by Danielle Cole We understand how hard convention planning can be. You may only be able to go on one day. You may want to check out lots of events and panels. You may be juggling schedules with a whole group of your friends. No matter the reason, if you’ve got to decide which of [...]
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The Dandies: Fan Expo Canada 2018 Announcement
onThe back-to-school ads are on, which can only mean one thing… it’s almost Fan Expo Canada time! The Dandies have had a busy summer, picking fandoms and preparing our nerd comedy shows. It’s been hard to keep them under wraps all that time; but, now, we can finally announce what we’ve been cooking up! The [...]
Fandom Improv Costume Making: Idea to Final Version
onby Andie Wells
There’s a lot of love - and work - that goes into each of The Dandies’ fandom improv costumes. That’s why, today, I want to take you behind the scenes, sharing how a costume is transformed from an idea into a finished garment, ready for the stage!
TONIGHT, on Holodeck Follies…
onJoin us tonight on our monthly voyage through the stars and into your hearts! Come laugh at our opening acts, Brendan D'Souza and Fusion Comedy and the adventures of the crew of the USS Hummingbird.  Tickets are $15 at Comedy Bar box office and $10 in advance - so get them now! Consider Holodeck Follies an Intergalactic Black [...]
Khan’t get enough of your love, baby
onThis weekend's Black and Funny show, produced by Coko Galore at Bad Dog Theatre, was packed to overflowing with an audience enthusiastic for black comedic excellence. When Jamillah Ross and I stepped onto stage to represent The Dandies with a quick Star Trek set, the audience burst into cheers. Jamillah coined the phrase "Intergalactic Black [...]
Resolutions are futile
onResolutions Are Futile (January 13, 2018 - S6E1) "The Romulans and the Bov have trapped the crew of the USS Hummingbird. How will they keep their resolutions now?" Holodeck Follies - Spontaneous Star Trek Canada's only spontaneous Star Trek show returns! The Dandies have moved the show to prime comedy time at Comedy Bar - [...]
Enjoy geeky improv in Toronto this December
onAmok Christmas Time (December 8, 2017 - S5E10) "The holidays have interesting affects on the crew of the USS Hummingbird. How pon farr will they boldly go?" Holodeck Follies - Spontaneous Star Trek at Comedy Bar This episode marks the fifth anniversary of Holodeck Follies, Canada's only spontaneously created Star Trek show. Tickets: $15 at [...]
Yesvember: 10 ways to kick the Fall blues
onDaylight Savings is behind us and Seasonal Affective Disorder is kicking in. The Dandies get it. We have ten suggestions to help you keep your spirits up in November. 1. Star Trek: Discovery (CBS) watch from the comfort of your couch. We're excited Star Trek is back on the small screen and hope you are [...]
The Dandies fly warp speed to Niagara Falls
onI am excited for our second roadtrip of the year, that takes us to Canada's romantic capital - Niagara Falls. Last year, I'd looked into The Geekery Pub with the goal of booking Holodeck Follies there. Fast forward to this summer, Brie Watson introduced me to her friends already involved in the space. We get [...]
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