Hope in Hot Times - Family Friendly Musical Comedy Play

Hope in Hot Times - Toronto (Winter Remount)

After a successful Hamilton Fringe debut, we bring our 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 on Eventbrite or at https://janicejolee.ca/hope-in-hot-times 

Doors open 15 minutes in advance, no intermission, run time 70 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