The 32nd edition of the biggest comedy festival in Canada is coming your way next week and we’ve got everything you don’t want to miss right here…
The Nasty Show
You want nasty? You WILL get nasty. One of our all-time favorites every year, this show pushes the limits of even the dirtiest minds. Especially when host Bobby Slayton is bring the nastiest crew yet. Consider yourself warned, this is not for the faint of heart (or ears).
T.J. Miller
You may have seen him on the newest HBO hit show Silicon Valley as Erlich, a svengali lording over other tech nerds, who smokes copious amounts of weed. In real life, he’s extremely versed in the worlds of stand-up, sketches, improv and all things absurd, which makes his show one of the most eclectic evenings of comedy. He’ll be waiting for you at L’Astral.
Seth Rogen
Our Canadian pride and joy. Seriously. Seth Rogen will be hosting Hilarity For Charity, a night full of debauchery and hilarious comedy with a few of his famous friends raising money for “Hilarity For Charity”, a fund that Seth and his wife, Lauren Miller, started as part of the National Alzheimer’s Association. Don’t miss your chance to “buy your way into heaven”.
Chevy Chase
This man is comedy royalty. Chevy has done it all, from being a cast member on Saturday Night Live to starring in some of the most beloved comedies of all time (see: Caddyshack and National Lampoon’s Vacation). At 70 years old, this is your chance to see a living legend live. Featuring Mike Birbiglia, Marc Maron, Greg Proops, Joel Creasey and more.
The Ethnic Show
Leave your Charter of Values at home – all are welcome. Maz Jobrani, the comedy world’s most hilarious Persian star, is bringing a melange of comics from different ethnic backgrounds and letting them run wild. Featuring Elon Gold, Erik Griffin, Angelo Tsarouchas, Paul Varghese and Mike Marino.
Mega-Stars of Comedy Gala
A special Gala with NO host. No host? This gala will feature seven comics so good that they could all be on head master duty. Come see seven world class headliners – Lewis Black, Tommy Tiernan, Ron White to name a few doing what they do best – make you spit your food out.
Aziz Ansari
Want to learn all about modern dating? One of the biggest stars in the comedy world, Aziz Ansari, will coach you with his Modern Romance: A New Comedy Tour. Rolling Stone labeled him “the funniest man under 30″ and he’s also entering the literary world soon, with book about dating today. Gents, bring your notepads.
Andy Samberg
Fresh off wining a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Comedy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and SNL alum Andy Samberg has proven time and time again that he is one of Hollywood’s shiniest comedy stars. Join Andy as he hosts a slew of the world’s best standup comedians like TJ Miller, Noel Fielding, Kumail Nanjiani, Emily Heller, K Trevor Wilson, and more.
Amy Schumer Gala
Girl power. Not only are Amy Schumer’s shows selling out across North America, but she is the creator, star, and writer of her own Comedy Central show, Inside Amy Schumer, which broke TV ratings records. Catch this quick-witted beauty and her friends for a night of snarky and catchy stand-up.
My Wife Hates Me
The title is enough to drag us to this show featuring married comedians Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane. Both painfully honest and brutally funny, Vos and Bonnie give you a glimpse into their lives as they vent about the industry, everyday life, and each other. Can you relate much?
Doug Loves Movies
Good movies. Bad movies. Movies so bad that they’re good. Doug Benson just loves movies. Doug Loves Movies has developed a cult following and after you see him and special guests provide the funniest movie reviews and commentary, we’re sure you’ll join the fan club too.
What Would Beyonce Do?
“ALL THE SINGLE LADIES, ALL THE SINGLE LADIES, you know when you spotted your BABY’S FATHER FATHER, and you fall CRAZY IN LOVE but it all goes tits up and you’re all ME , MYSELF AND I, then you GET ME BODIED, and you’re like hold up, he’s the BEST THING I NEVER HAD, I must have bumped my head because WHO RUNS THE WORLD?” You know with this being the show description comedian Luisa Omielan will get the crowd JUMPIN JUMPIN.
This Is Not Happening
If you haven’t heard Ari Shaffir perform his long-form storytelling show where he invites his funny friends to share their most humiliating and hilarious true stories, then click here to get a little taste. It’s basically the comedian’s equivalent of going to confession, except there’s no way that the man above will forgive these comics for the things they’ve done.
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Cover image Photos:
Seth Rogen from: empireonline.ca
Andy Samberg: craveonline.ca
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