Comedy Roundup 20200117

Comedy Roundup 20200117

Here’s my roundup of the latest comedy news that caught my interest. Which item is your favourite in Comedy Roundup 20200117 – the improve your life tips, Doctor Who, or something else?

Doctor Improv

Are you ready for an improv version of Doctor Who? The show, “Any Suggestions, Doctor?”, was a success at Edinburgh Fringe, and now it’s going on tour this spring, from April till June.

During the shows, the audience will shout out suggestions, and the actors will improve the Doctor Who plot, based on those ideas. They’ll have a sci-fi set, and a collection of Doctor Who props, to help set the atmosphere.

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Sketchfest 2020

Sketchfest started in 2002, in San Francisco, and it’s still going strong. Participants are encouraged to try out new material, and this year there’ll even be a Broadway musical!  Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, of Hamilton fame!

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“Improv”e Your Life

Taking improv classes has certainly improved my life. This article describes 3 ways that improv can help improve your life too.

If you’re in the Guelph area, check out the awesome classes at The Making-Box.

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Chris Kattan

Former Saturday Night Live cast member, Chris Kattan, started in improv. He was on SNL for 8 seasons, and now Kattan is moving into stand-up comedy.

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Autism

See how Winnipeg comedian, Adam Schwartz, uses humour to show the struggles of living with autism. Schwartz has made friends in the comedy world, and says,

“We’re all weirdos, stand-up comedians especially, so they’re more inclusive.”

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Comedy Roundup 20200117

Thanks for reading this week’s comedy roundup, and did you have a favourite story?

Sketchfest, Improv & More

Comedy Roundup 20200117

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