Bathurst Street Theatre
736 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 2R4
416-531-6100 Box office – 416-924-2243
A former church is reincarnated as a stage for both students and professionals.
Category:
Performing Arts Location
What:
| Performing Arts Venue | | Theatre |
| Payment | | MasterCard, American Express, Diner's Club En Route, Visa |
Where:
| Neighbourhood | | Toronto |
| Getting There | | Bathurst station |
| Cross Street | | Bloor |
When:
| Box office hours: Open only on day of event, 2 hours prior to showtime. Hours may vary based on event. |
Profile Last Updated: July 30, 2009
Great Traditions
The Bathurst Street Theatre is located on a site that housed a Methodist church in the 1860s, and the current building dates from 1888, later being part of the United Church of Canada. The families that formed the core of the congregation gradually moved out of the area, and the building turned into a site for discussion forums, concerts and plays. By the mid-1980s, its religious function moved to another site, leaving behind a full-time arts venue for the Annex neighbourhood.
Arts Academy
Today, the 500-seat theatre houses the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, an institution that nurtures song, dance and acting skills for young people.
The Bathurst Street Theatre is located on a site that housed a Methodist church in the 1860s, and the current building dates from 1888, later being part of the United Church of Canada. The families that formed the core of the congregation gradually moved out of the area, and the building turned into a site for discussion forums, concerts and plays. By the mid-1980s, its religious function moved to another site, leaving behind a full-time arts venue for the Annex neighbourhood.
Arts Academy
Today, the 500-seat theatre houses the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, an institution that nurtures song, dance and acting skills for young people.
The academy specializes in training “triple threats”, who work with a strong artistic and technical staff to learn how a theatrical show is mounted, culminating in public performances. Training is provided for virtually every technique of speech, music and movement. Master classes are offered in areas like monologue, song interpretation, scene study and magic. School workshops and summer programs are also conducted, providing an opportunity for the artistically inclined to experience stage life in a bona fide theatrical setting.
Centre of Song
Ticketed events at the Bathurst Street Theatre throughout the year are highlighted by the local shows of the Fringe of Toronto Festival. The church setting remains a favourite for gospel performers and opera singers, as well as comedic spoken word solo performers. The stage is also perfectly suited for pop and rock operas, ranging from a revival of Godspell to Evil Dead (parts I and II) to Disney’s High School Musical.
Centre of Song
Ticketed events at the Bathurst Street Theatre throughout the year are highlighted by the local shows of the Fringe of Toronto Festival. The church setting remains a favourite for gospel performers and opera singers, as well as comedic spoken word solo performers. The stage is also perfectly suited for pop and rock operas, ranging from a revival of Godspell to Evil Dead (parts I and II) to Disney’s High School Musical.
Details
Ticket pick up: Arrive early at box office for ticket pick up.
