Next Show: Thursday, November 12th, 7pm
A unique hybrid storytelling/stand-up comedy show experience in downtown Toronto, featuring some of the city's most talented storytellers and comedians.
Every month, comedians and storytellers will take the stage to tell funny stories centered around that show's theme.
Everyone needs an outlet. These are the stories we just have to tell behind their backs. Everything we love and hate about family dynamics, that's sure to be funny, and shocking relatable.
Thursday, November 12th, 7pm
Free Times Cafe
320 College St, Toronto (MAP)
Comedian
Anna is a standup comedian, producer, and former member of the Manitoba Ferret Owners Association. She can be found making gay jokes at mics across the city.
Comedian
Carol Liu strives to make you laugh about minor annoyances in life. She likes to explore why we love to hate our families, relationships and work in modern life, and how to make things better or at least easier.
Improvisor/Comedian
Ella Dias is the type of person who had a weird upbringing and thinks the odd things she says are normal. A Brazilian comedian and improviser. she loves sharing stories that are equal parts heartfelt, ridiculous, and relatable (if you're cool).
Comedian/Storyteller
Justin Shaw is a comedian and storyteller originally from Prince Edward Island (and if you’re also from Prince Edward Island, his dad probably knows your dad.) He has been featured on CBC Laugh Out Loud, SiriusXM, Hubcap Comedy Festival, Yuk Yuks Official Roster, JFL42, Departure Festival, and has opened for Harland Williams and Fortune Feimster. Fusing comedy and storytelling, Shaw has created solo theatre shows that have toured across Canada, having presented works with Theatre Aquarius, Blyth Festival, Charlottetown Festival, Here For Now, and Live @ The Centre. Shaw’s latest comedy album Mostly Clean showcases his down-home yet outrageous sense of humour, and can be heard on Sirius XM Comedy Club.
Comedian
Nads is an employment lawyer by day and a stand-up comedian by night. Her comedy journey started in the most unexpected place: a public washroom line. When a stranger asked her what her hobbies were, Nads panicked — not only because a stranger was talking to her, but also because she realised she didn’t have any! Since then, she’s been making up for lost time on Toronto’s open mic scene, competing in comedy contests, and producing fundraising shows under the banner Laugh It Forward.
Improvisor/Comedian
Sarah Gnocato is an actor and stand-up comedian who apparently needed one more reason to put herself in front of an audience. At 15, she signed up for improv looking for something she couldn’t quite name. Years later, she realized it was stand-up. She went on to train and perform at Second City, including Big City Improv Fest, where she was recognized as an outstanding female improviser. She’s since graduated from Comedy Bar’s Pro program and is now letting strangers in on what her friends have been hearing for years.
Host
Michael is a nerdy Italian stand-up comedian, improvisor and storyteller who performed all over Ontario at venues like Second City, Comedy Bar, Yuk Yuks, the Rivoli and more. He's excited to bridge the gap between storytelling and stand-up comedy as the host and co-producer of the monthly comedic storytelling show Listen to This.
Presented by Listen to This and Storytelling Toronto as part of the Storypillar series. Local storytellers share festive tales while raising funds and support for Toronto charities. This event is hosted by storyteller, comedian and community-builder Michael Salvatore, and will feature Justin Shaw and Dan Yashinsky.
Saturday, December 12th, 8pm
Palmerston Library Theatre
560 Palmerston Ave, Toronto (MAP)
Forget Themes! We're letting the performers do their best and funniest stories for the year end.
Wednesday, Dec 16th, 8pm
Free Times Cafe
320 College St, Toronto (MAP)