The Home of Todd Van Allen
Drove off to Kitchener last night to do a show for the Ontario Institute of Purchasing Management Association of Canada. Y'know, it's only as I type that that I realize it's quite the mouthful. Maybe that's why they go by PMAC. Andrew Evans...
Read MoreAfter another room-killing (not in a good way) at Hemingway's on Monday it was IT on Dundas in Mississauga, a room run by Miriam Miller. Another show with Brian Hope so at the very least I know that we'll have fun even if we...
Read MoreLast night I hit the streets looking for an open mic for strictly selfish reasons. I had a bit of new material over the past couple of nights that received some success but I wanted to see how I could improve it in front...
Read MoreFriday saw what could have been a nightmare in terms of shows. When you get asked to do a corporate show, at a golf course, where there's no stage, no lights, a PA system going through ceiling speakers, in broad daylight with open windows,...
Read MoreWell, hats off to Jim for not cancelling the show last night. Six comics and 12 audience members. That's two members of the audience per comic. I warned everyone not to go over their allotment. On the face of it, it...
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