I am STILL cockeyed after this fabulously hilariously entertaining performance. Best, like I did,…read morenot knowing what this was all about then you are head-over-heals with laughter and enjoyment. So, I didn't take any photos or they would stand out for all the regular or irregular pics I have in my gallery and I don't want anything to drain my gallery... OR my wife wondering WTF am I turning into? I am straight into the bright light and with the horse blinkers or blinders... I am straight... Just love life and this is life... forget anything and live the moment. Thank you

I wanted to save something special for my 100th review and what's more special than a live…read moreperformance with two nekkid guys on stage handling their meat canes for 50 minutes (in a theater that doesn't have sticky floors)? Thanks to Kat F. and the generosity of the Yelp Weekly sponsors, I was among the lucky handful of Yelpers who got free tix to see "Puppetry of the Penis: The Ancient Art of Genital Origami" at Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre. But before the main event, we had to endure 40-some-odd minutes of yet another tired-ass female comedienne's routine. This time, Shelley "cock and chocolate are all I want for Christmas" Marshall was serving up a big platter of mediocrity. If a raunchy version of the Cathy comics is funny to you, then you might've liked her. Personally, Marshall's brand of humor has me groaning in pain more than laughing in hysterics. She was in her element, though, as she had the almost-entirely menopausal audience in stitches. After a long intermission, the evening's stars took center stage. I was under the impression that the performers are Australian so I was a little bit disappointed when the puppeteers, Christopher Cannon and Rich Binning, turned out to be American. An Aussie accent would've made this so much funnier. They're also much younger (and cuter) than the original performers so I felt a bit like a perv staring at their peckers throughout the show. Apparently, they're in their early 20s but they look like the fresh-faced high-school kids who might shovel your snow this winter. The title of the act is also a bit misleading; Cannon and Binning do not use puppets. They stand before you completely buck naked and their only "props" are their respective schlongs which they manipulate into various poses. Some music, sound effects, and canned comedic banter intersperses each dick trick and the shapes they create run the gamut. Some are no-brainers: The Pelican, Yoda, A Man-gina; others were a "stretch": The Eiffel Tower, The Windsurfer; and still others had me scratching my head, wondering, "How in the hell...?": The Wristwatch, The Baby Bird, and their pièce de resistance, The Hamburger. Not knowing how close I'd be to the stage, I brought my binoculars. But I really didn't need them as we were about six rows back. In addition, the funky junk is displayed on a projection screen magnified large enough so you can see every hair, goose bump, and wrinkle. Kind of gross but these features really came in handy when representing KFC extra crispy chicken. Like I said, the audience was mostly older women and judging from their reactions (and rather immense proportions), I'd put the majority of them in the cock-and-chocolate camp. They were hooting and hollering, practically in tears. One woman was doubled over in so much laughter, she looked like she was going to tumble out of her balcony box seat and go splat on the floor. Overall, I'm glad the ticket was free because I wouldn't pay $50 for a performance like this. A few of the PotP moves would be sure to amuse as neat parlor tricks but an entire show devoted to them? Meh. Once you get over the shock value, the penis puppetry quickly devolves from phallic Cirque du Soleil into Cirque du So Lame. P.S. Yelp is asking, "Good for kids?" I'm going to vote yes, just cuz.

This is quite AWESOME!!!! There are quite a few acts around Port Credit and I check out a few…read more You can find performers from around the world. the performers included magicians, acrobats playing with fire, knifes and much more. Behind the library in the park area they had food installs serving the best such as beaver tail and poutine! and much more. The shops also included jewelry, etc. Parking is not hard to find you can either park on street, at the library or behind the light house. Which you are there check out the local eatiers in Lakeshore.

Have been yearly to Port Credit Buskerfest (this year I booked off Saturday & Sunday & used a stat…read moreday on Friday JUST to have this weekend off) The acts are from all over the world and are amazing ! They are So talented and live off the "tips" given by the viewers

Ghost Jail Theatre is an improvised comedy show at Clinton's Tavern on Bloor Street (@ Christie…read moreStation) every Sunday starting at 7:30. My friends and I have been going to the show for over a year now, and it's one of our favourite things to do in Toronto. The show changes every week and is based on a piece of writing that is collected from an audience member. I've seen shows where the theme has been derived from a diary entry, textbook chapter, flyer, grocery receipt, text message...seriously, all sorts of things! It's short form improv mostly, with bits of improvised writing pieces in between. I think it's a really unique and different improv comedy show from the regular 'whose line is it anyway'/theatre sports gamey stuff. It's really funny but not always in a knee-slap-in-the-face kind of a way. Sometimes it's dark, and crazy, and just downright smart. That's why it's so great. I also love that the cast hangs out after the show and isn't afraid to talk to audience members. It's a really warm and welcoming environment. In fact, the tag line for their show is "Ghost Jail Theatre: the comedy show that won't make fun of you for coming!" Love it. The cast is a mix of new kids on the Toronto comedy scene and recognizable faces about town (every time I turn on the tv I swear I see a cast member in some random commercial...and I secretly love it). Anyway, check it out. www.ghostjail.com 693 Bloor Street (at Clinton's Tavern) Sundays. 7:30.

Amazing show. No notes, trapeze artists were my favourite part. Can't wait to come back!read more

Can't recommend this circus enough!! We all had so much fun recently! Looking forward to going…read moreagain next year

Pretty cute theatre. I took some seniors here to watch Thelma. Very intimate venue drinks were…read moreavailable, loved the show. Only issue was the base was super loud but as soon as we asked they turned it down, thank you it was a great night

We received tickets for Cavalia Odysseo from friends and couldn't pass up a date night downtown…read more The tents are located towards the water, across from the Gardiner. It was difficult to find a path across, but eventually made it a few minutes before the show started. Hint: Take Parliament Street. Parking is $20 if you park in their lot. I believe I saw some who prepaid for $15. If you don't mind a short walk (or a long walk), there's parking nearby for $10-$12. We found a parking spot for $3 near George St and Adelaide St E. Once you walk in, there is a lot of upselling. You can visit the stables for $20 for children and $30 for adults. There are also printed programs for a price. They also have merchandise on sale, but nothing has a price on it. The show itself is pretty cool. I would say the show is 60% horsemanship and 40% acrobatics. Essentially like Cirque de Soliel with horses. It's amazing how well-trained the horses are. They will come to the riders when called upon, usually with a simple outstretched hand. What's more amazing is that they can control over 4 horses at a time. Having said that, though, there were a few occasions where the horses ran off on their own and you can tell that it was unscripted because the riders will run after the horses. It just goes to show you how hard it is to do what they do. The riders do some crazy things, mostly around mounting and dismounting horses while they're running. The acrobats were really great as well. They definitely showed how skilled and how strong they are. There was a lot of jumping, back flipping, standing on shoulders, and balancing on poles and rings. The acrobats were definitely enjoyable to watch with or without horse involvement. We also enjoyed the music, which was played live. From what we can tell, there was a single, guitarist, violinist, and drummer. There may have been more musicians, but we couldn't see them. The musicians were really good. I thought I was listening to a studio recording until I noticed them playing live. Overall the show was really good and if you like horses then this is definitely the show for you. Prices are pretty high, but horses have to eat too! Don't try to switch seats during the show/during intermission because their ushers will come by and yell at you.

I made the mistake of seeing Odysseo without having a particular fondness for horses…read more The acrobatics weren't nearly as excellent as Cirque du Soleil and the main focus of the show was definitely the magnificent horses. If you are interested in these beasts, then you'll have a blast. But, if you are just looking for a fancy show, you are probably better off going to a Cirque performance or maybe catching a broadway show. SPOILERS BELOW: Choreography (of the humans) was often out of sync, and supposedly symmetric formations often had one or two stragglers. On the other hand, the horses were very cute, and their spontaneity provided some of the most endearing moments of the show. A horse stopping by to drink water from the lake was very natural, and although unplanned, it was sweet. Another horse getting lost on the way off the stage was also natural and sweet. Going into Odysseo I expected to, at a minimum, see the classic formation of two riders side by side on a pair of horses with a third balancing on their shoulders. Unfortunately, even this staple of horse acrobatics was not included. Disappointing.

I visited this theater for a performance by Soulpepper theater company. While each performance is…read moreunique so I am going to rate this theater based upon the things matter to a performance area. I watched a performance that was 60 min long at Michael Young Theater which apparently is the smaller of the two theaters. I found the the view was unobstructed for all the seats with a good view of the stage even from the last row of seats. The lighting and mix media were used well in the performance I saw as otherwise the stage was spartan for this particular play. The seats were unfortunately not comfortable. The main lobby area is nice and inviting and plenty of drinks/food items available for consumption. One is even allowed to bring in drinks into the theater which is becoming rare and rare. Bonus points for the extremely clean washroom. Getting here depends on your mode of transport if you Uber/Drive here getting here is ez. Public transport even with the new street car isn't very frequent and it is a good 10-15 min ride from King station. 3.5 star.

The Young Centre is one of my favourite places to see theatre in the city. I've had lots of…read morememorable experiences here. On the Eastern end of the Distillery District, it's close to lots of good dining and shopping options and you can make a day of it. The Young Centre is home to Soulpepper Theatre, George Brown Theatre School, Global Cabaret Festival, and the occasional dance event. There are 3 theatres ranging from small and intimate (The Tank House, where I saw "Paper Series" by Cahoots Theatre Company), inbetween (Michael Young Theatre, where you can catch "Kim's Convenience" on now!), and grand (Marilyn and Charles Baillie Theatre, where they show the biggest productions like "A Christmas Carol", "Parfumerie", "Our Town", etc.). Even in the largest theatre, there are almost no 'bad' seats in the house (with the exception of the 2nd level, anything really far on the side, where you sit on chairs instead of regular seats). I really like the warm and unpretentious vibe of the space. Lots of long, wooden communal tables, exposed brick, and a cozy fireplace in the lobby make intermissions more fun. The box office and ticket pick-up desk are always running efficiently. The little cafe in the lobby is surprisingly good too. I once ate a meal there because I didn't have time to go to a restaurant. They have a small selection of toasted paninis, crepes, and salads in addition to the cookies and muffins. In terms of drinks, they make a good latte and have a decent wine selection + beers. Overall, the variety is so much better than concessions stands at other theatres like the Sony Centre, Four Seasons, Factory Theatre, etc.! It's nice to be able to find something other than candies and overpriced mini Haagen-Dazs. Finally, washrooms are clean and big, and there is almost never a line! Great performers deserve an equally great performance venue and this is it!

It's a very unique venue to watch shows. Got the chance to see Dan Mangan perform here. Seating is…read morea bit uncomfortable as it's lawn seating and everyone attending the show was crammed together making it hard to adjust oneself without encroaching on other people's space. It's outdoors so be prepared to experience the elements (ie, insects, weather, sound of overhead planes, etc).

King Lear this season was excellent. The evening was overcast and held a threat of rain, which…read moreadded to the ambience of the production. The reserved seats, with cushions, are worth it, but bring another cushion for added comfort. It is the ground, and it is hard. Do bring a couple blankets and bug spray. We didn't remember bug spray, but you can "rent" a can from concessions. It was a memorable evening.