Los Angeles. This weekend, people!!
This is a get together you will regret missing. Come hang and laugh with us at the Lyric Hyperion this Saturday for a stacked night of comedy featuring an extremely funny lineup of humans.
Hosted by AJ Edmonds & Rebecca Marquardt
@atotheje@rebeccaloops
Featuring:
@bballslayer24@sam_ciavarella
merry_yell
@reneepercycomedian@sylvieliningsplaybook@lexymayodonnell
May 17 • 5:30PM
Lyric Hyperion
Ticket link in bio. You know what to do!!
Comedy Café has entered its (Catacombs) cabaret era!
Join us May 24th at 2PM at Catacombs Cabaret for an afternoon of stand-up, storytelling, sketch, improv, and the particular kind of chaos that happens when a room full of funny women get together on a Saturday afternoon.
Hosted by the incomparable Christel Bartelse — performer, storyteller, clown, director, and all-around comedy force.
New venue, same Firecracker energy. Come for the laughs, stay for the community!
May 24 • 2PM
Catacombs Cabaret
478 Queen St W, Toronto
Ticket link in bio!
Talking to one of our stars from the Lindsey episode in @imalsoheretvseries about the new series she’s in @pioneergirlseries on @kindatv_ starring Firecracker fave @katbarrell
It’s funny, fast paced, and full of beautiful feminist rage! Go see all six episodes after launches tomorrow May 13.
Los Angeles, we’re back!
We've got coast to coast comedy this month.
Come hang with us at the Lyric Hyperion on May 17 for another Firecracker Comedy Café packed with funny folks, good chaos, and the kind of comedy night that feels more like a really fun party.
Hosted by the amazing Rebecca Marquardt & AJ Edmonds, with full line up coming soon!
Bring a friend, grab a drink, and spend your Saturday evening laughing with us.
May 17 • 5:30PM
Lyric Hyperion
Ticket link in bio!
Lunch and a laugh this Sunday!
Firecracker Comedy Café is back April 19 at 2PM at the Rivoli and this lineup is stacked with some of the sharpest, strangest, and most delightful minds in comedy!
Emily Jeffers — absurd clown energy trained in France and the UK, known for wild characters like Bitty-Bat and drag persona Sheonardo DiCaprio.
Jillian Welsh — Dora-nominated actor and Second City MainStage alum seen in Workin’ Moms, Baroness Von Sketch Show, and Run the Burbs.
Amy Cunningham — dark, deadpan, and festival-tested (Melbourne, FRINGE WORLD), with writing featured in The Beaverton and CBC Comedy.
Kayla Lorette — Canadian Comedy Award winner, co-creator of New Eden, TIFF-premiering filmmaker, and longtime improv favourite.
Naomi Snieckus — Mr. D, Pretty Hard Cases, Designated Survivor, CCA-winning improviser and founding member of The National Theatre of the World.
Christel Bartelse — solo-show powerhouse (Chaotica, ONEymoon), touring storyteller, physical comic, and creator of bold, character-driven work across stages in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.
Sandra Battaglini — two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner, touring comic, and force behind the movement to recognize stand-up as an art form in Canada.
Hosted by the incredible Steph McLarty
Sunday afternoon comedy > Sunday afternoon errands.
April 19 • 2PM
The Rivoli
Get your tickets today! Link in bio!!
It's officially the long weekend and we know you are loooonging for some more Firecracker laughs! Join us April 19th for another stacked Comedy Cafe in Toronto!
Steph McLarty will be hosting a killer group. We've got Amy Cunningham, Christel Bartelse, Emily Jeffers, Sandra Battaglini, Kayla Lorette, Jillian Welsh and our very own Naomi Snieckus back in town.
Dark, deadpan, absurd, physical, storytelling, stand-up—this one covers a lot of ground in the best way.
April 19
Doors 1:30 / Show 2PM
The Rivoli
Tickets available now!
Tickets in bio 🎟️
🚨Announcing our #CFF26 IGNITER winners!
Congratulations to our entire cohort of igniter filmmakers & all your fantastic films! A huge you to the @firecrackerdept and all of our fantastic sponsors for making this year’s Igniter Challenge possible.
What happens when two powerhouses get together to talk creativity, comedy, and keeping the spark alive? ✨🔥
Naomi sat down with the one and only @cbartelse — comedian, clown, storyteller, and one of the brilliant producers behind our Toronto Firecracker Comedy Café. 🎭
Every month, Christel helps us shine a light on the boldest, funniest female and non-binary comedians in our community — and in this episode, she's bringing ALL the wisdom. 💡
We're talking about:
🔥 How to keep creating when life gets busy
🪫 What to do when your creative tank hits empty
🎤 How to build your very own one-person show — from first idea to opening night
Honest. Practical. Full of Firecracker energy. 💥
New episode out NOW — listen on your favourite podcast platform,
go here 👉 https://bit.ly/FDPodcastChristelBartelse
or
visit us at 🎙️
#FirecrackerDepartment #FirecrackerComedy #WomenInComedy #ComedyPodcast #CreativeLife #SoloShow #TorontoComedy #Podcast #FemaleComedians #KeepCreating
