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Colin Cowan
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Colin Cowan

March 26, 2026 Emilea Semancik

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, […]

Erin Purghart
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Erin Purghart

March 19, 2026 Emilea Semancik

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 […]

Julie Kim
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Julie Kim

March 5, 2026 Lauren Kannwischer

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 […]

Emily Woods
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Emily Woods

February 26, 2026 Emilea Semancik

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 […]

Zac Young
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Zac Young

February 12, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Zac Young builds his comedy on contrast—establishing a baseline before attacking the stage with purposefully disorderly delivery wrapped around bare-bones writing, creating what he describes as untangling Christmas lights where the bright spots are known […]

Ernie Hart
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Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Ernie Hart

January 22, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Ernie Hart is a Vancouver-based comedian who describes his style as observational with a silly, loose energy on stage. Drawing inspiration from comedy heavyweights like Mike Birbiglia, John Mulaney, and Bill Burr, Hart has carved […]

Aaron Read
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Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Aaron Read

January 15, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Aaron Read is a Vancouver-based comedian known for his wildly goofy, shape-shifting style that blends voices, act-outs, music, and cleverly hidden dark edges. We caught up with him to talk about influences, rituals, favourite bits, […]

Randy J
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Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Randy J

December 18, 2025 Emilea Semancik

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
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Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Sammy Ray Benty

December 11, 2025 Emilea Semancik

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 […]

Jacki Gunn
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Tragedy Plus Time: Vancouver Comedian Jacki Gunn

November 27, 2025 Bronwyn Lewis

‘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 […]

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