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“He was the funniest"
Ross Henderson - The Edmonton Journal

The new millennium not only saw out the age of the Mullet hairstyle, but also welcomed Toby Hargrave into the world of stand up comedy. Since, he has gone on to perform at such notable festivals as the Vancouver Comedy Festival, Whistler Comedy Festival, Atomic Comedy Festival in Washington State and The Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. He was voted the ‘Funniest Comedian in Vancouver’ at the 2005 Vancouver Comedy Festival, and has appeared at such notable comedy clubs across North America as Yuk Yuks, The Laugh Shop, the Comedy Mix, The Improv, The Ice House, Hermosa Comedy Magic Club, The Comedy Store, Jon Lovitz Comedy Club and The Laugh Factory and the Comedy Underground!

His television credits are numerous including the Corner Gas National television special, "Comic Genius". He has guest starred in such notable productions as “Aliens in America” on the CW Channel, the feature film “Fireball” (directed by Kristoffer Tabori) and “CMT 2010” on CMT. Not to mention his one-hour comedy special airing on CTV and the Comedy Network. Toby's first steps into the world of comedy were in improv and sketch in 1992. As a member of the award winning company Rapid Fire Theatre for over 15 years, His journey into sketch comedy also began about the same time as his inaugural show at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton with a local group of artists, mentored by the well-known Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie. Toby's talents as a musician saw him as a featured guest on local Edmonton radio station, Power 92.5FM performing with the Morning Crew as well as co-writing and performing songs. Since then, Toby has been a guest on CJSR, Mix 96 and K-Rock 97.3 in Edmonton. More locally on The Fox, and Shore FM in Vancouver and many more television and radio stations across Canada.

Today you will find Toby tickling the funny bone on his own. Whether you're seeing him in a club, a theatre, or perhaps a tailored show for your company, you're in for a great evening of food, libations, and stories. (Please note that Toby does not provide food or libations).
While many comedians rely on shock humour, gags, props, and cursing - although he does admit to cursing, from time to time - Toby relies on the truth: "…an exaggeration is still technically the truth." He's convinced that the truth is the funniest thing of all.

A skilled storyteller, Toby has a wonderful gift for making the audience feel right at home (but not too comfortable). His comedy has universal appeal, leaving audience members nodding in agreement, feeling "me too!" or in stark horror saying "may God have mercy on his heathen soul".

In a world of overly abrasive comedians, Toby is charming and humble. One might even say he is chumble… one might

"On behalf of Oxford Properties Group I would like to thank Toby for the wonderfully funny show he put on for us last Thursday. Toby, I was very impressed with the amount of research you did about Oxford. It was super how you were able to use this material to make Oxford staff Laugh throughout the whole 30 minutes you performed. I have received Comments from different coworkers about how great the entertainment was and Where did I find you? Performing for a diverse, reserve lunch hour crowd and being able to make them laugh and have a great time is awesome, and you did it Toby! Awesome job and we look forward to working with you again in the near future."
-Heather Mercer-
Oxford Property Management
Customer Service Liaison
Edmonton Office

"I would love to do a testimonial. How about you write it, I get Jeff here at Bill's to approve it, and we will sign it and authenticate it…Miss ya already…love ya. Grant!"
-Grant Trammel, Manager-
Wild Bill's, Banff Alberta

'Toby Hargrave was... killing before a large and appreciative crowd"
-Guy MacPherson-
Writer Vancouver Province / Georgia Straight
(excerpt from What's so funny? comedy blog)

"I just had to tell you that thanks to you I have a sore jaw line, new wrinkles in my face and you know those headaches that nail you right across the base of your skull? I have those too thanks to the show I caught of you tonight.....you are truley hilarious and there has never been more of a time that I needed a real good laugh...and you totally delivered....THANK YOU!!!! I will have to be sure and watch for you to come to either Edmonton or Calgary and you can be very assured I will be there....probably wearing a diaper....lol....I came that close tonight! I can only imagine you live....and so much of your material is so easy to identify with...thanks again for a great hour of much needed hilarity and I am sure I will be caught giggling on my own at odd times with thoughts of your performance!"
-Jude-

"Saw you last night for the first time--and you were great! As we left all of us said that you were the best on the show!"
-Diane-

"Just got in from the Slave Lake show...very funny. I hope to catch one of your shows again very soon. Take care."
-Stacy-

"You are a very funny man!!! I have seen you a few times in Edmonton at Yuk Yuk's. Keep on doing whatever it is you do cuz it sure is FUNNY!!! Thanks for making me laugh."
-Breanne Thomson-