Ever wonder how the CBC finds new comics to put on TV? This is how!

Join us September 29 at Catacombs Cabaret as seven of Toronto's funniest undiscovered comics tape their best clean material for a shot at performing at the Halifax Comedy Festival, which will be broadcast on the CBC!

Featuring: Nikki Ashworth, Andrew Lizotte, Lily Langen, Dave Luca, Ross Hammond, Sebastian Chow

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

Doors: 7:30 - Show: 8:00

Catacombs Cabaret
Buried beneath 474 Queen St. West
Entry from rear alleyway

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and the Montreal Fringe Festival, Comedy Game Showdown is Toronto's longest-running live comedy panel show!

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!

April 28: Tales of the City (Urban Legends)

From skunk apes to cursed tapes and Mothman to death by fan, anything and everything in the wide world of urban legends might come up as our two teams of comics face off to see who wins the Elevator Game and who wakes up in a bathtub full of ice!

The Cryptids: Nikki Ashworth, Ada Nicolle, George Burgess

The Yokai Watchers: Ted Morris, Sebastian D. Chow, Lily Langen

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

April 28 - 7:00pm - John Candy Box Theatre
1 York Street, Toronto
Tickets $25

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

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and the Montreal Fringe Festival, Comedy Game Showdown is Toronto's longest-running live comedy panel show!

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!

March 3: Hogtown Follies

From the Battle of York to the City of Pork and Hollywood North to the tasty Danforth, anything and everything to do with our fair city might come up as our two teams of contestants face off to see who gets to Ride the Rocket and who gets nixxed in the 6ix!

The Yonge Turks: Nikki Ashworth, Simon Rakoff, Gerald Yeung

The Bay Street Rollers: Charlotte Davie, Andrew Lizotte, Marc Hallworth

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

March 3 - 7:30pm - John Candy Box Theatre
1 York Street, Toronto
Tickets $25

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

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and HumourFest Québec, Comedy Game Showdown is Toronto's longest-running live comedy panel show!

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!

December 23: Grouching Towards Bethlehem

Ho ho ho-ly cow! It's time for the annual CGS Holiday Special! From cradle to dreidel and Life Day to Hogmanay, anything and everything in the wide world of winter holidays might come up as our two teams of comics face off to see who gets to sit on Santa's lap!

The Noël Cowards: Nikki Ashworth, Evan Klim, Ryan Zeitz

The Yule Brynners:  Sebastian D. Chow, Isabel Zaw-Tun, Dan Brennan

Ho-ho-hosted by Dan Donnelly

Dec 23 - 7:30pm - John Candy Box Theatre
1 York Street, Toronto
Tickets $25

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

Ever wonder how Just for Laughs finds new talent to book for the festival? This is how!

Join us December 9 at the SoCap as nine of Toronto's funniest undiscovered comics tape six minutes of their best material to send off to JFL's team of bookers Montreal. Will they be tapped for the biggest opporunity in Canadian comedy? If so, you can brag that you saw them here first!

Featuring: Nikki Ashworth, Sebastian D. Chow, Joey Crewe, Ada Nicolle, Ross Hammond, Freddy Jan, Charlotte Davie, Andrew Lizotte, Dave Luca, Andy Wong

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

Doors: 7:30 - Show: 8:00

SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth (at Broadview)
2nd floor above the Black Swan Tavern

Dec 9 - 8:00pm - The SoCap Comedy Theatre
154 Danforth Ave, 2nd Floor (Broadview Station)
Toronto, ON

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and the Montreal Fringe Festival, 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!

October 30: Samhain Mischief

From Creepy to Kooky and Mysterious to Spooky, it’s the annual CGS Halloween Special! Watch as our two teams of contestants face off to see who gets tricked and who gets a treat in our annual horror-themed Halloween extravaganza!

Costumes encouraged! Free candy!

The Crypt Keepers: Nikki Ashworth, Evan Klim, George Burgess

The Scream Queens:  Keegan Hawkeswood, Joey Crewe, Robert Watson

Ghosted by Dan Donnelly

October 30 - 7:00pm - John Candy Box Theatre
1 York Street, Toronto
Tickets $25

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

Shooting to Kill returns to the SoCap with a special TV Showcase edition!

Join us October 14 at SoCap Comedy to see some of Toronto’s best comics audition for one of Canada’s most prestigious televised comedy festivals!

Which one? It’s a secret! Let’s just say they’re hoping to WIN a spot and get PEGged to perform!

Featuring: Ross Hammond, Charlotte Davie, Kanin Kuntz, Jacy Lafontaine, Kelly Zemnickis, Joey Crewe

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

Tickets are free! Just come and laugh for the tape!

Oct 14 - 8:00pm - The SoCap Comedy Theatre
154 Danforth Ave, 3rd Floor (Broadview Station)
Toronto, ON

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!

September 9: Cinema Paradiso

From trashy camp to the Little Tramp and arthouse pics to slasher flicks, anything and everything in the world of the silver screen might come up as our two teams of comics get ready for their close-up, Mr. DeMille!

Pink Flamingos: Nikki Ashworth, Ryan Zeitz, Joey Crewe

Baby Janes: Ted Morris, Janice Israeloff, Kendelle LaBella

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

Sept 9 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave., Toronto
Tickets $25

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

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!

August 12: Y2K FTW!

Welcome to the World of Tomorrow!

From SpongeBob to Steve Jobs and MySpace to Will & Grace, we’re looking back on the Dawn of the New Millennium in a special 2000s retrospective! So grab your crop tops and flip phones, download some Fall Out Boy on LimeWire, and settle in to watch our two teams of comics duke it out to see who has more money in the banana stand!

The Mad Men: Nikki Ashworth, Dave Luca, Sebastian D. Chow

The Desperate Housewives: Andrew Lizotte, Lily Langen, Keegan Hawkeswood

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

August 12 - 8:30pm - John Candy Box Theatre
1 York Street, Toronto
Tickets $25

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

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and the Montreal Fringe Festival, 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!

July 8: Eat This!

From Spicy to Mild to Julia Child, anything and everything in the wide world of food might come up as our two teams of comics duke it out to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

The Cake Warriors: Nikki Ashworth, Ryan Zeitz, Keegan Hawkeswood

The Galloping Gourmets: Kelly Zemnickis, Kanin Kuntz, Evan Klim

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

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

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

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!

June 10: I Remember the '90s

Do you remember the ‘90s? So do we! From Gremlins 2 to Perfect Blue and Freaks and Geeks to Dawson's Creek, anything and everything ‘90s might come up as our two teams of comics duke it out over the last surviving case of Dunkaroos!

The Rugrats: Nikki Ashworth, Ross Hammond, Sebastian D. Chow

The Goof Troop: Marc Hallworth, Dan Brennan, Dave Luca

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

June 10 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

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

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and the Montreal Fringe Festival, Comedy Game Showdown is Toronto's longest-running comedy panel show!

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!

May 13: Call of the Wild

From Bear Grylls to porcupine quills and Jacques Cousteau to the last dodo, anything and everything in the Wild Wild World of nature and survival might come up as our two teams of comics face off to see who can answer nature's call!

The Yellowjackets: Nikki Ashworth, Evan Klim, Sebastian D. Chow

The Cocaine Bears: George Rivard, Joey Crewe, Kari Johnson

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

May 13 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

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

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!

April 8: Mystery Machine!

From super sleuths to hidden truths and Nancy Drew to the game of Clue, our two teams of comics are on the case to discover who are the Real Killers and who will be saying The Long Goodbye!

The Baker Street Irregulars: Nikki Ashworth, Evan Klim, Kanin Kuntz

The Little Grey Cells: Keegan Hawkeswood, Freddy Jan, Joey Crewe

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

April 8 - 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: Andrew Lizotte, Jwalit Bharwani, Freddy Jan, Silvi Santoso, Sebastian D. Chow

Headliner who doesn’t know she’s about to be laid off and replaced by someone cheaper: Isabel Zaw-Tun

Isabel Zaw-Tun has performed at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs, and CBC’s The Debaters. She produces a comedy trivia show called Crap Ass and is known for her bold, colourful style (comedic and also clothing). Her jokes have appeared on Buzzfeed, HuffPost, and Funny Or Die. She once designed a T-Shirt for McCauley Culkin.

Sunday, March 23 - 9:00pm

Comedy Bar Danforth
2800 Danforth Ave. (at Main)
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!

March 11: Fandom Fantasy V

From Hope's Peak to Dawson's Creek and Arendelle to Winterfell, anything and everything in the wide world of fandom might come up as our two teams of comics face off to see who is strong with the Force and who's getting reincarnated as a slime!

The Autobots: Nikki Ashworth, Precious Chong, Keegan Hawkeswood

The Decepticons: Lily Langen, Joey Crewe, Sebastian D. Chow

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

March 11 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

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

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!

Feb 11: I Love L’amour

From RomComs to Rosie Palms and cheeky kinks to sneaky links, anything and everything in the world of romance might come up as our two teams of comics face off to see who gets rizzed up and who gets banished to the friendzone!

Bring a date with our special Valentine's 2-for-1 deal! We promise the comics won’t publicly embarrass you!

The Candy Hearts: Nikki Ashworth, Dave Luca, Ryan Zeitz

The Palentines: Charmaine Turner, Lily Langen, Keegan Hawkeswood

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

February 11 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

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

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!

Jan 14: SPACE!

From Buck Rogers to Duck Dodgers and rocket shoes to Betelgeuse, anything and everything in the whole wide 'Verse might come up as our two teams of comics face off to see who gets to homestead on the final frontier!

Hubble Bubble: Nikki Ashworth, Keegan Hawkeswood, Will Kristiansen

The (James) Webb Slingers: George Burgess, Andrew Lizotte, Sebastian D. Chow

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

January 14 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

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

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!

Dec 10: Snow Job!

Ho ho ho-ly cow! It's time for the annual CGS Holiday Special! From cradle to dreidel and Life Day to Hogmanay, anything and everything in the wide world of winter holidays might come up as our two teams of comics face off to see who gets to sit on Santa's lap!

The Gremlins: Nikki Ashworth, Ada Luna, Simon Rakoff

The Wet Bandits: Lily Langen, Marc Hallworth, Ryan Zeitz

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

December 10 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

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

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!

Episode 40: GameSharks!

Heavens to Metroid! It's a whole episode devoted to the Electronic Arts! From Zangief to Master Chief and Undertale to Age of Sail, anything and everything in the world of video games might come up as our two teams compete to see if they're winnin', son!

The Duck Hunters: Nikki Ashworth, DK Phan, Keegan Hawkeswood

The Wind Wakers: Joey Crewe, Sebastian D. Chow, Andy Wong

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

November 12 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

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

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: Goblin Mode!

From Creepy to Kooky and Mysterious to Spooky, it’s the annual CGS Halloween Special! Watch as our two teams of contestants face off to see who gets tricked and who gets a treat! Also free candy!!!!!

The Freaks: Nikki Ashworth, Evan Klim, Keegan Hawkeswood

The Eeks: Andrew Lizotte, Marc Hallworth, Ryan Zeitz

Ghosted by Dan Donnelly

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

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

Shooting to Kill returns to the SoCap with a special TV Showcase edition!

Join us September 15 at the SoCap Comedy Theatre to see some of Toronto’s best comics audition for one of Canada’s most prestigious televised comedy festivals!

Which one? It’s a secret! Let’s just say they’re hoping to WIN a spot and get PEGged to perform!

Featuring: Andrew Lizotte, Isabel Zaw-Tun, Freddy Jan, Nikki Ashworth, Evan Klim, Ross Hammond, Dan Donnelly

Hosted by Precious Chong

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door (if available).

Doors at 8:15 - Show at 8:30

Sept 15 - 8:30pm - The SoCap Comedy Theatre
154 Danforth Ave, 3rd Floor (Broadview Station)
Toronto, ON

Tickets $15

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!

September 10: TIFF-Raff

From Indiana Jones to The Lovely Bones and Birth of a Nation to Hagsploitation, anything and everything in the history of cinema might come up as our two teams of comics compete to see who is ready for their close-up, Mr. DeMille!

The Sundancers: Nikki Ashworth, DK Phan, Keegan Hawkeswood

The Indie Darlings: Kelly Zemnickis, Jordan Trafford, Will Noye

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

September 10 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

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

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!

August 13: Fandom Fantasy IV

From Superman to Sailor Moon and Star Trek to Stranger Things, it's an all-out battle of the fans in this un-cut, uncensored version of this year's show at FanExpo!

The Princess Diarists: Nikki Ashworth, Sebastian D. Chow, Keegan Hawkeswood

The Hypnotoads: Joey Crewe, Andrew Lizotte, Jacy Lafontaine

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

August 13 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

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

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: Motion in the Ocean

From Pirates to Plankton and Triton to Titan, it's an episode all about the beautiful briny! Watch as the Catfish take on the Salty Dogs in this marine mêlée that's sure to bring out more seamen than a Seaward matriarch!

The Catfish: Nikki Ashworth, Andrew Lizotte, Dan Brennan

The Salty Dogs: Keegan Hawkeswood, Isabel Zaw-Tun, Evan Klim

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

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

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

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!

We’re heading to Montreal Fringe in June! Come get a sneak peak at the show we’ll be putting on!

The Curd Nerds: Nikki Ashworth, George Burgess
Wavy Gravy: Joey Crewe, Jacy Lafontaine

Hosted by Dan Donnelly

May 14 - 8:00pm - SoCap Comedy
154 Danforth Ave, Toronto
Tickets $20

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