Posts Filed Under: comedy
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 .
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Laura Hewitt Oct. 18th, 7:00 am
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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Meg Campbell Oct. 17th, 2:00 pm
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.
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Steve Fisher • Photo by Corbin Smith Oct. 14th, 7:00 am
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.
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Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith Oct. 6th, 3:33 pm
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.
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Steve Fisher Oct. 3rd, 7:00 am
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.
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Steve Fisher Sep. 30th, 7:00 am
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.
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Kyle Bachan Sep. 29th, 7:00 am
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.
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Laura Hewitt Sep. 28th, 7:00 am
Second City's current mainstage revue, Dreams Really Do Come True! (and Other Lies) , keeps the laughs genuine.
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Steve Fisher Sep. 22nd, 10:00 am
When Torontoist talks with the World Champion, you can never predict what exactly will result.
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Jeremy Woodcock • Illustration and layout by Chloe Cushman Sep. 21st, 12:30 pm
Paying tribute to the performer who died suddenly this week, at the age of 29.
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Steve Fisher Sep. 16th, 11:15 am
In today's Urban Planner: the High Park Club celebrates 100 years of recreation; a theatre and music evening at the Tranzac (including a member of Parks and Rec); Indie Fridays wraps up at Yonge-Dundas Square; Loving in the Name Of supports UNICEF; and edgy comedy from the Specials and Touch My Stereotype. Oh... and TIFF!
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Steve Fisher Sep. 9th, 7:00 am
Revving up for the premiere of their TV show this month, East Coast troupe Picnicface showed off their sketch skills IRL at the Rivoli.
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Christopher Bird • Photos by Corbin Smith Sep. 7th, 3:00 pm
Bread & Circus made room in its tent for all sorts of shows: theatre, music, comedy, burlesque, and more. The three-year-old Kensington Market venue threw its final closing night party last weekend. We went to find out why—and to find out what the space meant to people who produced shows there.
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Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith Sep. 6th, 12:00 pm
In this Labour Day Weekend Planner: the Air Show and Labour Day Parade at the closing CNE; the Lab Cab Festival; Dr. Whom's outside time and space, and the Sketchersons are outside Comedy Bar; Kidstreet are back in town, and ALL CAPS are back on Toronto Island; and Theatre Rusticle previews older and wiser versions of Peter and the Wolf .
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Steve Fisher Sep. 2nd, 6:00 pm
In today's Urban Planner: Dead Saints at the Zero Film Festival; Hop Fu headline the launch of Infinite Kung Fu ; you could headline Hip Hop Karaoke; and improvisers and storytellers share the bill at True Stories, Made Up Plays.
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Steve Fisher Sep. 2nd, 7:00 am
TV's Hercules did a weekend in residence at a local comedy club. Here's why.
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Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin Smith Aug. 30th, 9:00 am
In today's Urban Planner: leading women in design talk about why there are so few women in design, as part of the "Capacity" exhibit; an all-candidates debate produced by the political-engagement group Why Should I Care?; a classic Hitchcock film screens in Christie Pits; and alternative comics crack wise at Laughable at Unlovable.
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Steve Fisher Aug. 29th, 7:00 am
Today in Toronto: you can reminisce about the wrestling-watching days of your youth with a documentary about Bret "the Hitman" Hart; indie and comedy join forces for an hour of laughs and entertainment; and Danish punk rockers Iceage are in town.
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Laura Hewitt Aug. 17th, 7:00 am
In today's Urban Planner: the official opening of Exit the King on the Soulpepper stage; comedy duo CORY! reunite for an evening of laughs; and check out a free show with Allie Hughes, Revelstoke, Rouge, and Nash.
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Laura Hewitt • Photo by Corbin Smith Aug. 16th, 7:00 am
