatable evening out.
The Good Thief explores morals and ethics while being set in a bar
Comedy revue highlights professional and emerging talent, playing monthly in Toronto