The Royal Cinema - Toronto

The Royal Cinema - Toronto The Royal is the perfect venue for your next event, screening, or mixing session! The 400-seat theatre was known as the Pylon when it first opened in 1939.

Originally built in 1939, The Royal is a historic Art Deco movie house located in the heart of Little Italy. Over time, it’s become one of Toronto’s most cherished landmarks. With the threat of closure looming in 2007, Theatre D Digital moved in during the fall, seeing an opportunity to bring their unique business model to a second facility (the first being The Regent Theatre). The Royal continues

to operate in the evenings as an indie/art house cinema. With extensive upgrades and renovations, it is now also a digitally-equipped screening and live event venue, adhering to the highest standards for picture and sound presentation. It is suited for live concerts, screenings, film festivals, corporate events, multimedia exhibition, and more. During the daytime, Theatre D operates out of the Royal as a film and television post-production studio. The main theatre becomes a Dolby-approved 5.1 mix room and four picture editing suites are located upstairs. Esteemed Canadian directors such as Atom Egoyan (Chloe, Adoration), Deepa Mehta (Heaven on Earth), Bruce McDonald (PontyPool, The Tracey Fragments), Kari Skogland (Stone Angel) have mixed and/or edited their projects here.

Jimmy Dore is coming back to the Royal Theatre on May 31st!Jimmy’s newest role is that of a political commentator and ac...
03/24/2025

Jimmy Dore is coming back to the Royal Theatre on May 31st!

Jimmy’s newest role is that of a political commentator and activist who isn’t afraid to challenge establishment narratives and speak truth to power. His authenticity and commitment to truth has earned him an incredibly diverse fan base of loyal viewers who are drawn to his quick wit and finely tuned BS detector.

He uses his platform to bridge political divides in an attempt to bring Americans of different political persuasions together against empire. In addition to covering some of the most important topics of our day, he also uses his influence to advocate for issues that matter to him including free speech, press freedom, and Julian Assange.

Grab your tickets here: https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/jimmy-dore

Kevin Herrera is coming back to the Royal Theatre September 12th and 13th!Born and raised in New York, Kevin Herrera is ...
03/23/2025

Kevin Herrera is coming back to the Royal Theatre September 12th and 13th!

Born and raised in New York, Kevin Herrera is known for his comedic wit. Kevin has always been the “clown” with not only with his friends, but also within his large Hispanic family. Kevin’s unfiltered, raw comedy is inspired by his triumphed life experiences. Life experiences that to most would likely break an individual, Kevin was able to take his humor and flourish.

He has always had a love for comedy as it has been his solace and plays an imperative role in the person that he is today. Kevin soon took a more creative approach with his organic comedic trait and animated persona, by expanding his comedy and producing relatable skits on social media for the everyday married couple and parent.

Grab your tickets before they sell out below:

Sept 12th 7PM: https://theroyal.standuptix.com/events/kevin-herrera-2025-09-12190000
Sept 12th 9:30PM: https://theroyal.standuptix.com/events/kevin-herrera-2025-09-12213000
Sept 13th 7PM: https://theroyal.standuptix.com/events/kevin-herrera-2025-09-13190000
Sept 13th 9:30PM: https://theroyal.standuptix.com/events/kevin-herrera-2025-09-13213000

It’s official! The “Pretty Bad Boys” of Canadian rock, GODDO, are returning to “live” action for their 50th Anniversary ...
03/22/2025

It’s official! The “Pretty Bad Boys” of Canadian rock, GODDO, are returning to “live” action for their 50th Anniversary at the Royal theatre on November 22nd!

Led by its legendary founder, singer/bassist GREG GODOVITZ, the all-new GODDO is now a powerfully dynamic 4-piece consisting of guitarists STEVE JENSEN and STEVE MACPHERSON, and original GODDO drummer MARTY MORIN

This re-energized rendition of GODDO delivers new life and spirit to their classic hits like “So Walk On”, “Sweet Thing”, “Tough Times”, “Too Much Carousing”, “O Carole (Kiss My Whip)”, “Cock On”, “Under My Hat”, “Pretty Bad Boy” and much more!

Grab your tickets here: https://feverup.com/m/313453

Twenty years after walking away from his quest for rock'n'roll glory, a mysterious tunesmith emerges from his parents' b...
03/21/2025

Twenty years after walking away from his quest for rock'n'roll glory, a mysterious tunesmith emerges from his parents' basement with a power-pop masterpiece. Is the world still waiting for Harkness?

Storyline Entertainment presents the Toronto Premiere Screening of the documentary HARKNESS directed by Maria Markina. Doors open at 5:30pm. Screening is at 6:00pm SHARP. Q+A with director Maria Markina and subject Harkness follows the screening.

Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storyline-entertainment-presents-harkness-at-the-royal-tickets-1258506058499?aff=oddtdtcreator

Grease Live! is coming to the Royal Theatre on November 15th and you won't want to miss it!Relive the magic of Grease an...
03/17/2025

Grease Live! is coming to the Royal Theatre on November 15th and you won't want to miss it!

Relive the magic of Grease and the golden hits of the 50s and 60s in this electrifying tribute show! Featuring a stellar all-Canadian cast and immersive multimedia video, this production brings the energy, music, and nostalgia of rock ‘n’ roll’s golden era to life. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the classics, this show will have you singing and dancing all night.

Get your tickets for Grease the Concert & Music of the 50’s and 60’s here: https://feverup.com/m/313454

Twenty years after walking away from his quest for rock’n’roll glory, a mysterious tunesmith emerges from his parents’ b...
03/12/2025

Twenty years after walking away from his quest for rock’n’roll glory, a mysterious tunesmith emerges from his parents’ basement with a power-pop masterpiece. Is the world still waiting for Harkness?

Storyline Entertainment presents the Toronto Premiere Screening of the documentary HARKNESS directed by Maria Markina. Doors open at 5:30pm. Screening is at 6:00pm SHARP. Q+A with director Maria Markina and subject Harkness follows the screening.

Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storyline-entertainment-presents-harkness-at-the-royal-tickets-1258506058499?aff=oddtdtcreator

The infamous Frank and Cos will be live in Toronto performing their sketch comedy at The Royal Theatre on June 7th. Get ...
03/09/2025

The infamous Frank and Cos will be live in Toronto performing their sketch comedy at The Royal Theatre on June 7th. Get your tickets before they are gone!

Highlights
Touring and filling out venues all over Canada, Frank Spadone and Cosimo Tucci are a must-see duo
Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a good laugh

Catch Frank and Cos live, in Toronto, as they return to the Royal Theatre performing their hilarious sketch comedy show 'Live in your Neighborhood'. Featuring video clips and live performances from Frank Spadone and Cosimo Tucci.

This show will sell out fast so get your tickets now before they are gone here: https://buff.ly/dV1MkCQ

The previously sold-out AfterDark by Pink Puma is coming to The Royal Theatre from March 13th - 30th! Step into the nigh...
03/08/2025

The previously sold-out AfterDark by Pink Puma is coming to The Royal Theatre from March 13th - 30th! Step into the night alongside award-winning performers in this adults-only sensual cabaret experience. Let’s find out what happens after dark…

Highlights
A tantalizing fusion of acrobatics, cabaret, burlesque, and aerial art where the wonders of the human body are on full display
Featuring a cast of 8 internationally acclaimed performers from Team USA to Cirque du Soleil
Produced by Pink Puma, the World Champion athlete and the mastermind behind the award-winning Vertical.Show
AfterDark intertwines temptation and charisma, sensual beauty, and pure athleticism—it’s where your deepest desires come to life
VIP packages include front-of-house seating, a complimentary drink, and a chance for other surprises

When the sun sets, the fun begins… Get ready for AfterDark, a bold cabaret show from the World Champion pole athlete, Pink Puma. Featuring elements of contemporary circus and Broadway, a charismatic all-star cast, and breathtaking stunts, this stylish production invites you on an unforgettable journey into the depths of the night. Leave your inhibitions at the door and explore your deepest desires in a show that’s daring, dazzling, and a little bit naughty. Ready to find out what happens after dark? Get your tickets now for After Dark by Pink Puma in Toronto!

Grab your tickets here: https://buff.ly/F5cp4Ku

Harland Williams is coming back to the Royal Theatre on May 8th!Comedian and Actor Harland Williams is known the world o...
03/08/2025

Harland Williams is coming back to the Royal Theatre on May 8th!

Comedian and Actor Harland Williams is known the world over for his hilarious movie roles and outlandish stand up and sketch comedy routines. From his unforgettable roles in films such as Dumb and Dumber, Something about Mary, Half Baked, Rocketman, Sorority Boys, Down Periscope and so many more.

Grab your tickets before they sell out below:
7pm show: https://buff.ly/u9O2df8
9:30pm show: https://buff.ly/Ju8UlmV

Caroline Baniewicz is coming to the Royal Theatre on May 10th!An actor, comedian, singer and content creator based in Ne...
03/01/2025

Caroline Baniewicz is coming to the Royal Theatre on May 10th!

An actor, comedian, singer and content creator based in New York. She works full-time at Barstool Sports, hosting the podcast ”No Thanks We're Good" and singing for the company's band, "Pup Punk". She is a content maniac, often posting new sketches, characters, and original songs multiple times a week. She was a New Face Creator at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal in 2023. You can listen to Caroline’s hit songs “Dick Pics” and “Love in The Recession” on Spotify. Caroline’s originally from Dallas, Texas and grew up Homeschooled. She’s still reliving the glory days of winning the Christian Character Award on her Homeschooled basketball team.

Grab your tickets before they sell out here: https://buff.ly/3QEG1qp

The Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival (TUFF), for the third annual festival, will be running from April 24 to 27 at The R...
03/01/2025

The Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival (TUFF), for the third annual festival, will be running from April 24 to 27 at The Royal Theatre. Featuring a lineup of remarkable films and documentaries, this year’s festival once again showcases a full range of powerful, recent work by award-winning, contemporary filmmakers.

Roman Lysiak, founder says “It’s no coincidence that our third festival launch aligns with the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine,” said Roman Lysiak. “Remarkably, there are powerful and important films still being made by Ukrainians, in all genres, but the many things we’re losing in this conflict include some of the world’s most talented storytellers. The creative future is at great risk, for so many around the world. Together through TUFF we will celebrate and stand up for Ukraine, in Canada, uniting together around the power of film.”

During the festival, TUFF will partner with Toronto’s St. Volodymyr Institute (SVI) to present guest speakers and ancillary programming, with more details to be announced.

TUFF 2025

UNDER THE VOLCANO – Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m.

VIKTOR – Friday, April 25, 6:00 p.m.

THE GLASS HOUSE - Friday, April 25, 9 p.m.

U ARE THE UNIVERSE - Saturday, April 26, 2:00 p.m.

FOREVER-FOREVER - Saturday, April 26, 5:00 p.m.

SCREAM OF MY BLOOD: A GOGOL BO****LO STORY - Saturday, April 26, 9p.m.

VIKTOR ROBOT - Sunday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.

A PICTURE TO REMEMBER - Sunday, April 27, 1:30 p.m.

PORCELAIN WAR - Sunday, April 27, 4:30 p.m.

Grab your tickets here: tuff.film

RESCHEDULEDCandice Brathwaite is now coming to the Royal Theatre on June 10th!Join critically acclaimed 2x Sunday Times ...
02/27/2025

RESCHEDULED

Candice Brathwaite is now coming to the Royal Theatre on June 10th!

Join critically acclaimed 2x Sunday Times bestselling author, journalist, and TV presenter Candice Brathwaite for her debut U.S. tour, “Manifesto: Live!”

In this empowering event, Candice shares her revolutionary and inclusive approach to manifesting, focusing on the four pillars of Wellness, Wealth, Love, and Happiness. With her customary no-nonsense candor, she will guide you toward the life you desire, demonstrating that manifesting is for everyone—regardless of background or life experiences.

Whether you’re looking to improve your health, career, finances, or love life, or simply seeking contentment in your everyday routine, this is your opportunity to learn directly from a woman who has mastered the art of manifesting through real-world challenges. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and equipped to transform your dreams into reality.

Tickets are selling fast, grab yours here: https://admitone.com/events/candice-brathwaite-toronto-9887226

Vittorio Angelone is coming to the Royal Theatre on May 1st!Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian who grew up i...
02/07/2025

Vittorio Angelone is coming to the Royal Theatre on May 1st!

Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian who grew up in Belfast. After moving to London to train as a classical musician he eventually made the predictable switch to stand-up comedy.

He has risen through the ranks of the comedy world at an incredible speed, building an army of over half a million followers across all platforms with stand-up clips, podcasts and sketches amassing millions of views online.

In 2022, he sold out his debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe with his show Translations and was nominated for Best Newcomer at the prestigious Dave Comedy Awards.

Vittorio is the co-host of the hit podcast Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting, co-creator of viral YouTube show Fin vs The Internet and has been seen on BBC One, Channel 4, and as a regular guest and guest co-host of the Have A Word Podcast.

Grab your tickets here: https://buff.ly/4aSVpsl

Adam Van Bendler, One of the top 10 Polish comedians of all time is coming for the very first time to Canada and he's st...
02/07/2025

Adam Van Bendler, One of the top 10 Polish comedians of all time is coming for the very first time to Canada and he's stoping by the Royal Theatre for one night only on April 5th!

Get ready for an avalanche of laughter, but also moments of reflection, because it will be a real comedy journey through the maze of today's love, social and technological dilemmas! Let yourself be carried away by this adventure, because perhaps one day you will be forced to fight for your own "here and now".

Do not miss out! Limited tickets available here: https://buff.ly/3Q69IAx

The Glass Canon Live! is coming to the Royal Theatre on May 24th!Your favorite nerds are back for another year of Glass ...
02/06/2025

The Glass Canon Live! is coming to the Royal Theatre on May 24th!

Your favorite nerds are back for another year of Glass Cannon Live! Join Troy, Joe, Skid, Matthew, Sydney and Kate as they bring their unique brand of off-the-wall comedy and epic storytelling to a town near you. Every show is its own unique live gaming session, and you never know what's going to happen until you see it play out live!

Grab your tickets here:
https://buff.ly/3WQKYA5

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club is coming to the Royal Theatre on April 4th!Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton of the podc...
02/06/2025

The Celebrity Memoir Book Club is coming to the Royal Theatre on April 4th!

Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton of the podcast Celebrity Memoir Book Club are
hosting a tournament of memoirists. The show will pit two of their all-time favorite
memoirists against each other alongside comedy and games. By the end of this tour
one memoirist will reign supreme.

Grab your tickets before they sell out here:
https://buff.ly/3WRJqFL

Celebrate Black talent and storytelling at A Celebration of Black Cinema: One Night with The Gifted Gab at the Royal The...
02/04/2025

Celebrate Black talent and storytelling at A Celebration of Black Cinema: One Night with The Gifted Gab at the Royal Theatre on February 20th!

This inspiring event features the screening of two short films: Coaching While Black, an award-winning documentary, and Cycles, a compelling drama.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with visionary Black voices and support powerful narratives in cinema.

Get your tickets now for this unforgettable celebration of creativity and culture here:

https://feverup.com/m/298823

Candice Brathwaite is coming to the Royal Theatre on March 7th!Join critically acclaimed 2x Sunday Times bestselling aut...
02/04/2025

Candice Brathwaite is coming to the Royal Theatre on March 7th!

Join critically acclaimed 2x Sunday Times bestselling author, journalist, and TV presenter Candice Brathwaite for her debut U.S. tour, “Manifesto: Live!”

In this empowering event, Candice shares her revolutionary and inclusive approach to manifesting, focusing on the four pillars of Wellness, Wealth, Love, and Happiness. With her customary no-nonsense candor, she will guide you toward the life you desire, demonstrating that manifesting is for everyone—regardless of background or life experiences.

Whether you’re looking to improve your health, career, finances, or love life, or simply seeking contentment in your everyday routine, this is your opportunity to learn directly from a woman who has mastered the art of manifesting through real-world challenges. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and equipped to transform your dreams into reality.

Tickets are selling fast, grab yours here: https://admitone.com/events/candice-brathwaite-toronto-9887226

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