It's Bitty-Bat's Spooktacular Halloween Show!!!

Bitty-Bat is a mischievous bat-like creature. Driven instinctively to charm and intimidate, she lures the audience deep into her world, only to be interrupted by a strange know-it-all voice interfering with her daily rituals. Discover Bitty-Bat in this ridiculous physical comedy that has delighted audiences at Toronto Fringe, Toronto Sketchfest, Montreal Sketchfest, and the Edinburgh Fringe!

“A delight to watch and anything but predictable” -FringeReview (★★★★★)

"If you love clowning, silliness and the sheer joy of play, this is a show you won’t want to miss." -NEXT Magazine (NNNN)

This special Halloween presentation of Bitty-Bat! features an opening act by local creeps Michael Higginson and Victoria Watson-Sepejak.

And be sure to stick around for the FREE Sweet Action Theatre Dance Party, featuring DJ Christ on the Cross (Gordon Neill).

Costumes welcomed and encouraged!

This is a DRY EVENT, but soft drinks and water will be available for purchase.

Bitty-Bat's Spooktacular Halloween Show and Sweet Action Dance Party

Friday October 31, 2025
Sweet Action Theatre (180 Shaw St. Unit 106)
DOORS at 7:15 p.m.
BITTY-BAT at 7:30 p.m. ($20)
DANCE PARTY at 9 p.m. (FREE)

This is where it all began…

Two2Mango is back at their homeground — Sweet Action Theatre — for one night only, before heading to Europe to shake things up in London UK. Wait, London isn't Europe…or is it? Anyway...

The duo is ready to present what they have before showing it to Brits...Two2Mango- The Award-Winning Duo Unleashes Goofy New Comedy "Hansal & Geetal" at Sweet Action Theatre! Plus, a QnA about touring with your show. So, stay back if you wanna know how to budget, plan or produce in a city where you don't know people.

A delightfully unhinged, goofy new comedy, Hansal & Geetal is another one of Two2Mango’s wild and wicked creations, infused with their signature brand of physical comedy, no fourth wall, and full-on audience interaction. The show, performed in more than two languages (including clownspeak), positions the audience as a third actor, blurring the line between performer and spectator.

“​​These class clowns are forced to face their greatest fear: sharing the joke with the whole class. Through this interactive clown-comedy show, Hansal & Geetal take you through the backbenchers' journey of being mischievous and misunderstood. Relive your school days nostalgia and be a part of their world, because the teacher is on break!”

Media Reviews:

'The pair have great comic timing, beautiful rapport' - Orlando Sentinel

‘Two genuine theatre experimenters, Sachin and Shreya- 12thNight, Edmonton

'These cunning clowns employ minimalist wordplay...extracting riotous laughter' - Orlando Weekly

‘..they let the audience in on the fun..know how to work the room’- Broadway World

'Hysterical physicality and chemistry between Sachin and Shreya'- Intermission Magazine

'Unparalleled audience work' -Parton & Pearl

'Spicy dynamic between Parashar and Sharma'- Sesayarts Magazine

Professor Eff’s Film Study

A night for Clowns and Idiots to watch movies and mercilessly judge them on their comedic value!!!! We will elevate our own self- worth and intellectual confidence by engaging in rigorous debate on the merits of contemporary Clown as seen in modern cinema. An open invite to all dum dums and stupid heads to come giggle and get down with some real deal Clown debate.

The first film, in what will hopefully become a series of evenings, will be Stanley Tucci’s 1998 farce The Imposters, starring Stanley Tucci, Oliver Platt and Alfred Molina among others it is a wonderfully absurd film. A box office failure I believe it is an under-appreciated comedic gem, that frequently plays with Clown logic.

Nov 4th 6pm at SweetAction
FREE
Popcorn provided

Come join your Clown friends as we watch and discuss movies that carry with them a spirit of play and absurdity that is relevant to contemporary Clown that work that we create.

Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack

Karl is an adventurous cat, exploring the garbage peaks and demolished cars of their junkyard home, but they struggle with figuring out their true purpose. Introducing the audience, the junkyard tourists, to his many puppet friends, from Daryl the Dog to Courtney the Crow, Karl will begin to figure out who they are, and how they belong in their pack. They’ll find adventure with those who matter to them the most in a 45-minute spectacle of live music and originally designed hand-puppets.

Age Suggestion: 16+, Content Warning: Mentions of Marijuana

Tickets can be bought at: https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/karl-the-cat-and-the-junkyard-pack

York University students Jesse Lewis and Rachel Van Staalduinen strive to tell relevant stories exploring identity with their collective Playdough Productions as they begin their careers as young emerging artists. A response to the changing world around them, musical hand-puppet show Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack explores how finding yourself will help you find a sense of belonging. It invites audiences to experience childlike wonder again, because when the world around you seems scary, the answer is singing puppets. 

Playdough Productions was formed in effort to tell important queer stories through clown, mask, and puppetry. Premiering Raccacloon at the Hamilton Fringe Festival in July awarded them with a Best in Venue award and a high of 83 patrons in the audience at once.  You can follow along with their creative endeavors by visiting their website or following them on Instagram and Facebook @PlaydoughProductions .

Any questions can be directed to playdoughproductionstheatre@gmail.com

Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack

Karl is an adventurous cat, exploring the garbage peaks and demolished cars of their junkyard home, but they struggle with figuring out their true purpose. Introducing the audience, the junkyard tourists, to his many puppet friends, from Daryl the Dog to Courtney the Crow, Karl will begin to figure out who they are, and how they belong in their pack. They’ll find adventure with those who matter to them the most in a 45-minute spectacle of live music and originally designed hand-puppets.

Age Suggestion: 16+, Content Warning: Mentions of Marijuana

Tickets can be bought at: https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/karl-the-cat-and-the-junkyard-pack

York University students Jesse Lewis and Rachel Van Staalduinen strive to tell relevant stories exploring identity with their collective Playdough Productions as they begin their careers as young emerging artists. A response to the changing world around them, musical hand-puppet show Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack explores how finding yourself will help you find a sense of belonging. It invites audiences to experience childlike wonder again, because when the world around you seems scary, the answer is singing puppets. 

Playdough Productions was formed in effort to tell important queer stories through clown, mask, and puppetry. Premiering Raccacloon at the Hamilton Fringe Festival in July awarded them with a Best in Venue award and a high of 83 patrons in the audience at once.  You can follow along with their creative endeavors by visiting their website or following them on Instagram and Facebook @PlaydoughProductions .

Any questions can be directed to playdoughproductionstheatre@gmail.com

Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack

Karl is an adventurous cat, exploring the garbage peaks and demolished cars of their junkyard home, but they struggle with figuring out their true purpose. Introducing the audience, the junkyard tourists, to his many puppet friends, from Daryl the Dog to Courtney the Crow, Karl will begin to figure out who they are, and how they belong in their pack. They’ll find adventure with those who matter to them the most in a 45-minute spectacle of live music and originally designed hand-puppets.

Age Suggestion: 16+, Content Warning: Mentions of Marijuana

Tickets can be bought at: https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/karl-the-cat-and-the-junkyard-pack

York University students Jesse Lewis and Rachel Van Staalduinen strive to tell relevant stories exploring identity with their collective Playdough Productions as they begin their careers as young emerging artists. A response to the changing world around them, musical hand-puppet show Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack explores how finding yourself will help you find a sense of belonging. It invites audiences to experience childlike wonder again, because when the world around you seems scary, the answer is singing puppets. 

Playdough Productions was formed in effort to tell important queer stories through clown, mask, and puppetry. Premiering Raccacloon at the Hamilton Fringe Festival in July awarded them with a Best in Venue award and a high of 83 patrons in the audience at once.  You can follow along with their creative endeavors by visiting their website or following them on Instagram and Facebook @PlaydoughProductions .

Any questions can be directed to playdoughproductionstheatre@gmail.com

Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack

Karl is an adventurous cat, exploring the garbage peaks and demolished cars of their junkyard home, but they struggle with figuring out their true purpose. Introducing the audience, the junkyard tourists, to his many puppet friends, from Daryl the Dog to Courtney the Crow, Karl will begin to figure out who they are, and how they belong in their pack. They’ll find adventure with those who matter to them the most in a 45-minute spectacle of live music and originally designed hand-puppets.

Age Suggestion: 16+, Content Warning: Mentions of Marijuana

Tickets can be bought at: https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/karl-the-cat-and-the-junkyard-pack

York University students Jesse Lewis and Rachel Van Staalduinen strive to tell relevant stories exploring identity with their collective Playdough Productions as they begin their careers as young emerging artists. A response to the changing world around them, musical hand-puppet show Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack explores how finding yourself will help you find a sense of belonging. It invites audiences to experience childlike wonder again, because when the world around you seems scary, the answer is singing puppets. 

Playdough Productions was formed in effort to tell important queer stories through clown, mask, and puppetry. Premiering Raccacloon at the Hamilton Fringe Festival in July awarded them with a Best in Venue award and a high of 83 patrons in the audience at once.  You can follow along with their creative endeavors by visiting their website or following them on Instagram and Facebook @PlaydoughProductions .

Any questions can be directed to playdoughproductionstheatre@gmail.com

Join Pasquale Provolone, an old Italian man, on his journey to protect his beloved zucchini garden from the local wildlife and their antics. This vaudeville show features an entire puppet cast, handcrafted, and performed by Alexander Mantia.

"The Zucchini Club" premiered in 2024 as part of What The Festival. It has also played at the Red Sandcastle Theatre, and most recently, the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival. Sweet Action Theatre has also been a home to "The Zucchini Club", and we're excited to make our grand return!

TORONTO STAR CRITIC'S PICK, TORONTO FRINGE 2025

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY: ALEXANDER MANTIA

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY: JESSA RICHER WITH ALEXANDER MANTIA

"The Zucchini Club" was made with funding by The Canada Council For The Arts and The Ontario Arts Council.

Join Pasquale Provolone, an old Italian man, on his journey to protect his beloved zucchini garden from the local wildlife and their antics. This vaudeville show features an entire puppet cast, handcrafted, and performed by Alexander Mantia.

"The Zucchini Club" premiered in 2024 as part of What The Festival. It has also played at the Red Sandcastle Theatre, and most recently, the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival. Sweet Action Theatre has also been a home to "The Zucchini Club", and we're excited to make our grand return!

TORONTO STAR CRITIC'S PICK, TORONTO FRINGE 2025

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY: ALEXANDER MANTIA

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY: JESSA RICHER WITH ALEXANDER MANTIA

"The Zucchini Club" was made with funding by The Canada Council For The Arts and The Ontario Arts Council.

There's a ferocious craving for men to heal!

We want men who can feel, love big, and take real accountability.

Many are giving up, "If men refuse to heal, we dont want 'em!"

I refuse to give up. I love men!

But do we truly know what it takes for men to heal?

Come get a sneak peek! November 16, 2025! One Night Only!

Featuring: Adam Chen, Anto Chan, James Gangl, Makai Livingstone, Robin Lacambra and Tamara Lynn Robert

6 powerful storytellers step up to the mic delving into the messy, funny, and raw terrain of men’s healing. They're funny, they're raw, and they're calling us all into a bigger love than we've ever known.

If you need a few shots of hope, we've got it aplenty.

Can men heal?: Special Behind the Scenes Access: Stay for the talk back after the show. Put these storytellers in the hot seat. Let's fire up a debate and get real cause each of these performers are also deeply engaged in men's healing work.

We are pleased to be raising funds for Nameres: Helping Homeless Indigenous Men Find Their Mino Bimaadiziwin

https://www.nameres.org/

Breaking Bard: An Improvised Shakespeare

Description: Get ready to laugh and be amazed as talented improvisers bring the works of Shakespeare to life in a whole new way! No scripts, just pure creativity and wit as they create worlds on the spot inspired by the Bard's famous plays. Whether you're a Shakespeare aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this event is sure to entertain!

Dates:

September 20, 2025

October 17, 2025

November 21, 2025

December 19, 2025

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Sweet Action Theatre

Address: 180 Shaw St #106, Toronto

Breaking Bard is:

Emma Grabinsky, Ryan Sheedy, Maria Besko, Frank Nicolson, Janek Gonsalkorale, Tim Mikula

Open Stage Night is Here!

Free, no tickets.

Join us for an evening of laughter, creativity, and surprise at the Open Stage Night! It’s like an open mic for comics, just instead of a microphone we’re opening up the entire stage for ridiculousness to occur. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious newcomer, this is your chance to step into the spotlight and share your silliest, most whimsical acts. From playful antics to heartwarming stories, clown, bouffon, improv, and all other performance artists, we want to see what you're working on!

Up to 10 minutes of stage time for each performer. List will be posted at 9:00 pm, show starts at 9:15pm.

Not just for performers! Come out to watch the show, see some fresh acts, and laugh at the hilarity that will ensue. Ridiculousness is almost guaranteed to occur!

Breaking Bard: An Improvised Shakespeare

Description: Get ready to laugh and be amazed as talented improvisers bring the works of Shakespeare to life in a whole new way! No scripts, just pure creativity and wit as they create worlds on the spot inspired by the Bard's famous plays. Whether you're a Shakespeare aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this event is sure to entertain!

Dates:

September 20, 2025

October 17, 2025

November 21, 2025

December 19, 2025

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Sweet Action Theatre

Address: 180 Shaw St #106, Toronto

Breaking Bard is:

Emma Grabinsky, Ryan Sheedy, Maria Besko, Frank Nicolson, Janek Gonsalkorale, Tim Mikula