Jests In Time

Presented by:

Spectrum Music

Event Details

No matter who we are or where we come from, we all love to laugh. For centuries, we have revelled in the humour of light-hearted jests and gags as vehicles to express our amusement and joy. But what happens when comedy takes a dark turn – when we use humour to cover up our insecurities and resentment? The Spectrum composers, guest composer Simone Baron, and 2019 New Voices Composer in Residence, Noah Franche-Nolan, contemplate the complexity of comedy.

A dangerously hilarious monologue by Toronto comedian Eric Andrews will open the stage for a whimsical ensemble featuring accordionist Simone Baron, the Odin String quartet, and interpretive dance.

Join us at the Alliance Française de Toronto Spadina Theatre!

PERFORMERS:

Simone Baron (accordion)

Odin String Quartet

Alex Pollard (dancer)

Eric Andrews (stand-up comedian)

Featured Program

Hear new music inspired by comedy, in a way never heard before! 

Chelsea McBride – The Rearview Mirror

Mason Victoria – The Day When Robots Learn to Feel

Jackson Welchner – Pagliacci

Graham Campbell – Little Fellow

Tiffany Hanus – Are You Kidding?

Alex Eddington (guest composer) – gibbons vs. Gibbons

Noah Franche-Nolan (2019 New Voices Composer in Residence) – Trois Variations

& a piece by guest composer and performer, Simone Baron!