JFL Toronto Review: The Alternative Show with James Adomian
Posted by: Andrew Lizotte • September 19, 2025 @ 12:15pm
I have been reviewing this festival for a long time now, and one thing remains as true as ever: The Alternative Show is the best show of the fest.
The new producers of JFL Toronto are doing a lot of things right this year. First of all, The Alternative Show is back at the original Comedy Bar location.
JFL Toronto Interview: Comic and impressionist James Adomian
Posted by: Andrew Lizotte • September 16, 2025 @ 6:05pm
James Adomian, if you don't already know him, is your favourite comedian's favourite comedian. He can also do an impression of your favourite comedian so accurate that you don't realize he's not your favourite comedian. Then when you do realize, he will be your favourite comedian.
I put him in the category of the Jonathan Winters of our generation.
In an effort not to bury the lede: You're going to want to see Conner O'Malley.
In a time when the news is overwhelming and it feels like satire might be dead – because reality is just too over the top – his show on Saturday at JFL Toronto was actually kind of healing. It made me laugh in a way that almost knocked me off balance and I didn't see coming.
Order Up! - Tracy Hamilton - The theatre of it...
Posted by: Matthew Ardill • February 5, 2024 @ 7:00am
Did you get a chance to go to Tracy Hamilton's album recording? No? Then now's your chance to here her ponder the profundity of frozen treats and rage against Galan Weston's tyranny. Also, has Matthew gone too far? Is he playing God? Only time will tell.
We end the season with the amazing comedian Jackie Kashian.
Interview: Comic and actor Brandon T. Jackson launches the "Still Detroit" comedy tour
Posted by: Matthew Ardill • November 17, 2023 @ 8:12pm
Many know Brandon T. Jackson from his film career starring in Tropic Thunder, Percy Jackson, and the upcoming I'm Beginning to See the Light. But before that, he was a young stand-up comic.
Comedian Jessie Olsen grows from fan of Toronto comedy scene to hosting her own show at JFL Toronto
Posted by: Matthew Ardill • October 18, 2023 @ 10:51am
Jessie Olson is an amazing comic who's been stirring up the Toronto comedy scene over the last few years. A local comedy fan, they made the leap from the audience to the stage and there's been no looking back.
Another JFL Toronto has come and gone. It's been such a treat to see so many masters at work, each showcasing their talent in their own unique way. One of the most memorable among them was Patti Harrison, with a show that sent a shock wave of mixed emotions through The Royal Theatre.
Comic Graham Kay brings his one-man show to JFL Toronto
Posted by: Andrew Lizotte • September 28, 2023 @ 10:43am
Ottawa's Graham Kay, who now calls Brooklyn home, has built up quite the comedy résumé.
I got the chance to catch up on Zoom with the charming and talented Sydnee Washington ahead of her appearances at the Toronto Just for Laughs Festival.
You can catch Syndee's solo show "How to Start a Fire" at JFL Toronto every night at Comedy Bar from September 27-30.
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