Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and HumourFest Québec, Comedy Game Showdown is Toronto's funniest fake game show for nerds!

Each episode, two teams of Toronto's finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, games, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it...the people's ovation and fame forever!

This episode: Applied Phlebotinum

From Westworld to Westeros and Hogwarts to Hoth, anything and everything in the speculative worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy might come up as our two teams of contestants set phasers to kill!

The Hobbits: Nikki Ashworth, Dan Brennan, Keegan Hawkeswood

The Space Marines: Andrew Lizotte, Joey Crewe, Isabel Zaw-Tun

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

April 9 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

While you’re waiting, why not check out some of
our previous episodes?

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

HR: Dan Donnelly

Job candidates: Tracy Hamilton, Andrew Lizotte, Joe Botelho, Bonez Poley, Evan Klim

Headliner who doesn’t know she’s about to be laid off and replaced with someone cheaper: Kari Johnson

Tickets $20

Sunday, March 10 - 8:00pm

Tallboys Craft Beer House
838 Bloor St. W. (Ossington Station)
Toronto

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

HR: Dan Donnelly

Job candidates: Kari Johnson, Robert Watson, Isabel Zaw-Tun, Lily Langen, Jabar Bains

Headliner who doesn’t know he’s going to be laid off and replaced with someone cheaper: Gordon Hecht

Tickets $20

Sunday, February 25 - 8:00pm

Tallboys Craft Beer House
838 Bloor St. W. (Ossington Station)
Toronto

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and HumourFest Québec, Comedy Game Showdown is Toronto's funniest fake game show for nerds!

Each episode, two teams of Toronto's finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, games, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it...the people's ovation and fame forever!

February 15: Fandom Fantasy III

From Doctor Who to Doctor Strange and Hope's Peak to Stein's;Gate, anything and everything in the wide world of fandom might come up as our two teams of comics set their phasers to kill in this epic battle of the fans!

The Demon Slayers: Nikki Ashworth, Will Noye, Ada Nicolle

The Walking Dead: Keegan Hawkeswood, Joe Botelho, Jacy Lafontaine

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

February 15 - 10:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

While you’re waiting, why not check out some of
our previous episodes?

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

HR: Dan Donnelly

Job candidates: Tracy Hamilton, Andrew Lizotte, Bonez Poley, Joe Botelho, Evan Klim

Headliner who doesn’t know he’s about to be laid off and replaced with someone cheaper: Gordon Hecht

Tickets $20

Sunday, February 11 - 8:00pm

Tallboys Craft Beer House
838 Bloor St. W. (Ossington Station)
Toronto

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

HR: Dan Donnelly

Job candidates: Gordon Hecht, Jacy Lafontaine, Justin Subryan, Joey Crewe, Danny Adhim

Headliner who doesn’t know he’s about to be laid off and replaced with someone cheaper: Ben McKay

Tickets $20

Sunday, January 28 - 8:00pm

Tallboys Craft Beer House
838 Bloor St. W. (Ossington Station)
Toronto

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and HumourFest Québec, Comedy Game Showdown is Toronto's funniest fake game show for nerds!

Each episode, two teams of Toronto's finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, games, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it...the people's ovation and fame forever!

This episode: Haus of Maus (Disney Theme)

From Epcot to Arendelle and Donald to Darkwing, anything and everything in the Magical World of Disney might come up as our two teams of comics desperately try to avoid a strongly worded letter from Mickey's lawyers!

The Aristocats: Nikki Ashworth, Keegan Hawkeswood, Joe Botelho
The Mouseketeers: Andrew Lizotte, Sidney Cummings, Ryan Zeitz
Hosted by Dan Donnelly

Tickets $20

January 18 - 10:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave (Broadview Station), Toronto

January 18 - 10:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

While you’re waiting, why not check out some of
our previous episodes?

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

HR: Dan Donnelly

Job candidates: Jwalit Bharwani, Ben McKay, Abhi Pamnani, Tara Henderson, Brandon Zakkai

Headliner who doesn’t know she’s about to be laid off and replaced with someone cheaper: Jessie Olsen

Tickets $20

Sunday, January 14 - 8:00pm

Tallboys Craft Beer House
838 Bloor St. W. (Ossington Station)
Toronto

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and HumourFest Québec, Comedy Game Showdown is Toronto's funniest fake game show for nerds!

Each episode, two teams of Toronto's finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, games, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it...the people's ovation and fame forever!

This episode: The Worst Noël! (Holiday Special)

From Donner and Blitzen to Rankin and Bass and from Life Day to Hogmanay, anything and everything in the wide world of winter holidays might come up as our two teams of comics get festive in our annual holiday special!

The Wassailers: Nikki Ashworth, George Burgess, Sean Walton

The Stocking Stuffers: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Evan Klim, Ada Nicolle

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

December 21 - 10:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

While you’re waiting, why not check out some of
our previous episodes?

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

Job Candidates: Marc Hallworth, Kary Johnson, Abhi Pamnani, Gabe Meacher, Kelly Zemnickis

HR: Dan Donnelly

Headliner who doesn’t know he’s about to be laid off and replaced by someone cheaper: Dave Luca

$20 online, $25 at the door

Thursday, December 7 - 8:00pm

Tallboys Craft Beer House
838 Bloor St. W. (Ossington Station)
Toronto

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and HumourFest Québec, Trivial Pursuit meets Whose Line live on stage in this hilarious fake game show for pop culture fans!

Each episode, two teams of Toronto's finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, games, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it...the people's ovation and fame forever!

This episode: Oh, Canada!

From Bob and Doug to Mr. Dressup and from Mari Usque ad Mare, anything and everything from the Great White North might come up as our two teams of comics don their toques in this special episode devoted to the wonders of CanCon!

The Snowbirds: Nikki Ashworth, Ryan Beverage, Evan Klim

The Hosers: George Rivard, Charmaine Turner, Sebastian D. Chow

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

November 16 - 10:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $15

While you’re waiting, why not check out some of
our previous episodes?

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

Job Candidates: Ben McKay, Gabe Meacher, Jess Beau, Jwalit Bharwani, Kari Johson

HR: Dan Donnelly

Headliner who doesn’t know he’s about to be laid off and replaced by someone cheaper: Dave Luca

$20 online, $25 at the door

Thursday, November 2 - 9:30pm

Comedy Bar Danforth
2800 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Featured at Toronto ComiCon and HumourFest Québec, Trivial Pursuit meets Whose Line live on stage in this hilarious fake game show for real pop culture fans!

Each episode, two teams of Toronto's finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, games, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it...the people's ovation and fame forever!

This episode: All of Us Are Dead!

From The Great Pumpkin to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and candy corn to splatter p***, anything and everything creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky might come up our two teams of comics go full goblin mode in our annual Halloween special!

Costumes encouraged! Free candy* provided!

The Vamps: Nikki Ashworth, Joey Crewe, George Rivard

The Tramps: Steve DeGay, Lily Langen, Joseph Whittle

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

October 19 - 10:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $15

While you’re waiting, why not check out some of
our previous episodes?

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

Job Candidates: Andrew Oporto, Janice Israeloff, Jesse Ralph, Dave Luca, Sean Walton

HR: Dan Donnelly

Headliner who doesn’t know she’s about to be laid off and replaced by someone cheaper: Hannah Veldhoen

$20 online, $25 at the door

Thursday, October 5 - 9:30pm

Comedy Bar Danforth
2800 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Featured at Toronto ComiCon and HumourFest Québec, Trivial Pursuit meets Whose Line live on stage in this hilarious fake game show for real pop culture fans!

Each episode, two teams of Toronto's finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, games, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it...the people's ovation and fame forever!

This episode: Revenge of the Nerds!

From SciFi to Fantasy and D&D to MtG, anything and everything in the wide world of Nerdery might come up as our two teams of comics don their capes and pocket protectors in this all-out comedy battle to see who most deserves to get stuffed in a locker!

The Teachers' Pets: Gordon Hecht, Kelly Zemnickis, Andy Wong

The Dungeon Masters: Nikki Ashworth, Marc Hallworth, Evan Klim

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

September 21 - 10:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $15

While you’re waiting, why not check out some of
our previous episodes?

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

Job Candidates: Amanda Custodio, Brady Coyle, Dan Brennan, Hannah Veldhoen, Keith Andrews

HR: Dan Donnelly

Headliner who doesn’t know she’s about to be laid off and replaced by someone cheaper: Nikki Ashworth

$20 online, $25 at the door

Thursday, September 7 - 9:00pm

Comedy Bar Danforth
2800 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Featured at Toronto ComiCon and HumourFest Québec, Trivial Pursuit meets Whose Line live on stage in this hilarious fake game show for real pop culture fans!

Each episode, two teams of Toronto's finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, games, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it...the people's ovation and fame forever!

This episode: Animéniacs

From Finn and Jake to Gon and Killua and Detective Conan to Scooby Doo, anything and everything in the world of animation might come up as our two teams of comics fight to get Senpai to notice them!

The Tokyo Ghouls: Sarah Ashby, Jayman, Evan Klim

The Crystal Gems: Sam Sferrazza, Nikki Ashworth, Andy Wong

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

August 17 - 10:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $15

While you’re waiting, why not check out some of
our previous episodes?

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

Job Candidates: Andy Wong, Desirée Walsh, Marc Hallworth, Ryan Zeitz, Steve DeGay

HR: Dan Donnelly

Headliner who doesn’t know she’s about to be laid off and replaced by someone cheaper: Nikki Ashworth

$20 online, $25 at the door

Thursday, August 3 - 9:30pm

Comedy Bar Danforth
2800 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Featured at Toronto ComiCon and HumourFest Québec, Trivial Pursuit meets Whose Line live on stage in this hilarious fake game show for real pop culture fans!

Each episode, two teams of Toronto's finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, games, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it...the people's ovation and fame forever!

This episode: Fandom Fantasy II

From Doctor Who to Professor X and Wisteria Lane to Sunset Boulevard, anything and everything in the world of popular media might come up as are two teams of comics go head-to-head in this special Battle of the Fans!

Shin-Ra Corporation: Gary Lamkin, Will Noye, Jeff Hobbs

Waystar-RoyCo: Dan Brennan, Brandon Zakkai, Nikki Ashworth

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

July 20 - 10:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $15

While you’re waiting, why not check out some of
our previous episodes?

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews! If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for him to decide!

Job Candidates: Ada Nicolle, Jeff Hobbs, Michi, Nikki Ash, Ryan Beverage

HR: Dan Donnelly

Headliner who doesn’t know he’s about to be laid off and replaced by someone cheaper: Freddy Jan

$15 online, $20 at the door

Thursday, July 6 - 9:30pm

Comedy Bar Danforth
2800 Danforth Ave., Toronto

Meet your headliner!

Freddy Jan is a Toronto based comedian with a mischievous interest in tackling dark material in a playful way. He uses his Afro-Caribbean background to bring a fresh perspective to some of the most overlooked areas of life.

Featured at Toronto ComiCon and HumourFest Québec, Trivial Pursuit meets Whose Line live on stage in this hilarious fake game show for real pop culture fans!

Each episode, two teams of Toronto's finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, games, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it...the people's ovation and fame forever!

This episode: Pride ‘R Die!

From Stonewall to She-Ra and Hedwig to Hairspray, anything and everything in the wide world of queer history and media might come up as our two teams of comics go head to head in this special Pride-themed battle! Whether you think blue is the warmest colour or you prefer to live your life in pink, you have to come to this show or it's a hate crime, right Bros?

The Mattachine Cherries: Dan Brennan, Isabel Zawtun, Gordon Hecht

The Lavender Menace: James O'Hara, Sebastian D. Chow, Tracy Hamilton

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

June 15 - 10:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $15

While you’re waiting, why not check out some of
our previous episodes?

Comedians get grilled by HR in Toronto's most awkwardly hilarious job interviews!

If you've ever had a bad, awkward, painful, or funny job interview, this is the show for you!

Five comics have been called in by our evil HR manager on the strength of their (very truthful) résumés to interview for the most coveted gig in comedy--one that pays! Who gets hired? That's for you to decide!

Featuring: George Burgess, Sebastian D. Chow, Ross Hammond, Charlotte Davie, and Freddy Jan
Headliner: Liam Kelly
HR: Dan Donnelly

Tickets: $15 on EventBrite, $20 at the door (if available)

Sunday, June 4 - 8pm

Nothing Fancy
276 Augusta Ave., Toronto

Meet your headliner!

Buckle up! Liam Kelly has been making audiences laugh for more than 20 years and is one of Canada's premier crowd work performers. With lightning wit and a loveable charm, Liam will take the audience on a wild ride!