It’s Getting Hot in Here!

Devised Theatre- Performer, Creator, Scenographer

Toronto Fringe Festival 2019, Toronto Second City JCB Series.

A sketch comedy show about politics and climate change.

Created by the members of Potato Potato Presents, It’s Getting Hot in here is a show about changing climates, both political and environmental. In a world obsessed with Trump’s twitter account, we’re here to show the Canadian side of the story, throwing light (and shade) on our own foolish politicians. Part political satire, part sketch show, and with a generous dose of dread about our planet’s future, It’s Getting Hot in Here! takes the issues facing Canadians today and presents them with a comedic spin. This is a platform for the problems that terrify us and leave us feeling hopeless, an opportunity to discuss the things that get you in trouble at thanksgiving dinner, and a space to laugh at the things that make you cry. 

Prepare for bad impressions of politicians, heated debates and maybe even a song or two (or six!). 

What started as a frustrating conversation about climate change has grown into a fully fledged sketch revue about the daunting future of our planet and civilization. Working through improvisation and writing amidst the chaos that is the news cycle today, this show is constantly developing to reflect the changes in society and will continue to do so throughout the fringe festival. Think of us as South Park: writing to the last minute, but with less poop jokes.

This show was re-mounted at Toronto’s Second City as part of the JCB Series in November 2019.