Get ready for a week of gut-busting comedy from some of the best new talent and comedy veterans, including Indigenous performers from all across Canada!
The returns, with shows in Yellowknife Oct. 3 to 5, and in Iqaluit Oct. 6 to 9.
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With amazing performances by well-known artists and incredible opportunities for young amateurs, the festival is sure to tickle anyoneSA国际影视传媒檚 funny bone.
The Yellowknife portion kicks off Monday, Oct. 3 at the with Got Land? Indigenous Comics, featuring comedians from various nations across Western Canada, including Janelle Niles, Howie Miller, Chad Anderson, Dez Loreen, Brenda Prince, Mason Mantla and more.
On Tuesday, Oct. 4, again in the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre, itSA国际影视传媒檚 Comedy Night in Yellowknife, featuring performances by a variety of rising stars and Canadian comedy veterans like John Wing, Kyle Brownrigg, Lisa Baker, Brittany Lyseng and Sunee Dhaliwal.
Yellowknife wraps up Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the with the Just for Laughs Showcase, with Northwest Territories comedians performing in front of JFLSA国际影视传媒檚 talent scouts for opportunities to perform at Just for Laughs Festival events in Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto.
All four events of the Iqaluit portion are at the , starting Thursday, Oct. 6, with Got Land? Indigenous Comics, this time featuring comedians representing nations across eastern Canada, like Janelle Niles, Patrick Cheechoo, Hezron Muckpaloo, Mary-Lee Aliyak and Mike Bombay and more.
Friday night is one of CanadaSA国际影视传媒檚 biggest independent comedy tours SA国际影视传媒� the Best Kind Comedy Tour. Hosted by Griff, this show features three of NewfoundlandSA国际影视传媒檚 top comedians: Mike Lynch, Colin Hollet and Brian Aylward.
Saturday is Comedy Night in Iqaluit, with performances by another group of rising stars and comedy veterans like John Wing, Kyle Brownrigg, Simone Holder, Nicole Etitiq, Nuka Fennel and more.
The festival finishes up on Sunday with the Canadian Improv Games Showcase, with an invitation to high school youth in Iqaluit to join the first-ever showcase in Iqaluit. Having taken part in workshops throughout the week, theySA国际影视传媒檒l have a chance to showcase their skills alongside professional improvisers. Some of the students will be invited to join the Improv Festival and Tournament in April 2023 in Ottawa.
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