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Posts Filed Under: comedy

Laugh Sabbath and I (Heart) Jokes Find a New Cabaret Niche

Comedy Bar has opened a second stage, and established comedy outfits are decamping from other local venues to fill it. We met with some of them to find out why.

Host Georgea Brooks-Hancock and judge Matt Folliott will kick off Strip Comedy at Comedy Bar immediately following the Super Bowl this Sunday. Photo courtesy of the Trend Collective.

WDWMKR’s Wake: No Sombreness Here

All-female improv team WDWMKR retired their troupe last week with an Irish wake-style celebration.

All female improv troupe WDWMKR play their last set at their "living wake" last week.
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Phillips and Crown Live: Acapella Comic Arias

Kathleen Phillips and Katie Crown make funny, funny music together, creating comedy sketches almost entirely sung acapella. Tonight, the duo perform a special holiday edition of their show.

Mirthful melodymakers Kathleen Phillips and Katie Crown sing their sketches tonight at the Flying Beaver Pubaret. Detail of an image by Chris Locke.

Urban Planner: December 5, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: Globe columnist John Ibbitson talks politics, emPoweR throws a "bad" party for a good cause, Nightwood Theatre's Kelly Thornton explains the directing process On Stage, Laughable at Unlovable features a couple of funny guys, and Ride the Tiger plays the Drake.

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Urban Planner: November 28, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: Steven Page and friends' gala night for the SPCA; Daniel Karasik's upcoming new play gets a reading; and comedy show Laughable at Unlovable features some real-life sexy nerd girls.

Stephanie Kaliner (at left) and Sara Hennessey both guest on stand-up show Laughable at Unlovable tonight. Photo by Garry Tsaconas.

Meagan O’Shea’s Stationary Bike Pursuit of Happiness

Dancer and storyteller Meagan O'Shea's autobiographical show explores global warming and achieving inner peace. There's also laughter-powered lighting, stories of falling into a giant anthill, and embracing her really weird feet.

Meagan O'Shea in front of a wall of emotional association in The Atomic Weight of Happiness. Photo by Lindsay Anne Black.
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Toronto’s Next Big Comedic Thing

Canada's Next Top Comic hails from Toronto and has a history of empathizing with stuffed animals. Meet Eric Andrews.

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Urban Planner: November 14, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: Jenna Morrison's death inspires a rally in support of cycling safety measures; Governor General's Award–nominated playwrights read their work at Playwright's Canada fall launch; Ride the Cyclone opens, setting Toronto's Twitter theatregoers abuzz; and the She's Got a Shape Tour has a gas before hitting the road.

The cast of Ride the Cyclone. Photo by Fairen Berchard.
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At the End of Pat’s 24 Hours

Pat Thornton pulls off his third annual 24-hour jokefest for charity.

In the home stretch, Thornton's ankle-deep in Smee jokes.
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Pat Thornton’s First Eight Hours

Rapper puns, Stamos abuse, and raising money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

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Pat Thornton Preps for Third Annual Dare to Remember

Toronto comic hopes this year's 24-hour standup marathon will be the funniest and most successful yet.

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2011 Canadian Comedy Award Winners

The Canadian Comedy Awards handed out hardware last night to a host of hilarious people.

National Theatre of the World performing at the Kevin Sorbo Garbage weekend at Comedy Bar.

Urban Planner: October 18, 2011

Today in Toronto: get pumped up for the International Festival of Authors at a pep rally; stop by for a laugh on day one of the Toronto Improv Festival; listen to a lecture to find the cause you want to fight for; and check out an all-Canadian cast in the renowned Broadway play The Normal Heart.

The cast of The Normal Heart. Front: Sarah Orenstein and Jonathan Wilson. Back: Ryan Kelly, Mark McGrinder, Marl Crawford, Paul Essiembre, Jeff Miller, Jonathan Seinen, and John Bourgeois. Photo by John Karastamatis.

Surprise! You’re Opening for Louis C.K. Tonight

They responded to a tweet Saturday evening and a few hours later, Steven Page and Darren Eedens were on stage at the Sony Centre.

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Urban Planner: October 14, 2011

In today's UP: Those Who Can't Do... does sex ed on stage, Phillips & Crown and other funny ladies (and gents) in Canadian Comedy Award showcase, Diamonds in the (not so) rough at the Sinfonia Toronto opener, Sceneopolis promises a good night out tonight (and in the future), Sheezer DJs a night of dancing to other bands' tunes (other than Weezer's), and Braids and Yukon Gold stack their competing bills with great openers.

Born Gold opens for Braids at the Horseshoe Tavern tonight.

James Gangl’s Sex, Religion, and Other Hang-Ups Yields Rich, Boozy Comedy

The actor/writer on his hit one-man show, how he's gambling on a full mainstage run, and how the show incorporates his own personal humiliations—including his worst poetry.

James Gangl onstage during the Fringe run of Sex, Religion, and Other Hang-Ups.

Urban Planner: October 3, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: Trampoline Hall tackles fertility, bike laws, and bad news; Ahuri Theatre performs A Fool's Life for other theatre peeps (and you); Theatre 20 showcases Eliza Jane-Scott as Amelia; and the Snuff Box Live packs 'em in.

Actor Haruna Kondo in a scene from Ahuri Theatre's A Fool's Life. Photo by Katherine Fleitas.
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Urban Planner: September 30, 2011

In this Friday Urban Planner: Harbourfront Centre holds one reception for nine exhibit openings, Surface/Underground Theatre updates and remounts the 34-year-old Jones Boy; four different release concerts, including the Elwins' first single release from their upcoming debut LP, and 10 female comics from 35 years at Second City Toronto play a benefit for The Redwood shelter.

The B-B-B-Bicycles are B-B-B-back! They'll on the bill for The Elwins' single release show at the El Mo tonight. Photo by Teresa Olsen.

Urban Planner: September 29, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: break out a pair of heels to march to end violence against women, check out sketch comedy with a "BOOM," find out how performance art couples work together, head to the Cave to say goodbye to Digits, and drop by a very social Anti-Social art gallery.

Walk a mile in her shoes, literally, to end violence against women. Photo courtesy of Christine Testa.

Urban Planner: September 28, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: watch a documentary about a couple who embarked on an adventure to trace the footsteps of Farley Mowat; street artist Roadsworth is launching a book featuring his work and will be on stage for a Q&A; and Ed the Sock is getting roasted—a la Charlie Sheen—as part of the Dark Comedy Festival.

Street art by Roadsworth from the documentary Roadsworth: Crossing the Line. Courtesy of the National Film Board.