This week’s gig
This week I shall mostly be at Spirits. (That reference was for all the UK readers who are old enough to remember the Fast Show). Jo-Anna Downey (pictured left) has been running this room for fifteen years and recently celebrated her time in comedy with a show at the Bathurst Theatre. This is one of my favourite rooms in the city – I hope to see you there! 9pm at Spirits Bar and Grill, 682 Church Street just south of Bloor, Toronto It’s a free show, the food is great, the beer...
Read MoreThis week’s gig – Spirits!
Hooray! This week’s gig is at my favourite room in Toronto – Spirits in Toronto’s gay village. The delicious Jo-Anna Downey is the hostess with the mostess and Toronto’s best comedians and out-of-towners flock to perform at this great pub. Here are the deets: 9pm at Spirits – 682 Church Street at Bloor, Toronto. I often come to Spirits even when I’m not performing – and I don’t really do that at many rooms in the city – that’s how...
Read MoreThis week’s gig – the Eton House!
Where better to be on a Tuesday night than on the Danforth? The Eton House is one of my favourite rooms to play in Toronto. Hosted by top bird Jo-Anna Downey it has a great bunch of locals who support the free Tuesday night comedy. And there are some real characters among the locals including the infamous Chicken Legs. What’s not to like? Here are the deets: 9pm at Eton House, 710 the Danforth (1 block east of Pape). Hope to see you...
Read MoreThis week’s gig
I love stand-up, me. After two months off the scene, I’m back, baby! On Tuesday night I’ll be appearing at the Eton House, Jo-Anna Downey’s excellent room filled with local comedy fans, experienced professional comics and shiny newcomers. Not sure where I fit in that list, but I sure as hell love this room. I’ll be doing all-new material (probably revolving around my recent 40th birthday) – join me for a cheap, super-fun night out. Here are the deets: 8pm at the...
Read MoreThis week’s gigs
Hi everyone – it’s been a couple of weeks. Sorry for the lack of posts – I’ve been getting ready for my sojourn in London for “Pride and Prejudice”. I have a couple of corking gigs lines up this week as a great send-off. First up on Wednesday is one of my favourite rooms in all Toronto – Spirits hosted by the one and only Jo-Anna Downey. Can’t wait can’t wait can’t wait! 9pm at Spirits, 682 Church Street at Bloor, Toronto Then on...
Read MoreThe “C” Word is a smash hit
We did it – we raised even more money for Gilda’s Club this year! The room was packed….the atmosphere was electric….and the comics didn’t disappoint. I had never seen Sandra Shamas perform and I was blown away. I had agreed to follow her and I was beginning to regret my decision as the crowd went wild – she was just awesome. Hysterical. Natural. Charismatic. What the hell was I thinking? Luckily everything went well – I got a great reaction from my...
Read MoreThe “C” Word
Here it is! This year’s StandUp Sisters benefit gig for Gilda’s Club. After last year’s triumph we’re looking forward to even greater things at this year’s event. With a last minute guest appearance by Sandra Shamas the “C” word will sell out even more quickly than last year. To avoid disappointment make sure you book your tickets by calling Hugh’s Room (416 531-6604)...
Read MoreMarilla who?
I am a British-born actress and stand-up comic who does lots of voice work (for commercials, cartoons and corporate clients) and sometimes, when I'm very lucky, tv and film. When I was in England I did mostly theatre. Now I'm in Canada I spend the majority of the time writing and performing stand-up. When I'm not making episodes of Talking Bollocks, that is. And that's me for you.