TOsketchfest Marks an Even 13 Years

March 1-11, 2018 at The Theatre Centre and Comedy Bar The 13th Annual TOsketchfest will feature the much-anticipated return of UK musical comedy viral sensation Flo & Joan ("2016 Song," 2017 NOW Audience...

Six Years of Big City Improv Festival

Big City Improv Festival, Canada’s largest improv showcase, celebrates its sixth year of presenting the best improvisers from across North America. Shows will run from October 13 – 21, 2017 at five venues in To...
Gina Yashere Cover Photo. JFL42. TheSceneinTO interview of Gina Yashere.

Gina Yashere commands the laughs for JFL42

Gina Yashere commands the laughs for JFL42. With more things on the go than ever, including tours, stand-up specials and a gig on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, this comic is always busy.
Lucas Brothers JFL42 Toronto

The Lucas Brothers Are Sleepy

Twins Keith and Kenny Lucas are the monotonous duo that make up the Lucas Brothers comedy act. After their JFL42 show on Saturday the song “I Get High” played on repeat in my head—not because they played it, but I felt that I was living that video.
Bill Burr JFL42 Toronto

Bill Burr is Just Not That Funny

Bill Burr’s standup routine for JFL42 took place in a full house at the Sony Centre. Burr put on a show that started off strong with some accurate jabs at Canada and Toronto with many spot-on truths about our appearance of unity and kindness.