Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini bring their comedy show to Ottawa—07.20.19 at Yuk Yuk’s
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.
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Interview: Kyle Brownrigg is ready to record his first comedy album at Yuk Yuk’s—11.10.18
Kyle Brownrigg is having a breakout year in the comedy industry and is quickly becoming one of Ottawa’s best acts. He’ll be recording his debut live comedy album on November 10 at Yuk Yuks.
Howl & Roar Records is recording new comedy albums in Ottawa
Hailing from Ottawa, Allison Dore began her career in the entertainment industry as an actor. Since then, she’s created Howl & Roar Records to amplify voices in entertainment.
Podcast: Yuk Yuk’s Summer Comedy Competition
Every summer, Yuk Yuks holds a competition to see who’s the funniest person in town.
Annual Comedy Night for Parkinson’s raises funds and awareness—04.21.18
Comedy Night for Parkinson’s has been raising awareness as well as funds for the last fourteen years in Ottawa. This year, the comedy show and silent auction will be held on Saturday April 21 at Centrepoint Theatre.
Ottawa Minute: Improv comedy shows are filling local clubs and theatres
Did you know about Ottawa’s funny af improv comedy scene?
Interview: Ottawa comic Karen Joy went from working the box office to working the crowd
You can catch Karen competing at Absolute Comedy on Monday February 12.
Where do Ottawa comedians get their start?
Beneath all the snow and government buildings, Canada’s capital has been slowly nurturing a vibrant comedy community where amateur comedians have many opportunities to try their hand at the craft.
Long Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
It’s the final long weekend of the summer but don’t despair. The end of summer doesn’t mark the end of great events, concerts and activities! With lots to look forward to in the coming weeks and months, let’s dive right into this weekend.
Interview: Local comic Greg Houston, host of the Summer Comedy Competition
Greg Houston is an Ottawa based comic who has performed at just about every festival the city has to offer. This summer, he is the MC at Yuk Yuks Summer Comedy Competition.
From comedy to singing and songwriting, Méabh does it all
Maeve Lalonde, who goes by Méabh (pronounced Meave), is an singer and songwriter based out of Ottawa and is hoping to release her first EP by Christmas of this year. She is a person of many talents that include open mic host, indie music songwriter and composer, and stand up comic. She’s graced the small […]
Crackup: Ben Hagel is the youngest finalist in the comedy festival’s competition
Ben Hagel is one of Ottawa’s youngest up-and-coming comics. He will perform at Yuk Yuk’s on Wednesday February 8 during the Crackup Comedy Festival.
Crackup: Meet Rachelle Elie, comic-in-residence at the 2017 festival
Rachelle Elie is the 2017 Crackup Comedy Festival’s comic-in-residence. See her hosting and performing several showcases during the festival, February 7–18.
5 picks from the Crackup Comedy Festival 2017 lineup
The 13th Crackup Comedy Festival runs from February 7–18 at venues around town.
Greg Houston wants to sell you on Just For Laughs
Post by Greg Houston. So myself – Greg Houston a local comic based out of Ottawa, that performs all over and produces monthly and bi-monthly comedy shows is going to Just For Laughs! … As press. I thought I’d practice by interviewing myself? (with help on questions from Ottawhat? Podcast). I’m checking out the festival […]
