September is well under way, and work is probably getting a little crazy for all of us. Thinking of rebelling against the system and living off-grid in the forest somewhere? The protagonists of the shows in this week’s Cheap Theatre don’t exactly do that, but they do butt heads with the powers-that-be in their societies, with varying results. And hey – you’re sticking it to the man (a little bit) by paying so little for so much theatre!
What would theatre be without a little tension? This week’s Cheap Theatre is all about different kinds of tension – between family members, between individuals and society, and between the natural and the supernatural. But you don’t have to tense up about the seat price – it’ll be $25 or less to see any of the shows on the list below. So leave any tension to the stage, and go watch some Cheap Theatre!
For a lot of kids (and university/college students), today’s the first day of school! For those of us who are lucky enough to be past the days of homework and required readings, this week’s Cheap Theatre can serve as a different sort of education. This week’s listing includes one show that is a well-known classic, as well as some that explore innovative themes and performance styles. There are also two solo shows, both of which feature talented performers who know a thing or two about keeping an audience entertained. And all of them are available for $20 or less – so go get educated with a little Cheap Theatre!
Variety, they say, is the spice of life. But spices are expensive. Saffron? Clove? Sure, they can really add to a meal. But so can ketchup. So in the spirit of ketchup, this week’s Cheap Theatre listing focuses on giving your week a bit of variety and flavour without breaking the bank. Some are specifically variety shows. Others simply use a variety of art forms in their productions. But all of them are $20 or less per ticket. So go give your week some theatrical variety on the cheap!
There’s something to be said for the experience of seeing a mainstream theatrical production. They can often be expected to have a certain style and level of popular appeal, and often serve as a beautiful night at the theatre. On the other hand, some of the most innovative and moving performances can be found in unconventional theatrical forms, and that’s the focus of this week’s Cheap Theatre posting! After the jump is a list of several out-of-the-ordinary theatrical experiences currently happening in Toronto. Whether it’s a work in progress, or not a work of “theatre” at all, at $20 a ticket or less, you can’t go wrong with going out to see some Cheap Theatre!
