Presented by The Theatre Centre, the 2023 edition of the Comedy Is Art Festival offers five nights of excellent comedy and good vibes curated by comedian and storyteller Liza Paul.
Below is a glimpse at festival offerings including stand-up, music, improv, and sketch. Plenty of ways to enjoy a good laugh.
Tuesday, October 24, 8pm
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Solo Shows from Aliya Kanani & Al Val
With her mischievous personality and playful delivery, Aliya will keep the laughs coming while she takes you on her journey of self-reflection.
Wednesday, October 25, 8pm
MUSIC, THEN COMEDY
From comedian, writer & director Kirsten Rasmussen, this is a night of improvised comedy inspired by the live music sing/songwriter Lane Webber and featuring a stacked lineup of improvisers including Tyra Banda, Brandon Hackett, Monica Garrido Huerta, Leigh Cameron, Ben Sosa Wright, and Rasmussen herself.
Thursday, October 26, 8pm
MS. TITAVERSE – A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY by The Tita Collective
The Spice Girls of Comedy are back with a brand new musical comedy! Ms. Titaverse is about a beauty pageant, but funnier, angrier and with much more chicken adobo.
Friday, October 27, 8pm
THE MINORITY REPORT SKETCH & STAND-UP COMEDY
Born out of a need for diverse voices and perspectives in the comedy industry, The Minority Report began as a virtual quarantine-relief comedy show. Featuring Jean Paul, Cedric Newman, Jay Martin, Crystal Ferrier and Keesha Brownie.
Saturday, October 28, 8pm
KAIJU COMEDY PRESENTS: INTERTRIBAL
Taking inspiration from Pow Wows (a celebration deeply ingrained within Indigenous culture) and intertribal dances (where everyone is welcomed to the dance ground), Intertribal is a celebration of the multicultural country that is Canada. Featuring Kevin Shawanda, Clif Knight, Rush Kazi, Denise B. McLeod, Danish Anwar, Evangelia Alexopoulos and Kenny Robinson.
The Comedy is Art Festival runs from October 24-28 at the Theatre Centre. For full details and tickets, please visit theatrecentre.org.
