Comedy Festival

Michel Roy, Yan Dallaire, Martial Tougas et Martin Bruyère

Saint-Georges 
Vendredi 14 mars
Le spectacle commence à 19 h 30 au Papertown Motor Inn (Pine Falls).  Les billets sont disponibles à la Caisse populaire et à la Bibliothèque Allard.  Le coût du billet est  10 $. Rejoignez la personne contact au 367-9970.

Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
Samedi 15 mars
Le spectacle débute à 20 h au Café Capricorne. Les billets sont disponibles au Grenier Ministop au 248-2276 ou au Comité culturel au 248-7295. Il y a un nombre limite de    110 billets. Le coût à l’unité est 10 $.

Somerset
Dimanche 16 mars
Le spectacle aura lieu à 14 h dans la salle du club d’âge d’or le Rendez-vous.  Les billets  sont disponibles auprès de Fleurette au 744-2607 ou d’Anita 744-2768. Un billet coûte 10 $.

La Broquerie
Samedi 22 mars
Le spectacle est présenté à l’hôtel La Broquerie à 21 h. Les billets sont disponibles à l’hôtel au 424-5302 ou au 355-8177. En payant 8 $, vous obtenez un billet pour le spectacle et un coupon pour une consommation au bar.

March 26th Clearwater, MB - Community Hall at 8pm
Steve McIntyre, Jason Beck, Big Daddy Tazz

April 25th- Inglis, MB - Town Hall at 8pm
Big Daddy Tazz and Rob Bruneau

May 10th Flin Flon, MB - Town Hall at 8pm
 Al Rae and Big Daddy Tazz

Foolish? Maybe he is, but on April 1st, 2008, Winnipeg’s own Big Daddy Tazz will take to the stage at the Gas Station Theatre and attempt to break the endurance record for a continuous stand-up comedy performance.

The 2008 CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival box office will be open all day, and enter an hourly draw to win tickets. Bring a TIN FOR THE BIN and earn an extra entry ballot!

Doors open at 7:30am, with the Tazz-athon starting at 8:30am. In preparation, Tazz is currently undergoing an intense training program of zingers, quips, puns, and a strict diet of witty comebacks and one-liners. He plans to keep his game clean of performance enhancing tricks such as knock-knock jokes and riddles.

BIG DADDY TAZZ

Often described as "one of the most talented comics in the business," Tazz has been delighting crowds at fundraisers, corporate events, festivals and on television for more than a decade and a half. Known as the "Bi-Polar Buddha", Tazz is equal parts comedian and motivational speaker who likes to enlighten, educate and inspire. As a result, his one-man shows have drawn rave reviews and standing ovations from coast-to-coast.

Tazz’ many festival and TV appearances have included the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, Comedy Now and the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, for which he annually multi-tasks as a writer, producer and performer. Tazz’ explosive Gala performances at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival over the years can be seen frequently on CBC television and the Comedy Network. Tazz is currently co-starring in the APTN comedy Mixed Blessings.

Special thanks to:

Monday April 7, 7:30pm at McNally Robinson on Grant Ave. with Dean Jenkinson and Al Rae
Tuesday April 8, 12pm at Portage Place with Big Daddy Tazz and Al Rae
Wednesday April 9, 12pm at the Millennium Library, Reader Services Area with Big Daddy Tazz
Thursday April 10, 12pm at the  Millennium Library, RSA with Roman Danylo
Friday April 11, 12pm at the Millennium Library, RSA with Monaj Sood and Al Rae  

McPhillips Street Station Casino
484 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg

All bets are on that this is an Opening that will keep you laughing ’til closing time. This Hour Has 22 Minutes star Geri Hall, Casino sensation Mrs. Hughes (think Roseanne meets Phyllis Diller), APTN star Don Kelly and comedy road warrior Kevin McGrath. With special guest Comedy Inc. star Roman Danylo.

No one under 18 admitted.

Tickets

• $19.95

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Fun improv from Winnipeg’s finest High School improv performers.

Gas Station Theatre
445 River Ave.
Winnipeg

Tickets: $5.00
Note: Rush seating

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Pantages Playhouse Theatre
180 Market Avenue
Winnipeg

Themes:

• Tying the Knot - The Wedding Show

First comes love and then comes marriage. Then come jokes on the baby carriage. It’s an evening of family comedy, so leave the brats at home and enjoy. For those about to be married this may be your last chance to get the real goods before you dive into the deep end! Tying the Knot is hosted by power couple Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath, with guests Teresa Pavlinek, star of The Jane Show as Bridezilla, and funny man Kevin McGrath.

• Raising Cane - The Raising Kids Show

Raising Cain hosted by Last Comic Standing finalist and San Francisco Comedy Competition winner Gerry Dee. Staring Mrs. Hughes and Fringe fave Alex Dallas.

Ticket Prices:

• Early Bird prices: Main floor – $34.95, Balcony – $24.95
• After March 7: Main floor – $39.95, Balcony – $29.95

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Centre culturel franco-manitobain
340 Provencher Boul.
Winnipeg

Tickets $15, available at the CCFM

Billets en ventre pour $15 au CCFM

233-ALLO (8972)

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

TICKETS ARE FREE! Please call the Gas Station to reserve your seats - 284-9477 or email thegasstationtheatre@gmail.com

Note: rushed seating. First come, first serve!

Gas Station Theatre
445 River Ave. 
Winnipeg

Roll the dice on this one. You could be at the birth of the next CBC Radio hit. Comic Nile Seguin tests out conventional wisdom in a mix of live and taped social/psychological experiments. The results are unpredictable and hilarious.

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Manitoba Theatre Centre Warehouse
Corner of Rupert and Lily
Winnipeg

Tickets

• $19.95
  

Note: Rush seating

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Tickets:

• $19.95

Note: Rush seating.
Time: 90 mins (approx)

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Pantages Playhouse Theatre
180 Market Avenue
Winnipeg

Themes:

• Good Sports - The Sports Show
• Get Out of Here - The Travel Show

Family vacations and other extreme sports. NHL legend Dennis Hull joins favourites Harry Doupe, Erica Sigurdson and Deb Williams for a sporting night of fun. Followed by “Baber” (Manoj Sood) - the grumpy star of Little Mosque on the Prairie with guests John Wing, This Hour Has 22 Minutes star Geri Hall and bright newcomer Ali Rizvi.

Ticket Prices:

• Early Bird prices: Main floor – $34.95, Balcony – $24.95
• After March 7: Main floor – $39.95, Balcony – $29.95

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

• The Three Amigos
  
• Super Gala Saturday
  Act One: Saturday Gala
• The Greater Winnipeg Show

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Gas Station Theatre
445 River Ave.
Winnipeg

The return of our classic Dark Night. Provocative comedy from Harry Doupe, Mike Wilmot, Rick Currie, Tim Steeves, and festival annual visitor John Wing.

Tickets:

• $19.95

Note: Rush seating. Adult themes. 14+
Time: 90 mins (approx)

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Manitoba Theatre Centre Warehouse
Corner of Rupert and Lily
Winnipeg

The first among First Nations comics.  

Tickets

• $19.95

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Pantages Playhouse Theatre
180 Market Avenue
Winnipeg

Themes:

• Pet Peeves - The Animal Show
• The Medicine Show

Comedy Inc. star Roman Danylo hosts a look at nature and other pet peeves with Rick Currie, the bearish Big Daddy Tazz and APTN star Don Kelly. Followed by a seriously funny look at health care with international comic sensation Mike Wilmot, Angina Monologues creator Lou Eisen, fest fave Brad Muise and star of The Rez, Darrell Dennis. Find out if you’d get better health care at your vet!

Ticket Prices:

• Early Bird prices: Main floor – $34.95, Balcony – $24.95
• After March 7: Main floor – $39.95, Balcony – $29.95

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Manitoba Theatre Centre Warehouse
Corner of Rupert and Lily
Winnipeg

A selection of the Fest’s best face-off with the best mix of facts and funny. With new host Steve Patterson. Buy early and avoid disappointment.

Teresa Pavlinek vs. John Wing
A woman is not complete until she is a mom

Brian Stollery vs. Dean Jenkinson
Corporate sponsorship has gone too far 

Tim Steeves vs. Harry Doupe
Steroids have ruined major league baseball

Dawn Dumont vs. Darrell Dennis
Growing up on a reservation prepares you for life 

Bruce Clark vs. Irwin Barker
Higher education ain’t for everybody

Alan Park vs. Carrie Gaetz
Protect arctic sovereignty with gunboats

Tickets:

• $19.95

This show will be recorded for broadcast on CBC radio.

The line-up of performers and debate topics are subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Gas Station Theatre
445 River Ave.
Winnipeg

A potpourri of Winnipeg’s best with some talent from Edmonton because they are so jealous of Winnipeg. Special guest star Irwin Barker.

Tickets:

• $19.95

Note: Rush seating.

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Manitoba Theatre Centre Warehouse
Corner of Rupert and Lily
Winnipeg

Do we really need to tell you it’s the Best of the Fest and The Debaters cast plus guests. Special guest George Westerholm whose song “Trevor” was the hit of last year’s fest.

Tickets:

• $19.95
  

Note: Rush seating.

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Manitoba Theatre Centre Warehouse
Corner of Rupert and Lily
Winnipeg

A selection of the Fest’s best face-off with the best mix of facts and funny. With new host Steve Patterson. Buy early and avoid disappointment.

Bruce Clark vs. Mel Silverback (yes, he’s a Mountain Gorilla)
Close the zoos 

Mike Wilmot vs. Kate Davis
Kids get too many trophies and ribbons

Al Rae vs. A. Whitney Brown
A new U.S. President will bring change 

Sabrina Jalees vs. Erica Sigurdson
The fashion industry is evil

Mike Wilmot vs. Derek Edwards
Small towns are the heart and soul of Canada

Tickets:

• $19.95

This show will be recorded for broadcast on CBC radio.

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Gas Station Theatre
445 River Ave.
Winnipeg

The return of our panel discussion. A great way to learn and laugh. This time we don’t pull punches. How far does a society go to accommodate diverse lifestyles, viewpoints and cultures? With Bruce Clark, Ali Rizvi, Azhar Usman, Mike Wilmot and Irwin Barker.

Tickets:

• $19.95

The Desi Show will be recorded for broadcast on CBC radio.

The line-up of performers is subject to change. Please check back for updates.