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Image featuring yellow and white text superimposed over a blue-filtered photograph. Spotlight at The Second City. Toronto. The centre of the "O" in "Spotlight" is the silhouette of a spotlight. A view from the back of a comedy venue in an old brick building with crescent-shaped windows. Cabaret seating, with tables and chairs, facing toward the stage.
Image featuring yellow and white text superimposed over a blue-filtered photograph. Spotlight at The Second City. Toronto. The centre of the "O" in "Spotlight" is the silhouette of a spotlight. A view from the back of a comedy venue in an old brick building with crescent-shaped windows. Cabaret seating, with tables and chairs, facing toward the stage.

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best troupes, showcased over two nights at a monthly series at Toronto’s iconic Second City.

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Spotlight at The Second City

One Tuesday and Wednesday every month – Toronto Sketch Comedy and The Second City Toronto present Spotlight at The Second City, featuring two comedy troupes performing over two nights at The Second City’s Theatre ‘73.

Each month, the Second City Toronto opens its doors to the next generation of sketch for audiences to enjoy during a double-header sketch show featuring two celebrated troupes performing polished 30-minute sets for a two-show run. Hosted and produced by Taylor Hreljac and Gabe Meacher, this series presents sketch comedy’s best troupes in their best light.

Two acts each night – for an amazing evening of fresh comedy

After a successful launch in September 2025, Spotlight at the Second City continues to highlight remarkable sketch comedy talent. So far, audiences have laughed along with Potato Potato and Small Friend Tall Friend (September); $20 Sandwich and Sarah Bennett (October); and Red Hot Sili Peppers and Summer Dad (November) – with Andy Assaf and Vivek Srikanthan, and clown duo Glen and Vinny coming up in December.

The shows are on one Tuesday and Wednesday each month, with that month’s two comedy troupes performing on both nights. Check The Second City Toronto website for details and tickets for upcoming dates.

“It is a rare opportunity for sketch troupes to perform their feature-length shows more than once outside of the festival circuit. We partnered with The Second City to create this monthly show where established and emerging sketch troupes, that the whole scene is excited about, can show their best stuff to industry and audiences on a professional stage.”

– Taylor Hreljac & Gabe Meacher, Toronto Sketch Comedy & Co-hosts of Spotlight at The Second City

About Toronto Sketch Comedy

Co-run by collaborators and producers Taylor Hreljac and Gabe Meacher, Toronto Sketch Comedy is a grassroots hub for live sketch in the city. They are a steady presence in Toronto’s comedy scene, creating space for emerging performers and championing original work. You may have seen their writing and performances at Just For Laughs, Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival and NYC Sketchfest. Their work blends character-driven comedy with a deep commitment to building community and keeping live comedy thriving.

Image featuring yellow and white text superimposed over a blue-filtered photograph. Spotlight at The Second City. Toronto. The centre of the "O" in "Spotlight" is the silhouette of a spotlight. A view from the back of a comedy venue in an old brick building with crescent-shaped windows. Cabaret seating, with tables and chairs, facing toward the stage.

(Photo credits: Toronto Sketch Comedy & The Second City Toronto.)

 

Event details

Presented by: Toronto Sketch Comedy, in partnership with The Second City Toronto 

Type of event: sketch comedy show

Hosts/producers: Taylor Hreljac & Gabe Meacher

Featured sketch comedy troupes & performers: The December 2025 line-up features Andy Assaf & Vivek Srikanthan, and clown duo Glen & Vinny. Future acts TBA – there will be two comedy acts performing each month, on both nights. Check The Second City Toronto website for details.

Dates: One Tuesday & Wednesday each month

This is a monthly event, always happening on one Tuesday & Wednesday per month. The next shows are planned for December 9 & 10, 2025, with the first batch of 2026 shows coming up on January 20 & 21, February 17 & 18, and March 10 & 11. Check The Second City Toronto website for future dates and details.

Start time: 7:30 PM ET

Duration: 90 minutes (including intermission)

Cost:

  • General Admission: C$25.00. A classic Second City experience, their General Admission seats are cabaret-style, assigned at the door.
  • Bentwood Dinner Package: C$48.00. Includes a three-course prix fixe meal, plus the show.

Location: Theatre ‘73, The Second City, 1 York St., Toronto, ON, M5J 0B6, Canada

Booking link: Book your tickets here. For bookings and inquiries for groups of 20 or more, please contact the box office at sales@secondcity.com

Contact details: Toronto Sketch Comedy, info@torontosketchcomedy.com

 

Content warning: For audiences 18+.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible. There is an elevator, as well as accessible washrooms. The Second City provides accessible parking and seating at every performance. Each theatre is equipped with wheelchair-accessible and/or companion seats. Assistive listening devices are available upon request. More info here.