Comedy isn’t just a young person’s game—it’s a grown-up’s playground! This powerhouse stand-up show flips the script, featuring razor-sharp comedians 35 and up who’ve lived, loved, and got the laugh lines to prove it. From seasoned pros to late bloomers who swapped midlife crises for mic drops, these comics are here to show that age isn’t a limitation—it’s their secret weapon. It’s bold, it’s defiant, and it’s funny enough to make you forget your bad knees. Come for the laughs, stay for the rebellion—because the machine doesn’t stand a chance!
Nadir Shah is a Pakistani American stand-up comedian who turns cultural chaos into comedy through stories about immigrant identity, family dynamics, parenting, belonging, and modern culture. Following his globally sold-out comedy tour across major U.S. and international cities, Nadir is now coming back to Toronto with his new set. With more than 260,000 followers and hundreds of millions of views across social media, Nadir brings a high-energy, relatable style of comedy that connects with audiences across cultures and generations.
This is a bilingual show - English and Urdu/Hindi
Curious about the different ticket types? This show uses this seating plan
100% Real Human, the latest Second City Toronto original revue, asks: What does it mean to be human? With a fresh collection of hilarious sketches, original songs, wild new characters, and jaw-dropping unpredictable improv scenes, this show explores the hysterical human experience in a world increasingly run by machines. Written and performed by our talented all-star cast of human comedians and a real live musician, this show is a joyful antidote to the troubles of the day. Close a few tabs and come laugh with us.
Anthony Locascio is one of Australia’s most exciting stand-up comedians
Since beginning stand-up in 2017, he has written and toured a new full-length show every year, with highlights including Don’t Call Me a Wog! (2022), Heart of Darkness (2023), and the critically acclaimed Pappou (2024–25). Pappou toured twice around Australia and internationally to London, New Zealand, Canada, and New York, before being filmed at a sold- out Enmore Theatre and released on YouTube in 2025. His debut special Confirmation (2020) was distributed worldwide by Comedy Dynamics on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
Anthony has sold out seasons at Sydney Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Perth Comedy Festival, and Brisbane Comedy Festival, and was hand- picked for the prestigious Sydney and Perth Comedy Festival Gala showcases in 2021 and 2022.
Alongside his live work, he has appeared on Triple J’s Hack, SBS Sport, beIN Sports, Today EXTRA on Channel 9 and Sunrise on Channel 7, and performed or hosted major events including the Greek Festival of Sydney and the Italian National Ball. In 2025, he also curated and hosted the inaugural Greek Australian Comedy Gala and the Italian Australian Comedy Gala.
Self-managed from the start of his career, Anthony has built a loyal following online and on stage, working across comedy clubs, community festivals, corporate events, and screen projects for brands such as Nando’s, NexGard, and Pedestrian TV. His mission is to challenge clichés around “wog comedy,” representing his Greek and Italian heritage with a modern, nuanced voice that resonates far beyond those communities.
★★★★★ “Anthony embodies the thinking man’s comedian, prepared to traverse the publicly taboo and unexplored recesses of the human psyche.” Dark Stories Theatre
★★★★ “A great storyteller, who really paints a picture to get the audience enthralled.” Upside Adelaide
★★★★ “Audience members jolting backwards in fits of laughter.” Weekend Notes Melbourne
★★★★★ “He is one of Australia’s most talented rising stars.” On The House Perth
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Three sets, one night, limitless laughter!
Treat yourself to the quick-wit and fast laughs of the Short Form Improv, comedy extravaganza, GAME NIGHT!
Then buckle up for THE MATCH as our dynamic Improv Duos hit the stage and all the right comedic notes!
Speaking of notes... get ready for BIG SHINY MADE UP TUNES- where musical improv comedy never sounded so good!
And if you're feeling REALLY fun, stick around and indulge in absolute musical comedy chaos with The Musical Jim-Jam, a bucket-style musical improv jam for ALL, no experience necessary! Finally, a 3-4-1 comedy night AND your chance to jump on stage and join in on the fun!
*Must enter name into bucket by 7:30pm to play in the jam!
Saturday Night Dead is live, and it’s dying to make you laugh.
Come dressed for the occasion and join Trash Panda Comedy for a Halloween sketch-comedy night at Second City’s Stage 73 on Sunday, October 25 at 8 PM. There will be a prize for Best Costume, so bring your finest monster, movie villain, cryptid, or deeply specific pop-culture reference.
Made for Halloween enthusiasts, Saturday Night Dead features fan-favourite Trash Panda sketches alongside brand-new material, all brought to life by Marika Simon, Luis Escobar, Mark Brombacher, Matt Sadowski, Michelle Righetti, Heather Dancey, and Cameron Killingworth.
Trash Panda Comedy are two-time Toronto Sketch Fest Artists and recently sold out their Best of Trash Panda show in March. Called “Funny, Deep and True,” the troupe brings sharp writing, big performances, and a live sketch-comedy experience worth dressing up for.
Halloween is better with friends, costumes, and a night at the theatre. Get your tickets for Saturday Night Dead and join Trash Panda Comedy live.
Get ready to laugh until you cry at the Backroom Comedy Club – where the comedians get interviewed about their material
Join us at the Backroom Comedy Club for a night of laughter and surprises on Every Sunday at 8pm. Get ready for a unique comedy experience where you find out more than the jokes!
DGSPECIAL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS a stand-up comedy show featuring some of the best comedians in the city hosted by Dan Galea, Kris Siddiqi and Freddie Rivas!
For over 25 years the Nubian Show, The Original Night of Urban comedy has been THE HOTTEST Comedy show in the Country.
This Show has been blessed by numerous appearances by Dave Chappell, Kevin Hart, Russell Peters, and has been the launching pad for many of Canada’s Whose Who of Comedy.
Every month, come close out your month with laughs - shows feature some of the best up and coming comics from around the city and the country. Make this Sunday the best one yet with Standup on Sunday!
Whether you’re a comedy lover, a tourist, or someone searching for a fun night out, Standup on Sunday delivers all the humor you need to close out the month on a high note. Tickets are on sale now—don’t wait!
Get your tickets before they sell out!
$24 online, $28 at the door
The show is produced by Comedy Nuggets.
ABOUT COMEDY NUGGETS
If you’re searching for a comedy show in Toronto, a Comedy Nuggets show is the only one to consider. Most of the Comedy Nuggets shows, like the Comedy Cellar and The Comedy Store, use a showcase format, as opposed to a headline format like most comedy club shows.
Comedy Nuggets shows mix established headliners with hilarious up and comers. We feature comedians who have been selected to perform at the most important comedy festivals in Canada and internationally – bringing the best comedians to independent venues in Toronto. Owned and produced by people who care about your experience, know that repeat customers and word of mouth is the secret to our business. We want you to come back often, bring your friends, we will treat you that way, and would love to hear from you – email us at info@comedynuggets.com.
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$24 online, $28 at the door
Toronto's most chaotic late night talk show open mic! You never know who will drop by late mic.
Hosted by Everardo Ramirez
Submit monologue jokes to be read at the top of show and sign-up to perform stand-up (3 mins) or sit on the couch and have a chat/do a bit/play a character/do whatever (5 mins).
Signup at 9:30pm / show at 10pm
RULES FOR LATE MIC:
1. Late Mic is a specialty open mic that takes preference of non-stand up performance. This is reflected in time allotted to performers: bits/panel/characters get 5 minutes. Stand-up gets 3 minutes. Timing is done by a kitchen timer. When the timer rings, your set is over.
2. Late Mic is a safe environment for all people. Late Mic is also a progressive mic and has a no-tolerance policy for regressive material. If your set contains xenophobic, homophobic, transphobic or misogynistic themes, do not be surprised if you are either called out or cut short, it's policy.
3. Late Mic is fun. Have fun out there.
COVID 19 INFORMATION & ACCESSIBILITY
Wearing a mask is recommended, but not mandatory.
Comedy Bar is a basement venue with 16 steps down to the entrance. Washrooms are located on the main floor.
The use of smoke machines and strobe, flashing lights or lasers may occur during performances
Get ready for a comedy experience like no other at Backroom Comedy Club’s Feedback Open Mic, every Monday at 10 PM! This show takes inspiration from the legendary Kill Tony podcast, and with Toronto’s vibrant, multicultural scene, we’ve made it our own. Whether you’re a first-time comic or an open-micer craving valuable feedback, an amateur looking to get booked, or a seasoned professional looking to share new material and tips to the next generation; this is your chance to shine and get noticed by the people who matter.
Comedians are given 90 seconds to perform their pre-written material, followed by live feedback from Backroom Comedy Club’s owners and seasoned pros. This isn’t just another open mic—this is a chance to receive direct, real-time advice on what works, what doesn’t, and what it takes to make it at Backroom. We book comedians for the week based on what we’re looking for, so this is an incredible opportunity to be seen and heard.
The bucket for sign-ups opens at 9:30 PM, and we select names by 10:05 PM sharp—so no one’s time is wasted. With a supportive community of like-minded comics and industry professionals in the room, it’s the perfect environment to grow, learn, and level up your comedy game.
Whether you’re stepping on stage for the first time or looking to refine your set, or just show off, the Feedback Open Mic is your launchpad into the Backroom comedy world. Don’t miss your chance to get in front of a crowd that’s ready to laugh, listen, and help you take your comedy to the next level.
