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Three women burlesque performers dressed in black bras, panties and stockings pose against a red background.
Three women burlesque performers dressed in black bras, panties and stockings pose against a red background.
Photo: Sam Gaetz

Sweet & salty burlesque

challenging the patriarchy & misogyny while poking fun at its own packaging.

Photo: Sam Gaetz

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TEASE: a reimagined burlesque comedy

Sex, politics & what it means to be a woman

After its sold-out run at the 2020 Next Stage Festival, TEASE returns to Toronto from Wednesday, March 13 to Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Crow’s Theatre. Presented by The Big City Kitties, in association with Crow’s Theatre, it’s a reimagining of the burlesque comedy genre, co-created by Glenys Marshall, Mei Miyazawa and Lindsay Mullan.

TEASE challenges society’s patriarchal views and misogynistic expectations while unflinchingly poking fun at its own “woke” packaging. Combining elements of clown, sketch comedy, improv and dance, TEASE is as salty as it is sweet – entertaining with humour and sex appeal while managing to surprise audiences with an underlying heartfelt message.

“This revolutionary comedy show is funny, smart, instructive, disturbing, brave, joyous, deeply humane, and honest. Everyone needs to see it.”

– Glenn Sumi

About Crow’s Theatre

For 40 years, Crow’s Theatre has been a leading force in the Canadian theatre landscape, recognized for provocative and award-winning new theatre works that premiere in Toronto, often followed by national and international tours. Led by Artistic and General Director Chris Abraham and Executive Director Sherrie Johnson, Crow’s Theatre ignites passionate and enduring engagement between audiences and artists by creating, producing and promoting unforgettable theatre that examines and illuminates the pivotal narratives of our times. In 2017, Crow’s Theatre moved into its first permanent home, the purpose-built Streetcar Crowsnest at the corner of Carlaw Avenue and Dundas Street, the first arts hub of its kind in Toronto’s east end, comprised of four venues for dynamic cultural and community programming.

Banner image with white lettering against a red background: The Big City Kitties in association with Crow's Theatre present TEASE. Featuring a woman burlesque performer in full body black fishnet costume, striking a carefree pose on her stomach, legs bent and raised at the knee.

Three women burlesque performers dressed in black bras, panties and stockings pose against a red background.

(Photo credits: Top: Lindsay Mullan; photo by Patricia Rose. Bottom, clockwise, from top left: Glenys Marshall, Lindsay Mullan & Mei Miyazawa; photo by Sam Gaetz.)

 

Event details

Hosted by: The Big City Kitties, in association with Crow’s Theatre

Type of event: burlesque theatre performance

Co-created, choreographed & performed by: Glenys Marshall, Mei Miyazawa & Lindsay Mullan

Additional choreography by: Gabriel Gonçalves & Dana Thody

Directed by: Lindsay Mullan

Dates: Wednesday, March 13 – Sunday, March 24, 2024

Start times:

  • March 13, 14, 20 & 21 @ 8:00 PM ET
  • March 15, 16, 22 & 23 @ 7:00 PM ET & 9:30 PM ET
  • Sunday matinées March 17 & March 24 @ 2:00 PM ET

Duration: 90 minutes (no intermission)

Cost: Tickets range from C$20.00 for previews – $69.00 VIP

Reduced ticket prices are available for Students and Under 30, with a promo code. You will be required to provide proof of eligibility when you pick up your tickets. Please email boxoffice@crowstheatre.com or call the box office at 647-341-7390 ext. 1010 for details. If you’ve purchased any subscription at Crow’s Theatre this season, you receive an automatic 20% savings on additional tickets added to your subscription, including TEASE! Please call their box office at 647-341-7390 or email boxoffice@crowstheatre.com to book your tickets.

Location: Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4M 2T1

Booking link: Book your tickets here.

Contact Details: Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2T1, Canada; Box office phone number: 647-341-7390 ext. 1010; boxoffice@crowstheatre.com, crowstheatre.com

 

Content warning: For audiences 18+. Nudity, depiction of sexual assault.

Accessibility: Info here.

Refund policy: Box office and ticket info here.