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The Comedy Cabaret Monday Feb 27th 8PM @ Charlotte Room
Join us at Charlotte Room on Monday February 27th at 8PM when we’ll kick off our ‘Fantastic February Showcase’ at the Comedy Cabaret – Charlotte Room. Are you feeling the winter blues? Valentine’s day not pan out the way you hoped? Need to recover from Family Day? Come check out the Comedy Cabaret – now in our 2nd year!
Your host for the evening will be Robin Crossman, creator of the very popular comic Ned & Larry http://nedandlarry.com/
The Comedy Cabaret features some of the best stand-up comedy in Toronto, in house DJ, surprise guests, and prizes!
We’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Our line-up for February 27th:
Todd van Allen – Winner of the “Search for Canada’s Funniest New Comic’.
You may very well have seen or heard Todd Van Allen on stage, on TV, or on your iPhone. Todd has appeared in clubs all over Canada and the US. Todd hosts the very popular podcast Comedy Above the Pub, a weekly podcast that features great guests such as Henry Rollins, Michael Showalter, Anthony Jeselnik, and Iron Chef America co-host Kevin Brauch. You can hear the show at www.comedyabovethepub.com or through iTunes.
Chris MacLean – Co-producer and co-host of ‘The Comedy Cabaret’ Chris MacLean started in stand up comedy later than most but has quickly become a sought after performer. Creator of the popular comedy website WitFull http://witfull.com/ A Torontonian, she does stand up within Ontario and New York, and has performed at Absolute Comedy, Yuk Yuk’s, Comedy Bar, and in the Great Canadian Laugh Off and Comedy Brawl.
Matt O’Brien – Matt O’Brien is one to watch on the Canadian comedy circuit. In 2010 he was named Canada’s Next Top Comic by XM Radio where he was featured at the Global Comedy Festval in Vancouver. In 2011 he filmed his first Comedy Now! He has also been featured on Q107’s Funniest Person with a Day Job, The San Francisco Comedy Competition, Yuk Yuk’s Great Canadian Laugh Off, and Bite TV’s Stand up and Bite me. He can be heard on XM Radio and iTunes with his Podcast “News Talk Go” and his album “Comedy Records Presents” the debut from Comedy Records a division of Dine Alone Records.
Jon Hyatt -His comedy mainly looks into his own insecurities, his warped take on pop and political culture and the melting pot we live in boiling over. He hosted his own weekly comedy night starting out and was a top finalist in the Indiscover Comedy Competition.
Neil Griffin – The Hawk! ‘MASTER OF THE BRAMPTON BOOKINGS!’
Adrian Sawyer – For the past 2 years Adrian has been hitting the comedy club circuit all across Ontario. From competing in Yuk Yuks great Canadian Laugh off, to playing Absolute Comedy and being a regular performer at Shut Up and Laugh, Adrian has been giving audiences something to think about with his unique take on everyday occurrences. The end result is hilarity. Aside form performing, Adrian hosted and produced a weekly show called Superfly Comedy and has produced Fatkid Comedy and The Comedy Revolution shows at Second City. You can also see Adrian on the TV shows such as Monster Warriors and Sex Files.
Darryl Orr – Toronto-based stand-up comedian originally from Trenton, ON. He has left them laughing at Yuk Yuks, Absolute Comedy, Second City and is a 2010 Cream of Comedy finalist.
Rene Robichaud – Our French Canadian import!
Danish Anwar http://danishanwar.com/ -Toronto-based standup comic Danish Anwar takes hyphenated introductions to a whole new level. Born and raised in Moscow towards the end of the Cold war, he’s likely the world’s first and only Soviet-Born-Second-City-Trained-Indian-Bengali-Canadian-Comic. He has performed at The Second City, Yuk Yuk`s, Absolute Comedy, The Rivoli and Comedy Bar. He was also a finalist in the 2011 Toronto Comedy Brawl.
Scott MacLean – The “Unknown stand-up comedian” you will never forget!
Jy Harris -Jy is a standup comic and slam poet who has been performing around the world for ten years. Highlights include appearances at the Just For Laughs festival, the top late night talk show in Amsterdam: ‘Rayman Is Laat’ and his own one hour ‘Comedy Now’ special on CTV and the Comedy Network. Acting highlights range from a recurring role as a failed pornstar on ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ to the comedic lead in the upcoming stoner/zombie flick ‘Bong Of The Dead’ and a role in the new Seth Rogen movie ‘I’m With Cancer’. Jy was the opening act on Jon Lajoie and Pauly Shore’s recent tours. He has red hair and loves cats more than humans.
Amber HY – Funny, free spirited and outspoken. Amber HY (Fresh Meat) is on her way to the top!
Show runs 8:00PM – 9:30PM – PWYC!
Arrive early, seating is limited.
Bookers: Chris MacLean & Robin Crossman
Charlotte Room’s drink and food service will be in full swing so come hungry and thirsty. Everything is great, especially the nachos.
Special thanks to our friends at Charlotte Room.
The Comedy Cabaret is a monthly comedy show based in Toronto ON run by comedians Chris MacLean and Robin Crossman.
The Comedy Cabaret – 8PM Jan 30th @ Charlotte Room!
Happy new year! Join us at Charlotte Room on January 30th when we’ll kick off our second fantastic year at the Comedy Cabaret. Your host for the evening will be the lovely and talented Chris MacLean, creator of the very popular comedy site Witfull.com. The Comedy Cabaret features some of the best stand-up comedy in Toronto, surprise guests, and prizes!
We’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Our line-up for January 30th:
Barry Taylor – Founder of the hugely successful Comedy Records!
Todd Van Allen – Melbourne Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival & Host of the hugely successful podcast ‘Comedy Above The Pub‘
Robin Crossman – Creator of the very popular daily comic Ned & Larry, and co-producer of the Comedy Cabaret, Robin has performed at Yuk Yuks, Absolute Comedy and at open mics and shows around the GTA.
Zabrina Chevannes – Nominated in 2008 for the Tim Sims Encouragement Award, Zabrina has been featured on The Comedy Network, she performs regularly at Yuk Yuks, corporate functions and open mics around the GTA and the US.
Sarah Grange – Classy comedy goes around the bend with this lovely lady.
Dave Code – One of the hardest working young comedians on the Toronto scene. This guy will leave you wanting more with his style, demeanor, and if that’s not enough he has a PhD in Falling! (yes, really)
Camille Cote – Vibrant and funny, this lady will leave you laughing!
Marc Hallworth – Marc Hallworth is an actor, comedian, writer, and improvisor from Calgary, Alberta. Winner of the Billy Crystal Sketch Award and the Mark Steven’s Independent Producing Award; Marc produces two comedy shows, Siren’s Comedy and The Vest Show in Town with his sketch troupe Vest of Friends, who have performed as part of the Toronto and Montreal SketchFests, as well as Fresh Meat 2011 and a showcase for Just For Laughs.
Ali Hassan - He is a rare breed of Canadian entertainer who can teach you how to cook, laugh, or do both at the same time. A regular at Yuk Yuks and Absolute Comedy, Ali has performed in Canada and the USA, he can be heard on radio, seen on tv and at the Comedy Cabaret on Jan 30th! Stand Up Ali!
And some surprise guests you won’t want to miss!
Show runs 8:00PM – 9:30PM – NO COVER!
Arrive early, seating is limited.
Bookers: Robin Crossman & Chris MacLean
Charlotte Room’s drink and food service will be in full swing so come hungry and thirsty. Everything is great, especially the nachos.
Special thanks to our friends at Charlotte Room.
The Comedy Cabaret is a monthly comedy show based in Toronto ON run by comedians Chris MacLean and Robin Crossman.
