Summer is here which means that there’s plenty going on around the city! Here are some other great shows which are happening in July!
The Full Monty – The Capitol Theatre
While spying on their wives at a “Girls’ Night Out,” a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo come up with a bold (and unclothed) way to make some quick cash. In preparing for the show, they find themselves extremely exposed, both physically and emotionally. As they conquer their fears, self-consciousness, and prejudices, the men come to discover that they’re stronger as a group, and the strength that they find in each other gives them the individual courage to let it all go.
July 31 – August 11
The Capitol Theatre – 20 Queen Street, Port Hope
Capitol Theatre – The Full Monty
Porch View Dances – Kaeja d’Dance
Porch View Dances (PVD), returns for its 13th year to Toronto’s historic Seaton Village neighbourhood from July 17-21, 2024. This year’s site-specific, outdoor dance event will feature a series of short, original performances danced by everyday people that explore the heart of play – choosing joy over fear, giving into laughter and silliness, and unashamedly embracing our truest selves.
July 17 – 21
The roving experience begins at Porch View Dances Lane and London Street in Seaton Village, Toronto
Levels the Play – No Strings Theatre
Levels the Play is excited to announce we will be partaking in a 5 day developmental workshop produced by No Strings Theatre. Last year our show debuted in the 2023 Toronto Fringe, and we are thrilled to be back again with a dramatic reading of our script on Friday July 19.
July 19 at 3 and 8 pm
Tranzac Club – 292 Brunswick Ave
LEVELS THE PLAY | Nostringstheatre
Three Men on a Bike – Guild Festival Theatre
Jay, George & Harris embark on an ill-fated cycling holiday through Germany in this comic misadventure filled with witty banter, clever observations, and ridiculous mishaps. This laugh-out-loud comedy captures the spirit of the open road as our trio find themselves in one hilarious predicament after another, testing their patience, wit, and friendship.
Featuring the same cast and creative team that brought 2023’s hit Three Men in a Boat to uproarious life, Three Men on a Bike offers a theatrical vision of Jerome K. Jerome’s Victorian satire that proves that sometimes the best way to navigate life is to embrace its absurdity.
July 18 – August 4
The Greek Theatre, Guild Park & Gardens – 201 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough
Three Men on a Bike — Guild Festival Theatre
THE MASTERCLASS – A.C.T. Productions
Step into the world of THE MASTERCLASS, an immersive show that invites you into the legendary studio of the renowned Canadian actor, producer, director, theatre practitioner and author, Nathan Bridgets. Nathan will be teaching his one of a kind acting technique from his best selling novel “An Actor Does NOT Prepare” in a special masterclass.
Throughout the performance, you will be guided through exercises and improvisations, learning firsthand the principles that have shaped generations of actors. You may find yourself standing, moving, and exploring the space around you, encouraged to unleash your creativity in a supportive environment.
Audience participation is not just encouraged; it is essential to the experience. Through interactive moments and shared exercises, you gain a deeper understanding of the artistry behind acting.
July 19, 20, 26 & 27
Charb Arts Studio – 2238 Dundas W #111
The Masterclass Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Weston Silver Band – Crossroads Theatre
Now in its 102nd season, the Weston Silver Band will take audiences on a captivating journey through musical history, featuring a diverse selection of music that showcases the band’s versatility and celebrates Weston’s cultural heritage.
July 25 and August 1 at 7pm
Little Avenue Memorial Park, Weston, ON
Vibrant Waveforms – Mythos Musical Productions
Beneath the colourful lights of a digital metropolis, six young people struggle to find purpose in their idyllic but sheltered existence. When a cryptic message from beyond begins to reveal the nature of their world, they embark on an epic journey to find answers – and themselves along the way.
Vibrant Waveforms is a story about love, loss, friendship, and healing. This one-of-a-kind electronic musical brings the awesome power of live synthesizers to the Tarragon Mainspace in July 2024.
July 25 – 28
Tarragon Theatre – 30 Bridgman Ave
Vibrant Waveforms – Tarragon Theatre
Shakespeare-in-the-Park: Infinite Variety – Repercussion Theatre
Repercussion Theatre is halfway through touring its one-of-a-kind production inspired by William Shakespeare titled Infinite Variety, visiting nearly twenty parks in Montréal and across Quebec! Infinite Variety will continue touring until August 3rd, visiting locations such as Westmount, Dorval, the Plateau, Kirkland, and Ile des Soeurs.
With an ensemble of 6 talented performers (including Artistic Director Amanda Kellock as host), music and singing, and eco-conscious design, this year’s show highlights the creativity and talent of every team member, as the show has been collaboratively created.
Touring until August 3rd
Various locations around Quebec, see site for details
SITP (2024) EN | Repercussion Theatre
Spin – Guild Festival Theatre
A timeless musical celebration of the bicycle, Evalyn Parry’s SPIN is an innovative production that has toured the continent for over a decade. Inspired in part by the incredible true story of Annie Londonderry, the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle in 1895, SPIN travels from nineteenth century women’s emancipation to the present day, forging unexpected links across time and history. A vintage bicycle, hooked up to simple electronics and suspended in a mechanic’s stand, becomes a percussion instrument: played from fenders to spokes to sprung vinyl seat, from whirling pedals to bells, percussionist Brad Hart creates a captivating sonic accompaniment to Parry’s evocative songs and stories.
July 6th – One night only
Much Ado About Nothing – Thaumatrope Theatre
This play centres on two young couples: Claudio and Hero, and Beatrice and Benedick. Beatrice, Hero’s cousin, is embroiled in a “merry war” with Benedick, a soldier, and the two are equally-matched when it comes to their wit and their distaste for one another. Just beneath the surface of their banter, though, is an affection that is brought to light by a trick played by their friends. Claudio and Hero’s story is dramatic, with the ill-intentioned Don John sabotaging Hero and Claudio’s relationship by convincing Claudio that Hero has been unfaithful.
July 13th – One night only
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