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!nstant Theatre weekly show *
!nstant Theatre, Vancouver, BC, every Sunday show
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A little bit city, a little bit country -- all Rodney Graham *
A retrospective exhibit reveals a deep split at the heart of Vancouver's consummate comic intellectual, SARAH MILROY writes.
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Becky Johnson -- new works and recent biography *
One of evalu8.org's writers is also a first-rate performer.
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Fame or bus *
Canadian comic Carmen Stockton once fled L.A. on a Greyhound. Now she's heading for stardom on public transit
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Fringe Festival continues in Vancouver *****
Our pick: Anorexican is a comedy about eating disorders. Written and performed by multi-Canadian Comedy Award nominee, Becky Johnson, Anorexican invites audiences into the darkest corners of human self-destruction.
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Iron Cobra news for April, 2005 *
News from our favourite Toronto-based improv group.
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Iron Cobra reveals Steel Will and Fangs of Derring-Do (Improv-style) *
Having been offered another last minute slot at the Tim Sims Playhouse, Becky and Graham (played by Becky Johnson & Graham Wagner) have decided to go crazy and write a show while performing at the Atlanta Improv Festival...
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Laff Lines Rocks In February (Daryl Makk) *
Bring Your Sweet heart (or not) For a month of some of the funniest comics North America has to offer: Friday, February 3rd - Saturday 4th, Daryl Makk.
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Laff Lines Rocks In February (Herb Dixon) *
Bring Your Sweet heart (or not) For a month of some of the funniest comics North America has to offer: February, Friday 17th - Saturday, 18th, Herb Dixon.
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Laff Lines Rocks In February (John Beuhler) *
Bring Your Sweet heart (or not) For a month of some of the funniest comics North America has to offer: February, Friday 24th - Saturday 25th, John Beuhler.
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Laff Lines Rocks In February (Paul Provenza) *
Bring Your Sweet heart (or not) For a month of some of the funniest comics North America has to offer: Thursday, February 9th - Friday 10th - Saturday 11th, Paul Provenza.
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Laughing the pain away *
Being mentally ill is the only prerequisite for taking the Comedy Courage course, which teaches people how to be standup comics. Who says the talking cure is dead? ALEXANDRA GILL asks.
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Special Dinner Show with Pete Johansson at Lafflines *
LAFFLINES Friday, April 7, Saturday April 8, 2006: Special Dinner Show with Pete Johansson, New Westminster, BC
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Trampoline Hall August 2008 event *
Monday, August 18, 2008, Toronto, ON -- writer Carl Wilson curates this show featuring: Erella Ganon on Friendship 202; Jesse Huiske on The Curta Calculator: Its
Construction, History and Aura; and
Jody Rosen on "The Jody Grind." The show
is at Sneaky Dee's. Doors at 7:30
show at 8:00 sharp.
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Trent Arterberry: The Bigg Show *
Storyteller and mime Trent Arterberry is actually a composite person: a collection of endearing, intriguing characters. "The Bigg Show," Sunday, February 19th, 2006, 2:00 p.m., all-ages, North Vancouver, BC.
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Vancouver Fringe Fest seeks home-stay hosts *
Immediately! Your open-door (and open heart) will even net you a Festival pass!
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You're cute, kid. Now make me laugh *
The New Faces segment of the Just for Laughs festival gives rookie comics a whopping 420 seconds to prove their mettle before a sea of hardnosed scouts, MICHAEL POSNER writes
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Yuk Yuk's urges you to make a New Year's Resolution to be joyful in 2006 *
Laughter is proven to reduce stress levels and burn calories. When making resolutions to improve health this year, include one that will be fun to keep.
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Fool's Day Parade, March 30, 2003 *
Sorry... finished for 2003
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Mel Brooks: Ha ha ha ha ha *
IN PERSON: As a Toronto production of his smash musical The Producers gets set to hit the boards, the indefatigable, irrepressible Mel Brooks is 77. Don't expect him to retire any time soon, MICHAEL POSNER writes.
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SUNDAY Fools Parade RAIN or SHINE * CHANGE CLOCKS One Hour *
This is to remind you that the 25th Annual Fool's Day Parade
storms ahead as scheduled, led by the Carnival Band RAIN or SHINE
(and believe us, it's just as much FUN in the RAIN)! ;-)
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The 25th Annual Fool's Day Parade *
The renowned spectacle, featuring floats, stiltwalkers, Human
Beings In Silly Costumes, and major hoopla, spotlights participants
costumed as the nominated Fools of the Year. Vancouver, BC, Sunday, April 3, 2005
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The love of a good die job *
The success of the quirky drama Six Feet Under means others are digging into this dramatic territory, including Canadian comedian Mary Walsh.
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The Vancouver International Comedy Festival 2003 *
The 17th annual Vancouver International Comedy Festival takes place on and around Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, July 24th through August 4th, 2003.
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