Breaking Bard

Toronto’s Hit Shakespeare Improv Comedy Show

What happens when The Bard meets the absurd? Breaking Bard mashes up classic Shakespearean language with modern improv chaos for a comedy experience like no other.

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What is Improvised Shakespeare?

Breaking Bard brings unscripted comedy to the stage with the wit and drama of Shakespeare. Every show is completely made up on the spot — inspired by audience suggestions and performed in rhyme, rhythm, and ruff.

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Breaking Bard cast performing improvised Shakespeare comedy in Toronto.

Breaking Bard cast performing improvised Shakespeare comedy in Toronto.

Breaking Bard cast performing improvised Shakespeare comedy in Toronto.

About us

Breaking Bard is Toronto’s premiere improvised Shakespeare company. Our cast of comedians and actors blend iambic pentameter with spontaneous storytelling to create hilarious, one-of-a-kind performances. Whether you’re a theatre nerd or comedy fan, you’ll leave laughing.

Breaking Bard is Toronto’s premiere improvised Shakespeare company. Our cast of comedians and actors blend iambic pentameter with spontaneous storytelling to create hilarious, one-of-a-kind performances. Whether you’re a theatre nerd or comedy fan, you’ll leave laughing.

Breaking Bard cast member Frank Nicolson.

Breaking Bard cast member Frank Nicolson.

Breaking Bard cast member Frank Nicolson.

Breaking Bard cast member Tim Mikula.

Breaking Bard cast member Tim Mikula.

Breaking Bard cast member Tim Mikula.

Breaking Bard cast member Maria Besko.

Breaking Bard cast member Maria Besko.

Breaking Bard cast member Maria Besko.

Breaking Bard cast member Ryan Sheedy.

Breaking Bard cast member Ryan Sheedy.

Breaking Bard cast member Ryan Sheedy.

Breaking Bard cast member Emma Grabinsky.

Breaking Bard cast member Emma Grabinsky.

Breaking Bard cast member Emma Grabinsky.

Breaking Bard cast member Janek Gonsal..

Breaking Bard cast member Janek Gonsal..

Breaking Bard cast member Janek Gonsal..

Reviews

4.9

“I didn’t know Shakespeare could be this funny. 10/10 would bard again.”

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Emily Jeffers

4.9

“I didn’t know Shakespeare could be this funny. 10/10 would bard again.”

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Emily Jeffers

4.9

“I didn’t know Shakespeare could be this funny. 10/10 would bard again.”

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Emily Jeffers

4.8

“A perfect date night – funny, smart, and totally unpredictable.”

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Sam Needham

4.8

“A perfect date night – funny, smart, and totally unpredictable.”

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Sam Needham

4.8

“A perfect date night – funny, smart, and totally unpredictable.”

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Sam Needham

5.0

“Absolutely hilarious! Like Shakespeare after a few too many ales.”

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Alia Rasul

5.0

“Absolutely hilarious! Like Shakespeare after a few too many ales.”

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Alia Rasul

5.0

“Absolutely hilarious! Like Shakespeare after a few too many ales.”

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Alia Rasul

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FAQ's

When is your next show?

We perform monthly in downtown Toronto. Check our Instagram or buy tickets here for upcoming dates.

Can I book Breaking Bard for a private event?

Is it actually improvised?

Do I need to know Shakespeare to enjoy the show?

When is your next show?

We perform monthly in downtown Toronto. Check our Instagram or buy tickets here for upcoming dates.

Can I book Breaking Bard for a private event?

Is it actually improvised?

Do I need to know Shakespeare to enjoy the show?

When is your next show?

We perform monthly in downtown Toronto. Check our Instagram or buy tickets here for upcoming dates.

Can I book Breaking Bard for a private event?

Is it actually improvised?

Do I need to know Shakespeare to enjoy the show?

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