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WELCOME TO THUMBS UP THEATRE TORONTO - CANADA'S LARGEST THEATRE-GOERS CLUB!
Love plays, musicals, comedy shows, and arts events — but don’t always have someone to go with? You’ll feel right at home with Thumbs Up.
We make it easy and affordable to enjoy Toronto’s vibrant cultural scene with a friendly, welcoming group of fellow theatre lovers. One of our core values is accessible theatre — which means we actively seek out discounted tickets, rush performances, and pay-what-you-can events whenever possible.
In addition to theatre, we also explore a wide variety of non-theatrical outings, including concerts, walking tours, street festivals, day trips, and more.
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To accommodate members with sensitivities, we kindly ask that you do not wear perfume, cologne, or strongly scented products when attending our events.
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Belinda Sutton
President
Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto
www.thumbsuptheatre.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- BRITISH BEAT 66 | concert, buffet lunch + village visit | Kitchener Area — $163Bingemans, Kitchener, ONCA$163.00
Join us for a fantastic Kitchener-St. Jacobs day trip featuring a concert with all your favourite British music of the 1960s, buffet lunch, time to browse in the Village of St. Jacobs and round trip transportation by air-conditioned coach. VIDEO TRAILER.
Our group will pay just $163 with everything included. Please follow the HOW TO PAY instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Day Trip:
- Start your day by browsing the shops and quaint village of St. Jacobs.
- Afterwards, take your seat at the Bingemans in Kitchener for a delicious buffet lunch and concert.
- If you love the music of the British Music Invasion of the 1960s, you'll love British Beat 66 featuring the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five, Rod Stewart, Herman's Hermits, The Kinks, The Moody Blues, Tom Jones, The Searchers, The Shadows, The Yardbirds, The Hollies, Bee Gees, Zombies, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Van Morrison, The WHO & many other great British Bands.
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $163 everything included
No meetup or service fees
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HOW TO PAY
1. Sign up on this event page
2. Send an email to belindameetup@gmail.com to request the payment instructions
3. Specify you are inquiring about British Beat 66 -- Kitchener / St. Jacobs Day Trip
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Include the number of tickets you need.
6. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
7. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox, check your junk box in case it has gone thereMembers must pay for their tickets in advance.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Pickup Times: 8:30 a.m. York Mills subway station (arrive at 8:10 a.m.) | 9 a.m. Islington subway station (arrive at 8:40 a.m.)
Return Home: About 5:30 p.m.
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DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:- York Mills Subway Station (North York)
Pickup is 8:30 a.m. on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road. Arrive at 8:10 a.m. MAP - Islington Subway Station (Etobicoke)
Pickup is at 9 a.m. on the east side of Islington Avenue, just north of Bloor Street, at the street-level entrance to the subway station (northeast corner of Bloor & Islington). Arrive arrive at 8:40 a.m. MAP
Look for a bus that says "Mary Morton Tours" or "Attridge Transportation" on it or ask whichever bus is parked there if they are from Mary Morton Tours. Call me at (416) 879-7575 if you encounter any difficulties.
ABOUT THIS DAY TRIP: Please note this day trip is organized and operated by Mary Morton Tours, with transportation provided by Attridge Transportation. Belinda Sutton, of Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto, is simply coordinating bookings and collecting payments on behalf of members. While Belinda loves putting these outings together for the group, she is NOT responsible for the actual transportation, tour services, or any meals provided during the trip. Mary Morton Tours and Attridge Transportation are fully licensed and insured to provide these trips, and any meals included are provided by third-party venues. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us on these wonderful adventures!
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
- THE VEIL | haunting new drama ... the curse within | 20% off @ Crow’s TheatreCrow's Theatre , Toronto, ON
Join us for The Veil, a haunting new work, inspired by the eerie imagery of classic horror, by Governor General’s Literary Award nominee Keith Barker and award-winning theatre creator Thomas Morgan Jones.
Plot: When a high-powered lawyer inherits a sinister curse, every terrible deed he’s ever committed stirs to life— lurking just beyond his sight. Driven by his relentless ambition, he must confront a terrifying truth: sometimes, the deadliest adversary is the one we’ve created within ourselves. As reality blurs into nightmare, The Veil spirals into a pulse-quickening race against time, exposing the guilty and inescapable ghosts of our past.
”Barker’s work brims with humanity and raw emotional power…a vivid, necessary voice on the Canadian stage.”
—The Globe and Mail”With a keen visual style and a gift for harnessing ensemble energy, Jones transforms each production into a striking theatrical experience.”
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Our group will receive 20% off the regular ticket price. All ticket prices include HST and service fee.Discount Tickets:
- $89.05 (reg. $111.31) Tier A Adult
- $71.87 (reg. $89.84) Tier A Senior
- $75.49 (reg. $94.36) Tier B Adult
- $61.02 (reg. $76.28) Tier B Senior
Meetup Fee: $3 cash* per attendee (Please pay Rosa exact change at the meetup spot) *Note: Interac etransfers, cheques, etc. are not accepted.
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HOW TO PAY1. Sign up on this event page.
2. Send an email to belindameetup@gmail.com to request the promo code.
3. Specify you are inquiring about The Veil
4. Include the number of tickets you want
5. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. If you don't receive a reply in your inbox, check your junk box in case it has gone there.
6. Once you receive the promo code, purchase your tickets online.Tickets selected will show up at the regular price but will change to the discounted price when you enter the promo code at checkout. Please ensure the price is correct before applying payment.
Phone the theatre box office @ 647 341 7390 if you need assistance.
Seating Arrangements: Seating is general admission. We will get together before and after the show.
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DETAILSWhen: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time: Show starts at 2 p.m. Meet Rosa at 1:15 p.m.
Where: Crow’s Theatre. 345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto
Show Length: TBD
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTSMeet Rosa at 1:15 p.m. in the theatre lobby. She will be wearing a pink fascinator hat. Please pay your $3 meetup fee to Rosa at the meetup spot.
After-Show Meetup Spot: See Rosa in the lobby after the show. She will be wearing her pink fascinator hat.
**THUMBS UP CELLPHONE POLICY:** Cellphones must be turned off, or kept in silent or flight mode (no sound and no vibration), and MUST NOT be pulled out or used under any circumstances during shows. Full details.
- THE COTTAGE | Fast-paced British comedy | Fairview Library Theatre $27 all feesFairview Library Theatre, Toronto, ON
Join us for The Cottage, an entertaining and outrageously funny romantic farce filled with Noël Coward–style wit, shifting alliances, explosive secrets and identity collisions in a 1920s English estate. The play will be presented by Stage Centre Productions at the Fairview Library Theatre in North York.
You can purchase discount ticket(s) to attend with our group or any available performance.
THE PLAY: Sylvia and Beau reunite for their yearly clandestine rendezvous, but Beau resists the shared future Sylvia envisions. Cue the arrival of their respective spouses! A hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculous—and potentially murderous—farce.
Content advisory: contains gunshots, simulated smoking, and adult themes, including references to sex, infidelity
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TICKETS
Discount Tickets: $27 (includes HST and meetup fee)
Regular Tickets: $35 adults, $30 for students / seniors 60+ (includes HST)
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HOW TO PURCHASE
Sign up on this event page and use the promo code Thup25 to get your discount tickets. You can book online or by calling the box office at (416) 299-5557. If leaving a voice mail, include your name, phone number, show name and date/time of the performance. You can also send an e-mail to scptickets@gmail.com.
You do not have to attend with our group. You may use our promo code Thup25 to purchase discount tickets for any available performance.
Please note the box office may be slow to return your call or email because it's run by volunteers. Be patient. You will eventually receive a response.
Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets directly from the theatre.
Seating Arrangements: Seating is reserved so members will get together before, during and after the show. Belinda will be seated in B13.
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OVERVIEW
When: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: Play starts at 8 p.m. Meet Belinda at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive, North York, Ontario (near Don Mills station on the Sheppard subway line)
Runtime: About 2 hours (includes 15-minute intermission)
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda at 7:30 p.m. beside the box office inside the lobby. She is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and pink eyeglass frames. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance ONLY.
Parking: There is free parking in the lot beside the theatre.
- MAJOR BARBARA | dinner, browsing & bus @ Niagara-on-the-Lake — $199Royal George Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONCA$199.00
Join us for a fun autumn day trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake featuring Major Barbara at the Royal George Theatre, an early dinner in Niagara Falls and round trip transportation by coach. You'll also have time to browse in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Our group will pay $199 everything included. Our show tickets will be in Orchestra. Only 15 spots are available for this day trip. Please follow the HOW TO PAY instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Day Trip:
- Our day begins with free time to browse the charming shops and galleries and lunch on your own in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and don't forget a stroll to the lake!
- At 1 p.m., it’s showtime at the Royal George Theatre for Major Barbara, one of Bernard Shaw’s most provocative and engaging plays.
- In this gripping drama, idealism and reality clash as Salvation Army officer Barbara Undershaft finds her convictions tested by her estranged father, a wealthy arms manufacturer.
- Shaw’s trademark wit and incisive dialogue breathe life into a play that challenges everything we think we know about wealth, poverty, and the true nature of redemption.
After the show, enjoy an early dinner at Table Rock House Restaurant, where you can choose from Chicken, Trout, or Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli, all in a warm and breathtaking setting with Niagara Falls as your backdrop.
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $199 everything included
No meetup or service fees
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HOW TO PAY
1. Sign up on this event page
2. Send an email to belindameetup@gmail.com to request the payment instructions
3. Specify you are inquiring about Major Barbara - Niagara-on-the-Lake
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Include the number of tickets you need.
6. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
7. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox, check your junk box in case it has gone thereMembers must pay for their tickets in advance.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Pickup Times: 9 a.m. York Mills subway station, 9:30 a.m. Islington subway station
Show Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (one intermission)
Return Time: About 8:30 p.m.
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DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:- York Mills Subway Station (North York)
Pickup is 9 a.m. on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road. Arrive at 8:40 a.m. MAP - Islington Subway Station (Etobicoke)
Pickup is at 9:30 a.m. on the east side of Islington Avenue, just north of Bloor Street, at the street-level entrance to the subway station (northeast corner of Bloor & Islington). Arrive arrive at 9:10 a.m. MAP
ABOUT THIS DAY TRIP: Please note this day trip is organized and operated by Mary Morton Tours, with transportation provided by Attridge Transportation. Belinda Sutton, of Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto, is simply coordinating bookings and collecting payments on behalf of members. While Belinda loves putting these outings together for the group, she is NOT responsible for the actual transportation, tour services, or any meals provided during the trip. Mary Morton Tours and Attridge Transportation are fully licensed and insured to provide these trips, and any meals included are provided by third-party venues. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us on these wonderful adventures!
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
