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“Blackbird” delves into the taboo topic of an intergenerational relationship – on stage until Oct 18, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, October 7, 2025

by: in Theatre, Toronto

Blackbird tells the story of Ray, fifty-five, who after years in prison and subsequent hardships, has a new identity and has made a new life for himself, thinking that he cannot be found. Una, twenty-seven, has thought of nothing else; upon seeing a photo of Ray in a magazine, she has arrived unannounced at his […]

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Butch/Femme – a moving exploration of love, identity, and the courage it takes to face the truth — and each other. – on stage Sept 20 to 27, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, September 16, 2025

by: in Queer, Theatre, Toronto

BUTCH/FEMME is set in the stillness of 1950s rural Ontario, and begins when Jenny’s quiet evening is interrupted by an unexpected visitor — Alice, the woman she thought she’d left behind. Over the course of one charged night, the two women revisit the past, unearth long-buried truths, and confront the invisible threads that still bind […]

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Bus Stop – stranded strangers interact on an unexpected weather related overnight layover – on stage Sept 12 to Oct 4, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Monday, September 8, 2025

by: in Featured Events, Theatre, Toronto

Bus Stop is set in a diner/bus stop in rural Kansas, outside Kansas City, MO in early March 1955. A freak snowstorm has halted the bus, and the eight characters (five on the bus) have a weather-enforced layover in the diner in the early hours of the morning. Romantic and quasi-romantic relationships play out. SNAPSHOT […]

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Summerworks Performance Festival celebrates 35 years, with 11 days of theatre, dance, music, and live art – Aug 7 to 17, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, August 6, 2025

by: in Dance, Events, Featured Events, Festivals, Music, Theatre, Toronto

Entering its 35th year, SummerWorks Performance Festival returns with a landmark season of bold performance, intimate creative experiences, and daring artistic interventions exploring time — personal and collective, real and imagined. From August 7–17, 2025, artists and audiences will gather across Toronto for 11 days of theatre, dance, music, and live art in theatres, in public parks, […]

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Fringe Festival – Discover Indie Theatre and Performance with over 100 shows in more than 20 venues- July 2 to 13, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Monday, June 30, 2025

by: in Theatre, Toronto

Toronto Fringe presents the 37th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival, taking place July 2 – 13, 2025 with over 100 shows in over 20 venues across the city. This is Ontario’s largest performance festival and will include three dance shows, five KidsFest shows, over a dozen new Canadian musicals, the Next Stage Series, plus dramatic theatre, clown, storytelling, comedy, […]

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Join Canada, Eh! Live on Stage – satirical farce on current politics opens in Toronto on June 26, 2025

posted Monday, June 23, 2025

by: in Theatre, Toronto

Join Canada, Eh! Live on Stage celebrates Canadian resilience and humour, promising laughter, tears, and even cravings for ketchup chips! In a clever twist on the current political climate, Starvox Entertainment, has emerged as the creative force behind the satirical online campaign “Join Canada, Eh”! This playful campaign invites Americans to embrace their Canadian neighbours, showcasing […]

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I Don’t Understand You – comedy and mayhem erupt as a gay couple vacation in Italy before their baby adoption finalizes

posted Friday, June 6, 2025

by: in Film, Queer, Streaming Online, Theatre

I Don’t Understand You follows Dom (Nick Kroll) and Cole (Andrew Rannells) as they set out on the perfect Italian getaway, before returning home to become fathers to their newly adopted baby. However, after getting lost on the way to dinner, they end up stranded in a storm, offend the locals, and—whoops—accidentally kill a beloved […]

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Bealtaine Theatre Festival 2025 – Celebrating Contemporary Irish Theatre and the Magic of Storytelling – April 25th to May 25th, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Monday, April 28, 2025

by: in Theatre, Toronto

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Irish arts and culture at the brand-new Bealtaine (pronounced Byal-tin-uh) Theatre Festival, a fresh addition to Toronto’s vibrant cultural scene. This annual showcase brings Ireland’s brightest artistic voices to the city, offering a unique opportunity to experience the very best of contemporary Irish theatre, music, dance, and storytelling. Presented by the Canada Ireland Foundation, the […]

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A Strange Loop – a convoluted Black queer tale about youth insecurity and uncertainty – on stage until June 1, 2025

posted Sunday, April 27, 2025

by: in Queer, Theatre, Toronto

A Strange Loop masterfully tackles themes of race, sexuality, familial expectations, and personal authenticity with unmatched wit and honesty. With its bold storytelling and unforgettable music, this production is a must-see event for anyone who has ever wrestled with who they are and who they want to be. Created by Michael R. Jackson, A Strange […]

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POZ – one man’s 10 year journey living with HIV, and one epic bike ride – on stage April 22 to 27, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Friday, April 18, 2025

by: in Queer, Theatre, Toronto

After a sold out run at Toronto Fringe, POZ is back for one week in Toronto, on stage April 22 to 27, 2025. POZ is a ten year journey that takes you through the highs and lows of what it means to be a person living with HIV today. On an epic bike ride from […]

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