The Theatre Centre Celebrated on Lisgar street this summer.
The Theatre Centre Community BBQ & Hangout received My Main Street support to draw visitors and increase vibrancy on Toronto’s main streets.
a theatre
a café
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a theatre
a café
a hub
for you
The Theatre Centre is thrilled to present the world premiere of GAME OF LIFE by bluemouth inc.
GAME OF LIFE is based on the personal story of bluemouth inc. artist Lucy Simic; a two-part exploration of mortality, the urgency of time, and the holding and letting go of relationships. Expect laughter, dancing and moments that will stay with you long after the night ends.
Are you there God? It’s us, MONKS. Following a sold out run at the Toronto Fringe, a remount at the Crow’s Theatre Cabaret, and having graced Intermission Magazine’s list of top theatre picks of 2024, this cult (forgive us, Father) favourite is back again!
MONKS has SOLD OUT! But fret not, brothers! A waitlist will be started in person only at The Theatre Centre one-hour before each performance. Tickets often become available at the last minute and we’d love to have you join us, so please come to the door, hang out in the awesome @theatrecentrecafe, and get on that waitlist!
We’re part of The Theatre Centre, but we are also our own thing. A workspace, a coffee shop, a bar, a performance space, a gathering place. Coffee, cocktails, delicious treats, and free wifi—spend an hour or the whole day. This place is for you.
From Our September Community Gathering
On September 23, The Theatre Centre hosted a Community Gathering & Reading, as part of our 10 for 10 programming (ten unique offerings over ten months), which celebrates ten years since we
The Theatre Centre receives $150,000 investment from the Government of Canada.
On World Tourism Day, we were so happy to have Julie Dzerowicz, Member of Parliament for Davenport, visit The Theatre Centre and announce an investment of over $3.1 million for 22 organizations across Toronto that are offering new tourism attractions for visitors.
“The freedom and the emphasis on process over product are freeing and low pressure and it leaves room to be creative in a way I’ve never experienced before.”
Brandon Ash-Mohammed
Comedian-in-Residency
“The Theatre Centre’s programs allow artists like me to take major risks. It is an essential bridge between the artistic community and the audiences who seek to experience experimental and deeply personal works.”
Hannah Moscovitch
Residency Alum
“Working in the Incubator space these past two weeks was transformative... Being hosted at The Theatre Centre made us feel held, safe, and included...Your support and trust literally made our workshop possible.”
Jill Connell
★★★★★
“Great coffee house. Great coffee. Great theatre. Great staff. Really gives you the vibe of an amazing city! Love it! Also their coffee reward system is awesome. After 5 coffees you get one free, after 10 coffees you get a free theatre ticket!”
“Great coffee house. Great coffee. Great theatre. Great staff. Really gives you the vibe of an amazing city! Love it! Also their coffee reward system is awesome. After 5 coffees you get one free, after 10 coffees you get a free theatre ticket!”
Debbie Roopnarain
The Theatre Centre resides on stolen land in Tkaronto — a gathering place that has been home to the Anishinaabe, including the Mississaugas of the Credit; the Haudenosaunee; and the Wendat since time immemorial. We offer our gratitude to all past, present, and future generations of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples that care for Turtle Island. Tkaronto is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum, an agreement forged between the Anishinaabe Nation and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to peaceably share resources; and Treaty 13, an alleged agreement between settlers and the Mississaugas of the Credit.
Like many arts organizations, The Theatre Centre has directly benefited from settler-colonialism throughout its past to the present day. By making our home in Tkaronto, we take on a role that comes with responsibilities to the land and its stewards. We are committed to using our voice and platform to support those already doing the work, but we know we still have a long way to go.