One of this country's most highly respected writer/actors, Rick Mercer returns to star in the third season of Salter Street Films' Gemini Award winning comedy series Made in Canada, which he created with Gerald Lunz and Michael Donovan. His outstanding contribution to comedy with political punch has been recognized with 12 Gemini Awards for both… Continue reading
Michel is the master of innovation. His signature piece is climbing inside a giant balloon to the overture from Space Odyssey 2001. The rest of his material is just as bizarre including playing classical music on brandy snifters and cow bells. Very original and imaginative material. His inventions are marvels of simplicity......recycled everyday objects that… Continue reading
Ventriloquist Mark Crocker and his entourage (Grumpy Old Man, Elmer, Johnny Cool, and the Chimp) create one of the most enjoyable and flexible comedy presentations available in Canada today. It only takes a few minutes for the audience to forget about Mark and start talking directly to the dummies. Mark adjusts to any crowd, from… Continue reading
The chuckles begin as soon as he walks on stage. Dressed as a “Newfie†fisherman in his yellow sou’wester, checkered shirt, and black rubber boots, Jimmy picks up his guitar and the fun begins. His music and songs are tunes everybody knows....it’s foot stompin’, hand clappin’ stuff. Between songs it’s non-stop jokes. Hundreds of them!… Continue reading
Standup comedian Derek Edwards is proof positive that you can take the boy out of the country but you can't take the country out of the boy. His award-winning rural humor has made him the hottest property in Canada. Identifying himself with the ordinary working guy, his comedic gift is making the ordinary extraordinary. He… Continue reading
Here’s the perfect way to illustrate the value of creativity, innovation, and thinking “out of the boxâ€. The show is all about Dave presenting his crazy array of props, inventions, remote control gags, animatronics and pyrotechnics, plus some magic thrown in for good measure. He’s the Canadian version of the popular US prop comic “Carrot… Continue reading
Following enormously successful solo tours, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy nominated Who’s Line Is It Anyway? have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy. Using their quick wit, Colin and Brad take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes. Throughout the evening, the show becomes… Continue reading
George Bowser and Ricky Blue teamed up in 1978 as a folk-rock duo. Over the years the act developed into an award winning musical comedy show. The Canadian Organization of Campus Activities voted them “Entertainers of the Year†in 1985, and “Best Comedy/Variety Act†in 1986 and in 1991. Since then Bowser & Blue\'s irreverent,… Continue reading
iLuminateâ„¢ is an entertainment technology company that combines state-of-the-art technology with electrifying entertainers who perform in the dark using customized wireless lighting programs and LED costuming to create the ultimate performing arts experience. Since their exciting premier by winning 3rd. place on “America’s Got Talentâ€, iLuminate’s patent-pending technology has been used in numerous performances by… Continue reading
The Kozaks are North America's foremost professional Ukrainian Kozak (also known as Cossack) performing troupe. It’s a unique cabaret style dance performance rooted in traditional Ukrainian folk dance and history. The Kozaks’ high energy acrobatic kicks and jumps will thrill audiences familiar with Ukrainian Folk Dance and spellbind those who are seeing it for the… Continue reading
A dynamic performance by Latin Energy features the hot dance moves of several of the most exciting happy ballroom dancing styles from Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico including the Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Samba, and Merengue. Their performances are renowned to be full of energy and elegance, with many fast and acrobatic movements such… Continue reading
The Hawaiian Pacific Magic (8 dancers) perform the folk dances of Hawaii and Tahiti in such a graceful fashion that everyone will forget about Winter. Clad in the most colourful and exotic costumes, studded with sea shells, polished nuts, flowers, and leaves, their dances pay tribute to the moon, stars, love, and the daily activities… Continue reading
These beautifully costumed Princesses tantalize and tease with their exotic belly dancing. This versatile dance group takes you on a journey from the mystery of the ancient temples of the Pharaohs to the grandeur of the royal palaces, and from the modern streets of Cairo and Alexandria, to the colour of the villages along the… Continue reading
Bollywood dance consists of various Indian and western dance forms, primarily inspired from the music of Bollywood (the Indian film industry). There is a strong influence from the world of classical Indian dance, but as it continues to gain exposure in the global market, Bollywood dance is also influenced by other dance forms such as… Continue reading
Ukrainian dance is an exciting art form appreciated by people from every nation. DESNA enthusiastically presents a unique repertoire of folk, classical, and character dance from various regions of Ukraine. The men exhibit the famous Cossack vigour through their energetic leaps and acrobatics, while the women gracefully display their agility with spins and graceful footwork.… Continue reading
For 16 years Dance Caribe Performing Company prsents a repertoire of dances embracing the cultural diversity of the Caribbean. These dances are presented in their traditional form as well as in contemprary and modern dance styless preserving the energy and rhapsody of Caribbean cultural aesthetics.The group has maintained a very active participation in multicultural and… Continue reading
This colourfully costumed troupe of 7 dancers and drummers take to the stage in a spirited ceremonial parade. What follows is an exciting display of dancing originating from the Dark Continent. Dancers compete against each other trying to outdo the others with dazzling moves and acrobatics. Caribbean Folk Performers is an Afro-Caribbean Performing Arts company… Continue reading
