Halifax Stand-Up Comedy Shows

He happily tears up the mythologies of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness with superb ease and accuracy. He is an energetic comedic force and a "kamikaze" humorist. View Full Bio

Gavin Stephens is a stand-up comedian who skillfully balances playful irony and morbid silliness; he is known for his (really) quick wit and stream of consciousness comedic style. Gavin has been featured in Montreal’s Just For Laughs and Austin’s SXSW, alongside comedy legends Margaret Cho, Janeane Garofalo, Andy Kindler, Reggie Watts, Hannibal Buress and Marc Maron. He has been named one of the “10 Funniest Canadians” by E! Network and chosen as “Best Local Stand-up Comic” in NOW Magazine’s Readers Choice poll. Gavin has been recently nominated for a Juno award, for his latest Album “All Inclusive Coma” available on Howl & Roar records.

When he’s not performing or hosting the comedic leftist podcast, Uncolonized, he can be found practicing his knitting or cheering on the Raptors. His perfect day includes watching cartoons, reading comic books and watching indie wrestling. View Full Bio

Chris Robinson is one of the premier comics in Canada. In 2016 he was the runner-up at the prestigious homegrown competition at Just For Laughs in Montreal. Later that year he was crowned Sirius XM's Top Comic. A win that granted him $25,000--and a return to Just For Laughs Montreal, an appearance at JFL Northwest in Vancouver and his solo show at JFL42 in 2017. Chris is a working actor on Netflix, Amazon, CMT, and various TV and internet commercials. Now Magazine has described him as having "charisma and raw talent to burn." Catch this rising star live and you will not be disappointed. View Full Bio

A product of clashing cultures and modern chaos, Abdullah’s authentic yet lively humor has placed him among the most promising young comics in the country. He is a writer on the critically acclaimed tv show This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and a nationally touring crowd-favourite act. Abdullah won the title of “Ottawa’s Top Comic” in 2019, and since then he has been featured on CBC's Inside Comedy (CBC TV, Gem), Just For Laughs Toronto, CBC Radio, and the Arctic Comedy Festival. His humor is drawn from his tales as a Pakistani immigrant, his experiences as a reluctant Gen-Zer, and his goofy societal observations – all wrapped in an engaging stage presence and peppered with crowd interactions. Don't miss out! View Full Bio

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