Review: Unpredictable “Invasion: A Christmas Carol” is hilarious and uplifting
“Invasion: A Christmas Carol argues for a different ritual: making space for surprise.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Comedy & Improv
Clowns Glen and Vinny are ready for a surprising Spotlight
“It’s fun to perform as Glen and Vinny because we get to use everything in our toolkit to bring them to life.” ~ Ban Kopp and Calvin Rea
“Making people laugh is an art form”: Andrew Phung is at the Comedy Is Art Festival
“Comedy and making people laugh is an art form. It’s nuanced and difficult, and there’s nothing stronger and more satisfying than a group of people laughing together.” ~ Andrew Phung
It’s here! 14 strange and sweaty young actors plunge into the secrets of “The Ensemble”
“This play is insane in all the best ways, while still having humour and heart.” ~ Aliyah Bourgeault (and Emmet Logue)
Morgan Joy on the timely superpowers of puppetry and “Peggy’s Place”
“I really appreciated how the puppets seemed to hold a kind of magic that opened people up to ask questions and share stories that they otherwise might be too shy to share.” ~ Moirgan Joy
Conor Bradbury brings his full comedic force to “Duel Citizens” at Second City Toronto
Artist profile: Comedian and improvisor Conor Bradbury is on the Second City Mainstage
Review: New sleuths, smart design make Shaw’s “Murder-on-the-Lake” a triumph
“The true genius of this show is its deceptive simplicity.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: Hilarious “The Roll Players” is Toronto’s best comedy value
“Within an overarching quest…, each performance works as an accessible and hilarious standalone adventure, while building a rich tapestry of running gags and deepening character work.” ~ Scott Sneddon
From Bonds to Bouffants: How I swapped the city for the cabaret stage
“There are, surprisingly, many parallels between being a trader and being a performer. Both involve confidence, improvisation, and being utterly present in the moment.” ~ Marysia Trembecka
Fringe: “This Show Will Change Your Life” – but first, you need a new appreciation for improv
“With This Show Will Change Your Life, we’re combining improv with everyone’s favorite topic: themselves. ” ~ Brennan Asbridge
“Expect the unexpected” at this year’s Montreal Clown Festival
“Connecting with a global community continues to inspire my work as the director of the festival.” ~ Vanessa Rigaux