About the Festival:
Welcome to year six of Comedy Is Art, Toronto’s one-of-a-kind comedy festival that takes laughter seriously!
This year’s edition brings together over 20 comedians from across the GTA and beyond for three nights of shows, sketches, improv, and stand-up — plus a full-day symposium dedicated to inclusion and diversity in the comedy world.
From Andrew Phung & Friends to Nkasi Ogbonnah’s Afronaut, and crowd favourites like Hot Takes and Not Hamilton Improvised, every set brings its own unique energy and voice.
New this year, Bad Dog Theatre joins the festival with Our Cities On Our Stages — a full-day workshop, presentation, and dialogue on representation in comedy, culminating in a live improv showcase.
Schedule at a Glance:
Thursday, Oct 23
🎭 7:00 PM — Andrew Phung and Friends
Friday, Oct 24
🚀 7:00 PM — Afronaut (Nkasi Ogbonnah)
🔥 9:00 PM — Hot Takes
Saturday, Oct 25
🗣️ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM — Our Cities On Our Stages Symposium
😂 7:00 PM — Made You Laugh
🎶 9:00 PM — Not Hamilton Improvised
Production Team:
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Production Stage Manager: Steph Raposo
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Artist Manager: Joey Lau
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Lighting Designer: Shawn Henry
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Sound Technician: Frank Incer
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Lighting Technician: Aidan Shepherd
Tickets:
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💡 All shows 18+ unless otherwise noted
Location:
The Theatre Centre
1115 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Festival Curators:
Liza Paul — Associate Artistic Director, The Theatre Centre
Tim Blair — Comedian, TallBoyz
Ellie Posadas — Performer, Tita Collective
This year’s curatorial team brings together voices that are bold, hilarious, and thought-provoking, championing comedy that reflects Toronto’s diversity and creativity.
Accessibility:
The Theatre Centre is a fully accessible venue with elevators, ramps, and accessible washrooms available.
Presented & Supported By:
Generously supported by the Kingfisher Foundation
With media support from community partners
