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Bringing showcase to Toronto's newest Comedy Club. With the aim to create a "New York" style club, where there is just always great stand-up happening at the shows.
With the best talent this city has to offer and a fun atmosphere this is one of the best venues to see standup in!

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    Comedy Dojo: A 4-Week Stand-Up Comedy Program (Live Feedback + Showcase)

    Comedy Dojo: A 4-Week Stand-Up Comedy Program (Live Feedback + Showcase)

    Backroom comedy club, 814 Bloor st west., basement unit, Toronto, ON, CA

    Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/comedy-dojo-a-4-week-stand-up-comedy-program-live-feedback-showcase-tickets-1980656124787?aff=oddtdtcreator

    A 4-week stand-up comedy program with real feedback, guaranteed stage time, and a public showcase inside a working comedy club.
    WHAT IS COMEDY DOJO?
    Comedy Dojo is a 4-week stand-up comedy program designed for new comedians (0–2 years) and beginners who want real reps, real feedback, and real stage time, not vague motivation.
    This is not a lecture. This is not therapy. This is work.
    You’ll write, test, and refine a 3–5 minute stand-up set with live feedback from club owners, producers, and working comedians, then perform it in a public showcase at Backroom Comedy Club.
    WHAT YOU GET
    ✔ Weekly Sunday Workshops (6:00–7:45 PM)
    Hands-on sessions focused on:

    • Joke structure & fundamentals
    • Writing efficiently
    • Reading a room
    • Curation your own audience
    • Understanding how comedy rooms actually operates

    ✔ Live Feedback; Not Notes
    You’ll receive direct, honest feedback from:

    • Club owners
    • Producers
    • Professional, working comedians

    ✔ Guaranteed Stage Time
    Participants receive guaranteed access to open mics every Wednesday & Friday during the program (optional but strongly encouraged).
    ✔ Public Showcase / Initiation Ceremony
    All participants perform in a public showcase the following month; where everything comes together.
    ✔ Access to the Backroom Ecosystem
    Graduates gain pathways into the Backroom ecosystem (stage time, barking, show running, bar support, and more).
    No promises. Just access—and what you do with it.
    WHO THIS IS FOR

    • Brand new comedians
    • Comedians with 0–2 years experience
    • People who feel “stuck” and want structure
    • Anyone serious about learning stand-up properly

    No experience required.
    WHO THIS IS NOT FOR

    • People looking for a “safe space”
    • People who want praise instead of feedback
    • People unwilling to get on stage
    • People treating comedy casually

    This program is respectful, professional, and honest.
    DATES
    🗓 Choose your cohort at checkout:

    • February 1 – February 22
    • March 1 – March 22
    • April 5 – April 26

    🕕 Sundays: 6:00–7:45 PM
    (Wednesday & Friday mics run separately)
    PRICING
    🎫 $300 Full Pay
    🎟 Payment Plan: $150 deposit + 2 × $100 payments ($350 total)
    Capacity: 14 participants per cohort
    No refunds. Transfers to a future cohort may be considered.
    LED BY
    Brandon Sobel & Ariel Kagan
    Club owners, producers, and working comedians at Backroom Comedy Club.
    Comics who’ve come through this room now signed at Yuk Yuk’s, Absolute Comedy, The Corner, and beyond, including a Kill Tony Golden Ticket winner.
    FINAL NOTE
    Comedy Dojo is not about becoming famous.
    It’s about learning how stand-up actually works, from the inside of a working club.
    If you’re ready to put in the reps, welcome.

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  • CA$20.11
    8PM Sundays The MADE-UP SHOW| IMPROVISED STAND-UP

    8PM Sundays The MADE-UP SHOW| IMPROVISED STAND-UP

    Backroom comedy club, 814 Bloor st west., basement unit, Toronto, ON, CA

    Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/8pm-sundays-the-made-up-show-improvised-stand-up-tickets-436368649377?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Get ready to laugh until you cry at the Backroom Comedy Club - where the all the comedy is MADE UP on the spot from YOUR suggestions.
    8PM Sundays SHOCK SHOW| Improvised Comedy - BOMBING gets the host SHOCKED
    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 BOMBING leads to electrifying shocks for the host! Don't miss out on the funniest show in town!

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  • CA$17.55
    Feedback | An Open Mic Comedy Show @ Backroom Comedy Club

    Feedback | An Open Mic Comedy Show @ Backroom Comedy Club

    Backroom comedy club, 814 Bloor st west., basement unit, Toronto, ON, CA

    Ticket Link:

    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1974279855193

    Welcome to Feedback | An Open Mic Comedy Show at the Backroom Comedy Club! Get ready for a night filled with laughter, jokes, and good vibes. Whether you're a seasoned comedian or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy some live comedy.
    Come join us on Sundays at 10:00 PM for a hilarious evening that you won't forget. Talented and non-talented lineups of comedians will be taking the stage to entertain you and keep you laughing all night long, and if they fail, owners Ariel Kagan & Brandon Sobel will offer feedback on sets at the request

    So grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to have a great time at the Backroom Comedy Club. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience some of the best or worst comedy in town!

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  • CA$16.93
    8PM Wednesdays - Pro & Hilarious Stand-up | Midweek Comedy Delight

    8PM Wednesdays - Pro & Hilarious Stand-up | Midweek Comedy Delight

    Backroom Comedy Club, 814 Bloor St W Basement Unit, Toronto, ON, CA

    Eventbrite Link:
    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/448735799857?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Indulge in Wednesday wonders! Toronto's comedy sensation unfolds at 8 PM. Unwind with laughter in the heart of the week.

    Step into a world of Wednesday wonders at 8 PM! Backroom Comedy Club invites you to a midweek escape filled with uproarious laughter and top-tier stand-up comedy. Join Toronto's finest comedians for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. Reserve your seat now and make your Wednesday delightful with humor, wit, and the best of the city's comedy scene!

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