Did you know: Comedy is not recognized as its own art form in Canada? There is almost no specific
government recognition or funding for comedians.

Excited by the advocacy work being done by our friend Sandra Battaligni, and the Canadian Association of Stand-up Comedians, The Theatre Centre wants to help change that. In celebration of this commitment, we are hosting a week of comedy featuring some of the country’s best comics as the first in a series of new initiatives.

Join us for a week of comedy and join the movement declaring: COMEDY IS ART!

 

TallBoyz II Men Live in Concert
Tuesday, October 1
7:00PM

TallBoyz II Men will perform improv so well that you won’t believe it’s not scripted!

TallBoyz II Men is a group of diverse comedians doing diverse things diversely. The troupe was formed after the boyz met each other in the Toronto stand-up comedy scene and agreed to combine forces for the greater good.

 

Being Muslim in Canada: A Comedy Show
WE THE NOURTH PRODUCTIONS
Tuesday, October 1
9:00PM

Being Muslim in Canada: A Comedy Show is a stand-up show that will feature an amazing line-up of brilliant, local Muslim comedians who will share their many stories, thoughts and opinions in a positive, uplifting space.

With the rise of Islamophobia, we are putting together a night where Muslim voices can be heard, supported and celebrated.

 

Congratulations! Stories of Achievement, Embarrassment & Self-Worth
Courtney Gilmour
Wednesday, October 2
7:00PM

Congratulations! is a story of achievement, embarrassment, and self-worth told through the milestones of comedian and multiple limb amputee Courtney Gilmour. From childhood to present day, Courtney explores the common thread between her wins and losses, reveals the lows of insecurity and depression while at the height of success, and shares her bumpy journey towards finding self-love. As she navigates emotional meltdowns in McDonald’s to a mortifying encounter after buying a cat stroller, Courtney uses a variety of humorous and heartfelt experiences to share what “congratulations!” accolades really mean to her. Best of Fringe, Patron’s Pick, rave reviews from Now Toronto (4N)

 

Drop the Mic Comedy: Joke or Choke
Presented by Trofoni Claxton
Wednesday, October 2
9:00PM

Drop The Mic Comedy is more like training day for comics. The popular phrase is a gesture of intentionally dropping one’s microphone at the end of a performance to signal triumph. Our goal is to make people all over the world laugh daily by pushing comics to give their absolute best performance on stage.

Drop the mic also means a performer being told by the crowd response (LOUD BOOING) to drop the mic and get the hell of the stage after a poor performance by our definition. In our opinion, a comics life is simple: JOKE or CHOKE are the only options a comic has on stage.

 

Amigas Cheetahs
Brandon Ash-Mohammed & Ben Sosa Wright
Thursday, October 3
7:00PM

Amigas Cheetahs is comedy showcase hosted by Caribbean comedy queen Brandon Ash-Mohammed (J4L, JFL42, Bob Curry Fellowship) and Latinx sensation Ben Sosa Wright (JFL42, Limestone Comedy Festival, Bruce McCulloch’s Young Stars Showcase). Amigas Cheetahs is a safe space event with an emphasis on showcasing LGBTQIA2+ and POC talent!!

 

Yas Kween
Presented by Nelu Handa
Thursday, October 3
9:30PM
YAS KWEEN is blowing the roof off The Theatre Centre for our 4th ANNIVERSARY party! Come through for laughter and realness at Toronto’s longest-running comedy night featuring Women of Colour. It’ll be a mix of stand up, improv, and other special hot fire performances by the top comedic minds in town. You’re going to want to be there, trust.

 

Good Morning, Tonight
Karis Anderson & Aidan O’Loughlin
Friday, October 4
7:00PM

Good Morning, Tonight! is a stand-up comedy showcase produced & hosted by Karis Anderson and Aidan O’Loughlin? The only morning show that happens at 7PM – think Regis & Kelly, but gayer. A comedy show formatted like a morning talk show? We know what you’re thinking: is this a podcast? NOPE – this is for your eyes, ears and heart, so take out your AirPods. Grab your drinks and strap in for some of the best comedy Toronto has to offer!

 

Deez Laughs
Friday, October 4
9:00PM

Deez Laughs Presents a showcase of some of the best touring stand up comedians in Canada. Hosted by Noor Kidwai and headlined by Arthur Simeon (HBO, the Comedy Network, Just for Laughs), the show also features guest appearances by Glasgow’s own John Mostyn and the hilarious Rebecca Reeds.

 

SHADE
Saturday, October 5
9:00PM

SHADE is a comedy show that represents + celebrates performers of colour, performers from the LGBTQ2S+ community, and women. SHADE has been sold out monthly for nearly 3 years and has been featured in: Fashion Magazine, Vice, CBC + More. The show is produced and hosted by Anasimone George.