The theme of this week’s picks is twists. Some of these shows work to put a spin on traditional tropes or reinvent them altogether, taking on everything from genres to gender. Others are more concerned with offering twists and turns in a narrative sense. Whatever your preference, these shows aren’t designed to twist unreasonable ticket prices from your wallets. Check ’em out! Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of March 21st
In honour of the multiple festivals currently playing in the city, our picks for inexpensive theatre outings this week is ‘stories.’ All of these picks are either adaptations from folk tales or classic lit, or are just engaged with exploring the nature of storytelling itself. They all look exciting, and best of all, they won’t break the bank. Check ’em out under the cut! Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of March 14th
Interpersonal relationships are at the heart of many great dramas, and so we’re taking a broad approach with the picks this week, highlighting shows that centre around the relationships between people from all walks of life: an amnesiac, a dominatrix, a family from 1890s Russia, and a set of complete strangers. We’re also giving a tip of our hat to Alumnae Theatre’s New Ideas Festival! Check ’em out under the cut! Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of March 7th
We’re lucky to live in a diverse city, and this week, the picks are designed to reflect that. These shows are not only budget-friendly, but they’ll get you out of Canada for a while. From England to India, these picks will take you around the globe. Check ’em out under the cut! Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of February 29th
The theme of this week’s budget-friendly theatre spotlight is separated lovers: whether by gruesome death or fatal flaws, all these shows feature pairs of lovers who, for whatever reason, have complicated relationships with the idea of happily ever after. Check ’em out under the cut! Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of February 22nd