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FACTORY THEATRE

125 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON M5V 2R28
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Hypothetical Baby
Hypothetical Baby
2/22 - 3/8/2025


A Nightwood Theatre production in association with The Howland Company Written by Rachel Cairns Directed by Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster In Hypothetical Baby, Rachel Cairns mixes ...


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HYPOTHETICAL BABY to be Presented by Nightwood Theatre & The Howland Company presents


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2025

Nightwood Theatre in association with The Howland Company will present Hypothetical Baby, written and performed by Rachel Cairns and directed by Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

Bad Dog Theatre & Factory Theatre Present The Return Of HOLIDAY! AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL


by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2024

PITCH: HOLIDAY! AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL, a three-time Dora Award nominee, returns to the stage from December 11-21, 2024, offering audiences a unique blend of comedy and music....

Factory Theatre to Present Lester Trips (Theatre)'s HONEY I'M HOME


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2024

Factory Theatre announced the production of HONEY I'M HOME by Lester Trips (Theatre), exploring themes of domesticity and identity. Learn more and see how to purchase ticket. ...

I DON'T EVEN MISS YOU Comes to the Factory Theatre


by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2024

Factory Theatre will present I Don’t Even Miss You, a bold, multidisciplinary new work from Tiny Bear Jaws from October 31 to November 10, 2024, at the Factory Studio Theatre. ...

Breakaway Entertainment's SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT Comes to the 2024 Toronto Fringe Stage


by Stephi Wild - July 07, 2024

Breakaway Entertainment's newest production, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, is a tale of betrayal and redemption, following the journey of a young musician ensnared by the ruthless clutches of fame's dark underbelly. Escaping through the soulful melodies of Billy Joel and Elton John, watch as lo...

Theatre Passe Muraille Unveils The First Phase Of Its 2024/2025 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 27, 2024

Theatre Passe Muraille revealed the initial lineup for its 2024/2025 season. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets....

Tarragon Theatre Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup


by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2024

Artistic Director Mike Payette and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos have announced Tarragon Theatre's 2024/25 season. Learn more about the lineup here!...

 Crow's Theatre Extends NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and Transfers DANA H. to Factory Theatre


by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2024

 Crow’s Theatre has announced a further extension of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, and the transfer of DANA H. to Factory Theatre....

Factory Theatre Presents A Daniel MacIvor Double Bill, November 16- December 17


by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2023

Factory Theatre presents a powerful once in a lifetime double-bill from acclaimed, award-winning playwright Daniel MacIvor. Monster, directed by Soheil Parsa and featuring Karl Ang, will run from November 16-December 10, 2023 in the Studio Theatre; and Here Lies Henry, directed by Tawiah M'Carthy an...

Soulpepper Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of WILDWOMAN, October 5-29


by A.A. Cristi - September 07, 2023

Soulpepper Theatre presents the world premiere of WILDWOMAN, a viciously bold and sexy comedy based on the shocking true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast. Written and directed by Kat Sandler, WILDWOMAN features Rosemary Dunsmore, Dan Mousseau, Rose Napoli, Tony Ofori and Gabriella Sundar Sin...

Past Shows

HOOKUP
HOOKUP
2/6 - 2/15/2025


Attention, singles! Forget awkward dating apps and overpriced dinners—this Valentine’s Day, treat yourself to a night of hilarity, spontaneity, and maybe even a little romance. ...

Chorelord: Oops All Couples
Chorelord: Oops All Couples
2/5 - 2/12/2025


The live game show where comedians compete in silly and ridiculous tasks—with a Valentine’s-themed twist! After sold out shows across the city, the Chorelord (Brandon ...

Holiday! An Improvised Musical Comedy


The holidays are here, the gifts are wrapped, the tree’s sparkling, and the fruitcake has found its annual re-gifted home. Now all that’s missing is ...

Honey I'm Home
Honey I'm Home
11/21 - 12/1/2024


Factory Theatre presents Honey I’m Home , a darkly comedic and surreal production created by Lester Trips (Theatre), running from November 21 to December 1, ...

I Don't Even Miss You
I Don't Even Miss You
10/31 - 11/10/2024


Non-binary computer programmer Basil (they/them) wakes to a new world and devastating loss. Using live music, dance, and video,  I Don’t Even Miss You  is ...

I DONT'T EVEN MISS YOU
I DONT'T EVEN MISS YOU
10/31 - 11/10/2024


Factory Theatre presents I Don’t Even Miss You , a bold multidisciplinary show by Tiny Bear Jaws, running from October 31 to November 10, 2024, ...

Sam Sferrazza's Work-in-Progress & Johnnie McNamara Walker's The Heterosexuals


A one-night-only Pride Month double-bill featuring two of Toronto’s funniest gays / gayest funnies! Work-in-Progress  by Sam Sferrazza For comedian Sam Sferrazza, there are some ...

Iggy Beamish
Iggy Beamish
5/23 - 5/24/2024


What happens to the life of the party once the party’s over? Charming trainwreck Iggy Beamish officiates straight weddings for a living while avoiding the ...

Tyson’s Song
Tyson’s Song
4/24 - 5/19/2024


In the World Premiere of Tyson's Song , Bryan and Tyson are two best friends out on their last boys night out, but when the ...

ROCKABYE
ROCKABYE
1/26 - 2/11/2024


Capitalism, Race, and Pop Culture. You know, the small stuff. ARC theatre company's 2024 mainstage production is the Canadian premiere of Rockabye by Joanna Murray-Smith, ...

Maggie Chun's First Love & Last Wedding


Maggie Chun's First Love and Last Wedding is a theatrical play written by Helen Ho, debuting at the Toronto Fringe Festival from July 5th-16th. Tickets ...

An Incomplete List of All the Things I'm Going to Miss When the World is No Longer:


An Incomplete List of All the Things I'm Going to Miss When the World is No Longer:  is a cutting-edge, Queer pop musical that takes ...

James & Jamesy: Easy as Pie
James & Jamesy: Easy as Pie
7/5 - 7/12/2023


James & Jamesy: Easy as Pie These titans of physical comedy are returning to the Toronto Fringe on their North American Tour.   A pie… ...

JAWBONE
JAWBONE
5/26 - 6/13/2021


Personal Life - FailedProfessional Life - FailedSocial Life - Non existent All that is about to changeJawbone is a provocative, bold, dark comedy about a ...


Factory is continuing its innovative 20/21 season, with the world premiere of YOU CAN'T GET THERE FROM HERE, a brand new collection of audio theatrical ...

Acts of Faith
11/19 - 11/28/2020


To kick off its 2020/21 season, Factory will present the world premiere of acts of faith, by multi-award winning Asian Canadian playwright David Yee, directed ...

Between Breaths
11/20 - 12/8/2019


Well known in Newfoundland as the Whale Man, Dr. Jon Lien during the course of his work pioneered techniques for rescuing whales entrapped in fishing ...

Trout Stanley
10/19 - 11/10/2019

The Secret Garden
6/14 - 6/15/2019


The Secret Garden, a musical adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's novel, takes you on a journey of healing and self-discovery. The music and ...

Anatomy Of A Dancer: Tribute To The Life Of A Song And Dance Man


In this homage to one of North America's most influential performers, Gene Kelly's life and career are reinterpreted for the 21st century stage. Everyone knows ...

Hooked
Hooked
7/5 - 7/15/2018


Through contemporary and jazz movement, Hooked looks at seven characters and how they function with their own increasingly addictive dependencies. It explores the possibility of ...

Silly Billy
Silly Billy
5/16 - 5/18/2018


Silly Billy (noun; informal) 1. a silly or foolish person 2. someone who acts in a dim-witted way, whether by accident or on purpose 3. ...

How to Disappear Completely
How to Disappear Completely
5/8 - 5/13/2012


A deeply personal and extraordinary theatrical experience. In this candid and surprising new play, acclaimed lighting designer Itai Erdal reveals the unique story of the ...

Oil and Water
Oil and Water
4/18 - 5/6/2012


Big edgy theatre from the edge of a big country. Oil and Water is a theatrical retelling of the incredible true story of Lanier Phillips. ...

My Granny The Goldfish
My Granny The Goldfish
3/17 - 4/15/2012


The Toronto premiere of the hilarious and irreverent comedy. Granny travels from Bombay to visit her beloved grandson Nico who is in hospital in Vancouver. ...

Penny Plain
Penny Plain
1/20 - 2/26/2012


An end-of-the-world romance told heartbreakingly, horrifyingly and hysterically, as only Burkett can. Penny Plain sits in her overstuffed chair, listening to the news of civilization’s ...

The Rez Sisters
The Rez Sisters
11/5 - 12/11/2011


In The Rez Sisters, seven women all dream of winning The Biggest Bingo in the World. They band together to raise money toward their trip ...

Hardsell 2.0
Hardsell 2.0
10/13 - 10/23/2011


Created and performed by Rick Miller. HARDSELL 2.0 is based on the original play that premiered at Canadian Stage in 2009. For this Factory Theatre ...

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