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Join us for an unforgettable evening of true stories told live as The Moth Mainstage returns to Toronto as part of the TIFA Presents 2025 season. This signature event brings together storytellers from Canada and around the world to share bold, funny, and heartfelt tales that celebrate the art and craft of storytelling.

The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience, a two-act show where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories, without notes. The Moth brings the power of personal storytelling to millions of people each year, creating community and building empathy around the world with unique, intimate, and often enlightening experiences. Don’t miss “New York’s hottest and hippest literary ticket” (The Wall Street Journal) in town for one night only.

Host: Peter Aguero

Storytellers: Qurat Dar, Kate Gies, Ali Hassan, Connie Shin, Nick Ullett

TIFA Presents 2025 Season is generously supported by Presenting Donors Beth Nowers and Jack Curtin.

Peter Aguero

Peter Aguero was born and raised in the wilds of South Jersey. He's been working with The Moth since 2007 as a storyteller, host, instructor, and staff clergy.

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Qurat Dar

Qurat Dar was the City of Mississauga’s third Youth Poet Laureate and a Canadian Individual Poetry Slam National Champion. Qurat's work has appeared in the Art Gallery of Mississauga, the Bradley Museum, and across the TTC network, among other places.

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Kate Gies

Kate Gies is a writer and educator living in Toronto. She teaches creative nonfiction and expressive arts at George Brown College.

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Ali Hassan

Ali Hassan is an actor, author, broadcaster, and comedian who has performed for audiences across Canada, the United States and internationally. He is the host of the CBC Radio hit stand-up comedy show Laugh Out Loud.

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Connie Shin

Connie Shin is the product of Korean immigrants. She is an only child but grew up believing she was separated from a twin named Michael.

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Nick Ullett

Nick Ullett arrived in the U.S. in the 60s as half of a comedy team.

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Dates & Times

Thu, Sep 18

7:30pm

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9:30pm

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Venue

Koerner Hall in the Telus Centre for Performance & Learning
273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON