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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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 (4+)
See all- ADAM BAILEY MY THREE DEATHS: charming, imaginative storytelling @ The Fringe $18Native Earth's AKI Studio, Toronto, ON
Join us for Adam Bailey: My Three Deaths, a funny and heartfelt ride through near-death experiences, ghost sightings, rock ‘n’ roll and unexpected moments of grace from one of Fringe’s most acclaimed storytellers. The show will be at the Toronto Fringe Festival!
Buy your ticket(s) as soon as possible!
THE SHOW: No matter how many times you die, you only live once! Facing death three times Adam Bailey lives on to tell the true tall-tales in this funny and poignant show that covers all life has to offer from Black Sabbath to orphaned kittens to seeing ghosts. From the award-winning creator of The Life Henri (Outstanding New Play, Outstanding Production, NOW Magazine), The Assassination of Robert Ford (Best of Fringe), and Adam Bailey is on Fire (Patrons’ Pick).
"Charming and imaginative" - Glenn Sumi
“This puckish urchin of a guy is agreeably user-friendly” – Edmonton Journal
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TICKETS
Price: $18.75
Meetup Fee: $2 per attendee (Please pay Belinda exact change at the meetup spot)
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HOW TO PAY
Sign up on this event page and purchase your ticket ONLINE. Select Monday, July 7 @ 8:45 p.m. Buy your ticket(s) as quickly as possible. This show is going to sell out!
Members are welcome to bring guests to this event.
Seating Arrangements: Seating is unreserved so we'll get there early and line up to get the best seats. It will give us a chance to socialize too!Members are responsible for purchasing their own ticket(s) directly from the online box office.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE IN ADVANCE. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
Time: Show starts at 8:45 p.m. Get in the lineup by 8 p.m. for the seating area.
Where: Native Earth's AKI Studio, 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON
Show Length: 60 minutes with no intermission
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda at 8 p.m. in the lineup to enter the seating area. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a pink Los Gatos baseball cap. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on the day/time of the performance only.
- SOLD OUT | ST. JACOBS: Hilarious play, museum visit, lunch & bus — $199 all feesSt. Jacobs Country Playhouse, Waterloo, ONCA$199.00
UPDATE JUNE 17: This day trip is SOLD OUT. If you would like to attend, sign up to the waitlist and follow the HOW TO PAY instructions below.
Join us for a wonderful day trip to the St. Jacobs area featuring a hilarious play Liars at a Funeral at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, a visit to the Castle Kilbride Museum house in Baden to see floriography and handicrafts exhibits dating back to the 1800s, lunch at a steak house in Kitchener and round trip transportation by coach.
Our group will pay $199 everything included. We will have Main Floor seats. Please follow the HOW TO PAY instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Day Trip:
- Our day begins with a guided tour of Castle Kilbride Museum, where you’ll explore an 1878 four-storey house built by James Livingstone, a Canadian Member of Parliament and owner of flax and linseed mills.
- You can browse around the house and view two great exhibits: In Bloom, which delves into floriography — the secret language of flowers, where each bloom and hue carried symbolic meaning, especially popular in the Victorian era — featuring beautiful artifacts from Castle Kilbride’s own collection. You will also see Handicrafted History, with exquisite items dating to 1820, including fashion, furniture, walls and ceiling murals.
- Afterwards, enjoy a delicious lunch at Golf's Steak House & Seafood in Kitchener, where you can choose your own entrée.
- At 2 p.m., take your Main Floor seat for the performance of Liars at a Funeral at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.
- This new Canadian comedy takes the somber setting of a funeral and flips it into a rollicking adventure of unexpected revelations, outrageous confessions, and riotous family dynamics. When a matriarch’s funeral becomes a dysfunctional family reunion — with surprise twists and hidden identities — it’s a hilarious romp that will have you laughing at the absurdities of family, life, and death.
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $199 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 LIARS AT A FUNERAL - ST. JACOBS
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: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Pickup Times: 8 a.m. York Mills subway station (arrive at 7:40 a.m.), 8:30 a.m. Islington subway station (arrive at 8:10 a.m.)
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 8 a.m. on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road. Arrive at 7:40 a.m. MAP - Islington Subway Station (Etobicoke)
Pickup is at 8:30 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 8:10 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 IN THE THEATRE.
- BEETLEJUICE The Musical ... screamingly good fun (CAA Ed Mirvish $91 all fees)The Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto, ONCA$91.00
Join us for BEETLEJUICE The Musical, a hilarious musical based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. Check out the VIDEO TRAILER.
Our group discount tickets will be $80 + service fee in Mezzanine. Members can also purchase upgraded discount tickets. Please follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Show: It’s showtime! This hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
"A feast for the eyes and the soul"
-Entertainment Weekly"A joyful, ebullient antidote to reality!"
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets: $80 (regular $99 in Mezzanine Rows L and M sides)
Other Discount Tickets: $69 (no discount in Mezzanine Rows O to S far sides and Mezzanine Rows T to W) $80 (regular $99 in Orchestra Rows V and W and Mezzanine Rows L to S), $96 (regular $119 in Orchestra Rows Q to T and Mezzanine Rows F to K), $120 (regular $159 in Orchestra Rows B to P and Mezzanine Rows BB to E), $199 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 Beetlejuice
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. Pick up your prepaid ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Pick up your ticket from the Victoria Street box office anytime after 6:30 p.m. on the day of performance.
Where: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto
Show Length: 2 hours, 35 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
Pick up your ticket(s) at anytime after 6:30 p.m. at the box office at 244 Victoria Street, on the far side of the theatre. You will need to show photo ID when picking up your tickets at the box office. Please note Belinda will not be there to give you your ticket(s). However, you can reach Belinda on her cell at (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance ONLY.
Intermission Meetup Spot: TBD
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
- SOLD OUT - Cambridge Trip: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, farmers market & lunch $185Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, Cambridge, ONCA$185.00
UPDATE July 1: This trip is sold out! Please sign up to the waitlist. You will be contacted if a ticket becomes available.
Join us for a fantastic day trip to the Cambridge-St. Jacobs area featuring the musical Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, a visit to the St. Jacobs Farmer's Market, lunch at a steak house in Kitchener and round trip transportation by coach.
Our group will pay $185 everything included. We will have Main Floor seats. 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:
- Our day begins at the bustling St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market where you’ll have time to browse and discover all the fresh local produce and unique finds.
- Afterwards, enjoy a delicious lunch at Golf's Steak House & Seafood in Kitchener, where you can choose your own entrée from the tempting menu.
- At 2 p.m., it’s showtime at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge for the global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar. This iconic rock opera has captivated audiences for over five decades, bringing to life the final weeks of Jesus’ life through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
- Set entirely to music, the show explores the complex relationships and inner struggles of Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, and the Roman Empire.
- With legendary songs like “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar,” this thrilling production remains a powerful exploration of fame, revolution, and faith. Don’t miss this electrifying re-imagining of a timeless classic!
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $185 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 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - CAMBRIDGE
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: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Pickup Times: 8 a.m. York Mills subway station (arrive at 7:40 a.m.), 8:30 a.m. Islington subway station (arrive at 8:10 a.m.)
Show Time: 2 p.m.
Return Time: About 6:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
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DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:- York Mills Subway Station (North York)
Pickup is 8 a.m. on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road. Arrive at 7:40 a.m. MAP - Islington Subway Station (Etobicoke)
Pickup is at 8:30 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 8:10 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 IN THE THEATRE.
