5 Vancouver comedy events to check out this week: April 27 to May 3

Apr 17 2018, 7:58 am

Laugh your way through the end of April, with improv, stand-up, theatre and more! Here are five comedy shows to check out from April 27 to May 3.

For more things happening around town, check out our events section.

James & Jamesy in the Dark

  • What: Performed in the dark, lit by the performers themselves, James & Jamesy conjure answers to the age-old questions “who are we?” and “why are we here?”
  • When: Friday, April 27, 2018
  • Time: 10 pm
  • Where: Red Gate Revue Stage – 1601 Johnston Street, Vancouver
  • Tickets: Online, $20

Brunch: A Comedy Show

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Image: Brunch Comedy / Facebook

  • What: Kerri Donaldson and Allie Entwistle present Brunch: A Comedy Show. They’ve been selected to perform at the Portland Sketch Comedy Festival, Montreal Sketchfest, and Toronto Sketchfest.
  • When: Saturday, April 28, 2018
  • Time: Doors 10 pm
  • Where: Little Mountain Gallery – 195 East 26th Avenue, Vancouver
  • Tickets: Online, $10

Kaleidoscope Comedy: People of Colour Improv Showcase

  • What: Kaleidoscope aims to showcase some of the brightest up and coming improvisers of colour in Vancouver.  This show from Instant Theatre will be filled with games, scenes inspired by real-life stories, and a joyous sense of community and fun.
  • When: Sunday, April 29, 2018
  • Time: 9 pm
  • Where: Havana Theatre – 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
  • Tickets: Online, $8

Dirty Little Secrets Improv Festival Extravaganza

  • What: A cast of New York and Vancouver improvisers will explore the audience’s anonymous secrets to inspire their comedy.
  • When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018
  • Time: 8 pm
  • Where: XY – 1216 Bute Street, Vancouver
  • Tickets: Online, $10

The Money Shot by Neil LaBute

The Money Shot

Cast of The Money Shot: Lara Amelie Abadir, Michael Patrcik Denis, Kate Issac and Vivian Tang

  • What: Karen and Steve are glamorous movie stars with one thing in common: desperation. It’s been years since either one has had a hit, but the latest movie by a hot-shot European director could change that. Starring Lara Amelie Abadir, Michael Patrcik Denis, Kate Issac and introducing Vivian Tang. Directed by David C Jones.
  • When: Wednesday, May 2 to Sunday, May 6, 2018
  • Time: Various times
  • Where: Studio 1398 – 1398 Cartwright St., Vancouver
  • Tickets: Online
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