If you decide at the last minute to attend one of Toronto’s many performances, then check out
T.O.TIX, Toronto’s central ticketing outlet, which offers half-price and discounted tickets on the day of performance.
Full price and discount advance tickets are available for theatre, dance, opera, music, comedy, sporting events, and more. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 to 6:30pm. Discount tickets go off sale between 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Matinees are sold the day
before the performance.
T.O.TIX is owned by TAPA, a not-for-profit organization representing over 180 theatre, dance, comedy and music companies in the city. T.O.TIX primarily raises revenue for TAPA and TAPA member companies by selling same-day discount, week-of discount and full-price advance tickets, for shows in and outside of Toronto.

www.totix.ca
Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas Street East
Toronto, M5B 2R8
+1 416 536 6468 x 40
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Closest subway station: Dundas
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A wonderful puppet theatre for adults in the heart of Tbilisi's Old Town which artist, writer and film-maker Reza Gabriadze's theatre opened over 30 years ago. Choose between two powerful and imaginative long-running shows (in Russian with English surtitles), The Battle of Stalingrad and The Autumn of my Sunshine, both of which have toured the world to great acclaim. Don't miss it if you are in Tbilisi - buy tickets online (www.biletebi.ge) and follow the show with dinner in the theatre cafe next door.

13 Shavteli Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
+0995 298 6593
www.biletebi.ge

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You'd think there's nothing new in puppetry, but that's until you go to the Thang Long water puppet show in a theatre near the lake in the centre of old town Hanoi. Fighting dragons, jumping fish and dancing warriors are all part of the legends and tales which unfold on water on the stage, accompanied by haunting traditional music. The denoument is when they show you how they do it ...shhhhh. Unique and great for all ages.

www.thanglongwaterpuppet.org/homepage.asp
57 B Dinh Tien Hoang Hanoi
+84 43 8 245117
Google map: bit.ly/nCijtL

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The Minack isn't a conventional theatre, for its location, setting, atmosphere and history make it the most impressive theatre I have seen. With the Atlantic ocean as a backdrop, the Minack was built by a lady named Rowena Cade, who dedicated her life to carving the amphitheatre and stage out of the Cornish cliffs of Porthcurno. The result is an open air theatre with stunning views. If the sun shines, basking sharks and nude snorkellers can be spotted swimming past and summer sunsets distract theatre goers from the plays, which change weekly and are of the highest standard. Even if you are less lucky to visit on a dark damp evening, the roar of the ocean, while you admire this example of architectural perseverance are an experience you won't forget.

www.minack.com/
An amazing open air theatre created by Rowena Cade in the 1930's and carved into the granite cliffs that once was a gorse filled gully. It sweeps down to the Atlantic sea which can thunder into the rocks making performances even more exciting! Take food and drink or buy on site and a waterproof just in case. Cushions are highly recommended and can be hired.

www.minack.com/index.htm
Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JU
+44(0)1736 810181
Google map: bit.ly/oq6mLw

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A new and exciting arts complex, just arriving and walking around is like immersing yourself within a wonderful sculpture. The new programme of theatre includes Kevin Spacey's Richard III and a wide range of cinema and exhibitions. But do wear sun glasses, even on a cloudy day!

niemeyercenter.org/
Calle de José Manuel Pedregal, 20, 33401 Avilés, Spain
+34 985 512 675
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An amazing open air theatre created by Rowena Cade in the 1930's and carved into the granite cliffs that once was a gorse filled gully. It sweeps down to the Atlantic sea which can thunder into the rocks making performances even more exciting! Take food and drink or buy on site and a waterproof just in case. Cushions are highly recommended and can be hired.

www.minack.com/index.htm
Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JU
+44(0)1736 810181
Google map: bit.ly/oq6mLw

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Founded in 1945 The Groteska Puppet, Mask and Actor Theatre in Cracow, is one of the earliest puppet theatres in Poland. Every one of its art directors had a clear vision of creating the best quality puppet theatre in the country. It really worked and now, after more than 60 years the Groteska Theatre gives around 450 performances a year with an audience of more than 100,000 people. Its productions are not only for children, there are also two stages for adults: one with pieces by Sophocles, Voltaire and Bulhakow just to name a few, and one for concerts, dance performances and cabarets with their most famous Reality Shopka Szol played usually in February. There is also lot of activities and workshops for children, young people and teachers.
The theatre runs an annual Great Dragon Parade, one of them was made in cooperation with Wales, Ireland, Portugal and Czech Republic as a part of Myths and Legends of Europe Festival in 2007. There are Dragon Family Picnics held on the banks of Vistula River and lots of events for the youngest.
The Groteska Theatre is world famous and it is awarded on many theatre festivals around the world and it can be easily called the modern cultural centre.
It is in the walking distance from Main Square and I would strongly recommend to visit it. Their work is really worth seeing and admiring not only by people who love puppets.

www.groteska.pl/english.php
2 Skarbowa Street, 31-121 Cracow, Poland
+48 12 633 48 22
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Mumbai is pretty theatrical itself, but I discovered the Prithvi when staying with a friend in the suburb of Juhu. It's a small but friendly theatre that offers a place of calm and respite away from the madness and sensory overload of Mumbai. It calls itself 'a vital breathing space' and this couldn't be more true!

www.prithvitheatre.org
20 Janki Kutir, Juhu Church Road, Mumbai 400 049
+91 (22) 26149546
Google map: bit.ly/oDxHUP

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Teatro Amazonas is an opera house in Manaus, located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. It is a stunning building inside and out and particularly beautiful at night. It was so suprising finding a theatre like this in such a remote location and the tour we had was brilliant. Definitely recommend going if you ever find yourself in Manaus on the way in to the Amazon - be sure to take the guided tour which is available in English.

Rua Tapajós, 5 Centro, Manaus AM, 69025-140, Brazil
+55 92 3622-1880
Google map: bit.ly/qZSRei

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Located in the heart of Chicago and parallel to the famous Michigan Avenue is such an impressive creation that is not to be missed when you are travelling in Chicago.
The remarkable and exciting architectural structure that is Millennium Park offers free concerts, exhibitions and tours for all of Chicago and boasts an amazing location for any event to be seen. Experiences that will not be forgotten as you sit and watch the concerts and plays in awe of the buildings and backdrop around you.
It is a lively place, flaunting stunning scenery and is a fantastic spectacle that represents Chicago at its best, promoting the varied culture found within the city as well as the clean, friendly and unique atmosphere. Millennium Park offers in my opinion the best setting for any theatrical play or concert to be held.

explorechicago.org/city/en/millennium.html
+1 312-742-1168
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This gorgeous little theatre is central to Funchal - its proper name is the Baltazar Diaz Theatre (named after a Madeiran poet).
The auditoreum is a minature Albert Hall and we saw the Madeiran Youth Mandolin Orchestra give a magnificent concert. The whole thing was absolutely charming but one could sit for ages in the empty auditorium and admire the atmosphere and architecture - large numbers of boxes surround the stalls and all the curtains and seats are a sumptuous crimson. Well worth a visit if ever in Funchal - both a musical performance or a play would be a joy.

www.cm-funchal.pt
Avenida Manuel de Arriaga, 9000-060 Funchal, Portugal
+351 291 215 130
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After our coffee in Caffe Belli in a lovely little town of Amandola in Le Marche, we decided to walk up to the top of the town for a wonderful view of the Sibillini mountains. We came across this small but perfectly formed theatre, still very much in use (there had been a children's performance of The Wizard of Oz the previous day). Le Marche has many beautiful theatres, but none as small as this.

www.amandolateatro.it
+393349101625
Google map: bit.ly/nVXyRB

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The Minack Theatre is a stunningly beautiful open-air theatre in Porthcurno, Cornwall. On the edge of a rugged cliff above the ocean, the audience are entertained both by the on-stage action and the jaw-dropping view behind it. If you're looking for a unique and spectacular theatre-going experience which creates a thoroughly magical atmosphere, then this is for you!

www.minack.com/index.htm
Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JU
+44(0)1736 810181
Google map: bit.ly/oq6mLw

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Pan.Optikum is a Theatre Company with a difference; you cannot just sit down and watch giant street theatre because it happens all around you. You look in one direction and the actors are coming towards you on huge platforms, then suddenly you hear a voice behind you and another actor is climbing a back-lit scaffold structure. All this happens as an amazing emotionally stirring soundtrack plays around you.
Their productions include pyrotechnics, singing, cantilevers, acrobatics, lights, silhouettes, music, video and dual language performances; a sensory experience that cannot be matched.
See them in their home country, Germany, or catch them on tour. But see them you must!

www.theater-panoptikum.de/index.php?id=1
gemeinnützige GmbH, Engesserstr.6, 79108 Freiburg, Germany
+49 761 503 944 9
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The Leicester Square Box Office is a small theatre ticket box office tucked away in Leicester Square.
I recently bought tickets to Lion King:The Musical, and the tickets were a lot cheaper than anywhere else! You can't argue with that.

www.lsbo.co.uk
42 Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7AN
+44(0)20 7087 2999
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Tyneside has many landmark structures and buildings including The Sage Gateshead.
The Sage which is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, is both a visual and audio delight, its outer skin of reflective glass echo's the changing light of Tyneside all day, every day.
The interior of The Sage will blow your sense's even further with panoramic views of the River Tyne and Newcastle Upon Tyne. Its theatres are as sympathetic to the eye, as they are to your ear. If The Sage is as close to Newcastle, as you ever get then your decision will be right on tune.

www.thesagegateshead.org
St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR
+44(0)191 443 4661
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Scarborough's Open Air Theatre is the largest in Europe, and first opened in 1932. It closed in the 1980's and was left to decay, but is now back stronger than ever, and was re-opened by the Queen in 2010.
Close to the north beach, it occupies a beautiful setting in a natural amphitheatre. The 6500 seats stretch up the hillside, while the stage is in the middle of a small lake against a backdrop of trees.
Over the years it has been home to a variety of performances from local operatic shows to It's a Knockout, and since the re-opening they have staged music festivals, Last Night of The Proms featuring Kiri Te Kanawa, and a gig by Sir Elton John.
2012 events have yet to be announced - remember an umbrella and a rug!

www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/
Burniston Road, Scarborough YO12 6PF
+44(0)844 888 9991
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Teatro Dimitri is a small family theatre based in Verscio in the Centovalli - Ticino. It is the opposite to SERIOUS switzerland. Try and book up for "Canti popolare nel ticino." No yodelling or thigh slapping, just Dimitri and Roberto singing together.

www.teatrodimitri.ch
+41 (0)91 796 24 14
6653 Verscio, Switzerland
Google map: bit.ly/qniaPm

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The Rustaveli Theatre is a stately, grand building set on one of the main tree-lined avenues that run through the centre of Tbilisi. The corner stones still bear a couple of bullet holes, remnants of the independence struggles of the early 90s. I was at the inaugural Georgian International Festival of Theatre in 1996, and remember jamming into the back of the circle, peering between the numerous decorative pillars, straining to see Vanessa Redgrave performing a one woman show. There is a huge tradition of theatre in Georgia, and the visual, imaginative productions of Shakespeare created during the Soviet Era made a huge impact at the Edinburgh Festivals of the 80s. The International Theatre festival's still going, now renamed the Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre, and you can still see international stars (such as John Malkovich) as well at the top national companies performing on the Rustaveli stage.

17 Rustaveli Ave, Tblisi
+995322726868
rustavelitheatre.ge
www.tbilisiinternational.com

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Here’s an opportunity to enjoy Shakespeare al fresco.
The romantic comedy, The Winter's Tale, is this year's performance at Dream in High Park. This annual summer event has been adapted for both adults and children.
Located at the High Park Theatre, an amphitheatre with seating carved right into the hillside, the stage is surrounded by lush trees and is the perfect setting to experience Shakespeare.
Performances run from the end of June until the beginning of September, Tuesdays through Sundays. Gates open at 6pm, with the performance starting at 8pm. The entry fee is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested minimum donation of $20. There is no fee for children under 14.
Food and beverages are allowed on the site: you can bring your own or purchase from a nearby concession or the Grenadier Café. Public washrooms are also available.
Performances take place weather permitting.
I like to get there early, enjoy a midday picnic, and after taking in the performance, walking through the park and gazing at the stars.
High Park is Toronto's largest public park, with several hiking trails, tennis courts, a lakefront, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds, and gardens.

Getting there: Take the subway to High Park station, walk east to High Park Avenue and Bloor Street. Enter the park from Bloor Street, follow the road to the Grenadier Café, where you will find signage to the amphitheatre.

www.canadianstage.com/dream
1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3, Canada
+1 416 368 3110
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