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 .