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The sketch troupe Potato Potato. iPhoto caption: The sketch troupe Potato Potato. Photo by Elana Emer.

REVIEW: This year’s TOsketchfest paid tribute to the endless possibilities of sketch comedy

Sketch is a genre that defies genre. And luckily, in Toronto, there are so many talented people working in the form that constantly redefine it, keep it alive, and keep it relevant.

By Melissa Avalos / Mar 20, 2026
13 plays about adhd iPhoto caption: 13 Plays About ADHD All At The Same Time graphic courtesy of Circlesnake Productions.

REVIEW: 13 Plays About ADHD All At The Same Time is true to its title

While the play’s structure may occasionally leave you feeling as scattered as its protagonists, its heart, humour, and raw honesty will keep your thoughts churning well into the night.

By Caroline Bellamy / Oct 8, 2024
Production photo from Next Stage Festival production iPhoto caption: ECHO production photo by

Inside this year’s Next Stage Theatre Festival programming

A unique selection of dance, sketch comedy, musical theatre, and drama will play from October 18 to October 29 at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.

By Liam Donovan / Oct 10, 2023
6 cast members of Skyline's the Limit onstage posing like robots with crazed facial expressions. Red and blue lights behind them. iPhoto caption: (L-R) Nkasi Ogbonnah, Andy Hull, Andy Assaf, PHATT al, Jillian Welsh, and Hannah Spear. Photo by Cassandra Popescu.

REVIEW: Skyline’s the Limit at The Second City Toronto

The Second City remains a strong comedic force in Toronto’s comedy scene: and even after 50 years, the skyline is certainly not the limit.

By Jessica Watson / Apr 2, 2023