Comedy
New Year's Eve 2020: Toronto's best celebrations
From live concerts to the opera, comedy clubs to salsa dances and all the parties in between, here's where to be on NYE Read more
Hannah Gadsby is coming to Toronto for the first time
The Nanette comedian will perform her stand-up show Douglas at Roy Thomson Hall in February Read more
Q&A: The Beaverton's Miguel Rivas and Emma Hunter
The fake news show's third season is going global, and its hosts are ready to make jokes about Doug Ford, Andrew Scheer and Justin Trudeau on a world stage Read more
CBC TV greenlights Tallboyz II Men comedy series
Toronto comedy troupe Tallboyz II Men are getting their own comedy series called Tallboyz Read more
John Lehmann
604 Records says Just For Laughs Radio reversal is not enough
Vancouver-based record label is expanding its comedy division in response to the JFL and SiriusXM partnership debacle Read more
SiriusXM and Just For Laughs decide to keep radio show 100% Canadian after backlash
Canadian comedians rallied to protest partnership until JFL and SiriusXM backed down from radio show rebranding Read more
Fringe review: A Brief History Of Beer
What should be a fun interactive drinking show goes down the drain because of the venue's constraints** Read more
Fringe review: Police Cops In Space
UK-based troupe The Pretend Men spoof 80s sci-fi flicks with hilarious movement, prop and pun-based humour Read more
Fringe review: Shit I'm In Love With You Again
Rachelle Elie's show about finding love and maintaining it is funny, honest and refreshing Read more
Fringe review: F*cking Perfect
Beautiful ensemble piece about a woman's psyche will leave you feeling uplifted Read more
Fringe review: Generally Hospital
Hilarious sketches set in hospitals reflect talented troupe's diversity Read more
Fringe review: Prank
Danny Pagett's futuristic comedy about the children of social media celebrities doesn't do enough with its intriguing premise Read more
Fringe review: Morning Buzz Live!
Talented young stars show promise in this SNL-style show Read more
Fringe review: The Honeymoon Period is Officially Over
Gifted solo performer Gemma Wilcox explores human relationships with sharp writing, great physicality and just the right musical choices Read more
Fringe review: How To Be FEARLESS! (With Roxy Roberts)
Site-specific sendup of motivational speakers gets big laughs Read more
Fringe review: Marc and Xave: Song Engineers
Cute and nerdy musical comedy duo scores big laughs over science and song structure Read more
Fringe review: From Newfoundland With Asthma
Colin Hollett's stand-up set gets laughs, but it's not for everyone – especially hypersensitive millennials Read more
Fringe review: D&D Live!
Sex T-Rex rolls the 20-sided die in this improvised fantasy show and produces lots of laughs Read more
Fringe review: Bikeface
Solo show based on Natalie Frijia's cross-country trek on two wheels takes you on a funny and insightful journey Read more