Comedy

Brian Carroll: “If you just want some yuks, spend your cash elsewhere. But if you like plays where you have to work at understanding what’s going on, shell out your money and take a chance.”

Briane Nasimok has been near several famous names in stand-up comedy, theatre, film, and television (I won’t give away their names because most of them get revealed in a punch line), but hasn’t caught the brass ring. He’s been a warm-up man, entertaining the audience before the cameras roll. He’s had bit parts in forgotten films alongside actors, writers, and directors who went on to illustrious careers.

And that’s a wrap on MEGAPHONO VI!

Like all great films, you can watch the whole thing on YouTube.

Trevor Thompson, an Ottawa-area comic, has been unable to work regularly since COVID-19 hit the city. So Trevor decided to take his comedy show to Facebook and do a nightly stream.

Indie improv comedy troupes are meeting in Ottawa for the 2020 Improv Festival.

On Valentine’s Day, head down to Whispers Pub in Westboro for an indie standup comedy show.

Tom Green returns to Ottawa for a New Year’s Eve comedy special.

The Festival was created by two local comedians.

Apartment613 takes to the tunnels to interview folks riding Ottawa’s new LRT line.

The festival was founded from a desire to see more women and non-binary artists on local stages.

Comics Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini will be at Yuk Yuk’s for an hour long show before heading to Montreal to tape it for Just for Laughs.

Livia Belcea: “It’s a well-crafted sci-fi comedy that packs clever jokes, adventure, drama, sex, politics and social commentary all into one fun show.”

David Currie: “Clara Madrenas is a charming performer, an able singer, and a thought-provoking writer who I’m sure will be a Fringe tour staple for years to come.”