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Build Me Up

LXCL:General admission tickets include:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Option between limited seating &amp; standing room views</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Complimentary appetizers served during intermissions</li></ul>This is a semi-formal event. We politely ask you to dress to impress. If you require a seat for accessibility purposes, or have accessibility needs that may impact your viewing experience, there will be an option to notify our production team during ticket checkout.  For specific questions related to venue/show accessibility, we encourage you to reach out to buildmeupshow@gmail.com ahead of purchasing a ticket to discuss where and how we may be able to accommodate.

General Admission

Welcome to Build Me Up!&nbsp;An immersive house show experience combining theatre, live music and most importantly, food.&nbsp; Produced by Christian Carlos.&nbsp;Written &amp; Directed by Keertan Somasundaram.&nbsp;Starring Kaden Nanji, Teah Peters, Kail Dava and Fahad Khan.&nbsp; SHOW SYNOPSIS:Build Me Up&nbsp;is a three-act play following JACKSON, a young chef striving to be as great as he thinks he can be, and his intricate relationships with the people around him. Through each act, the dramedy focuses on one person during a different era of Jackson&#39;s life, all through the lens of an intimate dish he cooks for them. Ultimately, this is a story about connection through diversity, creating communities, and the universal experience of bonding over good food. Don&#39;t forget to bring your appetite. SHOW DETAILS:&nbsp;Show #1:&nbsp;October 17th, 2026&nbsp;Show #2:&nbsp;October 24th, 2026Show #3:&nbsp;November 7th, 2026&nbsp; Doors: 6:00PM | Show: 6:30PM | Approximately 90min show including intermissions. We ask that you please come on time to avoid interruptions to the show. Please note,&nbsp;this is a semi-formal event. Come fancy, and dressed for the matter. Build Me Up&nbsp;offers a unique&nbsp;house show experience where you&#39;ll be stepping right into the smells, sounds, and energy of our kitchen- literally. From the moment you arrive and are greeted by our ma&icirc;tre d&#39;s, you&#39;ll be entering an inviting, intimate environment, as lead character and head chef Jackson prepares the meals for that evening&#39;s show. Once the show begins, the kitchen becomes the stage, and audience members will take their places in the adjoining living space. During intermissions, you&#39;ll be served a three-course menu of appetizers inspired by the dishes prepared in the show itself, and be given the chance to mingle and interact with the space. Each performance will feature live music, fresh food, and good company. Regardless of the night you choose to join us for, we can&#39;t wait to see you in the kitchen. LOCATION NOTE:&nbsp;This show will take place in a real home within the heart of <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/6PJQWoBiNaWVtXJg6" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Toronto&#39;s Cabbagetown district.</a> *FULL LOCATION DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED IMMEDIATELY UPON PURCHASE VIA CONFIRMATION EMAIL*&nbsp; ACCESSIBILITY NOTES:- Show tickets are general admission, which includes both seating &amp; standing room options. If you have accessibility needs that may impact your viewing experience, or require a seat for accessibility purposes, there will be an option to notify our production team during ticket checkout.&nbsp; - This show offers complimentary appetizers to audience members during intermissions. If you have significant dietary/allergenic concerns we should be aware of, there will be an option to notify our production team during ticket checkout.&nbsp; - While we will take all actions possible, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate all individual dietary restrictions and encourage you to reach out ahead of purchasing if you have significant concerns or questions you&#39;d like to confirm. Please note this show contains the following content/accessibility advisories: Mature themes, occasional vape smoke, strong food scents present, live cooking.&nbsp;For any questions or concerns at all related to the show, such as location, accessibility needs, dietary concerns, or more, please do not hesitate to reach out to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:buildmeupshow@gmail.com" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">buildmeupshow@gmail.com</a>. We seek to provide a comfortable and accommodating viewing experience for all ticket holders.&nbsp; STAY CONNECTED:&nbsp;Be sure to follow us on Instagram @buildmeupto for more information and content leading up to our show dates :)

Welcome to Build Me Up! An immersive house show experience combining theatre, live music and most importantly, food.  Produced by Christian Carlos. Written &amp; Directed by Keertan Somasundaram. Starring Kaden Nanji, Teah Peters, Kail Dava and Fahad Khan.  SHOW SYNOPSIS:Build Me Up is a three-act play following JACKSON, a young chef striving to be as great as he thinks he can be, and his intricate relationships with the people around him. Through each act, the dramedy focuses on one person during a different era of Jackson's life, all through the lens of an intimate dish he cooks for them. Ultimately, this is a story about connection through diversity, creating communities, and the universal experience of bonding over good food. Don't forget to bring your appetite. SHOW DETAILS: Show #1: October 17th, 2026 Show #2: October 24th, 2026Show #3: November 7th, 2026  Doors: 6:00PM | Show: 6:30PM | Approximately 90min show including intermissions. We ask that you please come on time to avoid interruptions to the show. Please note, this is a semi-formal event. Come fancy, and dressed for the matter. Build Me Up offers a unique house show experience where you'll be stepping right into the smells, sounds, and energy of our kitchen- literally. From the moment you arrive and are greeted by our maître d's, you'll be entering an inviting, intimate environment, as lead character and head chef Jackson prepares the meals for that evening's show. Once the show begins, the kitchen becomes the stage, and audience members will take their places in the adjoining living space. During intermissions, you'll be served a three-course menu of appetizers inspired by the dishes prepared in the show itself, and be given the chance to mingle and interact with the space. Each performance will feature live music, fresh food, and good company. Regardless of the night you choose to join us for, we can't wait to see you in the kitchen. LOCATION NOTE: This show will take place in a real home within the heart of <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/6PJQWoBiNaWVtXJg6" target="_blank">Toronto's Cabbagetown district.</a> *FULL LOCATION DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED IMMEDIATELY UPON PURCHASE VIA CONFIRMATION EMAIL*  ACCESSIBILITY NOTES:- Show tickets are general admission, which includes both seating &amp; standing room options. If you have accessibility needs that may impact your viewing experience, or require a seat for accessibility purposes, there will be an option to notify our production team during ticket checkout.  - This show offers complimentary appetizers to audience members during intermissions. If you have significant dietary/allergenic concerns we should be aware of, there will be an option to notify our production team during ticket checkout.  - While we will take all actions possible, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate all individual dietary restrictions and encourage you to reach out ahead of purchasing if you have significant concerns or questions you'd like to confirm. Please note this show contains the following content/accessibility advisories: Mature themes, occasional vape smoke, strong food scents present, live cooking. For any questions or concerns at all related to the show, such as location, accessibility needs, dietary concerns, or more, please do not hesitate to reach out to <a href="mailto:buildmeupshow@gmail.com" target="_blank">buildmeupshow@gmail.com</a>. We seek to provide a comfortable and accommodating viewing experience for all ticket holders.  STAY CONNECTED: Be sure to follow us on Instagram @buildmeupto for more information and content leading up to our show dates :)

Build Me Up

Build Me Up! An Immersive Theatre Experience

Cabbagetown

General Admission

$15

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