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!
Browse our upcoming events.
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BEFORE YOU 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
TELL TALE HARBOUR | hilarious, heartfelt, Down East musical | $75 all fees
Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St W, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for Tell Tale Harbour, a down East show co-written and starring music icon Alan Doyle featuring all the songs and laughs you'd expect from the best East Coast kitchen party!
The show is as relatable as it is ridiculous, as hilarious as it is heartfelt, and celebrates the people, the trials, and the triumphs of living in a small town on the edge of the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Check out the VIDEO TRAILER.
The Show: Deep in the heart of Atlantic Canada sits a small but proud harbour eager to keep its community together. With the sudden closing of their precious fish plant, this once bountiful village is looking for a miracle. When an opportunity arises to secure a state-of-the-art frozen french fry factory — and the many jobs it would create — the entire community is galvanized into action. There’s just one major obstacle — to secure the factory, the harbour must have a full-time resident doctor. Realizing this might be their last chance to save their beloved home, the townspeople come together to spin the truth and put on a show to charm an interim doctor into moving there permanently.
Based on the screenplay The Grand Seduction by Ken Scott, and co-created by Adam Brazier, Bob Foster, and Edward Riche, TELL TALE HARBOUR makes its Toronto debut after a smash-hit sell-out run at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, PEI.
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets: $64 (regular $89 for Balcony Rows A to D)
Upgraded Tickets: $84 (regular $108 for Orchestra Rows Q), $108 (regular $149 for Orchestra Rows C to N and Dress Circle Rows B to E)
Downgraded Tickets: $49 (no discount for Balcony Rows H to J sides), $59 (no discount for Balcony Rows E to H and Dress Circle Row K)
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 Tell Tale Harbour
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Indicate how many 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. Pick up your prepaid ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the theatre.
Where: Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King Street West, Toronto, Ont.
Show Length: 2 hours with intermission
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Royal Alexandra Theatre is an old theatre and does NOT have an elevator to take you upstairs to the Dress Circle or Balcony. Our group discount tickets are in Balcony, but you can purchase upgraded discount tickets in Orchestra if you have difficulty climbing stairs.
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda any time between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the left side of the lobby (as you enter the first set of doors) inside the theatre.She 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 show ONLY.
INTERMISSION MEETUP SPOT: TBA
DINNER BEFORE SHOW: Join other members at 5:15 p.m. at Lee Chen Asian Bistro, a restaurant featuring authentic Chinese food at 214 King Street West, Toronto. The restaurant is located about a block from the theatre. Members will receive their theatre ticket(s) at the restaurant if they dine there. Please message Belinda if you want to be included in the reservation.
20 attendees 
THE FULL MONTY | cheeky, heartwarming comedy | Scarborough Theatre $24
Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON, CAJoin us for The Full Monty, a hilarious comedy that will have you laughing, blushing and cheering! Six unemployed Yorkshire men cook up a daring plan to put on a strip show, only to discover that friendship and courage matter far more than baring it all.
You can use our promo code to purchase discount tickets for any performance.
THE PLAY: This story follows six out-of-work Yorkshire men who stumble upon an outrageous idea: a strip show to make ends meet. But keeping their plan under wraps is no easy feat—they must dodge their wives, outwit the cops, and sell tickets to a show where they hint at going all the way! Packed with humor, heart, and plenty of surprises, The Full Monty is a hilarious celebration of friendship and courage. Presented by the Scarborough Theatre Guild.
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PRICEDiscount Tickets: $24 (includes all fees)
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HOW TO PURCHASE
Sign up on this event page and use the promo code THUMBSUP to get your discount tickets. Use the code to purchase your tickets online or call the box office at (416) 267-9292.
You do not have to attend with our group. You may use our promo code THUMBSUP to purchase discount tickets for any performance.
Seating Arrangements: Seating is reserved so members may not be able to sit together. However, we will get together before, during and after the show. Belinda will be seated in C-C25.
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DETAILS
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: Show starts at 8 p.m. Meet Belinda at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre.
Where: Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Road, Scarborough
Runtime: About 2 hours, 15 minutes with intermission
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda at 7:30 p.m. in the theatre lobby beside the box office. Belinda will is very short and will be wearing a pink Los Gatos baseball cap and pink eyeglass frames. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance only.
Intermission & After-Show Meetup Spots: Meet Belinda beside the box office in the same place as you met her before the show.
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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.
4 attendees
SLAVE PLAY | 12 Tony Award Nominations | 25% off @ Canadian Stage
Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for Slave Play, a sharp, provocative, and wildly entertaining theatrical sensation that has sparked conversations from Broadway to London.
Plot: Now making its Canadian premiere, this electrifying play by Jeremy O. Harris turns up the heat on love, race, and relationships in ways that are bold, unexpected, and impossible to forget.
A daring, seductive, and razor-sharp satire, Slave Play takes audiences on a journey where pleasure and history meet, flipping assumptions and igniting sparks along the way. It’s a show that’s as playfully cheeky as it is thought-provoking, designed to make you feel, think, and maybe even blush.
”Sharp, intelligent, multi-layered satire”
- The independent“Supercharged…and often terribly funny”
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETSOur 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:
- $50.85 ($45+$5.85 HST) reg. $67.80 ($60+$7.80 HST) Level C
- $72.89 ($64.50+$8.39 HST) reg. $97.18 ($86+$11.18 HST) Level B
- $88.14 ($78+$10.14 HST) reg. $117.52 ($104+$13.52 HST) Level A
- $145.77 ($129+$16.77 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 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 Slave Play
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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DETAILSWhen: Sunday, October 19, 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 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.
11 attendees- CA$178.00
TWO FRANKIE VALLIES | concert, lunch & browsing @ Port Hope — $178 all fees
The Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, ON, CAJoin us for a delightful Port Hope Day Trip featuring How We Got to Jersey: A Tale of Two Frankies, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear not one, but two Frankie Vallis in a show-stopping concert revue that takes you behind the scenes of the blockbuster Broadway smash hit, Jersey Boys. The show stars Adrian Marchuk and Jeff Madden who played Frankie Valli in the smash-hit musical Jersey Boys!
The day trip includes a delicious lunch and time to browse in historic Port Hope.
Our group will pay $178 everything included. Send payment as soon as possible. Only 20 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 time to explore the charming shops and picturesque streets of Port Hope. You might want to check out Crazy Cookie for a delicious treat!
- Next it's time for lunch at the Railside Restaurant. Choose your own entrée from their tempting menu and enjoy a relaxing meal before the highlight of the day.
- At 2 p.m., it’s showtime at the Capitol Theatre where we'll see How We Got to Jersey: A Tale of Two Frankies. This unforgettable concert revue brings together Adrian Marchuk and Jeff Madden, two talented Canadians who both stepped into the spotlight as Frankie Valli in the smash-hit musical Jersey Boys.
- Through stories and songs, you’ll hear how these two small-town kids from Canada rose to portray a Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame icon on stages around the world. The show features all the hits you love from Jersey Boys — including “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You.”
- Don’t miss this unique chance to see How We Got to Jersey and celebrate the music, the memories, and the magic of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons!
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $178 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 How We Got to Jersey - Port Hope
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 25, 2025
Pickup Times: 9 a.m. Islington subway station, 9:30 a.m. York Mills subway station
Show Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Return Time: About 6:30 p.m.
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DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:- 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 - 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
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
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