Winnipeg Stand-Up Comedy Shows

Trinidadian-born, Brooklyn raised and currently resident of Toronto, comedian Jean Paul has always had an innate sense of humour. View Full Bio

Ben Bankas is a Canada's most controversial comedian right now. He’s been featured in The Toronto Sun, InfoWars, BlogTo, TorontoLife, True North, Ottawa Citizen, Toronto Guardian, Rebel News, Western Standard and CBC. His sketches have been retweeted by Jordan Peterson, Mikhalia Peterson, Gad Saad and he has been featured on Eddie Bravo's podcast, Kill Tony, Real Toronto Newz, 6ixbuzz, and has SOLD OUT venues across Canada in 2023. Ben Bankas has a cult like following of 78k on Instagram, 20k on Tiktok and 15k on Twitter. Ben's last comedy special "Please Wear a Mask" garnered over 36k views on Youtube and his next special releasing October 1st is expected to pass 100k views. Ben is the host of his own weekly podcast "The Bankas Show" available on Youtube/Spotify/Apple Podcasts. For more information about Ben including podcasts, videos, and social media links visit his website at www.benbankas.com.  View Full Bio

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

Yuk Yuk’s Pro AM night featuring Mike Green

The comedy club pro-am is a standup comedy tradition, see everyone from seasoned pros to raw newbies take the stage! Every show will feature a pro headliner, up and comers, and five lottery spots for ANYONE who thinks they can get a laugh.  

Contact mike@weekthusfar.com if you’d like to perform. View Full Bio

A veteran of the Canadian comedy scene, Ted Morris started his comedy career while looking for a way to blow off steam during veterinary school. His most recent achievements include the release of his long-awaited debut comedy album “Dawn of the Ted” , being insulted by Simon Cowell on season 14 of “America’s Got Talent”, his 5th appearance at the Halifax Comedy Festival, 3rd appearance at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, a stand-up set and interview on Comedy Night with Rick Mercer on CBC, continuing his undefeated streak on CBC Radio’s “The Debaters”, a Gala taping at Just for Laughs Montreal which was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award and a Canadian Comedy Award nomination for Best Stand-up Comic. 
He’s pretty funny. View Full Bio

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

Frank’s personable accounts of family life have quickly made him a top headliner at comedy clubs and theatres across Canada and the US.  He has been featured at comedy festivals in Australia, South Africa, and is regular face at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, having also toured with the festival multiple times across Canada. Frank’s movie credits include “Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle’s”, “Take The Lead” and “The Man” and he has appeared on TV series The Border, Little Mosque on the Prairie, and Mr. D. View Full Bio