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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.
✅ It’s free to join!
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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
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- CA$40.00
Operation Mincemeat | #1 smash hit musical | Royal Alex $40 up all fees
Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St W, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for the smash-hit musical Operation Mincemeat. Winner of the 2025 Tony Award® for Best New Musical and the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Operation Mincemeat is the #1 Broadway show of 2025 (Entertainment Weekly) and the best-reviewed production in West End history, earning an astonishing 88 five-star reviews.
Click on "read more" below for full details.
Our group tickets are $40 and $80 (all fees included) in Balcony and $107 (all fees included) in Orchestra. Upgrades are also available.
The Show: Based on an unbelievable true story, this wildly funny, fast-paced musical follows the secret WWII mission in which the Allies used a stolen corpse, a fake love letter, and an ingenious deception to outwit the Nazis and help change the course of the war. Blending razor-sharp comedy, thrilling espionage, and an unforgettable score, this is one of the most acclaimed new musicals in the world. Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable night of laughter, intrigue, and outstanding musical theatre!
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets:
- $29 (Price 6| Rear Balcony H-J)
- $69 (Price 4 | Balcony D-F)
- $96 (Price 2 | Orchestra N-P)
Other Discount Tickets:
- $80 (Price 3 | Orchestra S, Dress Circle H-J, Balcony A-C)
- $120 (Price 1 | Orchestra AA-L, Dress Circ A-D)
- $199 (Premium | Orchestra B-E centre, Dress Circle A 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 to request the payment instructions
3. Specify you are inquiring about Operation Mincemeat
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: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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, 35 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 6:45 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: 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.
20 attendees - CA$83.00
DIRTY DANCING | iconic musical | CAA Ed Mirvish — $83 all fees
CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for Dirty Dancing, a musical with an iconic story that captivated a generation, now brought to life on stage with electrifying dance, unforgettable music, and a timeless love story.
Our group discount tickets are $72 in Mezzanine and $88 in Mezzanine and Orchestra + service fee. Upgraded discount tickets are also available. Please click on "Read more" below and follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions to pay for your ticket(s).
The Show: Set at the summer resort of Kellerman’s, follow Baby and Johnny as a season of secrets, passion, and transformation unfolds—featuring live performances of the classic songs you know and love. Based on Lionsgate's beloved film, the story that awakened a generation.
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
GROUP- $72 (reg $89 in Mezz L)
- $88 (reg $109 in Orch Q-R and Mezz centre F)
UPGRADES
- $104 (reg $129 in Orch AAA-P and Mezz AAA-E)
- $179 (Premium no discount in Orch B-J 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 Dirty Dancing
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: Friday, December 11, 2026
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Pick up your ticket(s) from Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the day of performance.
Where: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Show Length: 2 hours, 30 minutes (including intermission)
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Ed Mirvish Theatre is an old theatre. 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
Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. outside the Yonge Street entrance, on the right side as you face the theatre. Belinda 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 performance ONLY.
Intermission Meetup Spot: TBD
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
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THE THRILL OF HOPE: A HOLIDAY CONCERT | Soulpepper $42 up
Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for "THR THRILL OF HOPE : A HOLIDAY CONCERT" a special, limited engagement concert series evening presented by the Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto's historic Distillery District.
Our group members will purchase seats online - to enjoy this special evening together.
The Concert: Before Christmas, it was a celebration of the longest night, and the first promise that the light would return. Across cultures and centuries, people have met this moment with singing, and the same instinct: to gather, and hold each other through the dark.
This is a celebration of that origin—the hush, the cold, the candle, the collective breath—and the music that’s always risen to meet it.
Come for the longest night.
Leave with a little more light.About Soulpepper Theatre: Soulpepper is considered to be one of the best small theatres in Toronto. It consistently offers professional, high-quality productions. It is also one of the priciest small theatres in the city. Please note a seat is not guaranteed for a rush ticket! More information.
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OUR TICKETSWe will purchase regular-price tickets. Members can choose their own price level and seating location.
Price: $42/ $63 / $81
All tickets include HST and theatre service charges.Meetup Fee: $3 per person (Please pay your host Peter a toonie & a loonie or $5 bill ... he has lots of change)
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HOW TO PAYOrder your ticket(s) online or by phone. See below for details.
Purchase tickets:
Online:
https://tickets.youngcentre.ca/15993/16262?site=soulpepper&kid=4Phone: 416-866-8666 ext 1
Peter will be in seat A7 ($42 seat).
More $42 seats are available in rows A AND N.
PURCHASE NOW - BEFORE THE $42 SEATS SELL OUT !Seating Arrangements: This theatre has assigned seating. This means it may not be possible to sit together as a group. However, we will get together before and after the concert.
Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets directly from the theatre.
** Please post your seat number as a comment on this event page. ***
If you want to contact Peter your host:
1. Click on this link to go to the messaging system: Peter
2. Click on the "Chat with Peter" red button to message him
3. Please specify you are inquiring about the: The Thrill of Hope concert
4. Write your message
5. Click on the arrow to send***
DETAILSDate: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Meet Peter by 7:00 p.m. at the theatre gathering area - Just after entering the building. He will be wearing a white ball cap.Where: Young Centre For The Performing Arts, Charles & Marilyn Baillie Theatre, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto
Concert Runtime: 90 min
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTSMeet Peter by 7:00p.m. inside the Young Centre, between the two sets of doors. He will be wearing a white cap. Please have your $3 meetup fee ready to pay him (Nothing smaller than a loonie, please).
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
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🎭 2026 Theatre Day Trips from Toronto
Location not specified yetJoin us for exciting theatre day trips by motor coach to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Stratford, St. Jacobs, Port Hope and beyond throughout 2026! Below is a quick list of available trips.
- Day trips usually include an Orchestra show ticket, lunch (or dinner), other activities and round-trip transportation on a large air conditioned coach equipped with a bathroom.
- Pickup / return locations are at York Mills and Islington subway stations and sometimes also Cedar Heights Plaza in Scarborough.
- For more details and to book any trip, email Belinda at belindameetup@gmail.com.
- Click on "Read more" for the full list below.
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MAY TOURSSUN, MAY 10
Funny Girl — Shaw Festival Theatre — Niagara-on-the-Lake — $220
WED, MAY 13
The Tempest — Stratford Festival Theatre — Stratford — $214
WED, MAY 13
Death of a Salesman — Stratford Avon Theatre — Stratford — $214
WED, MAY 13
A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Tom Patterson Theatre — Stratford — $214
SAT, MAY 16
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat — Sanderson Centre — Brantford — $142
SAT, MAY 23
And Then There Were None — St. Jacobs Country Playhouse — St. Jacobs — $192
WED, MAY 27
Honky Tonk Heroes: A Tribute to Patsy, Cash & Conway — Gathering Place by the Grand — Caledonia — $155
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JUNE TOURSWED, JUNE 3
The Beaver Club — Lighthouse Theatre — Port Dover — $169
FRI, JUNE 5
One for the Pot — Shaw Festival Theatre — Niagara-on-the-Lake — $208
TUES, JUNE 9
Guys and Dolls — Stratford Festival Theatre — Stratford — $226
WED, JUNE 10
Waiting for Godot — Stratford Festival Theatre — Stratford — $208
WED, JUNE 10
The Importance of Being Earnest — Stratford Avon Theatre — Stratford — $208
FRI, JUNE 19
Something Rotten — Stratford Festival Theatre — Stratford — $219
FRI, JUNE 19
The Hobbit — Stratford Avon Theatre — Stratford — $216
THURS, JUNE 25
Sorry…I’m Not Sorry! — Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre — St. Jacobs — $194
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JULY TOURSTHURS, JULY 9
Sister Act — Drayton Festival Theatre — Drayton — $178
WED, JULY 15
Come From Away — Capitol Theatre — Port Hope — $179
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AUGUST TOURSSAT, AUG 1
Return to Grace — St. Jacobs Country Playhouse — St. Jacobs — $144
SUN, AUG 2
Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense — Shaw Court House Theatre — Niagara-on-the-Lake — $205
(Browsing & Lunch Only option: $138)
SUN, AUG 2
The Wind in the Willows — Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre — Niagara-on-the-Lake — $205
(Browsing & Lunch Only option: $138)
WED, AUG 19
And No Birds Sang — Capitol Theatre — Port Hope — $185
THURS, AUG 20
Nashville Music City — Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge — Cambridge — $199
TUES, AUG 25
The Music of Elvis — Gathering Place by the Grand — Ohsweken — $155
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SEPTEMBER TOURSWED, SEPT 2
Gaslight — Capitol Theatre — Port Hope — $178
TUES, SEPT 15
Guys and Dolls — Stratford Festival Theatre — Stratford — $226
TUES, SEPT 15
The Importance of Being Earnest — Stratford Avon Theatre — Stratford — $208
TUES, SEPT 15
The Tao of the World — Tom Patterson Theatre — Stratford — $208
WED, SEPT 16
Funny Girl — Shaw Festival Theatre — Niagara-on-the-Lake — $217
MON, SEPT 21
Timeless Gentlemen of the Opry Tribute — Gathering Place by the Grand — Ohsweken — $165
TUES, SEPT 29
Funny Girl — Shaw Festival Theatre — Niagara-on-the-Lake — $217
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OCTOBER TOURSTUES, OCT 6
Guys and Dolls — Stratford Festival Theatre — Stratford — $219
TUES, OCT 6
Saturday, Sunday, Monday — Stratford Avon Theatre — Stratford — $199
WED, OCT 7
The Tempest — Stratford Festival Theatre — Stratford — $199
WED, OCT 7
The Hobbit — Stratford Avon Theatre — Stratford — $199
SAT, OCT 17
Murder on the Orient Express — Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge — Cambridge — $189
TUES, OCT 27
We Three Kings — Gathering Place by the Grand — Ohsweken — $155
FRI, OCT 30
Elvis Festival — Deerhurst Resort — Huntsville — $199
SAT, OCT 31
Elvis Festival — Deerhurst Resort — Huntsville — $199
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NOVEMBER TOURSWED, NOV 18
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Story — Bingemans — Kitchener — $168
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DECEMBER TOURSTUES, DEC 1
The Ultimate Christmas Show with Frank Sinatra & Friends — Gathering Place by the Grand — Ohsweken — $155
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ABOUT THESE DAY TRIPS: These day trips are organized and operated by Mary Morton Tours, with transportation provided by Attridge Transportation. Belinda Sutton, of Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto, is 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 joining us on these wonderful adventures!2 attendees
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