Posts Filed Under: comedy

Five Fantastic Picks at Fringe Festival

The festival is in full swing with 160 shows in more than 30 venues around Toronto, on until July 16.

By Mark Kay Jul. 12th, 10:30 am

Mirthful Mx. In The 6ix: 2017 Edition

Our annual comedy profile, previously named Local Ladies Who Make Us Laugh, is evolving—much like these comedic talents.

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 21st, 8:30 pm

See Second City Fellows Curry Laughs

The 2017 Bob Curry Fellows perform tonight on the Second City Mainstage.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 24th, 5:00 pm

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See The World’s Oldest Father and Son Cajun Duo

The latest reunion show of the uber-veteran musical duo The Williamson Playboys will cover such relevant topics as the Prussian-Brazilian War, and the Hindenburg disaster.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 23rd, 5:52 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Making It Up On The Spot

The Canadian Improv Games marks its 40th anniversary with a fundraiser featuring an exceptional line-up of professional comic alumni.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 15th, 3:30 pm

Catch Comedy From Toronto’s Newest Company

New improv company The Assembly launches tonight with showcases by resident troupes and some assembled all stars.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 13th, 2:45 pm

Hear from a Voice Inside the Late-Night Writing Room

The rising star comedian has a three night stand in Toronto, supported by sterling local acts.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 6th, 6:45 pm

Turn Flaws Into Funny

Second City's new show classes up the stage without losing previous shows' bite; Stupidhead dreams up laugh out loud singing stand-up.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 29th, 6:30 pm

Laugh at Intergenerational Comedy for A Cause

Several of Comedy Bar's top acts are collaborating on a fundraiser for The Haven, a Toronto drop-in.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 28th, 2:30 pm

Make Your Friday Night Funny With Triplespeak

An eclectic line-up of activists, writers, and musicians appearing as guest monologists for their new all star show.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 24th, 2:00 pm

Sample Easily Digestible Comedy With Chris Locke

While there may be some talk about babies, it's going to be an adults only show.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 14th, 1:00 pm

Watch Canadians Make Comedy Great Again

Toronto comics have had a banner year on the small screen, and they're celebrating (and showing off) at Toronto's comedy "sketchfest."

By Steve Fisher Mar. 1st, 3:45 pm

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Undercut Islamophobia with Comedy

Being Muslim In Canada: A Comedy Show makes space for Muslim comics to showcase their chops.

By Steve Fisher Feb. 24th, 3:00 pm

Laugh With This Queer Comedy Duo

Check out their monthly showcase tonight at Bad Dog Theatre on Bloor.

By Steve Fisher Feb. 20th, 12:00 pm

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Gender Representation Matters in Comedy Clubs Too

Comedy producers who don't program diverse and gender balanced bills are getting called out on social media, and risk becoming irrelevant.

By Steve Fisher • Photo by Corbin SmithOct. 6th, 9:30 am

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Highlights and Lowlights from the 2016 Toronto Fringe Festival

We take stock after 12 days of frenzied theatre going (and blowout partying in the Honest Ed's alley).

By Steve Fisher and Mark Kay Jul. 11th, 5:00 pm

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Torontoist Plays Favourites At The 2016 Toronto Fringe Festival

We've seen a third of the Toronto Fringe Festival's nearly 150 shows. Here's what we loved so far.

By Steve Fisher and Mark Kay • Photo by Anders MarshallJul. 6th, 10:00 am

Local Ladies Who Make Us Laugh in 2016

Our sixth-annual profile of talented female performers and writers in Toronto who don't always get the attention they deserve.

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 23rd, 3:00 pm