Hope in Hot Times – Toronto (Winter Remount)
After a successful Hamilton Fringe debut, we bring our hit show home to Toronto! A heart-warming, family-friendly, slightly random musical comedy about living in the city.
SHOWTIMES
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 7:30PM
Sun Jan 18, 2026, 4:30 PM
Sweet Action Theatre, 180 Shaw St #106 Toronto, Wheelchair Accessible
Tickets $6/15/20 HERE
Doors open 15 minutes in advance, no intermission, run time 60 mins
Chips and soda on sale
HOPE IN HOT TIMES – SYNOPSIS
A tree, a robin, a worm. Dog owners, lawn owners and the internet. Five good-hearted clowns try their best to live in the city, as the Earth and Moon watch on. Ridiculous, beautiful, musical and questionable, bring your whole family to this sweet, fun, and slightly existential show created by the Play Play Collective.
Actors, Co-Writers: Chantal Bassous, Sue Carroll, Michael Higginson, Janice Jo Lee, Kendra Ward Director, Co-Writer, Producer, Sound Designer: Janice Jo Lee
Co-Writer: Sivert Das Asst Sound Designer: Angelic Goldsky
“Part absurdist comedy, part “clown” physical comedy, and part commentary on climate change, the production is silly and hopeful in spite of the declining state of the world.” -Hamilton City Magazine
“Refreshingly entertaining for all ages. […] Hard to leave the theatre without a smile on your face.” -The Vibe Hamilton
“A clown comedy musical with tremendous heart. […] Bring your entire family to this charming production.” -Steel City Reviews
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
Venue
Sweet Action Theatre, 180 Shaw St Unit 106 Toronto
Run Time
60 minutes, No Intermission. Late entry permitted.
Tickets
$20/15 Adult / $6 Kids
Performance Dates
Saturday January 17, 7:30 PM
Sunday January 18, 4:30 PM
Content Warnings
None
Access Notes
Sweet Action is located in a wheelchair accessible building. 2 HEPA filters will be running in the space. The front row is wheelchair accessible. Chairs are sturdy folding chairs, with no arms, set on 4 risers. Gendered male/female multi-stall washrooms are located on the main (second) floor, and a single-stall all-gender washroom is located on the third floor, accessible by stairs or elevator.
