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Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 11

Sat, Jul 11 · 12:30 PM EDT

Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street, Toronto, on, CA

🎭 Join us at Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 11!
Join us for one, two or three or four shows at today's Fringe.

Today's lineup features a theatrical comedy set in a Shakespeare-themed bed and breakfast, a musical inspired by the writings of Oscar Wilde, an award-winning sketch comedy troupe, and a showcase of top Canadian stand-up comedians.

We'll visit four different venues while enjoying a full day of laughter, music and theatre.

Click on "read more" below for full details.

📅 Today's Schedule

1 p.m.
At Home with the Bards
Comedy
· A comedy set in a bed and breakfast for theatre lovers, making it an especially natural choice for Fringe audiences and devoted theatre-goers.
· Features a large ensemble cast, offering a character-driven comedy experience that stands out from the many solo shows and stand-up acts in the festival.
· The premise suggests a mix of farce, mystery and theatrical humour, with a group of guests whose hidden motives gradually come to light.
Alumnae Theatre – Mainspace – 70 Berkeley Street (Parliament-King)
MAP
55 mins
Ends: 1:55 p.m.

4:15 p.m.
The Wounds of Love and Other Gifts
Musical
· Created by Bruce Dow, one of Canada's most accomplished musical theatre performers and creators, a Dora Award winner whose extensive credits include Stratford, Shaw Festival, Mirvish productions and Broadway-calibre work.
· Inspired by the writings of Oscar Wilde, the show combines music, storytelling and philosophy to explore love, sacrifice and human connection through a sophisticated theatrical lens.
· Features a strong creative team, including music director Ethan Rotenberg and choreographer Jeff Dimitriou, making it one of the more artistically ambitious music-theatre productions in this year's Fringe.
Theatre Passe Muraille – Mainspace – 16 Ryerson Avenue (Bathurst-Queen)
MAP
60 mins
Ends: 5:15 p.m.

6:45 p.m.
Potato Potato Saves the World
Comedy
· Created by Potato Potato, winners of the 2026 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Audience Choice Award and Sketch to the Death 2024, giving them one of the strongest comedy pedigrees in this year's Fringe.
· Combines political sketch comedy with original music, showcasing the style that has made the troupe a favourite with Toronto comedy audiences.
· Backed by support from the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival's Sketch Comedy Fund, this is a strong bet for sharp writing, energetic performances and broad audience appeal.
Soulpepper Theatre – Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret – 50 Tank House Lane (Distillery District)
MAP
60 mins
Ends: 7:45 p.m.

9 p.m.
All-Star Stand-Up Comedy Show
Comedy - Unconventional Venue
· Features a rotating lineup of top Canadian stand-up comedians, including performers who have appeared on Netflix, Just For Laughs, CBC and SiriusXM.
· One of the safest bets for a consistently entertaining Fringe experience, offering multiple established comedians in a single show rather than a single performer carrying the evening.
· A long-running Toronto pop-up comedy concept that has built a strong reputation for showcasing some of the country's best stand-up talent.
Ollie Quinn – 918 Queen Street East (Logan/Carlaw-Queen)
MAP
90 mins
Ends: 10:30 p.m.

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🎟️ How to Attend

• Step 1: Sign up on this Meetup event page.
• Step 2: Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at (416) 966-1062.
• Step 3: After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre.
• ⚠️ Important: Signing up on this event page does not reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets.

💰 Cost

• Most Fringe tickets are $19 per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe.
• There is no meetup fee.

📍 Meetup Arrangements

• Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime.
• Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 12

Sun, Jul 12 · 12:45 PM EDT

Native Earth, Minogitoon Workspace, Giizis Studio, 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON, CA

🎭 Join us at Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 12!
Join us for one, two or three shows at today's Fringe.

Today's lineup features a 1920s-inspired musical comedy from a past Best of Fringe winner, a hilarious satire of Fringe culture itself, and a thought-provoking new Canadian drama exploring belonging, community and whose stories deserve to be heard.

We'll visit three different venues while enjoying a day of comedy, music and theatre.

Click on "read more" below for full details.

📅 Today's Schedule
1:15 p.m.
By Popular Demand
Comedy

• Written and performed by Janelle McGuinness, a previous Toronto Fringe Best of Fringe winner with a proven track record of connecting with audiences.
• Directed by Carly Heffernan, former Artistic Director of The Second City Toronto and one of Canada's most respected comedy directors.
• Combines music, sketch comedy and 1920s-inspired satire, bringing together strong creative pedigree and broad audience appeal.
• Native Earth | Minogitoon Workspace |Giizis Studio – 585 Dundas Street East (Sackville-Dundas)
• MAP
• 55 mins
• Ends: 2:10 p.m.

3:45 p.m.
Every Fringe Show You’ve Ever Seen
Comedy

• Created by writer/director Matt McCready and performed by a cast of experienced Toronto comedy and improv performers, making it one of the strongest ensemble comedy offerings at the festival.
• A loving satire of Fringe culture itself, promising to skewer every type of show you've seen, will see, and hope never to see at a Fringe festival.
• Especially appealing to seasoned Fringe-goers, combining insider theatre humour with a fast-paced sketch revue format.
• Alumnae Theatre – Mainspace – 70 Berkeley Street (Parliament-King)
• MAP
• 60 mins
• Ends: 4:45 p.m.

7:15 p.m.
The Remainders
Drama

• A thoughtful new Canadian play that explores timely issues of belonging, homelessness, immigration, censorship and whose stories are considered worthy of being heard.
• Set in a public library—one of the few truly free community spaces left—using a uniquely Toronto setting to examine larger social questions with humour and compassion.
• Features a strong ensemble cast and an original script by Rebecca Becket Grace that promises both emotional depth and meaningful conversation long after the show ends.
• Soulpepper Theatre – Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret – 50 Tank House Lane (Distillery District)
• MAP
• 60 mins
• Ends: 8:15 p.m.

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🎟️ How to Attend

• Step 1: Sign up on this Meetup event page.
• Step 2: Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at (416) 966-1062.
• Step 3: After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre.
• ⚠️ Important: Signing up on this event page does not reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets.

💰 Cost

• Most Fringe tickets are $19 per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe.
• There is no meetup fee.

📍 Meetup Arrangements

• Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime.
• Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

THE OUTSIDERS | Tony Award®–winning Broadway musical @ Princess of Wales ($71)

Thu, Jul 23 · 6:30 PM EDT

Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St W, Toronto, ON, CA

Ticket sales are closed for this performance.

Join us for The Outsiders, a moving and high-energy Tony Award®–winning Broadway musical about loyalty, belonging, and the fight to stay true to yourself. VIDEO TRAILER.

Our group will be seated in Balcony Row F @ $60 plus service fee. Other discount tickets are also available. Click on "Read more" below for more details.

The Show: The Outsiders is a hit new musical based on the beloved book and classic film. Set in 1967 Tulsa, it follows Ponyboy, Johnny, and their tight-knit Greaser friends as they struggle to find their place in a world divided by class and expectation. With high-energy music, emotional storytelling, and a powerful message about friendship, belonging, and standing up for who you are, this Tony Award®–winning show has been praised as “inspiring for an entire generation.” Don’t miss this gripping and heartfelt story brought to life on stage!

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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS

Group Tickets:

• $60 (Price 4 | regular $69 for Balcony Row F)

Other Tickets:

• $39 (Price 5 | no discount for Balcony Rows G and H sides and Row J centre, and Balcony side seats)
• $85 (Price 3 | regular $115 for Orchestra Rows R to U sides and Row U centre, and Dress Circle Rows H to K sides, Balcony Rows A to D sides and Row E centre)
• $102 (Price 2 | regular $135 for Orchestra Rows L to T far sides and Rows R to T centre , Dress Circle Rows E to J sides and Rows J and K centre)
• $149 (Price 1 | regular $165 for Orchestra Rows AA to P mostly centre, and Dress Circle Rows A to G)
• $199 (Premium | no discount for Orchestra Rows FF to E centre and Dress Circle Row A front 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 The Outsiders
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
6. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox, check your junk box in case it has gone there

PLEASE NOTE: Belinda will NOT respond to requests from members who have not signed up on this event page before requesting the payment instructions! She will also NOT respond to members who do not use the email form and/or block their email address!

Members must purchase their ticket(s) in advance from Belinda. Purchase early to avoid disappointment.

Pick up your ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot on the day of performance.

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OVERVIEW

When: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

Where: Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario

Show Length: 2 hours, 30 minutes with intermission

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ACCESSIBILITY

The Princess of Wales Theatre has elevators that can take you to all levels. However, all seats (even Orchestra aisle seats) have some steps. If you have difficulty using stairs, let Belinda know. Our group seats are in Balcony.

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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS

Meet Belinda any time between 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. near the last box office window on the right side (as you face the box office) INSIDE the theatre. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and bright pink glasses. Pick up your ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot. Cell # (416) 879-7575 (text/call) for use on the day/time of the performance ONLY).

Intermission Meetup Spots: TBD

PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY

THE GREAT GATSBY | roaring 1920s musical | $50 up all fees

Wed, Aug 12 · 6:45 PM EDT

CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, CA

Join us for The Great Gatsby, a dazzling Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that brings F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless classic to spectacular life. VIDEO

Our discount tickets are $50 up in Orchestra and Mezzanine, everything included.

Please click on "Read More" below and follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions to pay for your ticket(s).

The Show: Set against the glamour and excess of the Roaring Twenties, this unforgettable production tells the story of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his pursuit of the elusive Daisy Buchanan in a world of wealth, ambition and impossible dreams. Featuring a soaring original score, breathtaking choreography and lavish production numbers, The Great Gatsby is a thrilling theatrical celebration of love, longing and the price of chasing the American Dream.

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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS (Choose your price!)

• $39 (Price 3 | reg $79 in Orch V-W and Mezz L-N)
• $59 (Price 2 | reg $99 in Orch Q-U and Mezz F-K)
• $59 (Price 1 | reg $129 in Orch L-P and Mezz AA-E)

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 The Great Gatsby
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 there

Members 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, Aug 12, 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, 35 minutes (including intermission)

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ACCESSIBILITY

The Ed Mirvish Theatre is an old theatre. Stair access is required for portions of the theatre. However the main lobby, with services and barrier-free washroom facilities, is accessible via the Victoria Street elevator/wheelchair lift. Accessible seating is available on the Orchestra level. 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