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a cafe
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Mar 6, 2024 -
Mar 17, 2024
Franco Boni Theatre, BMO Incubator
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Mar 21, 2024 -
Mar 21, 2024
Franco Boni Theatre, BMO Incubator, Café/Bar, Gallery
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Mar 25, 2024 -
Mar 25, 2024
Café/Bar

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

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Who Leads The Theatre Centre?

In January 2023, Managing Director Audrey Kwan joined General and Artistic Director Aislinn Rose, and Associate Artistic Director liza paul.Together they have stabilized the organization throughout the process of reopening
Theatre Centre leadership with Amy Lester from the office of Davenport MPP Marit Stiles on the front steps of The Theatre Centre

Thank you OTF for supporting our shift to hybrid!

Thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the $44,900 Resilient Communities Fund grant we received from the Government of Ontario!
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The Theatre Centre announces the 2023 Comedy is Art festival.

The Theatre Centre has announced its annual Comedy is Art festival lineup, with five nights of can’t miss comedy and good vibes running from October 24 to 28.

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.