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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 (4+)
See all- ***SOLD OUT*** Stratford: Robert Lepage's reimagined MACBETH & optional lunchAvon Theatre, Stratford, ONCA$198.00
UPDATE June 8: This trip is sold out. Sign up to the waitlist. You will be contacted if any spots become open.
Join us for a spectacular Stratford day trip featuring Robert Lepage's bold, reimagined Macbeth, lunch at the Stratford Country Club and round trip transportation by coach. VIDEO TRAILER.
Our group will pay $198 everything included or you can opt for $162 without lunch. Our show tickets will be in Orchestra. Please follow the HOW TO PAY instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Day Trip:
- Enjoy 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 Stratford until showtime.
- At 2 p.m. take your seat in the Orchestra at the Avon Theatre for a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy Macbeth.
- Three witches foretell Macbeth’s rise to power, sparking a dark journey of ambition and bloodshed. But who is truly to blame — fate, prophecy, or Macbeth’s own secret desires?
- Visionary Director Robert Lepage tells the tale of power and guilt against the backdrop of the biker wars of the 1990s. Don’t miss this gripping, unconventional take on Shakespeare’s most haunting play.
- Broadway World Review
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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 Macbeth -- Stratford Day Trip
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: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Pickup Times: 9 a.m. York Mills subway station (arrive at 8:45 a.m.) | 9:30 a.m. Islington subway station (arrive at 9:15 a.m.)
Show Time: 2 p.m. to 4:45 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 8:45 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 9:15 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.
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
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!
- FISH TALES. True stories by a high school guidance counsellor. The Fringe $13Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, ON
Join us for Fish Tales: Reel Stories, Reel Magic, a heartwarming and hilarious show featuring mind reading, memory feats, sleight of hand, and the inspiring true story of a high school guidance counsellor who finally follows his own advice to chase his passion. This show will be presented at the Toronto Fringe Festival.
Buy your ticket(s) as soon as possible! This is a preview purchase at a budget price. It will sell out quickly!
THE SHOW: Part memoir, part comedy magic — and all heart! Fish Tales reels you in with the story of a high school guidance counsellor who finally takes his own advice: follow your passion. With mind reading, memory feats, sleight of hand, and a fishing line that catches more than just laughs, this one-man show explores adoption, inspiration, and the magic of second acts. From the guidance office to the Fringe stage, Rob Fishbaum, also known as Fish the Magish, proves that it’s never too late to chase wonder.
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TICKETS
Preview Price: $13.75
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 Wednesday, July 2 @ 3:15 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: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time: Show starts at 3:15 p.m. Meet Belinda at 2:30 p.m. in the lineup to the seating area.
Where: Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Michael Young Theatre, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON
Show Length: 50 minutes with no intermission
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda at 2:30 p.m. in the lineup to enter the seating area. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink fascinator hat. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on the day/time of the performance only.
- THE SINGING PSYCHIC GAME SHOW ... music, mayhem & surprises! @ The Fringe $18Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, ON
Join us for The Singing Psychic Game Show, a spookily accurate (if completely bonkers!) psychic show that’s wowed audiences and critics alike. Expect audience readings, songs, 70s team games (including psychic Jenga!), and prizes that will leave you howling with laughter. This show will be presented at the Toronto Fringe Festival.
Buy your ticket(s) as soon as possible!
THE SHOW: This Fringe Festival sell-out sensation is back featuring Marysia Trembecka as The Singing Psychic as she reveals the songs in your heart and delivers brilliantly bananas advice — always right, of course. With accolades from Edinburgh to Adelaide, this is one of those rare experiences that’s equal parts hilarious and heartwarming. Don’t miss this must-see show of music, mayhem, and psychic surprises!
- Edinburgh & Adelaide Fringe Festival sell-out show.
- Best Show Finalist - Funny Women
- Outstanding Comedy & Prix De Creativite Nominee - MontrealFringe 2024
- Must see Fringe show — Montreal Times
★★★★ “Can work a crowd like no other.” — Grumpy Gay Critic
★★★★ “A gloriously entertaining night out.” — Female Arts
★★★★★ “Completely bonkers in a good way.” — London Theatre
★★★★ “Fortunes are scarily accurate.” — Event AdelaideABOUT MARYSIA TREMBECKA: An actress, musician and DJ, Marysia Trembecka has been creating and touring her own cabaret shows for over two decades worldwide. Polish father, English mother and self proclaimed global citizen based in London England.
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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 Wednesday, July 2 @ 5 p.m.
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 MAY BE NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time: Show starts at 5 p.m. Meet Belinda at 4:15 p.m. in the lineup to the seating area.
Where: Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Tank House Theatre, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON
Show Length: 60 minutes with no intermission
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda at 4:15 p.m. in the lineup to enter the seating area. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink fascinator hat. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on the day/time of the performance only.
- CTR ALT DEL: An Alphabetical Musical @ The Fringe $18Theatre Passe Muraille, Toronto, ON
Join us for Ctrl Alt Del: An Alphabetical Musical, a witty and thought-provoking musical that asks of the English alphabet: which letter stays and which gets deleted? This show will be presented at the Toronto Fringe Festival.
Buy your ticket(s) as soon as possible! This is one of the top selling Fringe shows this year and tickets are going fast!
THE SHOW: In a world where the English language is downsizing, seven at-risk letters — F, K, Q, S, W, X, and Z — must prove their worth or face permanent deletion. With a panel of audience members as the ultimate jury, each letter’s fate hangs in the balance. Will your favourite letter survive the culling? Come and find out in this sharp and funny new musical that will have you spelling out laughter—and maybe rooting for a letter or two.
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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 Wednesday, July 2 @ 7:45 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: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time: Show starts at 7:45 p.m. Meet Belinda at 7:15 p.m. in the lineup to the seating area.
Where: Theatre Passe Muraille, Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Avenue, Toronto, Ont.
Show Length: 60 minutes with no intermission
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda at 7:15 p.m. in the lineup to enter the seating area. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink fascinator hat. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on the day/time of the performance only.
