EVENTS
ALL EVENTS
Comedy + Magic with Simon King and Wes Barker - 7:30pm
Tickets available online!
One of the greatest comedy magicians working and a legend of stand up join forces for the most amazing and hilarious show you'll ever see.
Wes Barker is nothing short of extraordinary. Not only is he an immensly talented magician, having fooled magic legends Penn and Teller being among his many credentials but he's also one of the funniest comedians you'll ever see. With millions of views on Youtube, a massively successful podcast, his own TV show, numerous entertainer of the year awards and credits that include: ELLEN, Netflix, MTV, America's Got Talent, he's on the cusp of being one of the next great comedy and magic superstars.
"Oh my god!! You're amazing!" - ELLEN
Simon King is a one of a kind stand up comedian who grabs audiences and changes a room like no other comic working anywhere today. With massive stage presence, incredible wit and speed and material that jumps seemlessly from the absurd to the social and from politcal to dark, Simon brings an arsenal of comedic talent and writing that is completley unmatched. Being the kind of comedian that comes along maybe once in a generation gets you noticed. Simon has credits including: HBO, Comedy Central, TBS, Just For Laughs, Sirius and more and has made fans of and been praised by some of the greatest comedians ever to hold a microphone.
"Simon is truly a gifted comedian." - ROBIN WILLIAMS
MATT WRIGHT--I’M DOING MY BEST Comedy Tour — 7pm
Tickets available online!
Originally from Newfoundland, two time JUNO award losing comedian Matt Wright stops by the Al Whittle Theatre with his latest comedy show. The cross country, 30 show "I'm Doing My Best" goes from St. John's to Vancouver as Matt prepares to record his first comedy special.
Appropriate for ages 14+ (mild language)
BIO
Matt Wright is a two time JUNO Award losing Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, director, and actor who has appeared on televised galas for Just For Laughs, CBC, and CTV. He played The Weatherman on Season 2 of Son of a Critch and opened for Jerry Seinfeld at the 2023 Great Outdoors Comedy Festival.
Live Stand-Up Show 8:00pm
TICKETS $15 available ONLINE or at the door before the event
Just For Laugh veterans Harrison Weinreb, Oren Shbiro and Wassim El-Mounzer bring their acclaimed comedy to Wolfville for one night only!
Canada’s Funniest Comedy 7:30pm & 9:30pm
CANADA'S FUNNIEST COMEDIANS ARE COMING TO ACADIA UNIVERSITY
As seen on Just For Laughs, CBC, Yuk Yuks, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Seattle International Comedy Competition, Rise of the Comics this diverse cast of Comedians bring many different styles. Hosted by: Nova Scotia's Own Robbie Vino
About the Acts:
Jon Gagnon
As a cartoonist and award winning screenwriter, Jon has a knack for both short concise and longer storytelling style jokes. Jon worked as an environmental engineer, and was a contestant on Canada’s Smartest Person, and is known for his thought provoking humor about society, love and relationships.
Jon has performed stand-up comedy across Canada and the USA. He is the writer/creator of the animation series "Stickman" and late night talk show "This Month Tonight." Click his website for more:
www.jongagnoncomedy.com
Robert Peng
Robert Peng is a Vancouver based comedian. After not be able to find an engineering job Robert channeled that nerd energy into stand up comedy delivering gut punching humor on dating and job finding. Robert has found success gaining a place at the semi-finals at the Seattle International Comedy Competition as well as performing at Yuk Yuk's and Rick Bronson's House of Comedy.
Robert was a semi finalist at SICC and finalist at the Yuk Off for 3 straight years. Robert is also a YouTube viral sensation. Click his website for more:
www.robertpengcomedy.com
Akeem Hoyte - Charles
Akeem Hoyte-Charles is a Stand-up Comedian and actor born in Montreal, Quebec. Akeem grew up in the small town of Chateauguay and lived predominately with his Trinidadian Mother, Cindy Hoyte, and his little sister Aishah Hoyte-Charles.
After dropping out of college twice and leaving a promising career in sales at age 25, Akeem decided to switch his focus from business to the arts. He hopped on stage at an open mic at a local comedy club in Montreal and has since performed in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver where he currently lives. He’s also had roles on tv shows seen on Freeform, the CW as well as Netflix. Click his website for more:
https://williamshirschtalent.com/talent/akeem-hoyte-charles/