What is your Box Office phone number?
416.862.2222
What is your Administration number?
416.363.5131
What is your Drama School number?
416.862.2222 for general inquires (Drama School Coordinator: 416.363.5131 x242)
What is your mailing address?
Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People
165 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 3Z4
When is your Box Office open?
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on performance days ONLY.
Closed on non-performance weekend days.
How much are single tickets for public performances?
Adults: $20
Youth (ages 1-18 ) and Grandparents/Seniors (age 65+): $15
First Saturday Savings: $10* (2010-11 season)
Terms: Single ticket orders are subject to a service charge of $2 per ticket ($3 per ticket when purchased online). This does not apply to tickets purchased in Show Combos. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes (2010-11 season). A handling fee of $6 is applied to single ticket orders. A handling fee of $8 is applied to Combo orders. All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable. Patrons who wish to avoid the handling fee may opt to purchase tickets in person at the Box Office.
* First Saturday Savings applies to the first Saturday matinee of selected Mainstage productions. Call for details.
Do you have a babes-in-arms policy?
Yes. Children under 1 year of age do not need a ticket but must sit on their caregiver’s lap.
How much are tickets for school group performances (Mon-Fri)?
Students/Adults: $15
Preview Performances: $10
Ask about our Earlybird Savings
One FREE teacher/Supervisor ticket for every 20 student tickets purchased.
Terms: Prices include tax. A handling fee of $5 per order is applicable.
Click here for more information, including our cancellation policy: http://www.lktyp.ca/en/current/how.cfm
Can I redeem gift certificates, show certificates or other coupons online?
No. Discounts of any kind cannot be redeemed online. Please call the Box Office to make reservations.
Do you offer Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) performances?
We have a minimum of one PWYC performance for each production we offer in the season. PWYC tickets are available in person from 9:00 a.m. on the day of the performance only (maximum 4 tickets per person; suggested contribution $5 ea). Please visit the performance schedules posted on our website for specific PWYC performance dates and times http://www.lktyp.ca/en/current/index.cfm or call 416.862.2222.
Can I exchange my tickets for another performance of the same show?
Yes. Patrons who have purchased packages (All for One, Three for Fun) can exchange tickets free of charge. Single ticket buyers can exchange for a fee of $2 per ticket. Please note that all exchanges must be received by the Box Office 24 hours prior to your original performance. For more information, please call our Box Office.
Are there two different theatres at LKTYP?
Yes! We have our Mainstage (Susan Rubes) Theatre that accommodates approximately 460 patrons and has assigned seating and our Studio (Nathan Cohen) Theatre that accommodates 115 patrons and is general admission seating. Often there are two plays being performed at the same time for different ages of audience. Call the Box Office if you are unsure of which theatre is presenting the play you wish to see.
Is the theatre wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Both performance spaces offer limited wheelchair seating. Please call 416.862.2222 for more information and to arrange this seating.
Do you admit latecomers?
We do admit latecomers to Mainstage performances. Latecomers are brought in at a point early in the production that the Stage Manager has determined will be least likely to disturb the audience and the performers. We do not admit latecomers to our Studio performances.
Is food or drink permitted in the theatre?
No. Food, drink, candy and gum are not permitted in the theatre. Food is permitted in our lobbies, however, LKTYP is a nut-free zone, as many children have severe life-threatening allergies.
Can we take pictures of the performance?
No. Photography, audio and video recording during or prior to a performance is prohibited by the Canadian Theatre Agreement.
Where is Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People?
We are located two blocks east of the St. Lawrence Market and are in the vicinity of the Distillery District. Our closest major intersection is Front and Sherbourne Sts.
How can we reach LKTYP by public transportation?
Our theatre is accessible from the Bloor subway line by exiting at the Sherbourne Station and taking the Sherbourne bus to Front St. We are accessible from the Yonge line by exiting at King Station and taking the King Streetcar to Sherbourne St. or exiting at Union Station and walking.
Where can we park near the theatre?
There is a public parking lot at the southeast corner of Front and Sherbourne Sts. Street parking can be found on the Esplanade or on King St. on weekends.
