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sometimes it snows in april. a man on stage in a long trench coat leans dramatically to the side with one leg in the air.
Jun 5, 2025 -
Jun 8, 2025
Franco Boni Theatre
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Jun 15, 2025
Franco Boni Theatre
A comic book emphasis spikey blob: RAP SHEETS! with a bright orange textured background with lines all pointing towards the centre
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Jun 16, 2025
Café/Bar

We are excited to announce updates and additions to the current cohort of Residency artists and their projects — alongside the brand new company in Residence program. In addition to these updates we are thrilled to announce a call for Residency artists!

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.

news

Parody of the "This is fine" dog in a room on fire meme, earth sits in an on-fire room with a cocktail and says "This is not fine".

Week of small actions toward hope

“Hope is a verb, it requires action, and the action comes from a belief that those actions matter. Meanwhile despair, hope’s opposite, is the enemy of action. Why take action
Residency artists (danjelani, adam, pj, stewart, nehal, brandon, d'bi) collaged onto an orange and red arrow patterned background. White bold text says "Residency News!"

An update on Residency projects and call for artists!

The Theatre Centre Community BBQ & Hangout received My Main Street support to draw visitors and increase vibrancy on Toronto’s main streets.
Photo of BBQ attendees eating and mingling on Lisgar Street

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.

our community

“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!”
Debbie Roopnarain

where we are

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.