The Love List, on stage in Toronto, is a “must-see for all lovers of light-hearted comedy.”

When was the last time you checked out an online dating service? Browse through the profiles and you’ll inevitably come across a sea of bullet lists describing each user’s must-haves. But is there really such thing as a perfect match?

Written by prolific Canadian playwright Norm Foster, The Love List takes a comedic look at one man’s attempt at finding his picture-perfect soul mate. Continue reading Review: The Love List (Encore Entertainment) →

“Run, Jump, Loot and Pillage” to see Dame Edna in Toronto — while you can!

It’s 8:15 and Dame Edna is mowing down the crowd more effortlessly than even the burliest lumberjack chops down a tree.

Lovingly crowned ‘The Grande Dame of Drag’ by her many fans, this Mauve-haired maven lives up to her noble moniker – claiming her rightful place amongst the world’s comedic royalty with her signature sharp tongue and unapologetic repartee.

Dame Edna Everage, the most notable of Barry Humphries‘ onstage personas, performed to a packed house of eager spectators Thursday, on the opening night of her 10-day run at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre – the only Canadian stop on her farewell tour.

Dame Edna’s Glorious Goodbye: The Farewell Tour is the triumphant culmination of her career, spanning more than six decades.

Continue reading Review: Dame Edna’s Glorious Goodbye: The Farewell Tour (Mirvish) →

With 60 acts taking part in The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival 2015, there’s bound to be something to tickle your funny bone.

Representing the asinine and absurd side of things, O Dat Dum and Stupid Time Machine took to the stage Saturday night in front of a packed house of eager spectators at The Comedy Bar.

Two hilarious comedy troupes: one fantastic night of sketch comedy.

Continue reading Review: O Dat Dum + Stupid Time Machine (Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival 2015) →

Elvis’s Toenail, playing at the Alumnae Theatre in Toronto, is a “triumphant, emotional period piece” not to be missed

In their purest form, rules are meant to protect us, to keep us from harm. But throughout our collective history, there’s always been a fierce debate: what’s more important, the letter of the law or its spirit?

Ireland during the 1960’s, like many countries, it was still dominated by the rule of the Catholic Church. Many things considered to be freedoms in modern society – like a woman’s right to choose or even to keep her baby out of wedlock – were staunchly prohibited and fiercely punished.

It’s within this context that Elvis’s Toenail, playing until March 7^th at The Alumnae Theatre, takes place.

When a runaway pregnant teenager shows up at a Dublin seamstress shop desperate for a job, her coworkers must decide whether to surrender her to the Church or break the rules in order for her protection. Continue reading Review: Elvis’s Toenail (Toronto Irish Players) →

Lots of laughs to be had a Troubadour, a musical improv competition at Toronto’s Comedy Bar

Listen my friends to a marvelous tale

Of hilarious ballads and improv fails

Of skilled performers who melodically spar

To become champion of the troubadours at Comedy Bar!

Continue reading Review: Troubadour (Darryl Pring) →