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TOsketchfest Recommeded Projects

We are excited to announce the projects recommended by TOsketchfest for The Ontario Arts Council’s Grants for Theatre Creators program.

 

Learning + Fun: Comedy Meets Funding

Jan 16 – 6PM ET: Looking for funding for your comedy project? Daniel Carter, Theatre Program Officer at OAC, provides an in-depth guide to navigating the Theatre Projects program (deadline: February 6, 2025).

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in January 2025

Here are TOsketchfest’s picks for Five Toronto Comedy Shows in January 2025, warm your soul and chase away those winter blues with laughter!

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2025 Festival Passes

Get YOUR festival pass – all of TOsketchfest25 for one incredible price!

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in December 2024

Here are some incredible Toronto comedy shows to check out in December, bringing belly laughs as warm as your coziest winter socks!

5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in November 2024

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

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!

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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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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Comedy Shows to see at the Toronto Fringe 2024

July is PACKED with comedy with the Toronto Fringe Festival running from July 3-14. Here are our top picks for laugh-out-loud moments at this year’s Fringe!

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in June 2024

June gets of to a quick start, and so should you if you want to catch our roundup of the top five comedy shows to see in Toronto this month!

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2024 Sketch Comedy Project Fund

Make your next comedy project a reality. Apply for the 2024 Sketch Comedy Project Fund – applications open ’til June 30, 2024.

 

Cam Wyllie sits in an alley with his back to a wall on a pile of wood pallets. The wall is littered with a matrix of natural gas lines that obscure the artwork for his variety shows called CAM WYLLIE PRESENTS: THE CAM WYLLIE SKETCH COMEDY INVITATIONAL. It's TOsketchfest's top 5 comedy shows to see in May 2024.

5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in May 2024

There’s still lots of May left to get your laugh on – just check out our 5 comedy shows to see in Toronto in May 2024.

5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in April 2024

Check out TOsketchfest’s monthly picks for hilarious live comedy shows you need to see in April 2024.

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Thank you, Toronto!

Thank you, Toronto! A big old high five to our artists, funders, partners and audiences from the festival producing team – xo

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TOsketchfest24 Award Winners

Announcing the award winners from the TOsketchfest24 Best of the Fest Awards Show!

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2024 Best of the Fest

March 17th – 6pm – Join us for The Best of the Fest Award Show, a finale variety show celebrating the very best of the 19th Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival.

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Insiders Guide to TOsketchfest Part Two

TSCF Insiders’ Guide – Part Two

Part Two – We asked some TOsketchfest favourites and die-hard fans to share what they’re most excited about seeing at TOsketchfest24.