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Learning + Fun: Tips for Great Live Submissions

Nov 15 – 6PM ET: Get tips from a panel of festival programmers on what makes an excellent live festival submission.

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5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in November 2023

Check out TOsketchfest’s monthly picks for hilarious live comedy shows you need to see in November 2023.

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Artist Profile: A Conversation with Shohana Sharmin Sicilia

TOsketchfest artist profile: An interview with sketch comedian Shohana Sharmin Scilia, Sketch Comedy Project Fund Recipient.

Dead Parents Society returns to Next Stage Festival this month (multiple dates) at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre - one of five shows to watch in Toronto in October.

5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in October 2023

Check out TOsketchfest’s monthly picks for hilarious live comedy shows you need to see in October 2023.

2023 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.

5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in September 2023

Check out TOsketchfest’s monthly picks for hilarious live comedy shows you need to see in September 2023.

5 Toronto Comedy Shows to See in August 2023

Check out TOsketchfest’s monthly picks for hilarious live comedy shows we think you need to see in August 2023.

Comedy Shows to see at the Toronto Fringe

Step into summer with TOsketchfest’s monthly recs for comedy in the city.

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5 Comedy Shows to See in June

Step into summer with TOsketchfest’s monthly top five – do not miss live sketch comedy in June!

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5 Comedy Shows to See in May

Hey, see some comedy in May!

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2023 Sketch Comedy Project Fund

2023 Applications are open until May 12!

 

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5 Comedy Shows to See in April

A fabulous mix of comedy this April in Toronto.

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2023 Best of the Fest Winners

The 2023 Best of the Fest winners announced!

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TOsketchfest Film Festival Lineup

The 6th Annual TOsketchfest Film Festival presented by The Second City – Line-up Revealed!

Curator Program

Introducing the new Curator Program

Five exclusive comedy showcases you won’t want to miss!

Film Fest Jury 2023

Meet the 2023 Film Festival Jury!

The 2023 Film Festival Jury Announced!

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TOsketchfest23 First Lineup Announcement

It’s finally here! The first line-up announcement for the 18th Annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival!

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Meet the 2023 Festival Jury!

The 2023 jury includes Matt Keevins, Denise B Mcleod, Surer Qaly, Zoe Rabnett, and Sharjil Rasool.

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5 Comedy Shows to See in February

A fabulous mix of comedy this February in Toronto.

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5 Comedy Shows to See in January

Kick off the new year with the best comedy shows in Toronto.