Comedy is Art at The Theatre Centre

The Theatre Centre Unveils 10 For 10 Lineup

April 22, 2024

This year The Theatre Centre is celebrating ten years of programming in their forever home at 1115 Queen West. See the lineup and lean how to purchase tickets.

The Theatre Centre Reveals Comedy Is Art. Festival Lineup

September 06, 2023

The Theatre Centre has announced its annual Comedy is Art festival lineup, with five nights of can't miss comedy and good vibes running from October 24 to 28. Learn more about the festival and the upcoming lineup here!

Award-Winning Ensemble Tallboyz II Men To Take The Stage At Comedy Is Art 2022

October 05, 2022

Comedy is Art returns for a third year, showcasing some of the best comedians in the city and sending a clear message: comedy is an art form that should be taken seriously.

The Theatre Centre Unveils 22/23 Programme Featuring Work From Ian Kamau And Journalist Alanna Mitchell

August 10, 2022

The Theatre Centre welcomed audiences, artists and neighbours to the venue for a community meal celebrating its 22/23 programming year. In addition to announcing works on offer throughout the year — Rimah Jabr's Broken Shapes, Sea Sick by Alanna Mitchell, the third edition of Comedy is Art, and Ian Kamau's Loss — artist-podcaster Falen Johnson and artist Lorena Torres Loaiza were presented with the 2022 Patrick Conner Award and Ticket respectively. 

The World Premiere Of MASHUP PON DI ROAD Will be Presented in Toronto

May 26, 2022

MASHUP PON DI ROAD by Bahia Watson is an outdoor, bashment circus variety show-on a big truck. Punk in spirit, island in vibe and vaudeville in staging, this joyful rebellion will hit Toronto streets this summer for its world premiere.

BWW Review: ITALIAN MIME SUICIDE at The Theatre Centre Speaks Passionately About a Silent Art

April 24, 2022

ITALIAN MIME SUICIDE, in a new production by Bad New Days playing at The Theatre Centre, is both more tongue-in-cheek and more serious than its name suggests. The show, written by Adam Paolozza and directed by Paolozza and Kari Pederson, was inspired by the 2003 suicide of an Italian mime who felt that his craft was no longer respected.

Why Not Theatre to Present RISER Toronto 2022

February 14, 2022

Why Not Theatre has announced RISER Toronto will return with three in person productions April 1-May 8, 2022 at The Theatre Centre, BMO Incubator, followed by two online presentations throughout 2022.

Crow's Theatre Announces Casting Of Kristen Thomson And Eric Peterson

November 24, 2021

Today, Crow's Theatre Artistic Director Chris Abraham and Executive Director Sherrie Johnson announced the casts for two Crow's Theatre Productions this season that include Kristen Johnson, Ahmed Moneka, Ali Kazmi, Craig Lauzon, and Eric Peterson. 

The Theatre Centre Reopens with Free Comedy Festival and New 2021/22 Programming

October 05, 2021

The Theatre Centre is back with a new look and an exciting year of hybrid programming. The theatre will open its doors to the public for the first time since March 2020 for Comedy is Art—part live comedy festival, part digital production—from October 26 to October 30, 2021.

The Theatre Centre Announces Plans for 2020/21

September 15, 2020

This year, The Theatre Centre is embarking on what may be the most ambitious year of creation in its history. They will be supporting an unprecedented 16 projects led by 20 artists; creating two new development streams and more.

The Theatre Centre Announces A Week Of Comedy In Support Of Comedians Fighting For Recognition

September 10, 2019

The Theatre Centre announces COMEDY IS ART, a new Festival in support of comedy and comedians. Celebrating comedy as a recognized art form, COMEDY IS ART takes place from October 1 - 5, 2019 at The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen Street West). The Festival launches on Tuesday October 1 at 7:00PM with a special announcement from The Theatre Centre followed by a performance by TallBoyz.