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Live Wrong and Prosper!!

In this age of ill-gotten fortune, scandalous celebrities, and shameless self-promotion, The Second City will go to any lengths to get the biggest laughs.

Canada’s finest comedic performers are ready to admit their absurd addictions and indulge in your guilty pleasures. So occupy a theatre seat and buckle up, as together we explore the deep mysteries of the universe, like what makes marshmallows so irresistibly good? are the police watching when you illegally download your favourite television show? and why does your boyfriend insist on live-tweeting during our most intimate moments? More »

Louis Nowra (born Mark Doyle) is a celebrated Australian writer across many genres – stage plays, novels, non-fiction, screenplays, etc. In North America, he is probably best-known for his 1992 hit play Così, which he adapted for the screen in 1996. More »

Art Gallery of Hamilton’s 2012 i love film series continues in April with the screening of A Separation on Saturday, April 14 at 1 pm and In Darkness on Saturday, April 14 at 4 pm both at the Westdale Theatre, 1014 King Street West, Hamilton. Edwin Boyd screens Wednesday, April 25 at 7 pm at the Empire Jackson Square 6 Cinemas, 2 King Street West, Hamilton. More »

AUTHORS: Sadie Jones, Owen Laukkanen, Liza Marklund

Wednesday, April 25, 7:30pm, 2012, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West

Sadie Jones reads from her latest novel, The Uninvited Guests, an affecting story of a woman whose past comes back to haunt her. More »

Théâtre français de Toronto (TfT) is pleased to present L’Emmerdeur (The Pain in the Ass), the Francis Veber play that gave birth to the “idiot” of Le Dîner de cons (The Dinner Game). Directed by TfT Artistic Director Guy Mignault, it will play at the Berkeley Street Theatre from April 18 to May 5, 2012.

Following the critical and popular success of the Dîner de cons, presented at Théâtre français de Toronto two years ago this spring, Guy Mignault reconnects with Francis Veber, whom he considers “the Modern Molière,” to offer the audience a side-splitting cult piece. More »

Tarragon Theatre is pleased to present the Toronto premiere of Was Spring, written and directed by the multi-talented, award-winning playwright, director, actor and filmmaker, Daniel MacIvor.

Was Spring previews from March 27, opens Wednesday April 4 and runs to May 6 in Tarragon Theatre’s Extra Space. Tickets range from $24-$51 (inclusive of HST) and are available by calling the box office at 416.531.1827 or by visiting www.tarragontheatre.com. More »

L’Emmerdeur (The Pain in the Ass): Zany Hijinks at the Berkeley Street Theatre

Théâtre français de Toronto (TfT) is pleased to present L’Emmerdeur (The Pain in the Ass), the Francis Veber play that gave birth to the “idiot” of Le Dîner de cons (The Dinner Game). Directed by TfT Artistic Director Guy Mignault, it will play at the Berkeley Street Theatre from April 18 to May 5, 2012. More »