Halifax Stand-Up Comedy Shows

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Fans find Dan charming and hilarious. He draws in the attention of every audience he preforms in front of with his charm and likeability and keeps them laughing and entertained the whole time.  View Full Bio

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Alex Mackenzie has been described as a happiness cheerleader. "A genuinely funny man with a sincere desire to spread happiness" says Stage Whispers Australia. Born and raised in Prince George, BC, Mackenzie has always had a positive attitude and a knack for making people laugh. In 2019 Mackenzie quit his six-figure job as a power engineer and instrumentation mechanic, sold his house and moved into an RV with his dog Finley to chase his stand up dreams. Since then, Mackenzie has become an international sensation, performing to sold-out crowds around the world. He has performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and is the host of the popular Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour. With his natural charisma and clever joke writing, he has gained a rapidly growing online following, with his videos reaching over 60 million views. Mackenzie's style of comedy is upbeat and positive, with a focus on spreading happiness and making people feel good. He'll make you feel like you're hanging out with your best friend as he takes you on a hilarious journey through his unique perspective on life. He has a talent for connecting with his audience and making them feel like they are part of the show. His positive attitude is infectious, and he can turn even the toughest crowds into a room full of laughter. His down-to-earth personality and his ability to create infectious laughter have earned him a reputation as one of Canada's must-see comedians. Mackenzie is often recognized in public and asked to move his RV. View Full Bio

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Jen Grant is an award nominated stand up comedian as well as a dynamic key note speaker. Originally from Ottawa, Jen was honoured to be profiled in Ottawa Life Magazine as one of the top 25 People in the Capital. A story telling, observational style of comedian, Jen is both unique and relatable. She writes about life and she will have you laughing until you’re crying. Funny tears. Jen is a clean comic who is adaptable to any setting and is an excellent choice for any corporate function. Her ability to weave hilarious jokes with funny audience interaction is extraordinary. As an accomplished comedian of 20 years, Jen has achieved virtually everything you can in the world of stand-up comedy in Canada. She has appeared on TV at every major comedy festival in the country including the Just for Laughs Festival, the Ha!ifax and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. She can also be heard on CBC‘s “The Debaters” and has her own TV special on The Comedy Network. One of her proudest achievements was when she performed for the Troops in the Middle East. Jen was the first Canadian to reach the finals of the prestigious Boston Comedy Competition and was listed as one of the top five funniest people in Toronto by Toronto Life Magazine. As a keynote speaker Jen is engaging, inspiring, entertaining and informative. The audience will leave with not only a message and tools to help inspire change in their lives but also with sore cheeks from laughing so hard. Now living just outside Ottawa, Jen has lived in New York City, Toronto and Vancouver. She is excited to have released her CD called “Nobody Likes Your Homemade Wine” It is available on iTunes. It’s really funny! You should buy it and listen to it. Or buy it for a friend who makes you homemade wine and you want them to get the hint. Other CDs – “Jokes That Kill” as well as “My Jokes are up here” Vol 1 and 2. View Full Bio

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Amber Harper-Young is from southern Ontario but now makes her home in Vancouver.  She’s a part of the national Yuk Yuks Comedy Club roster and has been in Just For Laughs North West/Vancouver regularly. You can hear her on Sirius XM Satellite Radio and or on her EP titled Drenched (available on all streaming platforms). Look for her on an upcoming television debut on Hollywood Suite with the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame.  And listen for her absurd style of self deprecating humour on the Just for Laughs Originals BC Vol. 5 recording, soon to be released. View Full Bio