Over the years I've been here a few times, and each time I'm once again pleasantly surprised at how nice it is. Located in Markham, this theatre is easily accessible from Toronto, lots of free parking, and extremely polite and helpful staff! There is a small concession stand where you can purchase coffee/drinks - both alcoholic and non alcoholic, with some seating to enjoy your sips before the show . The theatres themselves are a decent size, but the draw is that no matter where you sit...you have a a great view of the stage or screen. There literally is not a bad seat in the house! I like this theatre because it often shows interesting and more unique performances. You probably aren't going to find these elsewhere so it's always a good idea to check out their website to see what they have going on. It reminds me a bit of the Soulpepper theatre in the Distillery District if one wants a rough comparison. read more

This is a great theatre with no bad seats and excellent sightlines and acoustics. I have been a subscriber for several years and any time I have had an issue with my tickets (always through my fault) the customer service team has bent over backwards to make sure I was satisfied. I highly recommend attending a show there. read more

Great shows so close to home & all the better with specials such as 50% off or buy 2, get 2. Free & lots of parking and wonderful staff. I already bought tickets for 2 more shows next year. So excited to return! read more

Flato Markham Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Flato Markham Theatre is the performance arts centre in City of Markham. It is a small, cozy theatre with a good sound system! The staff are all very friendly, helpful and courteous.This theatre often brings in quality shows and talented performances throughout the year... it is a nice way to spend an evening together with your family or with your date :) It is also a popular spot for school concerts, and live TV specialty shows (celebrations, singing contests, etc.) I was here last week for an amazing performance by Wannabe: The Spice Girls Tribute band! The girls and the band were absolutely talented! We got up on our feet and danced to all the songs. I'd love to come back for more tribute performances! Thank you Amanda S. from YelpGTA Marketing for hooking us up with the tickets. My best friend and I had a blast ^^ There was a bit of a hiccup when I was picking up my tickets at the box office. However, the staff handled it very well. We showed our confirmation email, and they let us in without any trouble. Since they were compliments tickets, the 2 seats we had were at 2 different spots. The staff working on the floor suggested us to head upstairs to the balcony instead - even better! Perfect view and we had the whole entire balcony to ourselves lol. P.S. My previous review talked about purchasing tickets online. You may use it as a quick reference. Most of the things I mentioned still stays true. Enjoy your next show :) read more

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Last month, I came here to see Jann Arden. I have seen her in concert more than any other band or artist. She's a wonderful singer and songwriter. She is also hilarious! Normally, she plays at Massey Hall. I tend to flock downtown to see her. I was shocked that she was in my backyard -- in Markham! I have never driven fifteen minutes to see a show in my life. I have known about Flato Markham Theatre for years. I had never visited it until this show. There is plenty of parking. It's free! It is best to enter from Highway 7, a block west of Warden Avenue. Don't do what Google Maps tells you. Otherwise, you are parking well behind the theatre. I walked in and was greeted promptly by staff. She let me know that I would be heading off to the left. I visited the women's washroom just before the show. Thank goodness for six stalls! The washroom is clean and bright. I found my seat and sat down. Most of the folks there were way older than I was. I wasn't expecting to notice that fact. I sat next to three Irish women, who were kind and let me leave the row first after the show was over. There isn't a bad seat at this venue. There is plenty of legroom and the seats are comfortable. The sound was amazing, which made Jann's intimate show more enjoyable. I would come back here to see more shows. I am thinking of becoming a member. It always nice e to support the arts, especially in your backyard. (228) read more

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I like this theatre because it's not far from our house. It has plenty of parking as well. Also I haven't seen another theatre where the performers come out after the show to mingle with the audience! The stage isn't that big but it makes things feel cozy. We can get great seats at this theatre without paying ridiculous amounts. They also have some good shows here! We saw Pavlo in November & that was an amazing show! We even got Pavlo to sign the cd's we bought & had a picture with him. Pavlo is so humble & personable. His guest musicians were also there after the show & we got a photo with Mark Masri who has an amazing voice! We bought Mark's dvd which was amazing! He was so nice too. We've got tickets in March for Che Malambo & Rhythm of the Dance. I'm looking forward to those shows! read more

Flato Markhan Theatre is the theatre for the City of Markham. I was lucky to have a pair of tickets from Yelp to watch U Theatre - Sword of Wisdom on a Saturday night. Even with a sold out performance, there was ample parking. The theatre though small but feel cozy and no matter where your seats are, you have a good view of the stage. Each season Flato Markham Theatre also have interesting line up of performances from around the World and local talents. With Markham now being a City instead of a Town, maybe the city should spend some money to upgrade the theatre a little. Washrooms just felt a little outdated. read more

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Wow, this is the first time where I want to give a Yelp rating of over 5 stars from the Ted and Marion Outerbridge's Clockwork Mysteries "Grand Masters of Illusion" Magic Show I attended recently (Thanks to Kris!). It was such an amazing spectacle with intriguing theatrical performances that had me on the edge of my seat throughout the night. With Ted's stage presence (& a good sense of humour), along with Marion's graceful choreography, they definitely make a dynamic duo of magicians. The Flato Markham Theatre itself is snug because you cannot get lost here, but doesn't look it with the high ceilings. With spacious seats, maintained cleanliness, and free parking, it all adds to a comfortable experience even to someone who doesn't frequent theatres. read more

Flato Markham Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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A nice small theatre with a decent amount of seating with their floor and balcony seating. All seating in the theatre have a good view, nothing is blocked. Seats are comfortable and I can tell they keep things cleaned. I've personally performed here many times and their backrooms are nice. They have a big hall in the back for larger groups as well. As for the front of the theatre, there could be more seating area for guests, or a bigger bar with more food options. Staff are nice as well, and the washrooms are kept tidy. There is free parking as well as it shares its lot with a school and the Markham Civic Centre. Overall, it's a nice theatre. read more

I came to Flato Markham to listen to Midori. The venue is extremely intimate with all seats fairly close to the stage. I was in row F and was probably 20 feet away from Midori. The downside of the small size is that you can hear everything, like when someone in the audience is slowly opening a crinkly wrapper. Prices were decent (mid-tier Roy Thomson Hall level prices for this performance), with 2 price levels. There were also student tickets available for a deep discount ($15) with ID. There was plenty of free parking available. I rarely come to Flato Markham, but they have received some internationally known musicians and performers. read more

Flato Markham Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Another good night here thanks to Kris and Yelp - really appreciate the tickets! I won't be reviewing the theatre itself as I have already did that in my previous review. Tonight's show was Yamato: "Bakuon" The Drummers of Japan. It was absolutely astounding, the performance of the drummers and the overall show. There were multiple drums varying in size - bass tones came from the large drums and got higher as the size reduced. They also had flutes and asian "piano" (don't remember what it's called lol). It was fantastic, the precision of the drummers and how in sync they were. They also made it funny and interactive, getting the audience to clap and such. What a great experience.. Makes me want to pick up my guitar right now and jam with them lol Fantastic drummers, fantastic show and awesome experience. If you get a chance to see them, don't hesitate. So much culture and tradition instilled in the show! read more

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I went to the Markham Theatre a few weeks ago to see Platinum Blonde and it lived up to what I expected and more The sound was great and the band was incredible. I would definitely go again. read more

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I went to the Flato Markham Theatre last night for the first time to see the "Voca People" perform. The theatre has ample FREE PARKING, TAKE THAT ROY THOMPSON HALL or any other venue downtown Toronto. I have a serious problem being ripped off downtown for parking, God help you if there is some sort of sporting event. Anyway, the theatre itself is small, a little dated and is no frills but has good sightlines from all the seats and has a great sound system. We sat in the front row and had plenty of leg room, the other seats looked fairly tight. The washrooms were clean and located centrally, not in the basement 5 miles away like some venues. They offer coatcheck (small fee) and the venue is wheelchair accessible. We weren't given any hassle picking up our tickets from the box office, as a matter of fact we didn't even need our confirmation number, just our names, how quaint is that? From the time we purchased our tickets through the box office over the phone to the end of the show we had a wonderful experience. We will definitely go back. read more

I visited Markham Theatre a few times over the past years. It is a modest theatre, not the type that will wow you with luxurious and old time decoration. It is a small theatre that there is no seat that an audience cannot see the performance within a reasonable distance. The sound system is quite good, actually. Outside the auditorium, the lobby is reasonable and the quality and price of the red wine is even more reasonable (big hint). The ladies room is a bit too practical. A little fancy up, such as flowers, painting, etc., will be nice. Having said all that, Markham Theatre has done a great job bringing international performers to Toronto North. There are many up and coming performers who I have not heard of previously. However, when I go to Youtube and listen to their performances, some are downright amazing. Some are actually teaching music, etc.. Overall, 3.5 stars read more

Thanks to Kris U and a few comments I read on Yelp about Popovich Pet Comedy, I was lucky enough to get two tickets to watch the show. Check your e-mails in case there are any more free events. It was quite a popular show. For an uptown theatre, I was impressed with the size. The best part is free parking! I am so sick and tired of having to pay for parking each time I go somewhere so that was a huge plus for me, and for a packed theatre there was ample of parking spots too. There's also plenty of space up in the balcony and I'm sure no matter where you sit, the view is going to be decent as there isn't anything obstructing the views from what I've noticed. Similar to most theatres, there's a bar just outside, and a space to greet the actors/actresses for those who choose to greet the audience after the show. During the show, the ushers seemed strict about others taking photos and videos. Personally for me, I was impressed as it can be frustrating watching a show and the person in front of you is taking photos/videos. Also, I'm sure the performers would not want others taking photos while they are performing. Surprisingly, there were still people trying to take photos and the ushers had to go up to them and tell them to stop using their device, or they flashed the flashlight at you. Oh well, what can you do. If there was another show playing there, I would not mind going again! read more

We came to listen to Beautiful Molly Johnson! I love this theatre, very nice and convenient seats. You can see the stage from any seat, well designed. read more

Flato Markham Theatre - Performing Arts Near Me - Markham, Ontario

While working at a summer camp run through Markham Flato Theatre at Cornerstone Church I experienced one of the most abhorrent acts of ableism throughout my 5 years working with children with intellectual disabilities. Besides the fact that my young camper was decisively excluded from any of the acting workshops and drama programming that her family, just as those of neurotypical campers, her parents had purchased; I was told that my camper was unable to attend the final Friday play. The camper, of course, was given the demeaning alternative of watching the show behind the glass as she had been the weeks I was not present. The most arduous part of the process was when the workshop manager's supervisor confronted me telling me that "usually she [the camper] doesn't sit here" and defended her discriminatory action with the guise of serving "the comfort of other parents" and that the camper, who happened to be non-verbal, "had never complained." Unfortunately, little was done about this occurrence. Nevertheless, I find it essential for parents and workers alike to consider the bigotry of such a facility and of the management personnel and question whether they are willing to subject their children and family members to such a unwelcoming and unsafe environment. read more