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
Comedy & Improv
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
“An explosion of dancing” is the best medicine: Comedy Dance Chicago
“I think listening and laughing is just the best way to connect with someone.” ~ Justin Kimball
It’s a TOsketchfest small world In MK’s Living Room
“This is one talented living room. But more importantly, it’s a show full of absolute sweeties, and it makes my heart so full.” ~ MK Morris
“Afronaut” Nkasi Ogbonnah counts down her TO Sketchfest solo mission
“I think we forget sometimes how much of our soul we can put into our work.” ~ Nkasi Ogbonnah
Comedy for a great cause: Colin Mochrie headlines fundraiser for The Assembly Theatre
Canadian comedy icon Colin Mochrie and an all-star lineup of improvisational talent raise money to benefit The Assembly Theatre.
Comedian Tamara Shevon mines the art of boundary-pushing to challenge norms
“There are so many microaggressions, so much racism packed into a lot of things that I’ve unpacked to make it more digestible for people.” ~ Tamara Shevon
“Creepy Boys”: A wildly weird birthday bash you’ll never forget
“Wouldn’t it be funny if we played twins?…But what if it was their birthday? What if the audience are the party guests?” Interview with S.E. Grummett & Sam Kruger