Comedy

Ian Bagg is a Canadian-born stand-up comedian celebrated for his quick wit, fearless crowd work, and high-energy, improvisational performances. Originally from Terrace, British Columbia, Bagg began his comedy career in New York City before moving to Los Angeles, where he gained exposure through appearances on The Tonight Show, Late Late Show, Comedy Central Presents, and more. His breakout moment came in 2015 as a Top 5 finalist on Last Comic Standing, which helped elevate him to headliner status. Known for turning audience interactions into the heart of his act, Bagg's style makes every show spontaneous and uniquely engaging..

Alex Mackenzie is taking the comedy world by storm, and his Never Been Better tour proves why.

Mackenzie gave up everything: his house, his job, and even the respect of his family to pursue his stand-up dreams. He has never looked back.

After years of relentless hustle, that gamble is paying off in a big way. As an independent artist from Prince George, BC, Alex has self-produced all of his own shows without the backing of a major label, and the results speak for themselves. With over 100 million views online, a feature on Amazon Prime, sold-out theatres across Canada and Australia, and an arena performance for over 2,000 fans, Alex is proving that betting on yourself can lead to something incredible.

What truly sets Alex apart is the experience he creates. Known as the happiness cheerleader of comedy, his shows feel like you’re hanging out with your best friend: positive, interactive, and full of life.

Every night is unique, with crowd work that makes the audience part of the story, brand-new material woven with deep life lessons, and the unmistakable passion of someone who risked it all to chase a dream.

You might not remember every single joke, but you’ll always remember how it made you feel. Everyone will leave happier than when they arrived, carrying lifelong memories with their loved ones. Even after the lights go down, the joy from this night will stay with you.

Ian Bagg is a Canadian-born stand-up comedian celebrated for his quick wit, fearless crowd work, and high-energy, improvisational performances. Originally from Terrace, British Columbia, Bagg began his comedy career in New York City before moving to Los Angeles, where he gained exposure through appearances on The Tonight Show, Late Late Show, Comedy Central Presents, and more. His breakout moment came in 2015 as a Top 5 finalist on Last Comic Standing, which helped elevate him to headliner status. Known for turning audience interactions into the heart of his act, Bagg's style makes every show spontaneous and uniquely engaging..

The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned into a Canadian success story, celebrating its sixteenth year. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy tour in Canada. Playing in 70 cities this year, coast to coast. In a market still dominated by American acts, with American TV credits, a small Canadian comedy tour has managed to succeed. Like the Tragically Hip they have done it by touring and making more and more people laugh, year after year.  The tour has now performed in Australia, The US, France, and Switzerland. The tour has received numerous standing ovations.

Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone. Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn is joined by the Great Canadian Laugh Off winner, Paul Myrehaug and 6 time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee, Pete Zedlacher. We are proud to announce that Erica Sigurdson with over 70 appearances on the Debaters, will be joining us. Don’t miss out on the comedy show called “Better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “Delivers a Flurry of Laughs”.

Erica Sigurdson
70+ appearances on the Debaters
Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Just for Laughs
Halifax Comedy Festival

Pete Zedlacher

6-time nominee of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up

Winner of Sirius XM's Top Comic

8 appearances at Montreal's Just For Laughs Festival

Halifax And Winnipeg Comedy Festival

Dan Quinn

Winner of Canadian Competition at Just for Laughs

Opened for Rob Schneider, Russell Peters

Best of Fest Moncton Comedy Festival

TV Special on Check TV, Comedy Network

Paul Myrehaug

CBC’s the Debaters

$25,000 Great Canadian Laugh off winner

Just For Laughs, Comedy Now on CTV

His latest live show, Dark Purple Slice features his trademark dark humor with a warm human heart at the center. It premiered last year in Calgary in a run of 3 shows at One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo. The show, which includes plenty of Bruce’s trademark musical comedy, launches alongside a new record.

Bruce McCulloch, an Albertan punk and son of a salesman, grew up playing hockey, listening to rock music and fist-fighting cowboys. He took business at Mount Royal College and when he predictably got 20% he segued to journalism and started writing funny stories. He soon found himself at Loose Moose Theatre: home of theatre sports (competitive improv), where he met Mark McKinney, and his future was set. They started writing and performing together, later moving to Toronto to “make it.” In Toronto, he and Mark found the other members of The Kids in the Hall, and Bruce built the foundations for a career spanning television, theatre, and film.

In television, Bruce has written and performed in Young Drunk Punk (a series inspired by his own life), Death Comes to Town, and This Blows (web series) all for CBC, and he also created Carpoolers for ABC. He has directed such shows as SNL (on which wh was also a writer), Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Schitt’s Creek, and Trailer Park Boys. Most recently, Bruce directed and produced three seasons of the sketch series, TallBoyz, for CBC. He also wrote and starred in a new season of the Kids in the Hall for Amazon in 2022.

As an actor, he has appeared in numerous Canadian and American television shows such as Saturday Night Live, Arrested Development, Gilmore Girls, Comedy Bang Bang, Workaholics, Nobodies, and even Anne of Green Gables.

Bruce has written or performed several one-man shows including Two-Headed Roommate, Jazz Stenographers, Slightly Bigger, and is currently performing his fourth show Tales of Bravery & Stupidity. He has two spoken word/comedy/music CDs: Shame-based Man and The Drunk Baby Project. He is currently recording his next comedy album, Dark Purple Slice. 

Tales will be the basis for his next book. His first book, Let's Start a Riot was released by Harper Collins. Bruce has also contributed to The Moth and has written for The New York Times and Huffington Post.

Bruce has also written and/or directed several films including Dog Park starring Luke Wilson, Superstar starring Molly Shannon and Will Ferrell, Stealing Harvard starring Jason Lee, Leslie Mann and Tom Green, and Comeback Season starring Ray Liotta.

Sophie Buddle and Ali Macofsky are sharp, fearless, and unapologetically original - two rising stars whose stand-up has earned them major buzz on both sides of the border. Buddle has made history as the first woman to win a Juno Award for Best Comedy Album, while Macofsky's quick wit and magnetic presence have landed her on The Joe Rogan Experience, Don't Tell Comedy, and stages across the U.S. Catch them together at Aeolian Hall for a powerhouse double bill of cutting, hilarious, and refreshingly real comedy.

About Sophie Buddle:

Sophie Buddle is a stand-up a TV writer, and a podcaster. She has appeared on "The Tonight Snow", "The Late Late Show with James Corden", and on CBC's "The Hour Has 22 Minutes" as a correspondent and staff writer. She's also been featured on CTV's "Roast Battle", JFL All Access, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the Halifax Comedy Festival. She was a featured performer at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and in 2022 had the esteemed privilege of delivering the Canadian Keynote Address on Comedy. Sophie released her first album in 2019, "Lil Bit of Buddle," which won the 2020 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album of the Year, making her the first female comic to win that award. She released the album herself so you can find it on iTunes in the genre "easy listening", which was a mistake, but it is easy to listen to, so it's ok. Her podcast "Obsessed with Sophie Buddle", which tackles people's obsessions (from Beyonce to American politics to checking if the door is locked to revenge) is currently available on Apple Podcasts. She is a three-time runner up (but fourth time's the charm!) for Canada's biggest stand-up contest, SiriusXM Top Comic, and can currently be seen headlining across the country.

About Ali Macofsky:

Ali Macofsky is a stand up comedian, actress, and writer who began her comedy career at the age of 7 when she would join Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM every weekday morning and prank call listeners as her character "Lil Ally" and has continued to pursue comedy ever since. Shortly after high school, Ali quickly established herself in the Los Angeles comedy scene where she became the first regular to perform on over 100 episodes of the Comedy Store's weekly Kill Tony podcast. This provided further opportunities leading Ali to headline venues across the country, as well as open for huge names in the comedy world like Russell Peter and Joe Rogan. Most recently, Ali was named a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. She also just completed a tour opening for rock musician, St. Vincent. Ali's stand up has been featured on Just for Laughs digital receiving over 3 million views and her stand up has been seen on TikTok over 10 million times. She has a popular series on her Instagram (@notalimac) where she talks to strangers online and she hosts a weekly podcast called Resting Bitch. Ali's voice on and off stage has captured a wide range of fans who gravitate toward her honest, relatable sense of humour and unique perspective on life.

Mike Rita is an award-winning comedian from Toronto, known for his relatable storytelling and sharp humour. Drawing inspiration from his Portuguese heritage, Mike's comedy explores themes of family dynamics, cultural identity, and everyday life experiences solidifying his status as a 'must-see' performer.

Mike has made numerous appearances at the prestigious Just for Laughs festival and notably became the first comic to host a 420 show at the festival. In 2024, he was honoured by the president of Portugal as one of the 70 most significant Portuguese Canadians of the past 70 years, highlighting his impact and influence.

His albums, "Pot Comic" and "Child of the 90s," have earned him the title "Voice of a Generation" for their humorous and timeless perspectives on life. Additionally, his comedy special "Live in Toronto" is celebrated by many as one of the best to have come out of Canada in recent years, showcasing his unique ability to blend humour with heartfelt storytelling.

Laugh It Off with Andrew Packer is a hybrid comedic-therapy podcast/live show where comedian Andrew Packer and his real-life-dad - who's a licensed therapist - take real audience-submitted problems and "laugh them off." Each episode features Andrew's comedic improvisation alongside clinical insights from his dad, crafting a unique mix of stand-up, heartfelt advice, and improvised sketches.

Sophie Buddle and Ali Macofsky are sharp, fearless, and unapologetically original - two rising stars whose stand-up has earned them major buzz on both sides of the border. Buddle has made history as the first woman to win a Juno Award for Best Comedy Album, while Macofsky's quick wit and magnetic presence have landed her on The Joe Rogan Experience, Don't Tell Comedy, and stages across the U.S. Catch them together at Aeolian Hall for a powerhouse double bill of cutting, hilarious, and refreshingly real comedy.

About Sophie Buddle:

Sophie Buddle is a stand-up a TV writer, and a podcaster. She has appeared on "The Tonight Snow", "The Late Late Show with James Corden", and on CBC's "The Hour Has 22 Minutes" as a correspondent and staff writer. She's also been featured on CTV's "Roast Battle", JFL All Access, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the Halifax Comedy Festival. She was a featured performer at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and in 2022 had the esteemed privilege of delivering the Canadian Keynote Address on Comedy. Sophie released her first album in 2019, "Lil Bit of Buddle," which won the 2020 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album of the Year, making her the first female comic to win that award. She released the album herself so you can find it on iTunes in the genre "easy listening", which was a mistake, but it is easy to listen to, so it's ok. Her podcast "Obsessed with Sophie Buddle", which tackles people's obsessions (from Beyonce to American politics to checking if the door is locked to revenge) is currently available on Apple Podcasts. She is a three-time runner up (but fourth time's the charm!) for Canada's biggest stand-up contest, SiriusXM Top Comic, and can currently be seen headlining across the country.

About Ali Macofsky:

Ali Macofsky is a stand up comedian, actress, and writer who began her comedy career at the age of 7 when she would join Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM every weekday morning and prank call listeners as her character "Lil Ally" and has continued to pursue comedy ever since. Shortly after high school, Ali quickly established herself in the Los Angeles comedy scene where she became the first regular to perform on over 100 episodes of the Comedy Store's weekly Kill Tony podcast. This provided further opportunities leading Ali to headline venues across the country, as well as open for huge names in the comedy world like Russell Peter and Joe Rogan. Most recently, Ali was named a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. She also just completed a tour opening for rock musician, St. Vincent. Ali's stand up has been featured on Just for Laughs digital receiving over 3 million views and her stand up has been seen on TikTok over 10 million times. She has a popular series on her Instagram (@notalimac) where she talks to strangers online and she hosts a weekly podcast called Resting Bitch. Ali's voice on and off stage has captured a wide range of fans who gravitate toward her honest, relatable sense of humour and unique perspective on life.

Andrew Packer is an award winning stand up comedian with one of the largest comedy social media followings in the country. You may recognize Andrew as the Lead Anchor of 'MAN NEWS' (@andpacker), where he has amassed +2.6M followers on TikTok, +650K on YouTube and over a billion views. Long before becoming 'man's most trusted news source', Andrew established himself as an internationally touring stand up comedian. Andrew has headlined shows in over 15 countries, with feature performances at JFL Toronto, JFL Vancouver and the world famous Edinburgh International Fringe Festival.