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On Sunday June 21st, see the final ballet of the Season - Maddaddam, a joint effort with The Royal Ballet in the UK! To experience MADDADDAM is to be immersed in the imagination and unflinching moral acuity of Canada’s Margaret Atwood on subjects of rampant technological experimentation, colonialism and greed. Wayne McGregor’s 2022 co-production with The Royal Ballet brings Atwood’s post-apocalyptic MaddAddam trilogy to life, exploring themes of extinction and invention, hubris and humanity, spliced together with Atwood’s signature activism and connection to Canada. Scored by one of the greatest living composers, Max Richter, MADDADDAM is an unforgettable production for our time. My seat is Ring 3, Row C seat 321 and I hope there may be some takers. Purchase Maddaddam on Sunday June 21st at 2pm.

COST
Regular: $56 - 264 includes taxes and fees.

Rush: A limited number of tickets will go on sale at 11:00am on the day of the performance, subject to availability. Discounts vary per performance. Rush tickets are limited to two per person and can be purchased over the phone at 416 345 9595 or in person at the Four Seasons Centre Box Office, 145 Queen Street West.

Meetup fee: $5

Ticket Policy: Sales are final and non-refundable.

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Note: A VIP ticket will be the price of a regular ticket for this event.

On Wednesday June 24th, let's see Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day with a stellar cast. If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? Join us for this Suspense Thriller Mystery. My seat is F6. Purchase your tickets for Disclosure Day on Wednesday June 24th at the VIP 6pm show at Cineplex Varsity.

COST
$17.99 or CineClub $9.99 + fees

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Note: There is one deeply discounted ticket left at $58 (regular $127) sitting next to an attendee.

On Saturday June 27th, join us for a Day in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We will start with Wine Tasting, then see Funny Girl - the number 1 show at the Shaw Festival this year, and end with Dinner. Two other shows will also be playing - Sleuth and Heartbreak House. We will be seeing Funny Girl, and I have one more deeply discounted $58 (regular $127) ticket available for purchase by messaging me. After the show, there will be time for shopping and we will end with dinner, prior to heading back to Toronto. Note: you will need to arrange your own transportation to and from, and confirm if you will be joining for dinner, as reservations are required, and wine tasting. In addition, all out of town events require your cell and email.

SHOWS:
Funny Girl (2 hours 40 mins)
Fanny Brice has everything it takes to be Broadway’s next big thing: the voice, the charm and more than a little chutzpah. But does she have “the look?” This touching comedy explores her unlikely rise to stardom with the Ziegfeld Follies as well as her turbulent love life with gambler Nick Arnstein. One of the greatest musical scores of all time, Funny Girl includes classics like “Don’t Rain on My Parade”, “I’m the Greatest Star”, “People” and much more.

Sleuth (2 hours 20 mins)
When a celebrated mystery writer invites his wife’s lover to their home in the English countryside, all is not as it seems. What unfolds is a fiendishly clever game of psychology and deception – but who is playing with whom? And is it really just a game? This Tony and Edgar award-winning play is a quintessential crime thriller guaranteed to provide an edge-of-your-seat experience. Perfect for whodunit fans.

Heartbreak House (time unknown at posting)
The shadows of war may be gathering, but for most of the weekend guests at Heartbreak House, the big questions are about love and marriage. As the couples waltz in a dance of ever-changing partners, only the enigmatic old sea dog Captain Shotover seems to see what is coming towards them. Often ranked as one of the great plays of all time, Heartbreak House is Shaw at his most entertaining and mysterious.
Note: show is currently sold out but people update their tickets all the time, so you can likely score a ticket.

NIAGARA GRAPE & WINE FESTIVAL TASTING:
Once a year, every participating winery stop includes both a red and a white wine paired with a delicious summer-inspired bite. It's the perfect way to discover new favourites for patio season, backyard BBQs, and summer entertaining. Choose:
🍷 Discovery Pass – 6 wine & culinary experiences
🍷 Mini Pass – 3 curated stops, perfect for a shorter adventure
🍷 Driver’s Pass – Includes the culinary portion + a non-alcoholic sip
We will be doing both the mini and driver's mini passes at the following:

1. Lakeview Wine Co (1067 Niagara Stone Rd.) with the Buzzworthy Lobster Roll
2. Bella Terra Vineyards (925 Line 2 Road) with The Great Canadian Pasta Salad
3. Pillitterri Estates Winery (1696 Niagara Stone Rd. outdoors) with a Knock-out Maple Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

TRANSPORTATION:

• Arrange for your own transportation. Feel free to post in the Comments if you want/need to carpool.
• Carpool attendees MUST have a picture and arrange a PUBLIC pick-up/ drop off spot for the security of members. Any risks associated with carpooling are borne by the member, and Experience Toronto cannot be held liable under any circumstances.
• The Shaw Express is not running that day

Note: I recommend you buy your tickets as soon as possible, as the good shows always sell out in advance.

On Tuesday, June 30th, see the opening night of YOU CHOOSE: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Tarragon Theatre. From the creators of the Best of Fringe winning hit show 'Entrances and Exits' and the highly acclaimed 'Murder at the Winterhouse' comes a new improvised whodunit where you’re in control. In 'You Choose', the audience decides who the murderer is while our improvisers remain in the dark!

Hot off Howland's 10 Dora Award nominations last week, tickets for their next show YOU CHOOSE: An Improvised Murder Mystery created by Howland's Ruth Goodwin and Second City's Liz Johnston are now on sale. Howland returns to the Toronto Fringe Festival and The Tarragon Theatre with a brand-new improvised adventure where every performance is shaped by the audience. You'll make the choices. We'll deal with the consequences. Featuring an all-star cast of comedians, improvisers, and Second City alumni. YOU CHOOSE is a fast-paced, hilarious, and completely unscripted show where no two performances will ever be the same. Purchase YOU CHOOSE: An Improvised Murder Mystery on Tuesday, June 30th at 7pm.

COST
Adults: $19 includes service charges

If there are Rush tickets, they will be posted online that morning. Cost is $14 + service charge

Meetup Organizer Fee: $5

Ticket Policy: All sales are final.

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