The Dandies

The Sampler is part incubator, part contest — where five amateur performers sharpen their skills in front of a live audience. Join us at 8pm on January 2nd at The Social Capital Theatre to get morsels of local comedy.

Your vote will determine who makes it from amuse-bouche, to appetizer, to full course meal. Cheer loudly so they can get their just desserts.

Host/Adjudicator: Marc Hallworth

Musical Improv: Holly Wyder Stand-up: Alan Shane Lewis Improv/Sketch: Duo Dad Sketch: L’il Rasgals Improv: Sassyparilla

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Join us at Rainbow Cinemas Market Square in nine days (December 17th, 2015 at 7 p.m.) for a preview of the highly anticipated return of the Star Wars franchise. Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his army of Stormtroopers. Rainbow Cinemas Market Square will have two screens running…

Knock Knock – Who’s There? Me!

I am excited to be part of the December 19th Perfect Match show, performing the spoken word poem “Knock Knock” by Daniel Beaty: Perfect Match is an improv comedy show where we bring the characters and the audience decides how they come together. The show has two parts. In the first part, eight improvisers will perform scripted character monologues. They might be from…

No one outside CBS and Secret Hideout knows the focus for the new Star Trek series, but there has to be room for some the old flair. You don’t want too big of a name, even in a cameo role, or you chance overshadowing the new direction. He had his television career but has regained public awareness thanks to his Dos Equus commercials. So I propose we give Jonathan Lippe another shot at doffing the…

As it turns out, the show got noticed by Now Toronto anyway.

We are going to have another super silly Star Trek story, music from Rock, Paper, Cynic, and stand-up from Gavin Stephens.

It will be a great way to celebrate three years of Holodeck Follies. See you Wednesday!

The Social Capital Theatre 154 Danforth Ave., 2nd floor Doors: 7:45 p.m.

Quick Reminder: Next Holodeck Follies – November 21

No Show Tonight We are taking a much-needed breather after our Hallowe’en / benefit / anniversary party. Join us November 21st at 7 pm for Geek Hard Show Live at Comedy Bar. Regular Holodeck Follies attendees may feel like they are in a mirror universe because we are performing at a new venue and acting as the opening act for some of our past guests — Leslie Hudson, Gavin Stephens, Andrew Young,…

With three years under our belt, I want to share three pitfalls I have encountered from producing/performing an improvised show based on a known piece of fiction. (The solution is likely vigilant communication but sometimes the focus on avoiding one pitfall leads to forgetting the others.) Death By Reference Sometimes you overstuff the audience with facts, metaphors, and similes. Sometimes the…

Star Trek Masquerade – Thank You

Thank you for supporting and attending our fourth annual Movember Canada benefit show. Together, we had some laughs and candy and raised $420 for the cause. Thank you to: Our performers – Todd Graham, Ingrid & Steve, the USS Albatross crew, Our raffle sponsors – Panago Pizza, Veelightful, Confidential Musical Theatre Project, Jason Loo, Kari Maaren Our colouring & activity book creators – Kari…

CBS Studios announced a new Star Trek franchise will hit the small screen (television and subscription streaming) in January 2017. I hope CBS doesn’t whitewash the future (through Hollywood standard casting decisions) especially given their interest in interesting new civilizations and addressing social issues. I also hope the aliens move beyond interesting nose-pieces. What do you think the new…

The Dandies present… Spectre (Preview)

Preview: November 5th, 7 p.m. (and 9:5o p.m.) Come dressed as your favourite Bond character (villian or hero) and enjoy the live pre-show (trivia, games, etc.) and movie screening with Dale Wells of The Dandies. Spectre – Synopsis A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond…

Performer Profile – Todd Graham

For Close Shave 4, I’ve focused more on treat and less on tricks. Unlike previous Movember benefit shows, I want to celebrate Halloween with everyone (partying, dancing, and karaoke) but I am still looking forward to the show portion! I’ve wanted to have Todd Graham on Holodeck Follies all year. I first saw him perform at Zabrina Chevannes show at Comedy Bar (with and Sandra Battaglini) but Todd…

I’m not dead yet!

Compared to previous years, I’ve been relatively quiet since the beginning of the month. Close Shave 4: Star Trek Masquerade, my annual Movember Canada benefit show will be upon us. October 31st: our 4th annual benefit show for Movember Canada with Great #comedy acts #standup #music #StarTrek #improv Todd Graham, Ingrid & Steve, Holodeck Follies #Cosplay contest, photoshoot, and dance and late…

S3E9 Captain’s Epilogue – Horta Culture Class

Season 3, Episode 9: Horta Culture Class Captain Field’s Log, stardate October 8, 2015. Last night’s episode was oozing with Star Trek references as the crew of the USS Albatross had to contend with sickness, an answer-giving Horta (sorta), and the crew trying to curry favour with the Captain. (more…)

Tomorrow night, laugh at us all night long!

Tomorrow night, head to the east end for back-to-back comedy shows on The Social Capital Theatre mainstage! At 8 p.m., join the crew of the USS Albatross (Dale, Andie, Alan, Deanna, Tracy, Chris, Brie, and Taz) as they get themselves into another silly Star Trek adventure in Holodeck Follies. For variety, we have stand-up comedian Mayce Galoni and musical sketch comedians Flo & Joan. Nicola…

The Martian – Non-Spoiler Review

Andie and I celebrated our first conversation (one of the many anniversaries that we acknowledge) with a last-minute dinner and movie date. We saw the pre-screening of The Martian at the Rainbow Cinemas Market Square. We are biased toward Ridley Scott and Matt Damon movies, admittedly, but we loved it — this movie does humanity well. In advance of your viewing, here are my non-spoiler (as much as…

Performer Profile – Flo & Joan

Earlier this year, Portsmouth sisters Rosie (Flo & Joan, GirlBand) and Nicola Dempsey (Flo & Joan, The Hatchlings) instantly became regulars on the Toronto comedy scene. Their musical sketches are relatable and funny and they are charming performers. Unfortunately I couldn’t find any videos to share, so you’ll just have to come see what they bring to Holodeck Follies. You don’t want to miss it!…