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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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See you at the theatre!
Belinda Sutton
President
Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto
www.thumbsuptheatre.com
Upcoming events
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- CA$72.00
WE WILL ROCK YOU | musical by Queen & Ben Elton | CAA Ed Mirvish — $72 all fees
CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for We Will Rock You, a show that celebrates rock 'n roll to the rhythm of 25 Queen songs with a formidable cast brings to life a range of atmospheres depicting the two rival clans plunging the audience into futuristic and organic worlds with spectacular projections and breathtaking costumes.
Our group discount tickets will be $61 in Mezzanine and $76 in Orchestra + service fee. Members can also purchase upgraded discount tickets. Please follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Show: Created by Queen and Ben Elton, WE WILL ROCK YOU is set in the near future on a planet controlled by a powerful corporation. Globalization is complete. Individuality is taboo. All music is now computer-generated, rock music has been eradicated, and musical instruments are banned. The sole hope for liberation rests on an unlikely resistance: an alliance of Bohemian rebels, waiting for a hero to lead them in the battle to bring “rock power” to the people. Featuring the Queen's classic “Somebody to Love, ” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “We Are the Champions,” “Under Pressure,” “Don’t Stop Me Now” and, of course, the timeless classic “Bohemian Rhapsody."
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets:
- $61 (regular $79 in Mezzanine Row L)
- $76 (regular $99 in Orchestra Rows Q, R and S)
Other Discount Tickets:
- $49 (no discount in Mezzanine Rows O to U)
- $61 (regular $79 in Orchestra Rows V and W)
- $76 (regular $99 in Mezzanine Rows H to K)
- $91 (regular $119 in Orchestra Rows AA to P and Mezzanine Rows AA to F)
- $129 Premium (no discount in Orchestra Rows A to J close to centre)
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 We Will Rock You
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 there
Members 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: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Pick up your ticket from Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the day of performance.
Where: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Show Length: 2 hours, 40 minutes (including intermission)
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Ed Mirvish Theatre is an old theatre. Our group seats will be in Mezzanine. You will need to use stairs to get to your seat(s). If you have difficulty with stairs you should book Orchestra ticket(s). There's an elevator at the theatre's Victoria Street entrance that can take you to the Orchestra-level lobby. If you have difficulty with stairs, let Belinda know.
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. outside the Yonge Street entrance, on the right side as you face the theatre. 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 Spot: TBD
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY17 attendees 
TWAS ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS | Concert: Holiday Cheer Unplugged | Soulpepper $55 up
Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for "TWAS ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS", a special, limited engagement concert series evening presented by the Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto's historic Distillery District.
Our group members will purchase seats online - to enjoy this special evening together.
The Concert: Beau Dixon and a group of merry world-class musicians return to the stage this December. They can’t wait to add some rum to your eggnog with a Holiday concert like no other.
Featuring songs from Joni Mitchell to Julie Andrews, Simon and Garfunkel to Stevie Wonder, this theatrical concert filled with songs, stories, and stunning visuals will introduce you to some non-traditional songs that embody not just the spirit, but the SOUL of the season.
About Soulpepper Theatre: Soulpepper is considered to be one of the best small theatres in Toronto. It consistently offers professional, high-quality productions. It is also one of the priciest small theatres in the city. Please note a seat is not guaranteed for a rush ticket! More information.
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OUR TICKETS
We will purchase regular-price tickets. Members can choose their own price level and seating location.
Price: $55 / $55/ $90 / $115
All tickets include HST and theatre service charges.
Meetup Fee: $3 per person (Please pay your host Peter a toonie & a loonie or $5 bill ... he has lots of change)
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HOW TO PAY
Order your ticket(s) online or by phone. See below for details.
Purchase tickets:
Online:
https://tickets.youngcentre.ca/15193/15297
Phone: 416-866-8666 ext 1
Peter will be in seat A208 ($55 seat).
More $55 seats are available in rows A (The rows on either side of the stage
PURCHASE NOW - BEFORE THE $55 SEATS SELL OUT !
Seating Arrangements: This theatre has assigned seating. This means it may not be possible to sit together as a group. However, we will get together before and after the concert.
Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets directly from the theatre.
** Please post your seat number as a comment on this event page. ***
If you want to contact Peter your host:
1. Click on this link to go to the messaging system: Peter
2. Click on the "Chat with Peter" red button to message him
3. Please specify you are inquiring about the: Twas on a night like this concert
4. Write your message
5. Click on the arrow to send
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DETAILS
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Meet Peter by 7:30 p.m. at the theatre.
Where: Young Centre For The Performing Arts, Charles & Marilyn Baillie Theatre, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto
Concert Runtime: 90 min
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Peter by 7:30 p.m. inside the Young Centre, between the two sets of doors. He will be wearing a white cap. Please have your $3 meetup fee ready to pay him (Nothing smaller than a loonie, please).
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PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY7 attendees
MOONLIGHT SCHOONER | evocative tale of colonial oppression | 25% off Can Stage
Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for Moonlight Schooner, an evocative tale about the systemic and deliberate breaking of Black men by colonial forces during the Windrush Generation, and the casualties left behind.
Plot: It’s May Day 1958. A small group of Black sailors are stranded on the island of St. Kitts after a terrible storm. As the looming unknowns of imperialism threaten their dreams of a better future, the sailors indulge in a responsibility-free night on the town.
”Playwright Kanika Ambrose has a gift for beautifully immersive dialogue”
- The Vancouver Courier
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Our group will receive 25% off the regular ticket price. Please note that ticket prices are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the theatre. Below are the prices at the time of posting.
Discount Tickets:
- $42.38 ($37.50+$4.88 HST) reg. $56.50 ($50+$6.50 HST) Level C
- $64.41 ($57 + $7.41 HST) reg. $85.88 ($76+$9.88 HST) Level B
- $79.67 ($70.50+$9.17 HST) reg. $106.22 ($94+$12.22 HST) Level A
- $134.47 ($119+$15.47 HST) Level A+ (no discount)
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 PAY
1. 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 Moonlight Schooner
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.
- Enter the promo code at the top of the page and hit submit.
- Tickets selected will show up at the regular price but will change to the discounted price at checkout.
- Please ensure the price is correct before applying payment.
Should you require assistance, phone the theatre box office @ 416-368-3110.
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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DETAILS
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: Show starts at 2 p.m. Meet Rosa at 1:15 p.m. in the theatre lobby near the box office.
Where: The Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto
Show Length: TBD
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet 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.4 attendees- CA$75.00
THE SOUND OF MUSIC | timeless musical classic | Orchestra $75 all fees
Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St W, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for The Sound of Music, a beloved musical that tells the heartwarming story of Maria, a spirited young woman who becomes governess to the seven von Trapp children of a widowed naval captain in Austria. This will be a great pre-holiday treat!
Our group will be seated in Orchestra Rows S to U and Balcony Rows A and B @ $64 plus service fee. Upgraded discount tickets are also available.
The Show: Set against the backdrop of the rise of Nazi Germany, the show blends romance, courage, and unforgettable songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain.” This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is a timeless celebration of family, love, and the power of music. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray).
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets: $64 (regular $89 in Orchestra Rows S to U and Balcony Rows A and B)
Upgraded Tickets: $80 (regular $109 for Orchestra Rows M to R, Dress Circle Row F to H), $104 (regular $139 for Orchestra Rows AA to E sides and full Rows F to L, and Dress Circle Rows A to E), $149 Premium (regular $159 for Orchestra Rows FF to E centre)
Downgraded Tickets: $49 (no discount Balcony Rows AA and BB sides and Rows H and J), $59 (regular $69 for Balcony Rows E to G),
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 The Sound of Music
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 there
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP ON THIS EVENT PAGE BEFORE EMAILING BELINDA!
Members must purchase their ticket(s) in advance from Belinda. Purchase early to avoid disappointment.
Pick up your ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot on the day of performance.
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OVERVIEW
When: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Where: Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Show Length: 2 hours, 40 minutes with intermission
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Princess of Wales Theatre has elevators that can take you to all levels. However, all seats (even Orchestra aisle seats) have some steps. If you have difficulty using stairs, let Belinda know. Our group seats are in Balcony.
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda any time between 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. near the last box office window on the right side (as you face the box office) INSIDE the theatre. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and bright pink glasses. Pick up your ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot. Cell # (416) 879-7575 (text/call) for use on the day/time of the performance ONLY).
Intermission Meetup Spots: TBD
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY41 attendees
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