THUMBS UP THEATRE TORONTO - Celebrating 16 Years!

PUNCH | New Canadian Musical with Broadway Star Chilina Kennedy ($25)

Sat, Jun 13 · 6:45 PM EDT

Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, CA

Join us for Punch, a wonderful new musical from acclaimed Canadian writer/composer Andrew Seok (Almost Ever After, Rosamund, The Man With The Golden Heart) and featuring major Broadway/Mirvish star Chilina Kennedy (known for her title role in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical with 1,200+ performances at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre), along with a stellar cast. A talkback will follow the show. Check out the exquisite music in the videos below.

• VIDEO 1
• VIDEO 2

Our group will get almost 30% off -- just $25 per ticket everything included. If you can't attend with our group, you can use our promo code for any Punch performance June 12-21.

Please click on "Read more" below and follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions to pay for your ticket(s).

The Show: Inspired by the true story of a monkey who captured hearts around the world, Punch tells the story of a young monkey abandoned at birth and raised by humans. Caught between two worlds and never fully accepted by either, Punch struggles to find where he belongs.
When he is finally introduced to a troop of 60 monkeys, Punch embarks on a journey of friendship, identity and self-discovery. Filled with humour, heart and beautiful music, this touching new Canadian musical explores the universal desire to belong and the courage to believe we are worthy of love and acceptance. The musical will be presented in concert at the Factory Theatre.

Talkback: After the show, stay for a talkback with Andrew Seok and other members of the production.

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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS

Price: $25 (reg. $35) includes everything

No Service Fee

No Meetup Fee

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HOW TO PAY
1. Sign up on this event page
2. Go to Punch: A New Musical
3. Select the performance you would like to attend
4. Follow the prompts to purchase your ticket(s)
5. Use promo code SEOKPUNCH to get our discount price
6. If you need help, call the box office at 416-504-4473, press 1. Leave a message if you get voicemail.

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OVERVIEW

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda at 6:45 p.m. inside the theatre's main-floor lobby

Where: Factory Theatre, Mainspace, 125 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON

Show Length: 90 minutes with no intermission

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ACCESSIBILITY

Factory Theatre’s Box Office is located on the ground level complete with an accessible door. Factory’s Mainspace Theatre is located on the second level of our theatre accessible via an elevator in our Box Office that takes patrons up to the Mainspace Theatre lobby. The Mainspace Theatre accommodates up to four patrons with full-sized wheelchairs, and is accessed via the theatre lobby. Book your wheelchair spot in advance.

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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS

Meet Belinda at 6:45 pm. inside the main-floor box office lobby. 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.

After-Show Meetup Spot: Meet Belinda on the sidewalk outside of the theatre.

PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY

& JULIET | hilarious hit musical: life after Romeo | Royal Alex $39 Orch

Wed, Jun 24 · 6:45 PM EDT

Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St W, Toronto, ON, CA

Join us for & Juliet, a hilarious new musical that flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending! Critics and audiences alike are raving about this show! Check out the AUDIENCE VIDEO.

Click on "Read more" below for full details.

Our group will pay $39 up + service fee in Orchestra, Dress Circle and Balcony. Top price is $59 in Orchestra! Please click on "Read more" below and follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions to pay for your ticket(s).

The Show: Created by the Emmy® Award–winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek”, this hit musical asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Join on the ride as Juliet leaves her famous ending behind for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.  Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name – all from the genius songwriter-producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it. Created by the Emmy® Award–winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek."

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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS

OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS (Choose your price!)

• $39 (regular $79 + $99 in Orch Q-S, Dress Circle G-H and Balcony A-E)
• $59 (regular $109 + $129 in Orch BB-P and Dress Circle A-F)

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 to request the payment instructions
3. Specify you are inquiring about & Juliet
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 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: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the theatre.

Where: Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King Street West, Toronto, Ont.

Show Length: 2 hours, 30 minutes 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 6:30 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: TBD

DINNER BEFORE SHOW: Join other members at 5 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.

PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY

Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 1

Tue, Jun 30 · 4:30 PM EDT

Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, CA

🎭 Join us at Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 1!
Join us for one or two shows at today's Fringe.

Today's lineup features a thought-provoking new Canadian drama, and a delightful Roaring Twenties musical comedy. Best of all, the performances are at Factory Theatre, so there's no need to travel between venues.

Click on "read more" below for full details.

📅 Today's Schedule
7:15 p.m.
The Vine that Withers
Drama

• An original new Canadian drama by May Tartoussy that explores timely themes of immigration, identity, economic pressure and the difficult choices people make while trying to build a life in Toronto.
• A character-driven story set in a small café, focusing on relationships and moral compromise rather than spectacle, making it a strong choice for audiences who appreciate thoughtful, realistic drama.
• Offers a perspective and set of experiences that are underrepresented on Canadian stages, examining the challenges of starting over and pursuing stability in an increasingly difficult world.
• Factory Theatre – Studio – 125 Bathurst Street (Queen-Bathurst)
• MAP
• Runtime: 60 mins
• Ends: 8:15 p.m.

9:15 p.m.
1920s Walking Around in a Dream
Musical

• Written by award-winning playwright Natalie Kaye, whose 2025 Fringe hit With Victor & Priscilla earned rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.
• A witty Roaring Twenties musical comedy inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream, featuring songs by Cole Porter, Fats Waller and Jerome Kern in new arrangements.
• Produced by Unspoken Theatre in its 15th season, making it one of the stronger pedigree musical productions at this year's Fringe.
• Video
• Factory Theatre – Mainspace – 125 Bathurst Street (Bathurst-Queen)
• MAP
• Runtime: 60 mins
• Ends: 10:15 p.m.

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🎟️ How to Attend

• Step 1: Sign up on this Meetup event page.
• Step 2: Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at (416) 966-1062.
• Step 3: After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre.
• ⚠️ Important: Signing up on this event page does not reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets.

💰 Cost

• Most Fringe tickets are $19 per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe.
• There is no meetup fee.

📍 Meetup Arrangements

• Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime.
• Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 2

Wed, Jul 1 · 3:30 PM EDT

Society Clubhouse, 967 College St,, Toronto, ON, CA

🎭 Celebrate Canada Day with us at the Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 2!

Today we're attending just one show: Many Happy Returns, one of the most acclaimed immersive productions in this year's Fringe.

Unlike a traditional play, this interactive time-travel adventure changes based on audience decisions, meaning every performance is unique. It's created by the team behind multiple Fringe hits.

Click on "read more" below for full details.

📅 Today's Schedule
4 p.m.
Many Happy Returns
Adventure – Unconventional Venue

• Winner of No Proscenium's 2025 Audience Award for Outstanding Immersive Work, making it one of the most acclaimed immersive productions in this year's Fringe.
• Directed by Julie Cohn, whose previous immersive production Meet Cute won Best of Fringe, and creator of Sorry 'Bout That, a Fringe Top 5 selection.
• Unlike a traditional play, this interactive time-travel adventure changes based on audience decisions, meaning every performance is unique and many attendees return multiple times to experience different storylines.
• Video
• Society Clubhouse – 967 College Street (Dovercourt-College/Dufferin)
• MAP
• 90 mins
• Ends: 5:30 p.m.

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🎟️ How to Attend

• Step 1: Sign up on this Meetup event page.
• Step 2: Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) by clicking on the show link above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at (416) 966-1062.
• Step 3: After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre.
• ⚠️ Important: Signing up on this event page does not reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets.

💰 Cost

• Most Fringe tickets are $19 per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe.
• There is no meetup fee.

📍 Meetup Arrangements

• Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime.
• Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.