Thirteen shows, five days, two performance spaces, one venue: an experience of unhinged intensity and eclectic performance art that is truly unique to the world of Rhubarb!.
Feb 12-16, 2025
The Rhubarb! Festival is Buddies at its rawest: a hotbed of unruly creatives queering what it means to make and experience art. Canada’s longest-running genre-bending live arts festival has brought you wrestling, space opera, chainsaw-wielding teddy bears, bathroom Shakespeare, clown sisters, and cake. It’s intentional, well-crafted chaos.
It’s raw, unhinged, and adventurous performance work that can only be seen at Buddies in Bad Times.
This year’s festival includes two international pieces: Transpophagic Manifest by Renata Carvalho, coming to Buddies from Brazil, and OUT by Ray Young, from the UK, both presented in partnership with Vancouver’s PuSh Festival.
SUBMIT UPDATES
Buddies in Bad Times Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
The Herald (3/4/26-3/14/26)
Buddies in Bad Times is at 12 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B4, Toronto, ON.
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Rhubarb! 46 (2/12/25-2/16/25)
Videos
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The 70 Mile Yard Sale
Theatre Orangeville (5/24 - 5/24) | |
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Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient Express
Theatre Aquarius (3/4 - 3/21) | |
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Menopause The Musical 2
Casino Rama Resort (5/22 - 5/22) | |
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Swipes Right: Hard Launch at The Second City Toronto
Theatre '73 (1/15 - 4/25) | |
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Pinocchio
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (3/13 - 3/22) | |
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Women At Play(s) 8
VideoCabaret (3/6 - 3/15) | |
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The Legend Of Blank
John Candy Box Theatre (2/24 - 2/25)
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