There's been overnight break-ins 2 nights in a row @ Alumnae Theatre. Venue & #FringeTO companies performing there have had 1000's of $ worth of equipment stolen. I hear an assistance fund is planned (through @fringe-toronto.bsky.social ?), but in the meantime, buy ALL their merch. #TheaTO #ComedyTO
July 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
There's been overnight break-ins 2 nights in a row @ Alumnae Theatre. Venue & #FringeTO companies performing there have had 1000's of $ worth of equipment stolen. I hear an assistance fund is planned (through @fringe-toronto.bsky.social ?), but in the meantime, buy ALL their merch. #TheaTO #ComedyTO
Speaking in Draft: Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján
“Toronto needs to take comedies more seriously,” says Luján. “Comedy is not making people laugh every few minutes. In my mind, if people aren’t peeing their pants, we didn’t work hard enough.”
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“Toronto needs to take comedies more seriously,” says Luján. “Comedy is not making people laugh every few minutes. In my mind, if people aren’t peeing their pants, we didn’t work hard enough.”
www.intermissionmagazine.ca/speaking-in-...
Speaking in Draft: Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján
“Toronto needs to take comedies more seriously,” says MONKS co-creator Annie Luján. “Comedy is not making people laugh every few minutes."
www.intermissionmagazine.ca
February 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
@clareblackwood.bsky.social & @avacomedy.bsky.social are active BSky posters; @mrchrisbetts.bsky.social, @jonblair.bsky.social, @nickflanagan.bsky.social are quiet, but here. Who else from the #Toronto comedy scene would y'all recommend following? #ComedyTO
March 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
@clareblackwood.bsky.social & @avacomedy.bsky.social are active BSky posters; @mrchrisbetts.bsky.social, @jonblair.bsky.social, @nickflanagan.bsky.social are quiet, but here. Who else from the #Toronto comedy scene would y'all recommend following? #ComedyTO
Here begins my @toronto-fringe.bsky.social '25 thread! Hopefully as the fest continues, all the #TheaTO & #ComedyTO folx I know on Meta & X will have figured out BSky's the only SM platform that 1. easily shares links & news, & 2. isn't overrun by toxicity. So yes, here (only here!) we go! #FringeTO
July 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Here begins my @toronto-fringe.bsky.social '25 thread! Hopefully as the fest continues, all the #TheaTO & #ComedyTO folx I know on Meta & X will have figured out BSky's the only SM platform that 1. easily shares links & news, & 2. isn't overrun by toxicity. So yes, here (only here!) we go! #FringeTO
An April opening is planned for this the underused, now under renovations East End #Toronto theatre/cinema, that hosted @outsidethemarch.bsky.social's MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY. Sounds like its new owner envisions it as a flexible space, open to #TheaTO or #ComedyTO programming...
www.thestar.com/entertainmen... This Toronto theatre has lain dormant for years. Here’s why a young musician spent everything he had to revive it
Kinkade Davis plans to open the space, now called the Mercy on Gerrard, this spring.
Kinkade Davis plans to open the space, now called the Mercy on Gerrard, this spring.
This Toronto theatre has lain dormant for years. Here’s why a young musician spent everything he had to revive it
Kinkade Davis plans to open the space, now called the Mercy on Gerrard, this spring.
www.thestar.com
March 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
An April opening is planned for this the underused, now under renovations East End #Toronto theatre/cinema, that hosted @outsidethemarch.bsky.social's MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY. Sounds like its new owner envisions it as a flexible space, open to #TheaTO or #ComedyTO programming...
Can't wait to get home, slip into something comfortable, & watch @chrislockefun.bsky.social 's new special: youtu.be/rXBHo63Iz0c?... #ComedyTO #CdnCult
Tiki Madness - Chris Locke (Full Special) #comedyspecial #standupcomedy #newstandupcomedy
YouTube video by Macaw Studios
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February 16, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Can't wait to get home, slip into something comfortable, & watch @chrislockefun.bsky.social 's new special: youtu.be/rXBHo63Iz0c?... #ComedyTO #CdnCult
Great East Coast profile of #Toronto based comic @avacomedy.bsky.social. Give 'em hell, Ava! #ComedyTO www.thecoast.ca/arts-music/t...
Trump threatened this trans comic’s visa—now she’s coming to Halifax
Toronto comedian Ava Val performs at the Halifax Live Comedy Club on April 11, 2025.
www.thecoast.ca
March 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Great East Coast profile of #Toronto based comic @avacomedy.bsky.social. Give 'em hell, Ava! #ComedyTO www.thecoast.ca/arts-music/t...
Cheers to @glennsumi.bsky.social for the S/O, & for keeping the convo going, esp. WRT a future life for gr8 #FringeTO shows in #TheaTO & #ComedyTO venues.
I'm seeing shows 31-35 today, & will update my BSky micro-review thread Mon. I've a post-fest thread planned too w/ S/Os, & suggestions for '26.
I'm seeing shows 31-35 today, & will update my BSky micro-review thread Mon. I've a post-fest thread planned too w/ S/Os, & suggestions for '26.
Whew. It’s the last day of Fringe Toronto 2025.
Here’s my final festival post, which includes a bunch of reviews, a list of Fringe winners and a free Fringe-themed book giveaway!
www.goaheadsumi.com/final-fringe...
Here’s my final festival post, which includes a bunch of reviews, a list of Fringe winners and a free Fringe-themed book giveaway!
www.goaheadsumi.com/final-fringe...
Final Fringe 2025 post: Zeitgeist, Alpha, Mocktails and a free Fringe-themed book giveaway
Including some last-minute reviews, a list of the Fringe's official winning productions, and a Fringe-related book giveaway
www.goaheadsumi.com
July 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Cheers to @glennsumi.bsky.social for the S/O, & for keeping the convo going, esp. WRT a future life for gr8 #FringeTO shows in #TheaTO & #ComedyTO venues.
I'm seeing shows 31-35 today, & will update my BSky micro-review thread Mon. I've a post-fest thread planned too w/ S/Os, & suggestions for '26.
I'm seeing shows 31-35 today, & will update my BSky micro-review thread Mon. I've a post-fest thread planned too w/ S/Os, & suggestions for '26.
#TOSketchfest kicks off this Wed. Some shows (Julie Noike, Tom Hearn) already sold out; some SHOULD be, but not yet (Templeton Philharmonic, @jonblair.bsky.social, Rapp Battlez). I'm esp. keen to FINALLY see @johnniewalker.bsky.social's THE HETEROSEXUALS. Tix here: torontosketchfest.com #ComedyTO
March 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#TOSketchfest kicks off this Wed. Some shows (Julie Noike, Tom Hearn) already sold out; some SHOULD be, but not yet (Templeton Philharmonic, @jonblair.bsky.social, Rapp Battlez). I'm esp. keen to FINALLY see @johnniewalker.bsky.social's THE HETEROSEXUALS. Tix here: torontosketchfest.com #ComedyTO
Boosting this because it's rare (far too rare) for a comedy show, esp. an improv comedy show, to get a proper review in #Toronto. In this case, being on an established theatre's stage no doubt helped; this show likely wouldn't have been reviewed if it was at, say, Comedy Bar.
#TheaTO #ComedyTO
#TheaTO #ComedyTO
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presented by Bad Dog Theatre (in association with Factory Theatre)
#IstvanReviews #theaTO
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presented by Bad Dog Theatre (in association with Factory Theatre)
#IstvanReviews #theaTO
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Istvan Reviews ➤ HOOKUP ⏤ Bad Dog Theatre | Factory Theatre
Istvan Dugalin's review of HOOKUP, an improv comedy show presented by Bad Dog Theatre in association with Factory Theatre.
istvandugalin.com
February 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
June 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I was just thinking how I'd love to see a musical feat. #ComedyTO stalwarts w/ voices—ppl like Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Chris Wilson, Jackie Pirico, Chris Sandiford, Jordan Armstrong, etc., etc. (Also, who are none of these immensely funny #CdnCult talents not on Blue Sky yet??)
Now that Canada is all Canada-centric again, my very funny friends and I who have been honing our skills as comedians, writers, and actors for 20 years can finally make a really funny TV show right? 🇨🇦 Maybe some movies?
March 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
‘Should have garnered the actor an Oscar’: why Liar Liar is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to the films they watch when they need a lift is an appreciation of Jim Carrey’s manic 90s comedyTo be completely honest, whenever anybody asks what my favorite...
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to the films they watch when they need a lift is an appreciation of Jim Carrey’s manic 90s comedyTo be completely honest, whenever anybody asks what my favorite...
‘Should have garnered the actor an Oscar’: why Liar Liar is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to the films they watch when they need a lift is an appreciation of Jim Carrey’s manic 90s comedy
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2026 at 9:29 AM
‘Should have garnered the actor an Oscar’: why Liar Liar is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to the films they watch when they need a lift is an appreciation of Jim Carrey’s manic 90s comedyTo be completely honest, whenever anybody asks what my favorite...
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to the films they watch when they need a lift is an appreciation of Jim Carrey’s manic 90s comedyTo be completely honest, whenever anybody asks what my favorite...
I'll be judging @mrchrisbetts.bsky.social's show tonight @ 7pm @ Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St. W.), as part of the Festival of New Formats. There's a FREE show debuting every hour (7/8/9/10pm), incl. comedic Cdn takes on "Song Exploder" & the BBC series "Would I Lie To You?" Swing by! #ComedyTO
Ever wanted to debate a comedian? Now's your chance #Toronto!
Friday night at Comedy Bar 7pm
And because we're all broke right now, let's make it FREE
comedybar.ca/shows/the-fe...
Friday night at Comedy Bar 7pm
And because we're all broke right now, let's make it FREE
comedybar.ca/shows/the-fe...
January 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I'll be judging @mrchrisbetts.bsky.social's show tonight @ 7pm @ Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St. W.), as part of the Festival of New Formats. There's a FREE show debuting every hour (7/8/9/10pm), incl. comedic Cdn takes on "Song Exploder" & the BBC series "Would I Lie To You?" Swing by! #ComedyTO
The Theatre Centre, capitalizing on @aislingmurph.bsky.social & other's rave reviews of MONKS' opening night, have in the past hour added tickets to this week's too-short run (& I'll bet they won't last another hour, so hop on that ass... ): theatrecentre.org/tickets/?eid... #TheaTO #ComedyTO
Tickets – The Theatre Centre
theatrecentre.org
February 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The Theatre Centre, capitalizing on @aislingmurph.bsky.social & other's rave reviews of MONKS' opening night, have in the past hour added tickets to this week's too-short run (& I'll bet they won't last another hour, so hop on that ass... ): theatrecentre.org/tickets/?eid... #TheaTO #ComedyTO
#ComedyTO job alert!
"Looking for another tech to join our Comedy Bar team. Email gary@comedybar.ca if you have experience or are interested."
"Looking for another tech to join our Comedy Bar team. Email gary@comedybar.ca if you have experience or are interested."
February 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
#ComedyTO job alert!
"Looking for another tech to join our Comedy Bar team. Email gary@comedybar.ca if you have experience or are interested."
"Looking for another tech to join our Comedy Bar team. Email gary@comedybar.ca if you have experience or are interested."
12 @toronto-fringe.bsky.social shows in. More threaded micro reviews soon! Favs so far include IRIS SAYS GOODBYE, DAVID LYNCH'S SEINFELD, EMILIO'S A MILLION CHAMELEONS, THE ADDING MACHINE, SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO, and ADAM BAILEY'S 3 DEATHS. Photo by Stefi Kopp. #FringeTO #TheaTO #ComedyTO
July 5, 2025 at 6:08 AM
12 @toronto-fringe.bsky.social shows in. More threaded micro reviews soon! Favs so far include IRIS SAYS GOODBYE, DAVID LYNCH'S SEINFELD, EMILIO'S A MILLION CHAMELEONS, THE ADDING MACHINE, SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO, and ADAM BAILEY'S 3 DEATHS. Photo by Stefi Kopp. #FringeTO #TheaTO #ComedyTO
Taking this eve off from #FringeTO shows to go to @toronto-fringe.bsky.social's Live Band Karaoke @ Old Flame Brewing, feat. Good Enough Karaoke. Will I sing Talking Heads, Jonathan Richman, both? Come see! 8pm onwards... #TheaTO #ComedyTO
July 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Taking this eve off from #FringeTO shows to go to @toronto-fringe.bsky.social's Live Band Karaoke @ Old Flame Brewing, feat. Good Enough Karaoke. Will I sing Talking Heads, Jonathan Richman, both? Come see! 8pm onwards... #TheaTO #ComedyTO
I'll be at Teddy Beer again tonight for karaoke! (A number of #ComedyTO folx went to last week's 1st edition, & quite enjoyed themselves.)
December 5, 2024 at 6:13 PM
I'll be at Teddy Beer again tonight for karaoke! (A number of #ComedyTO folx went to last week's 1st edition, & quite enjoyed themselves.)
Headed to this in a few min. Probably will try to cajole Ava into a post-set drink @ Comedy Bar (& dare I hope, Owl's Club karaoke?) after... #ComedyTO
I'm headlining at the Comedy lab this Saturday in Toronto!
Super intimate venue so grab tickets before they goooooooo
Link in replies!
Super intimate venue so grab tickets before they goooooooo
Link in replies!
February 23, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Headed to this in a few min. Probably will try to cajole Ava into a post-set drink @ Comedy Bar (& dare I hope, Owl's Club karaoke?) after... #ComedyTO
B/w @eldritchtheatre.bsky.social's silly/perverse ...GRAND GUGINOL, Coal Mine's clever/divisive EUREKA DAY (still tix left 4 next week's extension!), & Bad Dog Theatre's PEOPLE OF THE CITY (opened last night @factorytheatre.bsky.social), there's lot of comedic choices on #TheaTO stages RN. #ComedyTO
Night at the Grand Guignol: horror and hilarity, death and sex, askew drewrowsome.blogspot.com/2026/02/nigh... #theaTO @eldritchtheatre.bsky.social #horror #comedy #gore #GrandGuignol
Night at the Grand Guignol: horror and hilarity, death and sex, askew
Drew Rowsome is a writer, editor, musician and pop culture enthusiast
drewrowsome.blogspot.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:45 PM
B/w @eldritchtheatre.bsky.social's silly/perverse ...GRAND GUGINOL, Coal Mine's clever/divisive EUREKA DAY (still tix left 4 next week's extension!), & Bad Dog Theatre's PEOPLE OF THE CITY (opened last night @factorytheatre.bsky.social), there's lot of comedic choices on #TheaTO stages RN. #ComedyTO
I chuckle a bit @ the lede "quickly becoming a standout figure", b/c @robbibaker.bsky.social 's been improvising for over 2 decades in #Toronto. That said, I wish more interviewees answered questions with the same vim & verve as he does here. GREAT answers! #ComedyTO #TheaTO
Tragedy Plus Time: Toronto-based Comedian Rob Baker
Rob Baker, a Toronto-based comedian, is quickly becoming a standout figure in Canada’s comedy scene with his quick wit and sharp, observational humour.
torontoguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 5:37 PM
I chuckle a bit @ the lede "quickly becoming a standout figure", b/c @robbibaker.bsky.social 's been improvising for over 2 decades in #Toronto. That said, I wish more interviewees answered questions with the same vim & verve as he does here. GREAT answers! #ComedyTO #TheaTO
My #FringeTO '25 wrap up thread! Highlights (+), lowlights (—), & ending w/ artist & BSky Shout Outs (S/Os). Interspersed in the thread is links to more post-festival coverage. (Below, a link to my completed review thread, w/ 34/35 @toronto-fringe.bsky.social shows micro-reviewed.) #TheaTO #ComedyTO
Here begins my @toronto-fringe.bsky.social '25 thread! Hopefully as the fest continues, all the #TheaTO & #ComedyTO folx I know on Meta & X will have figured out BSky's the only SM platform that 1. easily shares links & news, & 2. isn't overrun by toxicity. So yes, here (only here!) we go! #FringeTO
July 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
My #FringeTO '25 wrap up thread! Highlights (+), lowlights (—), & ending w/ artist & BSky Shout Outs (S/Os). Interspersed in the thread is links to more post-festival coverage. (Below, a link to my completed review thread, w/ 34/35 @toronto-fringe.bsky.social shows micro-reviewed.) #TheaTO #ComedyTO
November 29, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Saw this short screened for the 1st time last night at Laugh Sabbath @ Comedy Bar, courtesy co-creators Rebecca Applebaum & @nickflanagan.bsky.social, & co-star Jackie Pirico. Never would have imagined you could do that with a recorder! #ComedyTO vimeo.com/1032217385
The Gift
Directed by Rebecca Applebaum Written by Nick Flanagan & Rebecca Applebaum Starring Jackie Pirico & Rebecca Applebaum Executive Producer: Lexy Kavluk Producer:…
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November 22, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Saw this short screened for the 1st time last night at Laugh Sabbath @ Comedy Bar, courtesy co-creators Rebecca Applebaum & @nickflanagan.bsky.social, & co-star Jackie Pirico. Never would have imagined you could do that with a recorder! #ComedyTO vimeo.com/1032217385