Established in 1979, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre company dedicated to the promotion of Queer Canadian Culture.

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre strives to fulfill the role of the leading alternative facility-based theatre in Toronto. We are committed to work that challenges boundaries of theatrical and social convention.

As a company we celebrate difference and question assumptions. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is committed to theatrical excellence which it strives for through its play development programs, strong volunteer base, youth mentorship initiatives and ever increasing wealth of Canadian Queer Talent.

Over a given season our 12 Alexander Street home in the heart of Toronto's queer village springs to life with mainstage theatrical productions, outrageous special events, youth initiatives, play development programmes, and late night weekend cabarets.