The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival (TOsketchfest) is Toronto’s longest running comedy festival. Born in West Queen West, it was created to celebrate Toronto’s storied and continued excellence in the theatrical tradition of sketch comedy. TOsketchfest truly is Toronto’s comedy festival – of Toronto, by Toronto and for Toronto.
The “main event” is the annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival each March which features over 10 hilarious days of the best live, scripted comedy in North America and beyond. Founded in 2005 by a group of Toronto comedians the festival has since grown by leaps and bounds, and is a highlight in the Toronto comedy calendar.
Wednesday evening Gord and I saw Erica Gellert and Summer Dad. Different styles of humour but both funny. Erica did a handful of different characters and Summer Dad did random sketches, sometimes risqué.
Thursday evening Gord and I saw the Incredible Shrinking Matt & Jacquie and Anesti Danelis. Matt & Jacquie did different sketches with different characters and Anesti showcased his heritage and sexuality. Both were funny (I’ve seen Anesti a few times over the last couple of years). The Suburban Sister Wives were the hosts and they were a hoot!
Last evening I saw Dumptruck Sketch Comedy and 1ForUOne4Me (Leslie Cserepy). Dumptruck did different sketches and Leslie wore pink, cooked an egg and was wacky. Different styles and both were funny. The Suburban Sister Wives were the hosts again and they were very funny!
This evening Gord and I saw the Firecracker Department Comedy Café with Naomi Snieckus, Small Friend Tall Friend, Tricia Black, Susan Serrano, Red Hot Sili Peppers and Deborah Kimmett. There were sketches, improv, singing and stand-up.
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| Small Friend Tall Friend |
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| Susan Serrao, Tricia Black and Naomi Snieckus doing improv |
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| Red Hot Sili Peppers |
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| Deborah Kimmett |
It was a fun festival and I'm looking for to going again next year.
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