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Toronto: Theatre District: Toronto Production Theatres
Artword Theatre 75 Portland St., Suite 201 (416) 408-1146 A artist-run space focusing on alternative performance art, theatre, readings, concerts, dance and visual art. Annex Theatre 730 Bathurst St (416) 538-1772 Housed in the Bathurst Street Theatre its home to the Tempest Theatre Company.
Bathurst Street Theatre 736 Bathurst St (416) 531-6100 What was once a church Built in 1888, the 550-seat Bathurst Street Theatre is a landmark for Toronto productions. Past hits have included Mollywood, and Stephen and Mr. Wilde.
Betty Oliphant Theatre 404 Jarvis St (416) 964-3780 A 297 seat theatre with a large stage and high quality Lighting and sound equipment as well as a orchestra pit. Operated by the National Ballet School, its their performance space, as well they host dance classes and other professional productions.
Buddies In Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander St (416) 975-8555 Considered to be the biggest and most famous gay and lesbian theatre company in the world. Renowned for creating radical Canadian stage productions that have won many awards as well as launching the careers of countless actors. There are two stages, The Chamber which is the main space seating 300 and Tallulah's Cabaret which is a smaller venue.
Damn Straight Studio 46 Spadina Ave., 3rd Floor (416) 591-2329 An arts facility for independent dance. The studio venue is 4000 sq.-feet, and is fully equipped with a professional sound and lighting system Forward Motions, is the presentation part of Damn Straight. They also offer workshops for Toronto artists development, as well as international teachers and performers. The facility is also available for rental or co-productions in a variety of artistic disciplines.
Factory Theatre 125 Bathurst St (416) 504-9971 An important non-profit theatre housed in a converted church There are two stages the main space and the Factory Studio Cafe which is licensed.
Hart House Theatre 7 Hart House Cir (416) 978-8668 On the campus of the University of Toronto they host a variety of events from readings, children's shows and faculty events. The Gilbert and Sullivan Society regularly stages its musicals here. The U of T Drama festival takes place annually at the end of January
Premiere Dance Theatre 207 Queens Quay W (416) 973-3000 Presents work by international, avante-garde theatres
Theatre Passe Muraille 16 Ryerson Ave (416) 504-7529 A Toronto instution for 30 years Passe Muraille started as a radical collective. Today programming is fully scripted but still with an edge There are two performing venues The mainspace with a upper balcony bar. and The backspace, which showcases more alternate productions. |
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