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

Presenting…The Producers!

They're not comics. Why are they producing some of Toronto's best sketch comedy?

By Steve Fisher Mar. 4th, 11:30 am

Torontoist’s Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2015

Our (sort-of) sober consideration of the funniest shows of the past year.

By Steve Fisher Dec. 23rd, 4:00 pm

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Our Top Ten Comedy Shows of 2014

The acts and shows we still chuckle about when we think back on the past year.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 6th, 9:00 am

Toronto Comedy: We’re Here All Week

Every night in Toronto, there's a comedy show worth seeing. We went to a week's worth of long-running shows to see why they've lasted a decade or more.

By Steve Fisher Dec. 10th, 1:45 pm

Urban Planner: January 8, 2013

Today: Cinema Politica profiles the Doctors of the Dark Side, Megan Follows stars in The Penelopiad, and Nick Flanagan performs at The Joke Club.

By Jessica Buck Jan. 8th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: December 27, 2012

Today: a silkscreen exhibition, day two of a mini music festival, and laugh it up with a comedy show.

By Kyle Bachan Dec. 27th, 7:00 am

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Neal Brennan on Co-Creating Chappelle’s Show and His Half-Baked History with Toronto

The comedian returns to perform several shows as part of Just For Laughs 42, starting tonight.

By Kevin Scott Sep. 25th, 10:15 am

Urban Planner: June 1, 2012

Today: a festival of clowns that isn't for kids, some off-the-map music for anyone who didn't get a ticket to Talib Kweli, and so, so much comedy.

By Steve Fisher Jun. 1st, 7:00 am

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 Feb. 4th, 11:30 am

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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 Dec. 30th, 2:30 pm

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Makesi Arthur Remembered by His Fellow Comics

Paying tribute to the performer who died suddenly this week, at the age of 29.

By Steve Fisher Sep. 16th, 11:15 am

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Urban Planner: September 8, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: TIFF begins! Silent Shout curates the Drake's festival opening party; Chris Locke and pals love life and laughs; The Wilderness of Manitoba return from the wild; Tones of Voice's multimedia theatre; and Hunter and Cook open their doors (and an exhibition).

By Steve Fisher • Photo by Corbin SmithSep. 8th, 7:00 am

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Local Ladies Who Make Us Laugh

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 2nd, 9:15 am

Hello Sara Hennessey!

By Steve Fisher Mar. 25th, 12:30 pm

Weekend Planner: January 22–23, 2011

By Rosemary Counter Jan. 21st, 6:00 pm

Weekend Planner: December 18–19, 2010

By Ryan West Dec. 17th, 6:00 pm

Laugh Sabbath Celebrates Four Years as the Alternative to Unfunny

By Steve Fisher Sep. 17th, 12:45 pm

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