A Hilarious Sketch Comedy Revue Opens at Toronto's 2017 Fringe Festival, 7/6

Miguel Gauthier, Katharine O'Brien, Nora Saliken and Eitan Shalmon are funny people approaching humour from some dark and unexpected places. Would you think about holding a funeral for someone who hasn't died? "She has it coming," according to Saliken, who plays the victim's daughter and possible murderer.

The dynamic is fired up as the four, members of Sketch Betch, rehearse for their show Life's a Betch, opening July 6 at Toronto's Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse as part of the 2017 Toronto Fringe Festival.

The title refers to the quirks of day to day stuff. "Be it work, relationships or that weird rash we can't seem to cure, we cope by betching!" Shalmon says dryly. "Let's face it, everyone can use a juicy little betch sesh!" adds Gauthier. Voila: Life's a Betch, a show written and acted by the Sketch Betch Troupe. The members have honed their acting and comedy chops in everything from sketch comedy, theatre, TV and film, to stand-up. Awards are piling up too, including an Audience Choice Award for O'Brien's short film Stop Calling Me Honey Bunny.

Life's a Betch is a collaboration with each member writing, critiquing and performing, and working alongside Second City Mainstage alum Leigh Cameron as director, who manages to be encouraging even when saying "back up and try again."

Tickets go on sale June 8th with the show opening July 6. Keep in mind, there will be no late admittance for latecomers! Find yourself running late? Life's a Betch!

Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sketchbetch/ to see Sketch Betch in action in some hilarious promo videos.

Sketch Betch In association with The Toronto Fringe Festival presents Life's a Betch Written by Veronica Baron, Miguel Gauthier, Katharine O'Brien, Nora Saliken, Eitan Shalmon Directed by Leigh Cameron Featuring Miguel Gauthier, Katharine O'Brien, Nora Saliken, Eitan Shalmon Musical direction and accompaniment: Carmen Braund Stage managed by Julia Friesen

From July 6th, 2017 to July 16th, 2017 Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse 79 St George Street Toronto, ON M5S 3L8 Performances: July 6, 8:45pm, July 8, 12:00pm July 10, 10:15pm July 12, 12:00pm July 14, 4:00pm July 15, 5:45pm July 16, 7:30pm Please note that there is absolutely no latecomer seating. Tickets: Tickets go on sale June 8, 2017 Purchase online: fringetoronto.com By Phone: 416-966-1062 In Person: During the festival at our main box office at the Fringe Club at Scadding Court - 707 Dundas Street West.