by Leanne Milech
While the economy is slowly picking itself up, why not head to an inexpensive evening out at the theatre? No, theatre does not always cost a lot, and yes, we can prove it. Every Tuesday, Mooney on Theatre will be giving you five delicious theatre suggestions that cost $20 or less. Now you can spend your hard-earned dollars wisely on awesome, live entertainment that won’t break the bank. Below, our first five picks:
1) Grimm Too
– Theatre Smith-Gilmour presents an enchanted forest complete with the other-worldly
– Shows run February 23 to March 21, Tuesday to Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm, with tickets from $20
– See it at Factory Theatre, Studio (125 Bathurst). Call 416-504-9971 for more deets.
– A collection of short avant-garde theatre that will take you to the edge at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander)
– Shows run until February 28, Wednesday to Sunday at 8 pm; get a whole evening pass for $17
– Call 416-975-8555 or visit artsexy.ca for details about what’s on
3) Communion
– A woman seeks help from a therapist to repair her relationship with her daughter
– Previews being February 23 and play until March 2 for $20 a pop at Tarragon Theatre (30 Bridgman)
– Shows run Tuesday to Saturday at 8 pm, with additional matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2:30
– Call 416-531-1827 or hit tarragontheatre.com
4) For a rollicking Friday night, see the stuff of Bad Dog Theatre (138 Danforth) on February 26:
– Theatresports, improv playoffs, kick off at 8 pm for $10
– That Friday Show, a one-act play by Bad Dog’s students, starts at 8:30 pm (in Studio #2) for an unbeatable pay-what-you-can fee
– Hot Teachers In Love, an improv soap (juicy!), lays it on thick at 10 pm. for $10
– More info available at 416-491-3115 and baddogtheatre.com.
– Presented by the Parkdale Village BIA at various venues around Parkdale (the stretch of Queen West between Dufferin and Roncesvalles), this event features a hoopla of theatre from music to spoken word and beyond
– Runs February 22 to February 28
– Fireside Culture Week is totally free, but donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
– Check out firesidecultureweek.com for a complete schedule