The Rhubarb Festival at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre to Celebrate 45th Anniversary Season with Exciting Lineup

August 01, 2023

Get the scoop on Buddies in Bad Times Theatre's highly anticipated 45th anniversary season, featuring a vibrant lineup of LGBTQ+ theatre productions and events. From groundbreaking performances to thought-provoking stories, this season promises to captivate audiences. Book your tickets now and be part of the celebration!

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THE RHUBARB FESTIVAL Is Back At Buddies For A 44th Edition

February 01, 2023

Canada's longest-running new works festival is back for its 44th year this February. In a new four-day format, The Rhubarb Festival transforms Buddies into a hotbed of experimentation, exploring new possibilities in art-making and performance.

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Factory Theatre Announces Mel Hague As Incoming Artistic Director

May 31, 2022

Factory Theatre has announced that following a wide-reaching candidate search, Toronto-based dramaturge and curator Mel Hague has been appointed Artistic Director of Factory Theatre. Currently the Associate Artistic Director at Canadian Stage, Mel will take over for Nina Lee Aquino at the conclusion of her 10-year term, and will join Managing Director Mark Aikman at the helm of Factory's senior leadership team.

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Artistic And Managing Director Laura Nanni To Step Down From SummerWorks

May 31, 2022

The Board of Directors has announced that after seven successful years with the organization, Laura Nanni will end her appointment as Artistic and Managing Director of SummerWorks in April 2023. Since starting in 2016, Laura has been a driving force for change within the organization, and the artistic community as a whole, using her strategic vision to spearhead SummerWorks through a period of positivity and re-imagining.

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The Theatre Centre Announces Plans for 2020/21

September 15, 2020

This year, The Theatre Centre is embarking on what may be the most ambitious year of creation in its history. They will be supporting an unprecedented 16 projects led by 20 artists; creating two new development streams and more.

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Theatre Passe Muraille And Native Earth Performing Arts Present The Manidoons Collective Production BUG

January 28, 2020

A timely reflection on the cycles of abuse and addiction of Indigenous women in contemporary Canada, Theatre Passe Muraille, and Native Earth Performing Arts present the manidoons collective production and four-time Dora nominated bug. Created and performed by Yolanda Bonnell, and directed by Cole Alvis, this timely and moving solo production is onstage February 7 to February 22, 2020 at the Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace Theatre. 

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Theatre Passe Muraille Will Present The Toronto Premiere Of POLY QUEER LOVE BALLAD

November 01, 2019

Theatre Passe Muraille is proud to present the Toronto Premiere of POLY QUEER LOVE BALLAD, a breakout hit from the 2018 Vancouver Fringe Festival. A bold and intimate musical experience, POLY QUEER LOVE BALLAD merges slam poetry with catchy pop-folk tunes, while challenging conceptions about polyamory and queerness. The piece was co-created and stars Anais West and Sara Vickruck, two luminaries of the Vancouver performing arts scene, and helmed by acclaimed director Julie McIsaac. Playing November 26 to December 1, 2019 at Theatre Passe Muraille.

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