Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Kelsey Hamilton
Kelsey Hamilton wants her comedy to feel like catching up with a friend — and judging by how hard it is for her to describe her own style, she’s probably too busy actually being funny […]
Comedy
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Reza Peyk
Reza Peyk is a Vancouver-based stand-up comedian who pulls no punches and makes no apologies. Drawing from personal experience, social commentary, and the beautifully chaotic mess of everyday life, Reza has built a reputation for […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Lai Lai Liu
Lai Lai Liu is a Vancouver-based comedian whose comedy she describes as silly, awkward, and self-deprecating — or, in her own words, “complaining with pizzazz.” Though she didn’t grow up watching stand-up, she found her […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Bonggun Kim
Bonggun Kim delivers animated, storytelling-driven comedy rooted in cultural clash, blending Kevin Hart’s energy and expressions with Louis C.K.’s intelligent layering and Ricky Gervais’ fearless approach to uncomfortable truths—though his current favourite comedian is himself, […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Colin Cowan
Colin Cowan delivers high-energy cynical optimism shaped by two decades in show business and influences ranging from Robin Williams and Jim Carrey to Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Carol Burnett. His material spans obscure observations, […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Erin Purghart
Erin Purghart describes her comedy style as “child star with gun”—a fitting summation for someone whose pre-show ritual involves crushing a $7 flat white, panicking in a dark corner with her joke book, then having […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Ese Atawo
Ese Atawo brings bold, loud, and spontaneous comedy shaped by a theatre background and a deep love for original, powerful performers like Whoopi Goldberg, Debra Wilson, and Maya Rudolph. Her favourite creation is Lil Clitty, […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Julie Kim
Julie Kim is a Vancouver-based comedian whose bold, story-driven style draws from the absurdity of being a woman in the world. Once focused on tightly structured jokes, she has evolved into a fearless, conversational storyteller […]
Comedy
Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Emily Woods
Emily Woods delivers raunchy, filthy comedy with a whole lotta heart, channelling the energy of fun, loud, silly women while admitting she grew up thinking Hannah Montana and Raven Baxter were the greatest comedians of […]
Comedy
Robby Hoffman Is Bringing a New Hour, and a Personal Homecoming, to Vancouver
When Robby Hoffman talks about Vancouver, she doesn’t start with venues or ticket sales. She starts with family. “My little sister lives there,” she says, laughing. Touring comedians often describe cities in terms of crowds […]