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Posts Filed Under: comedy

A Play on Few Words

The National Theatre of the World takes two pages of a script and improvises them into an entire play.

By Kevin Scott

Photo by May Truong
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Save Picnicface, Save Canadian Comedy?

Canadian sketch comedy troupe Picnicface is fighting to get its act back on TV after it was cancelled by Bell Media.

By Steve Fisher

Mark Little and Evany Rosen lounge on the grass (while Brian Macquarrie looks on) in a scene from the season (and possible series) finale of Picnicface.

A Celebration of Sketchiness

Local comedians celebrated their own, hunted werewolves, and gave birth to the antichrist at Saturday's Sketchiest Sketch Show.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin Smith

Photo by Corbin Smith

Jerry Seinfeld Deserves a Second Look

The legendary comic performed three shows at the Sony Centre this past weekend. Why his reputation for hackneyed "What's the deal with..." jokes is undeserved.

By Jeremy Woodcock

Photo courtesy of Jerry Seinfeld.

Pro Wrestler Bret Hart Does Improv

Bret "The Hitman" Hart judged a Catch-23 improv show at Comedy Bar.

By Kevin Scott • Photos by Corbin Smith

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The Boom, Reloaded

Comedy troupe The Boom are taking their cult following to a new venue and assaulting the Internet while dressed as schoolboys.

By Chris Dart

Photo courtesy of The Boom.
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Fair Dealing for Sun Media

Comedian Michael Balazo likes making fun of the Toronto Sun. When he did, Sun Media told him what he was doing was illegal.

By Steve Fisher

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A Speed Round with Dan and Jeff from Potted Potter

Daniel Clarkson and Jeff Turner can tell the entire story of Harry Potter in 70 minutes, but can they keep all the details straight? We put them to the test.

By Carly Maga

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.

By Steve Fisher

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.

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith

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.

By Steve Fisher

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.

By Steve Fisher

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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.

By Steve Fisher

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.

By Steve Fisher

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.

By Jess Davidson

TBD (need to confirm source - it's his headshot)

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.

By Steve Fisher

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.

By Kelli Korducki and Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith

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.

By Steve Fisher

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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.

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith

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2011 Canadian Comedy Award Winners

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

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith

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