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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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Belinda Sutton
President
Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto
www.thumbsuptheatre.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Stratford Trip: musical comedy DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS & lunch — $226Avon Theatre, Toronto, ONCA$226.00
Join us for a super Stratford day trip featuring a musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, lunch and round trip transportation by coach.
Our group will pay $226 everything included. Our show tickets will be in Orchestra. 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 with a delicious lunch at Borealis Grille & Bar in Kitchener, where you’ll choose your entrée from chicken, beef, or fish — all served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
- At 2 p.m., it’s showtime at the Stratford Avon Theatre for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
- Based on the hit 1988 film, this musical comedy tells the story of Lawrence Jameson, a seasoned con artist living the high life on the French Riviera, and Freddy Benson, his equally devious rival. When they make a bet to swindle an heiress out of $50,000, these charming tricksters soon discover that they may not always be the cleverest people in the room.
- Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a dazzling, fun-filled romp brimming with hilarious hijinks, mistaken identities, and a nod to the glitzy elegance of a bygone era.
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $226 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 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Stratford Day Trip
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: Friday, September 5, 2025
Pickup Times: 9 a.m. York Mills subway station, 9:30 a.m. Islington subway station
Show Time: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (one intermission)
Return Time: About 7:30 p.m.
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DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:- York Mills Subway Station (North York)
Pickup is 9 a.m. on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road. Arrive at 8:40 a.m. MAP - Islington Subway Station (Etobicoke)
Pickup is at 9:30 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 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
- NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE | 60% off all shows | Travel on own or by busRoyal George Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONCA$5.00
Join us for a great day at Niagara-on-the-Lake, with options to see one or two shows at up to over 60% off. Members can travel on their own by car or join the group on an air conditioned bus.
Belinda will be seeing Tons of Money. This will be her second time seeing this show. The show is a scream -- one of the funniest she has seen ... and the performances are outstanding!
The Day Trip:
Travel on your own or by bus to Niagara-on-the-Lake. If you travel with the group by bus, you will have several options:
- See a matinee show (Tons of Money, The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe or Blues for an Alabama Sky)
- See an evening show (Wait Until Dark or Major Barbara) (Note: Only members travelling by car on their own can see an evening show)
- Spend the day browsing around Niagara-on-the Lake
- Spend the afternoon in Niagara Falls
- Spend the afternoon at the Niagara outlet shops.
- If you prefer, you can use the promo code to see show(s) on another date.
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TICKETS
Bus: $85 includes everything
Shows: Book your own. Belinda has a code for up to over 60 per cent off the regular price. For example, if you want to join her at Tons of Money, the prices are: $67.80 (regular $177.76), $79.10 (regular $210.57) or you could see The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe for $30.51 (regular up to $118.58 for any seat).
Shaw Festival Service Fee: $15 per order
Meetup Fee: $5
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HOW TO PAY
- Sign up on this event page
- Send an email to belindameetup@gmail.com
- Specify you are inquiring about Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- Indicate whether you are travelling on your own or your own or by bus.
- Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
- Include the number of guests you are bringing.
- Indicate which show(s) you will see.
- Belinda will email you the payment instructions
- If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox, check your junk box in case it has gone there
Members must purchase their tickets in advance.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Pickup Times: 9 a.m. York Mills subway station, 9:30 a.m. Islington subway station
Return Time: About 6 p.m.
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DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:- York Mills Subway Station (North York)
Pickup is 9 a.m. on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road. Arrive at 8:40 a.m. MAP - Islington Subway Station (Etobicoke)
Pickup is at 9:30 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 9:10 a.m. MAP
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
ABOUT THE BUS 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!
- Stratford: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES & optional lunch — $198 all feesAvon Theatre, Stratford, ONCA$198.00
UPDATE Aug. 31: This trip is sold out. If you would like to attend, please sign up to the waitlist. You will be contacted if spots become available.
Join us for a heartwarming Stratford day trip featuring the play Anne of Green Gables in a fresh new adaptation of the beloved Canadian classic, optional lunch at the Stratford Country Club, a visit to Stratford Pies and round trip transportation by coach.
Our group will pay $198 everything included or you can opt for $162 without lunch. Please follow the HOW TO PAY instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Day Trip:
- Our visit to Stratford begins with a delicious lunch at the Stratford Country Club, with your choice of chicken or salmon as your entrée.
- If you opt for no lunch, you can browse around the town of Stratford until showtime.
- At 2 p.m. take your seat in the Orchestra at the Avon Theatre for Anne of Green Gables, a fresh and funny new adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved classic.
- When Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables, she’s not the farmhand the Cuthberts were expecting — but her fiery spirit, big imagination, and unshakeable charm soon make their mark on Avonlea. From wild scrapes to fierce friendships and schoolyard rivalries, Anne’s journey is filled with laughter, longing, and heart.
- Will she win over the town, mend her bond with Diana, and ever make peace with that pesky Gilbert Blythe?
- This joyful production will delight longtime fans and newcomers alike. Come fall in love with Anne all over again — or for the very first time.
- Before heading home, we’ll make a sweet stop at Stratford Pies — a beloved local gem — for those who’d like to take home a treat!
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $198 everything included | $162 everything with no lunch
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 Anne of Green Gables - Stratford
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Include the number of tickets you need.
6. Indicate whether you want to join the group for lunch.
7. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
8. 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: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Pickup Times: 9 a.m. York Mills subway station, 9:30 a.m. Islington subway station. Arrive 15 minutes early for your pickup time!
Show Time: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (one intermission)
Return Time: About 7:30 p.m.
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DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:- York Mills Subway Station (North York)
Pickup is 9 a.m. on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road. Arrive at 8:40 a.m. MAP - Islington Subway Station (Etobicoke)
Pickup is at 9:30 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 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
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: ANYTHING GOES musical, buffet dinner, shopping & bus — $199Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONCA$199.00
Join us for a fun-filled day trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake featuring Cole Porter's musical Anything Goes at the Shaw Festival Theatre, an early buffet dinner at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and round trip transportation by coach. You'll also have time to browse in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Our group will pay $199 everything included. Our show tickets will be in Orchestra. Only 15 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 free time to browse the charming shops and galleries and lunch on your own in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and don't forget a stroll to the lake!
- At 1 p.m., it’s showtime at the Shaw Festival Theatre for Anything Goes, Cole Porter’s dazzling tale of love and laughter on the high seas. Set sail aboard the S.S. American and follow the charming nightclub singer Reno Sweeney as she navigates a whirlwind of romance, mistaken identities, and hilarious hijinks.
- With unforgettable songs like “It’s De-Lovely,” “You’re the Top,” and the toe-tapping “Anything Goes,” this fresh revival is packed with spectacular dance numbers and non-stop laughter that will have you smiling from start to finish.
- To end the day on a delicious note, we’ll enjoy an early buffet dinner at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel in Niagara Falls.
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $199 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 Anything Goes - Niagara-on-the-Lake
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, September 11, 2025
Pickup Times: 8:30 a.m. York Mills subway station, 9 a.m. Islington subway station
Show Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (one intermission)
Return Time: About 8:30 p.m.
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DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:- York Mills Subway Station (North York)
Pickup is 8:30 a.m. on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road. Arrive at 8:10 a.m. MAP - 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
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
