Iranian-Canadian comedian Neema Naz came by the Algonquin Commons Theatre on July 19 as the latest stop on his My Estupid Life Comedy Tour around the world. Before an audience of hundreds, Naz shared jokes about what it was like to be raised in Scarborough and Markham by two immigrant parents, gave impersonations of his friend group, and revealed how “the talk” went for him as a teenager.
After 17 years of worldwide success in French comedy, Badouri aims to do it all over again in English stand-up.
Canadian alt rock legend Bif Naked dropped in on Orleans last night, with a tour stop at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
David Cross returns to Ottawa after a nine-year hiatus for the Canadian leg of his The End of the Beginning of the End stand-up comedy tour at the Bronson Centre Theatre.
Glenys Marshall and Maggie Harder make up the comedy duo Small Fish, which has been taking the Ottawa arts community by storm. Their mission? To create a space where art meets activism, for and by marginalized communities.
A comedy show like no other — the Amuse Bouche Variety Show will tickle your funny bone on January 24 at the Atelier Studio in Arts Court.
Meridian Theatre @ Centrepoint has announced the first half of their 2024/25 season lineup, and there’s something for everyone starting this fall.
February’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Jocelyn Umengan to support Giggles4Health, her initiative to enhance mental wellness through the magic of laughter.
When Gavin Stephens was in Grade 12, he watched comedians Sinbad and George Wallace take the stage at Toronto’s Massey Hall. Years later, he would perform on that stage himself. This week, he is in Ottawa headlining at Absolute Comedy nightly until Sunday and at Moose McGuire’s Monday night.
All Request Radio, an improv music show from Ottawa’s The Velvet Duke, is moving to a monthly format.
Canada.gov.ca, the Instagram account (“not the government”), makes its Ottawa debut at a sold-out show this Friday night at Brigid’s Well Pub, located in the historic St. Brigid’s Church in Lowertown.
The 12th annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Night at the Shenkman Arts Centre is fast approaching, and welcoming 2024 with laughter could be just the thing. Kimberly Lemaire caught up with Jenn Labelle, one of three great comedians who’ll be performing at Comedy Night, to talk about funny stuff, fitness, and following your passion.
Erik Stolpmann takes a peek at the people and places across the independent comedy scene in the 613. This time, he profiles Scott Yarwood’s Laugh Riot, a monthly show at House of TARG.
Kanata Theatre offers a myriad of plays for our entertainment this upcoming 2023-2024 season. Let’s see what’s in store!
Every year, in honour and celebration of Black History Month, the Underground Comedy Railroad tours Canada. This show is Canada’s first all-Black comedy tour, bringing diverse and thought-provoking perspectives to regions across the nation. They’ve been spreading laughter From Halifax to Vancouver since 2012.
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