Fluid, expressive, and rooted in the moment, Randy J approaches comedy like a jazz set, blending sharp preparation with spontaneous, organized chaos. Drawing inspiration from family, lived experience, and legendary stand-ups, his storytelling finds humour […]
Sammy Ray Benty is a musical mischief-maker who blends Fred Penner warmth with Adam Sandler chaos, turning low-brow silliness into something unexpectedly sincere. Fueled by black coffee, dark beer, and the surreal soundscape of Bish […]
‘Tis the season to enjoy some live theatre, and The Improv Centre is bringing to stage a show never before seen on screens big or small. ‘Tis the Sitcom is an improvised version of a […]
Ian Boothby is an award-winning stand-up, sketch, and improv comedian, and he’s also a comic-book creator, writer, and screenwriter. Based in Vancouver, the multi-talented Boothby co-created Free Willie Shakespeare for the Vancouver Theatresports League, which […]
Comedian Betty Tsehai is Los Angeles-based now, but she first got her start on stand-up stages here in Vancouver. There’s a certain lighter, gentler Canadian touch to Betty’s thoughtful, observational humour. It’s nice to think […]
Hailing from Vancouver, Arya Afshar is a rising star in the comedy scene with a style that’s both transgressive social commentary and silly observational humour. Drawing inspiration from comedy greats like Frankie Boyle and modern […]
Shane Clark is a Vancouver-based comedian who got his start turning the oddities of his everyday life into stand-up gold. With a knack for finding himself in unusual situations — whether through weird jobs or […]
James LeBuke is best summed up by a friend who guessed—without having seen his act—that he must be a “What’s going on?- style” comic. And honestly? She wasn’t wrong. James thrives in the space between […]
Vancouver-based comedian Liron Amdour first took the stage at a Pro/Am show at Lana Lou’s in 2021, where an encouraging crowd helped solidify his love for stand-up. Since then, he has immersed himself in the […]
Darwin Barcellano found his way into Vancouver’s comedy scene after taking the “Laughterzone 101” stand-up course with Jan Bannister just before the pandemic. Having used humour as a way to navigate life with a disability […]
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