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Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 6
Sun, Jul 5, 6:00 PM🎭 **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 6!** Join us for one, two or three shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features an award-winning tango and ballet production, one of the festival's most promising new Canadian musicals, and an interactive improvised murder mystery where the audience secretly chooses the killer. We'll begin and end the day at Tarragon Theatre, with a stop at Theatre Passe Muraille in between. Click on "read more" below for full details. 📅 **Today's Schedule** ***2:30 p.m.*** **[Tango After Midnight](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/tango-after-midnight)** *Dance* * Presented by PointeTango, a 15-time Fringe Award-winning company and winner of both the Toronto Fringe Patrons' Pick Award and the B Street Collaborative Dance Award, making it one of the most decorated productions in the festival. * Features 2025 Canadian Tango Champions Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson, who combine Argentine tango and classical ballet in a visually stunning and highly original performance. * Blends world-class dance, cinematic projections filmed in Buenos Aires, and innovative design elements, offering one of the most artistically ambitious and distinctive experiences in this year's Fringe. * **[Video](https://youtu.be/mVFyQ2sgacM)** * Tarragon Theatre – Mainspace – 30 Bridgman Ave (Dupont – Bathurst-Dupont) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6750792,-79.4130606,17.03z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 55 mins * Ends: 3:25 p.m. ***5:15 p.m.*** **[Grey Spaces](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/grey-spaces)** *Musical* * One of the most highly regarded new musicals in the festival, having been selected as the First Runner-Up for the 2026 Adams Prize for Musical Theatre, a juried competition that recognizes promising new Canadian musicals. * Features an original contemporary pop score and an ambitious story that explores perfectionism, mortality and the pressure to succeed, giving it more thematic depth than the average Fringe musical. * New Canadian musicals are one of my favourite Fringe discoveries, and Grey Spaces stands out for its strong creative team, live musicians and emotionally resonant premise. * Theatre Passe Muraille – Mainspace – 16 Ryerson Avenue (Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6750631,-79.4130221,17z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 90 mins * Ends: 6:45 p.m. ***8 p.m.*** **[You Choose: An Improvised Murder Mystery](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/you-choose-improvised-murder-mystery)** *Comedy* * From the creators of the Best of Fringe-winning hit *Entrances and Exits* and the acclaimed *Murder at the Winterhouse*, this new improvised whodunit puts the audience in control. * A talented cast of Toronto improvisers creates a completely new murder mystery at every performance, with the audience secretly choosing the murderer while the performers remain in the dark. * Combining interactive theatre, improv comedy, and classic mystery elements, every show unfolds differently as the cast must build the story and solve the crime in real time. * Tarragon Theatre – Mainspace – 30 Bridgman Ave (Dupont Station – Bathurst-Dupont) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6750631,-79.4130221,17z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 9 p.m. *** 🎟️ **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * ⚠️ **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. 💰 **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. 📍 **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 11
Sat, Jul 11, 4:30 PM🎭 **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 11!** Join us for one, two or three or four shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features a theatrical comedy set in a Shakespeare-themed bed and breakfast, a musical inspired by the writings of Oscar Wilde, an award-winning sketch comedy troupe, and a showcase of top Canadian stand-up comedians. We'll visit four different venues while enjoying a full day of laughter, music and theatre. Click on "read more" below for full details. 📅 **Today's Schedule** ***1 p.m.*** **[At Home with the Bards](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/home-bards)** *Comedy* · A comedy set in a bed and breakfast for theatre lovers, making it an especially natural choice for Fringe audiences and devoted theatre-goers. · Features a large ensemble cast, offering a character-driven comedy experience that stands out from the many solo shows and stand-up acts in the festival. · The premise suggests a mix of farce, mystery and theatrical humour, with a group of guests whose hidden motives gradually come to light. Alumnae Theatre – Mainspace – 70 Berkeley Street (Parliament-King) **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/70+Berkeley+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5A+2W6/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89d4cb396799beab:0xf6ce7f75183863bf?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111)** 55 mins Ends: 1:55 p.m. ***4:15 p.m.*** **[The Wounds of Love and Other Gifts](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/wounds-love-and-other-gifts)** *Musical* · Created by **Bruce Dow**, one of Canada's most accomplished musical theatre performers and creators, a Dora Award winner whose extensive credits include Stratford, Shaw Festival, Mirvish productions and Broadway-calibre work. · Inspired by the writings of Oscar Wilde, the show combines music, storytelling and philosophy to explore love, sacrifice and human connection through a sophisticated theatrical lens. · Features a strong creative team, including music director Ethan Rotenberg and choreographer Jeff Dimitriou, making it one of the more artistically ambitious music-theatre productions in this year's Fringe. Theatre Passe Muraille – Mainspace – 16 Ryerson Avenue (Bathurst-Queen) **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/16+Ryerson+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2P3/@43.6485413,-79.4051573,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x882b34dd8175c8b9:0x366b99c71429760d!8m2!3d43.6485413!4d-79.4025824!16s%252Fg%252F11snpzprlm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQ)** 60 mins Ends: 5:15 p.m. ***6:45 p.m.*** **[Potato Potato Saves the World](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/potato-potato-saves-world)** *Comedy* · Created by **Potato Potato**, winners of the **2026 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Audience Choice Award** and **Sketch to the Death 2024**, giving them one of the strongest comedy pedigrees in this year's Fringe. · Combines political sketch comedy with original music, showcasing the style that has made the troupe a favourite with Toronto comedy audiences. · Backed by support from the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival's Sketch Comedy Fund, this is a strong bet for sharp writing, energetic performances and broad audience appeal. Soulpepper Theatre – Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret – 50 Tank House Lane (Distillery District) **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/50+Tank+House+Lane,+Toronto,+ON+M5A+3C4/@43.6506333,-79.3578597,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb3dec6ad3a1:0xb6b7d59b2af846c6!8m2!3d43.6506333!4d-79.3578597!16s%2Fg%2F11rg63jz_z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** 60 mins Ends: 7:45 p.m. ***9 p.m.*** **[All-Star Stand-Up Comedy Show](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/all-star-stand-comedy-show)** *Comedy - Unconventional Venue* · Features a rotating lineup of top Canadian stand-up comedians, including performers who have appeared on Netflix, Just For Laughs, CBC and SiriusXM. · One of the safest bets for a consistently entertaining Fringe experience, offering multiple established comedians in a single show rather than a single performer carrying the evening. · A long-running Toronto pop-up comedy concept that has built a strong reputation for showcasing some of the country's best stand-up talent. Ollie Quinn – 918 Queen Street East (Logan/Carlaw-Queen) **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/918+Queen+St+E,+Toronto,+ON+M4M+1J5/@43.660805,-79.3420826,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb71409820fd:0x723c32)** 90 mins Ends: 10:30 p.m. *** 🎟️ **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * ⚠️ **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. 💰 **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. 📍 **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 7
Mon, Jul 6, 7:00 PM🎭 **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 7!** Join us for one, two or three shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features an imaginative new musical inspired by anime and dance, a comedy about friendship and the hidden realities behind the "good old days," and a wildly original musical comedy blending satire, Arabic music and absurdist storytelling. We'll begin the day at Theatre Passe Muraille and finish with two shows at VideoCabaret. Click on "read more" below for full details. 📅 **Today's Schedule** ***3:30 p.m.*** **[A Moment for Frayed Nerves](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/moment-frayed-nerves)** *Musical* * Created by Kevin Wong, whose previous Fringe musicals *Polly Peel* and *Drama 101* earned critical acclaim and a Toronto Fringe Patrons' Pick Award, making him one of the festival's most successful emerging musical theatre creators. * Features choreography by Alysa Pires, an internationally recognized choreographer whose work has been performed by the National Ballet of Canada and New York City Ballet—an unusually high-calibre credential for a Fringe production. * Combines original music, dance, anime influences and existential humour into a highly imaginative new musical that promises both artistic ambition and emotional warmth. * Theatre Passe Muraille – Mainspace – 16 Ryerson Avenue (Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/16+Ryerson+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2P3/@43.6485413,-79.4051573,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x882b34dd8175c8b9:0x366b99c71429760d!8m2!3d43.6485413!4d-79.4025824!16s%2Fg%2F11snpzprlm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 4:30 p.m. ***6 p.m.*** **[Ladies Day](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/ladies-day)** *Comedy* * Written by Jesse McQueen and Jack Creaghan, whose recent work includes *Romeo Pimp*, a production that received four Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations, including Outstanding New Play, giving this show one of the strongest writing pedigrees in the festival. * Inspired by the playwright's grandmother's real-life Ladies' Days, combining sharp comedy with an authentic exploration of friendship, gender roles and the hidden realities behind the nostalgia of the "good old days." * Created by a team with a proven track record of audience and critical success, including TOSketchfest award winners and creators of acclaimed new Canadian theatre. * VideoCabaret – Deanne Taylor Theatre – 10 Busy Street (Logan/Carlaw-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/10+Busy+St,+Toronto,+ON+M4M+1N8/@43.6614376,-79.3421854,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb713cd8a07b:0x4fea2e3011d21e40!8m2!3d43.6614376!4d-79.3421854!16s%2Fg%2F11csg4vwk2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 70 mins * Ends: 7:10 p.m. ***8 p.m.*** **[Book of Ooka: The Immaculate Conception](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/book-ooka-immaculate-misconception)** *Comedy* * Created by Juno-nominated performers Maryem Tollar and Roula Said, whose 2025 Fringe hit *Very Shady Arab Ladies* was one of the festival's success stories. * Features acclaimed actor and playwright Anand Rajaram, one of Canada's most respected theatre artists, in a wildly original musical comedy that blends Arabic music, satire and absurdist storytelling. * Combines strong artistic pedigree with a unique cultural perspective, making it one of the most distinctive and imaginative productions in this year's Fringe. * VideoCabaret – Deanne Taylor Theatre – 10 Busy Street (Logan/Carlaw-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/10+Busy+St,+Toronto,+ON+M4M+1N8/@43.6614376,-79.3421854,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb713cd8a07b:0x4fea2e3011d21e40!8m2!3d43.6614376!4d-79.3421854!16s%2Fg%2F11csg4vwk2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 9 p.m. *** 🎟️ **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * ⚠️ **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. 💰 **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. 📍 **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 8
Tue, Jul 7, 4:30 PM🎭 **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 8!** Join us for one, two, three or four shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features award-winning storytelling, a critically acclaimed British comedy, a charming blend of romantic comedy, coming-of-age comedy and an original drama inspired by *The Odyssey*. We'll begin the day at Soulpepper Theatre in the Distillery District, continue to VideoCabaret, and finish at the historic Arts & Letters Club of Toronto. Click on "read more" below for full details. 📅 **Today's Schedule** ***1 p.m.*** **[Jon Bennett: AMERICAN’T](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/jon-bennett-americant)** *Storytelling* * Created and performed by Jon Bennett, one of the world's most acclaimed Fringe storytellers, whose shows have toured internationally and earned numerous awards, rave reviews and devoted audiences across the UK, Australia and North America. * Bennett is widely regarded as a Fringe must-see, with critics praising his ability to transform outrageous real-life experiences into hilarious, compelling and deeply human storytelling. * Combines pandemic misadventures, family dysfunction, culture clash and personal embarrassment into the kind of expertly crafted solo theatre that has made Bennett a perennial audience favourite on the international Fringe circuit. * Soulpepper Theatre – Kevin & Roger Cabaret – 50 Tank House Lane (Distillery District) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/50+Tank+House+Lane,+Toronto,+ON+M5A+3C4/@43.6506333,-79.3578597,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb3dec6ad3a1:0xb6b7d59b2af846c6!8m2!3d43.6506333!4d-79.3578597!16s%2Fg%2F11rg63jz_z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 2 p.m. ***3:15 p.m.*** **[Evie & Alfie: A Very British Love Story](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/evie-alfie-very-british-love-story)** *Comedy* * Created and performed by Fringe veterans Alex Dallas (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King), two of Canada's most respected and award-winning Fringe artists. * Winner of the Outstanding English Production Award at the 2025 Montreal Fringe, with critics calling it "the type of show that makes Fringe so special" and awarding it five stars. * A character-driven comedy filled with wit, warmth and heart, making it one of the strongest pedigree comedy selections in this year's festival. * Soulpepper Theatre – Michael Young Theatre – 50 Tank House Lane (Distillery District) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/50+Tank+House+Lane,+Toronto,+ON+M5A+3C4/@43.6506333,-79.3578597,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb3dec6ad3a1:0xb6b7d59b2af846c6!8m2!3d43.6506333!4d-79.3578597!16s%2Fg%2F11rg63jz_z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 4:15 p.m. ***5:45 p.m.*** **[Finding Jamie](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/finding-jamie)** *Comedy* * Created by Zac Williams, the writer-performer of Jack Goes to Therapy, an internationally acclaimed Fringe hit that earned outstanding reviews in Toronto, Edinburgh, London and Vancouver for its blend of humour, heart and storytelling. * The creator has been praised as a "gifted storyteller" whose work moves effortlessly between comedy and emotional depth, making this one of the strongest solo-theatre offerings in the festival. * A compelling mix of romantic comedy, coming-of-age story and mystery, combining audience appeal with the promise of thoughtful, character-driven writing. * VideoCabaret – Deanne Taylor Theatre – 10 Busy Street (Logan/Carlaw-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/10+Busy+St,+Toronto,+ON+M4M+1N8/@43.6614376,-79.3421854,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cb713cd8a07b:0x4fea2e3011d21e40!8m2!3d43.6614376!4d-79.3421854!16s%2Fg%2F11csg4vwk2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 6:45 p.m. ***7:30 p.m.*** **[Night Journey](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/night-journey)** *Drama-Unconventional Venue* * This original full-length drama follows five strangers in a college night class studying *The Odyssey*, each searching for a better life while confronting personal challenges and setbacks. * Features an ensemble cast that includes performers connected with Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Performance, bringing authenticity and emotional depth to this character-driven story. * Performed at the historic Arts and Letters Club of Toronto where audiences can enjoy one of the city's hidden cultural gems, including its heritage architecture, lounge, and impressive collection of Canadian art after the performance. * Arts & Letters Club, The Great Hall, 14 Elm Street (Gerrard-Yonge) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/14+Elm+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5G+1G7/@43.6578753,-79.3825332,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x882b34ca8e3d6adb:0xc828cb905d247487!8m2!3d43.6578753!4d-79.3825332!16s%2Fg%2F11c3q45lzl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 80 mins * Ends: 8:50 p.m. *** 🎟️ **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * ⚠️ **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. 💰 **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. 📍 **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

Thursday Night Comedy Show! (Absolute Comedy) (Yonge and Eglinton) (July 23rd)
Thu, Jul 23, 11:30 PMHello everyone, **\*Please kindly read carefully-thank you\*** Join us for a fantastic and hilarious evening of mix, mingling, getting to know each other; and of course a super funny comedy show at **Absolute Comedy!** \*Joined by my other social groups too so we can anticipate a fabulous turn out and night **Event Fee:** I will be in the front lobby (look for me-Steve & group) Early Bird Price: **20 dollars in advance (e transfer or pay me cash any day prior to the day of the event)** Day of Event Price **25 dollars day of and/or when you arrive (HST is included)** Cash or through e transfer to: steveflemming11@gmail.com More event details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer) **Event Details:** **Thursday Night Comedy Show! (at Absolute Comedy) (Yonge and Eglinton)** \*Please arrive between 7:30 & 8:00 for a little pre-show mingle which will be a great way to get to know everyone before the show starts \*You will see us in the front bar area of the venue when you first come in \*Plenty of parking on Yonge street and in residential area \*Walking distance (3-4 minutes) from the Yonge & Eglinton subway station \*You will be expected to purchase minimum beverage and/or appetizer once inside the comedy show to support the staff and comedians \*Dinner menu is also provided as well, so bring your appetite if you like :) Thanks for reading and signing up; going to be a great night!
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