Buddies in Bad Times Theatre creates vital Canadian theatre by developing and presenting voices that question sexual and cultural norms. Built on the political and social principles of queer liberation, Buddies supports artists and works that reflect and advance these values.
Toronto’s suffered a serious decline in gay nightclubs since gentrification hit Church Street, but this institution is still standing strong. Part theatre house and part dance floor, Buddies hosts Tallulah’s Cabaret every Saturday night when traditional boundaries in the gay community are completely erased. As you party on into the late hours, remember that every dollar you spend at the bar goes to the theatre so Toronto’s queer stage scene can continue to flourish.
After the curtain goes up, the after party begins. Every weekend the world’s largest and oldest facility-based queer theatre company hosts late night dance parties and stage shows (everything from cabaret performances to strip spelling bees) to raise money for its various theatre programs. Performers let loose as DJs spin a mix of top-40 music, pop, house and retro tracks that are sure to get everyone out on the dance floor.