You have likely heard of Just For Laughs, the Montreal-based comedy festival that is often featured on the CBC. While Toronto comedy clubs cannot compete with juste pour rire, the Six definately has our share of solid comedy clubs, for both amateur and professionals. Whether you are looking at crafting your own stand up routine-or looking for a fun night out-this page will give you the scoop on our local comedy scene, a central element of Canadian Culture.
Upstairs, 392 Spadina Ave. Unit 2, Toronto, ON M5T 0G5
Snug, contemporary venue for unscripted sketch & improv performances, plus classes & workshops.
In 2003, three friends (Kerry Griffin, Marcel St. Pierre & Ralph MacLeod) – hot off a game-changing improv road trip – decided that improv needed a dedicated, full-time, pedal-to-the-metal home in this city.
And so, building on the 20-year tradition of Theatresports Toronto (est. 1983), the Bad Dog Theatre Company was born… and with it, an honest-to-goodness bricks-and-mortar theatre space, 138 Danforth Ave, dedicated exclusively to unscripted performance. Cue a decade of excellent, affordable classes; critically acclaimed and award-nominated unscripted comedy revues; signature improvised parodies and genre send-ups; boundary-pushing experimental formats; festivals, first-times, foolishness, fun … and most of all, the most fantastic, supportive creative community you could ever hope to find!
They offer formal comedy classes in additional to professionals shows, held in their intimate auditorium. They have hosted some talented performers, going on to tour internationally.
Long-time stand-up comedy club that boasts many famous alumni, hosting rising & established stars. The Show Menu as well as full bar service are available starting one hour before showtime and during the show.