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About Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Located in the heart of Toronto, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is a prominent LGBTQ+ venue offering two intimate spaces: The Chamber and Tallulah’s Cabaret. Known for the Rhubarb! festival—Canada’s longest-running new-works festival—this venue is a hub for bold, contemporary performance. Whether you’re catching a tight-edged piece in the black-box Chamber or a more intimate evening in Tallulah’s Cabaret, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and plan your visit.
Address: 12 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B4. Accessibility, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining make this a convenient stop for a night out or a festival weekend. See seating details below, plus parking and hotel recommendations to enhance your trip.
The Chamber is a black-box space typically seating around 120, with flexible configurations that can expand to roughly 250 for larger Pride or town-hall events. Tallulah’s Cabaret seats approximately 75–125, depending on configuration. For planning, review the Cabaret Groundplan – Main Level and Mezzanine Level, and the Chamber floorplan on the Rentals page. There is no on-site parking; metered spots line Alexander St, and a GreenP lot is located on Wellesley east of Yonge. Public transit is convenient: take the subway (Line 1) to Wellesley, ride the 506 College streetcar, or the 94 Wellesley bus. Nearby hotels include The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St W) and Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (33 Gerrard St W) for easy access to theatre nights. For a complete experience, consider our affiliate partner recommendations for lodging and dining to complement your visit. We’ve got you covered with straightforward booking and reliable guidance.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 12 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B4.
- Venue spaces: The Chamber (black-box, typical 120 seats; up to ~250 for larger Pride/town-hall setups) and Tallulah’s Cabaret (approx. 75–125 seats depending on configuration).
- Seating chart: Cabaret Groundplan – Main Level (PDF) and Mezzanine Level (PDF); Chamber floorplan (PDF) available on the Rentals page.
- Parking: No on-site parking; metered parking on Alexander St and a GreenP lot on Wellesley east of Yonge.
- Transit: Subway (Line 1) to Wellesley, 506 College streetcar, 94 Wellesley bus.
- Nearby hotels: The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St W) and Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (33 Gerrard St W).
- Notable events: Rhubarb! festival (Canada’s longest-running new-works festival), with recent editions such as Rhubarb! 47 in 2026.
- Renamed/demolished: No; the venue remains Buddies in Bad Times Theatre at 12 Alexander St.