Unfortunately, due to the power outage that occured just before 5pm on this day, at the time I checked in with the Fringe Box Office (approx 6pm), two theatres were down, without power. Of course, due to Murphy and his stupid Law, one of those theatres had to be Passe Muraille Mainspace where I was planning to catch an 8:30pm performance of Tightrope. I was encouraged to still go down to the theatre as there was a chance the cast might do the show outside. In my head I thought, who in their right mind would perform outside in (feels like) 44 degree weather.
I have already seen Tightrope presented at Alumnae Theatre (Toronto) earlier this year and really enjoyed the story, but also really enjoyed the lead actress who plays the daughter. If you get a chance to see Tightrope, take it - don't hesitate!
With the power still out in the West end, where I reside, I needed to find a place to cool off and get some dinner. Fortunately, on my way to do this I bumped into a theatre friend, Steve, and he became my chillaxing buddy.
In honour of doing/seeing new stuff, we tried "Hey Lucy" on Bloor West at Howland. They had air conditioning and cold beverages. They won us over. Service was good. Food was a bit like pub food trying to be snotty/high class. It worked in some ways, but not others. The best thing about the place (besides the a/c) was the decor. Mixture of wood and brick and other materials fused together into an enjoyable place to dine. If you find yourself in the area, stop in for a bite!
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