What we’re about
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!
Browse our upcoming events.
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BEFORE YOU JOIN:
By signing up for Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto, you are confirming that you’ve read and agreed to the following:
📌 Fragrance-Free Group Notice:
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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CHRISTMAS DAY GATHERING: Korean Grill House @ Yonge & Bloor
Korean Grill House, 754 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for our fun annual Christmas Day social gathering at the Korean Grill House @ Bloor & Yonge in downtown Toronto.
This holiday event will feature good food and lots of great conversation.
You are invited to wear an optional ugly holiday sweater as a conversation centrepiece!
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PRICE
MENU Price depends on what you order. Please note: You must order food to support the restaurant, which is providing space to our group.
Meetup Fee: $3 per attendee (Please pay Belinda exact cash at the meetup spot) Please note: You cannot pay the meetup fee by Interac etransfer.
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WHAT TO DO
Sign up on this event page and show up on the day/time of the event. You can bring as many guests as you like!
Seating Arrangements: We'll sit together in the same area at various tables.
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DETAILS
When: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Korean Grill House, 754 Yonge Street, Toronto (just south of the Bloor-Yonge subway stop, on the west side of Yonge Street)
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda at 4 p.m. on the main floor inside the Korean Grill House. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a red Santa hat. She will seat you and any guests you bring at our tables.
SICKNESS POLICY: If you are sick, please stay home. This is for the wellbeing of everyone at this gathering and for your own wellbeing as well.29 attendees
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION | Agatha Christie thriller | Scarborough Theatre $24
Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON, CAJoin us for Witness for the Prosecution, Agatha Christie’s electrifying courtroom drama filled with betrayal, secrets, and shocking twists that will keep you guessing until the final verdict.
You can use our promo code to purchase discount tickets for any performance.
THE PLAY: Step into the courtroom for a gripping tale of betrayal, secrets, and shocking twists! Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a wealthy widow who made him her sole heir. As conflicting testimonies emerge, the truth becomes a puzzle that will leave you guessing until the final verdict. Adapted from Agatha Christie’s Traitor’s Hands, this tense courtroom drama will have you on the edge of your seat, questioning everything you think you know.
Recommended for ages 14 and up. Depicts murder, emotional manipulation, and mature themes.
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PRICE
Discount Tickets: $24 (includes all fees)
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HOW TO PURCHASE
Sign up on this event page and use the promo code THUMBSUP to get your discount tickets. Use the code to purchase your tickets online or call the box office at (416) 267-9292.
You do not have to attend with our group. You may use our promo code THUMBSUP to purchase discount tickets for any performance.
Seating Arrangements: Seating is reserved so members may not be able to sit together. However, we will get together before, during and after the show. Belinda will be seated in C-B27.
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DETAILS
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: Show starts at 8 p.m. Meet Belinda at 7:30 p.m. at the theatre.
Where: Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Road, Scarborough
Runtime: About 2 hours, 15 minutes with intermission
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda at 7:30 p.m. in the theatre lobby beside the box office. Belinda will is very short and will be wearing a pink Los Gatos baseball cap and pink eyeglass frames. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance only.
Intermission & After-Show Meetup Spots: Meet Belinda beside the box office in the same place as you met her before the show.
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THUMBS UP CELLPHONE POLICY: Cellphones must be turned off, or kept in silent or flight mode (no sound and no vibration), and MUST NOT be pulled out or used under any circumstances during shows.7 attendees- CA$80.00
MRS. DOUBTFIRE | lovable, big-hearted musical comedy | Princess of Wales $80
Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St W, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for Mrs. Doubtfire, a new musical comedy based on the beloved film that tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.
Our group will be seated in Balcony Rows E and F @ $69 + service fee. Upgraded discount tickets are also available.
The Show: Everyone’s favourite Scottish nanny is headed to Toronto in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
"Sharp, funny, and full of heart."
- The Telegraph
"Soars from screen to stage."
- The Times
"Good news, poppets! Mrs. Doubtfire is funny and heartwarming -- a very entertaining, very good time."
- NY Stage Review
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OUR TICKETS
Group Tickets: $69 in Balcony Rows E and F
Upgraded Tickets:
- $80 (regular $99 for Orchestra Rows S to U, Dress Circle Row J and K, and Balcony Rows A to D)
- $96 (regular $119 for Orchestra Rows M to R and Dress Circle Rows F to H)
- $120 (regular $149 for Orchestra Rows AA to EE full, FF to E sides and F to L full, and Dress Circle A to E)
- $149 Premium (no discount for Orchestra Rows FF to E 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 Mrs. Doubtfire
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 ENSURE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP ON THIS EVENT PAGE BEFORE EMAILING BELINDA!
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: Saturday, January 17, 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, 20 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 POLICY8 attendees 
20% off — PU SONGLING: STRANGE TALES | World Premiere @ Crow’s Theatre
Crow's Theatre, 345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for the striking new Theatre Smith-Gilmour (Metamorphoses 2023) adaptation of Pu Songling: Strange Tales.
Plot: Songling is a 17th century Chinese writer whose work blends myth and reality to criticize the dark side of society. Depicting the ‘strange’ in stories about ghosts and foxes, he shows the real world.
Whimsical and spine-tingling, this dynamic production captures the spirit of a literary master whose work touches on timeless themes that bind us across generations.
”[Theatre Smith-Gilmour] have been producing thought-provoking movement based work that challenges the status quo for 42 years and have done it brilliantly.”
—Lynn Slotkin
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Our group will receive 20% off the regular ticket price. All ticket prices include HST and service fee.
Discount Tickets:
- $89.05 (reg. $111.31) Tier A Adult
- $71.87 (reg. $89.84) Tier A Senior
- $75.49 (reg. $94.36) Tier B Adult
- $61.02 (reg. $76.28) Tier B Senior
Meetup Fee: $3 cash* per attendee (Please pay Rosa exact change at the meetup spot) *Note: Interac etransfers, cheques, etc. are not accepted.
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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 promo code.
3. Specify you are inquiring about Pu Songling
4. Include the number of tickets you want
5. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. If you don't receive a reply in your inbox, check your junk box in case it has gone there.
6. Once you receive the promo code, purchase your tickets online.
Tickets selected will show up at the regular price but will change to the discounted price when you enter the promo code at checkout. Please ensure the price is correct before applying payment.
Phone the theatre box office @ 647 341 7390 if you need assistance.
Seating Arrangements: Seating is general admission. We will get together before and after the show.
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DETAILS
When: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time: Show starts at 2 p.m. Meet Rosa at 1:15 p.m.
Where: Crow’s Theatre. 345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto
Show Length: 90 Minutes (no intermission)
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Rosa at 1:15 p.m. in the theatre lobby. She will be wearing a pink fascinator hat. Please pay your $3 meetup fee to Rosa at the meetup spot.
After-Show Meetup Spot: See Rosa in the lobby after the show. She will be wearing her pink fascinator hat.
**THUMBS UP CELLPHONE POLICY:** Cellphones must be turned off, or kept in silent or flight mode (no sound and no vibration), and MUST NOT be pulled out or used under any circumstances during shows. Full details.2 attendees
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