Variety Night - Australian Bushfire Fundraiser
Enjoy an evening of world class entertainment & support a great cause! Make the most of your long weekend!
A group of fabulous performers have joined forces to bring you a wonderful night of Burlesque, Cabaret, Clowning and Live Music! There may even be some tasty Aussie treats for you to sink your teeth into!
As most of you know, Australia is being ravaged by the worst fire season the country has ever seen - dozens of lives lost, around 12,350,000 acres burnt and 1,000,000,000 animals taken in the blazes to date. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Australian Bushfire Relief to assist in the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife and emergency response required in First Nations communities.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
Timings -
* Doors Open & Bar Opens: 7:00pm
* Show Starts: 7:30pm (there will be intermissions throughout the show)
* Show Finishes: 10:30pm
* Live Music and After Party: 10:30pm till Midnight
Tickets -
* Reserve At - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/variety-night-australian-bushfire-fundraiser-tickets-89988555191 or https://www.facebook.com/events/592667621311282/
* VIP Tickets - Are for reserved seating at the front of the theatre
* GA Tickets - Are for general admission. GA seating is available on a first-come-first-served basis. If you hold GA tickets, we recommend arriving as close to 7:00pm as possible to ensure you get good seats
* Tickets at the Door - This venue has a limited maximum capacity, so we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. Should additional tickets be available on the night of the show, they can be purchased at the door for $15 (cash only)
All performers featured in this event have generously donated their time and art to this cause. This event is being held at the Tranzac (Toronto's Australia & New Zealand Club), who have kindly donated the use of their Main Theatre Hall.
A bit about our selected charities -
* Wildlife Victoria - Funds will be distributed to wildlife shelters and carers to help rebuild enclosures and equipment that they have lost in the fires so that they can continue their lifesaving work, and support those that are struggling to cope with the enormous number of animals that will need care in the coming weeks and months. If you would like to make a donation directly to this cause, you can do so via https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/donate/donate-to-wildlife-victoria
* Fire Relief Fund for First Nations Communities - Fires have resulted in significant destruction across Australia. Very sadly, many First Nations peoples have been affected by these tragic circumstances with losses of homes/severe damage to property and important parts of the landscape. Many of these community have now been forced to evacuate the regions of their homes and seek temporary/ongoing living arrangements in other parts of the country. The fundraiser offers culturally sensitive, specific direct support to some of those communities with critical costs to cover expenses such as temporary relocation costs (hotel expenses, fuel, medical needs) and replacement of vital items i.e. damaged medical equipment, clothing, toiletries and other vital personal belongings. If you would like to make a donation directly to this cause, you can do so via https://www.gofundme.com/f/fire-relief-fund-for-first-nations-communities?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
* Why these causes? To spread the love around a variety of fundraising events have been set up in Toronto, each supporting its own great causes. Other events are supporting the RFS (Rural Fire Service), WIRES (an animal rescue and rehabilitation group located in NSW) https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund , CFA (Country Fire Authority) https://www.facebook.com/donate/2432979463682531/ and Red Cross Australia https://donate.redcross.ca/page/54264/donate/1?locale=en-CA . If you are able, we very much encourage you to support these causes too!
FAQs
* Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This is a 19+ event
* What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
The venue is approx. a 7 min walk from Bathurst Subway Station. The venue is approx. a 7-10 min walk from Spadina Subway Station (depending on the exit you take). There is a Green P (municipal) parking lot on the north side of the building, off of Barbara Barett Lane (accessible from Borden Street), and there is an additional Green P one block away, accessible from Lippincott Street.
* Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, you can show a digital version of your ticket to gain entry into the event
* Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Your name does not need to match that detailed on the ticket (someone can purchase on your behalf), but each ticket will be checked off at the door
* Is the event wheelchair accessible?
Yes! Details regarding venue accessibility can be found via http://www.accessto.ca/home/2016/1/27/tranzac-club