What we’re about
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.
✅ It’s free to join!
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📌 Fragrance-Free Group Notice:
To accommodate members with sensitivities, we kindly ask that you do not wear perfume, cologne, or strongly scented products when attending our events.
See you at the theatre!
Belinda Sutton
President
Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto
www.thumbsuptheatre.com
Upcoming events
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- CA$75.00
AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS | Elizabeth McGovern of Downton Abbey $75 all fees
CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for Ava: The Secret Conversations, a fascinating new play that pulls back the curtain on Hollywood’s most glamorous and scandalous icon, brought to life by Elizabeth McGovern, star of Downton Abbey.
Our discount tickets will be in Orchestra @ $64 + service fee. Other tickets starting at $59 are also available. Email Belinda at belindameetup@gmail.com for the payment instructions. Click on "Read more" below for full details.
The Show: Experience the Canadian Premiere of Ava: The Secret Conversations, a play that brings Hollywood’s most legendary femme fatale, Ava Gardner, vividly to life. Starring the extraordinary Elizabeth McGovern — Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee — this electric production dives into Gardner’s explosive, revealing 1988 interviews with journalist Peter Evans, where nothing was off-limits: her tumultuous marriages to Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw and Frank Sinatra; her stormy liaison with Howard Hughes; and the dazzling, volatile career that made her a Golden Age icon. Based on Evans’s riveting, critically acclaimed book (praised as “mesmerizing” by The New York Times), this theatrical adaptation — written by McGovern herself — unfolds as an intimate, volatile battle of wit, truth and celebrity between Gardner and Evans, portrayed by Aaron Costa Ganis.
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets:
- $64 (Price 2 | regular $79 in Orchestra Rows P to T)
Other Tickets:
- $59 (Price 3 | no discount in Orchestra Rows U to W)
- $80 (Price 1 | regular $99 in Orchestra Rows A to N)
- $119 (Premium | no discount in Orchestra Rows D to G centre)
HST Included
Service Fee: $11 per ticket
No Meetup Fee
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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 Ava: The Secret Conversations
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
6. 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. Pick up your prepaid ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. inside the theatre
Where: CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario (south of the Yonge-Bloor subway station)
Show Length: 90 minutes with no intermission
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ACCESSIBILITY
Our group discount tickets are in the Orchestra, which is wheelchair accessible.
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda any time between 6:45 and 7 p.m. in the lobby beside the box office. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and bright pink glasses. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance ONLY.
Intermission Meetup Spots: On the aisle in Orchestra P4.
After Show Meetup Spot: See Belinda beside the box office in the lobby.
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
10 attendees 
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE | Holiday Classic | Fairview Library Theatre $27 all fees
Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for It's a Wonderful Life, a heartwarming holiday classic brought to life on stage — a timeless story of hope, friendship, and the true spirit of community. 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: On Christmas Eve, George Bailey despairs over giving up his dreams of escape and adventure for family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel shows him what the world would have been like had he never been born — and that he has had, after all, a wonderful life.
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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, November 29, 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.
16 attendees- CA$155.00
SINATRA HOLIDAY SHOW | concert, lunch, shopping & bus | Day Trip — $155 all fees
Gathering Place by the Grand, 2593 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, CAJoin us for a memorable day trip to the Brantford area featuring The Ultimate Frank Sinatra & Friends Christmas Show at the Gathering Place by the Grand, a delicious buffet lunch, visit to Denninger's food store and round trip transportation by coach.
Our group will pay $155 everything included. Only 10 spots are available for this day trip. Please follow the HOW TO PAY instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Day Trip:
- Today, join us for a memorable day trip that begins at The Gathering Place by the Grand, where you’ll enjoy a delightful buffet lunch featuring a chef-created spread of comforting, flavourful dishes. With its warm, welcoming atmosphere and relaxed vibe, The Gathering Place offers the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and enjoy a leisurely meal before an afternoon of exceptional live entertainment.
- After lunch, settle in for The Ultimate Frank Sinatra & Friends Holiday Show celebrating the great songbook of Frank Sinatra, bringing the magic of the holiday season to life with unforgettable hits like “Under My Skin,” “New York, New York,” “Witchcraft,” “That’s Life,” and “My Way.”
- The timeless music and elegant style of the iconic crooner promise an afternoon you won’t want to miss!
- On the way home, enjoy a stop at Denninger’s Foods of the World in Burlington, where you can browse an array of specialty foods and unique treats.
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $155 includes everything
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 SINATRA SHOW @ THE GRAND
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: Monday, December 1, 2025
Pickup Times: 9:30 a.m. York Mills subway station, 10 a.m. Islington subway station
Show Time: 2 p.m.
Return Time: About 6:30 p.m.
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DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:- York Mills Subway Station (North York)
Pickup is 9:30 a.m. on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road. Arrive at 9:10 a.m. MAP - Islington Subway Station (Etobicoke)
Pickup is at 10 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 9:40 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
5 attendees 
SOLD OUT!!! ROGERS V. ROGERS | High-Stakes Drama | 20% off Crow’s Theatre
Crow's Theatre , 345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for Rogers v. Rogers, a modern day David and Goliath story of outsized ambition, personal grudges, and corporate power, from award-winning playwright Micheal Healey, (The Master Plan, The Drawer Boy).
Plot: Inspired by one of the most dramatic boardroom showdowns in Canadian history, this riveting new drama examines the price of pushing back, the unraveling bonds of kin, and the legacy that money can—and cannot—buy.
Telecom tycoon Ted Rogers built an empire turning Canada’s airwaves into cash. Now his son Edward, long dismissed by his father, is fighting for control of the family business. Meanwhile, shrewd public servant Matthew Boswell is determined to derail Rogers’ billion-dollar takeover of Shaw Communications.
” Michael Healey is one of the country’s funniest and most politically-minded playwights.”
—The Globe and Mail” Tom Rooney Is one of the world’s best comic actors.”
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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:
- $80.80 (reg. $100.01) Tier A Adult
- $65.43 (reg. $80.80) Tier A Senior
- $67.24 (reg. $83.06) Tier B Adult
- $54.58 (reg. $67.24) 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 Rogers v. Rogers
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.
Should you require assistance, phone the theatre box office @ 647 341 7390.
Seating Arrangements: Seating is reserved so we'll get together before and after the play. Please post your seating information on this event page so others can book seats near you.
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DETAILSWhen: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: Show starts at 1:30 p.m. Meet Rosa at 12:45 p.m.
Where: Crow’s Theatre. 345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto
Show Length: TBD
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTSMeet Rosa at 12:45 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.
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