For over 20 years, the award-winning Bad Dog Theatre Company (previously known as Theatresports Toronto) has specialized in the art of unscripted comedy and improvised performance, and has provided affordable, accessible improv training for thousands of people of all ages and experience.Dubbed 'Toronto's improv hub' by NOW Magazine and led by renowned improv veteran Julie Dumais Osborne, Bad Dog presents Theatresports – Toronto's longest running improv show – every Saturday plus shows throughout the week at our newly opened venue - The Bad Dog Comedy Theatre at 875 Bloor St. W.more...See more text
You can’t do comedy in Toronto without a big nod to Bad Dog Theatre Company. One of the longest-running acts in the city, their particular talent is for unscripted comedy and improv with a jam-packed calendar of hilarious and quirky shows from which to choose. They also run training for all ages and experience levels, and pride themselves on being affordable.
They have workshops for all levels of skill and confidence, whether you’ve never stood in front of a mic before or you’re fine-tuning a skill years in the making. The main focus at all classes is just having fun, so you’ll never feel put on the spot or pressured to step hugely out of your comfort zone. The biggest benefit of taking classes here is the history: Bad Dog is home to the longest continuously running improv show in Toronto.