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The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival is Toronto’s longest running comedy festival and Canada’s destination for scripted ensemble comedy. The 2024 edition of the festival features 50+ shows over 12 hilarious nights by over 60 of the funniest acts from across North America. Festival highlights include: The Kids in the Hall’s Scott Thompson as Buddy Cole in his new show KING; the return of TALLBOYZ to the live stage at the festival that started it all; and Sex T-Rex’s hit show SWORDPLAY. Special performances include the premiere screening of The TOsketchfest Film Festival, and our Best of the Fest Award Show. Plus – a series of workshops, panels and networking events in our Learning + Fun Series.

Advisory Warning: TOsketchfest performances are intended for adult audiences.

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Image of two comedians jumping in the air.
West 2 West
Image of Tallboyz, a comedy group in a photo promoting their Reunion Tour
Tallboyz Reunion Tour
Image of Jon Blair, a comedian in a wolf costume.
Jon Blair
Comedian Buddy Cole posing for a photo as part of their show KING.
Buddy Cole
March 6, 2024
to March 17, 2024
Tickets

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Venue

Franco Boni Theatre, BMO Incubator

Performance Dates

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