BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES

by A.A. Cristi - January 26, 2026

The Herald, a world premiere by Jill Connell, runs March 4–14 at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto. Presented by It Could Still Happen, the production explores labor, community, and meaning through poetic text and bold design....

by Ilana Lucas - January 05, 2026

In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my fav...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2025

Canada's oldest theatre festival for experimental new work is back this February with Rhubarb! 47. Festival Director Ludmylla Reis has curated a group of 20+ artists to present performance work that can only be experienced at Buddies in Bad Times....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2025

On stage for a limited run at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre this January is the Toronto premiere of Make Banana Cry, a merging of runway aesthetics with contemporary performance and dance, created by choreographers Andrew Tay and Stephen Thompson....

by A.A. Cristi - October 14, 2025

uddies in Bad Times Theatre will present Gabriel Dharmoo in Bijuriya, running November 26–29, 2025. The performance, created and performed by Dharmoo, intertwines drag artistry, musical experimentation, and humor in a vibrant exploration of cultural identity and duality....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2025

Up next at Buddies in Bad Times is a presentation of Gabriel Dharmoo's Bijuriya. Dharmoo is a composer and experimental vocalist. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2025

Tarragon Theatre will kick off the 2025/26 season by announcing the World Premiere of Bremen Town, A Tarragon Theatre Production. Learn more about the show here!...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2025

Award-winning Canadian play The Green Line by Makram Ayache will open the 47th season at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre this September in partnership with In Arms Theatre, the MENA Collective and Factory Theatre....

by Samantha Wu - July 05, 2025

The drag king members of Frat Haus are facing their biggest challenge ever - eviction! Unless they can secure a $1 million by end of day, they'll lose their home. Whatever will they do? Playing exclusively at Tallulah's Cabaret at the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre for the Toronto Fringe Festival, Fra...

by Ilana Lucas - July 05, 2025

What did our critic think of TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL REVIEW ROUNDUP 1 at Toronto Fringe?...