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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in October 2024

Here are some incredible comedy shows to check out in October as you as you soak in the fresh and brisk autumn vibes in Toronto!

TOsketchfest25 – Submissions OPEN

Submissions are now OPEN for the 20th edition of TOsketchfest – accepting submissions for live performance and digital comedy shorts!

Learning and Fun Series header image. The event is a seminar on the topic What makes a great comedy festival submission. Images of each panelist listing the festival they represent: Paul Snepsts from TOsketchfest, Stef Curran from NL Sketch Fest, Josh Higham from Philly Sketchfest, and Carolyn Kelleher from Austin Sketch Fest. The webinar is scheduled for October 9th at 6pm.

Learning + Fun: Tips for Great Live Submissions

Oct 9 – 6PM ET: Get tips from a panel of festival programmers on what makes an excellent live comedy festival submission.

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Grants for Theatre Creators

Apply by October 31st – TOsketchfest prioritizes comedy projects as new recommender organization for The Ontario Arts Council’s Grants for Theatre Creators Program.

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in October 2024


Here are some incredible comedy shows to check out in October as you as you soak in the fresh and brisk autumn vibes in Toronto!

TOsketchfest25 – Submissions OPEN


Submissions are now OPEN for the 20th edition of TOsketchfest – accepting submissions for live performance and digital comedy shorts!

Learning and Fun Series header image. The event is a seminar on the topic What makes a great comedy festival submission. Images of each panelist listing the festival they represent: Paul Snepsts from TOsketchfest, Stef Curran from NL Sketch Fest, Josh Higham from Philly Sketchfest, and Carolyn Kelleher from Austin Sketch Fest. The webinar is scheduled for October 9th at 6pm.

Learning + Fun: Tips for Great Live Submissions


Oct 9 – 6PM ET: Get tips from a panel of festival programmers on what makes an excellent live comedy festival submission.

Button: Pre-Register

 

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2024 Sketch Comedy Project Fund Recipients


Meet the 2023 Sketch Comedy Project Fund recipients – propelling Toronto comedy creators toward the next step in their comedy careers.

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in September 2024


Here are some incredible comedy shows to check out in September as you transition into your cozy fall energy in Toronto!

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in August 2024


Here are some incredible comedy shows to check out in August while you soak up the final weeks of summer in the Toronto!

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