Comedy
is Art.

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Did you know that comedy isn’t recognized as its own art form in Canada? Actors, playwrights, dancers, and even circus artists are eligible for discipline-specific funding, while comedians do not have access to program funding of their own. From October 26-30, 2021, catch a week of free comedy and join the movement that emphatically declares: COMEDY IS ART!

Comedy is Art features some of the best comedians in Toronto. Returning to the stage for the first time since 2019, the festival offers a week-long program of talented comedians you can catch live in person (in small, distanced audiences) or stream from home.

“We programmed artists who will make you laugh, make you think, make you laugh, make you feel, make you laugh some more—and that’s exactly what you can expect of Comedy is Art 2021.” – liza paul

REGISTRATION INFO
Registration is required for both in-person and online events. We’re committed to keeping audiences, artists and staff safe. Seating is extremely limited; we have space for 20 people seated at tables spaced far enough apart to allow for social distancing. Click here to read our Covid-19 safety protocols and procedures. 

If the show you’d like to see in person is sold out, email [email protected] to get on the waitlist. You can also live-stream the show from the comfort of your home.

Live captioning will be available online and ASL interpretation will be available both in-person and online.

Thanks to one-time emergency Covid funding from Canadian Heritage, all of the comedians will receive fees on par with those typically received by performing artists in other government-funded disciplines.  Though registration is free, we hope you’ll consider making a donation to The Theatre Centre. Without support from people like you, this festival wouldn’t be possible.