One of Newfoundland’s favourite sons, Rick Mercer talks life after The Rick Mercer Report, viral memes, political leanings and his surprising career highlight
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Rick Mercer is the epitome of a glass half full type, not that his glass is lacking, mind you.
The Newfoundland born and bred comedic television
Comedian Steve Coombs finds the humour in his battle with cancer, taking his inspiring one-man comedy show across the province this fall.
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We’re often told to look on the bright side, to find the lighter side of life. Steve Coombs can attest to the power of laugher more than
While the hit Broadway musical Come From Away put the hospitality of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians on the map, our distinctive dialect and our unique turn of phrase usage has long made us stand out in any crowd.
When the Toronto Maple Leafs headed to the island last month for their
A year and change after wrapping 15 seasons of The Rick Mercer Report, one of Newfoundland’s finest and our nations most beloved ranter is hitting the road.
Rick Mercer headlines Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada, a patriotic nation-wide tour that kicks off right here in St. John’s at
By: Nick Travis
The always entertaining Sheila Williams is back with Giddy Up!, a new show that she hopes will bring a bit of joy to all
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Musicomedian Sheila Williams holds both music and comedy dear to her. Hence why she’s chosen to go by the “musicomedian” moniker. Singing
Reuniting the best of the best comedy has to offer: in conversation with Cathy Jones
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Cathy Jones starts out by admitting she’s something of a rebel. It’s been good to her for the most part, however… “Rebels don’t get anything done actually,” she opens with a laugh.
Well, Jones
Braxton Comedy Festival Aims to Keep Professional Comedy Alive in the Province
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The third annual Braxton Comedy Festival will take place August 13th to 17th at the LSPU Hall. The festival will showcase The Unpossible Stand Up Challenge Gala, The Nickel Film Festival Comedy Challenge,
Buddy and the b’ys are back to entertain the masses at the 35th anniversary of the George Street Festival, fresh after being honoured for a lifetime of achievement in the arts
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The b’ys are back on George Street! Adding some much needed levity to the biggest little street in
Early this July, Newfoundland will be invaded by a magical dragon. Not quite the fire-breathing, knight slaying kind, but the kind that can do card tricks
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Magician and comedian Piff the Magic Dragon, known for his appearances on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, along with
By: Paul Warford
Walks with a sniffy pupper take on a new life when dealing with the unearthed garbage of winter
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“It looks like she’s – 64 pounds.”
I nod and say something like, “Oh, okay.” I’m not surprised. Basset Hound females tend to weigh around 55 or so,
NL’s rising Comedian tells The Herald her favourite comedies
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One of the fastest rising comics living and working in Newfoundland and Labrador today, Vicky Mullaley has quickly become must-see viewing thanks to her relatable stand up and series of viral social media videos and posts.
From songs and satires
Comedian and sketch magician Mike Lynch – along with Nan, Cecil O’Brien and Randy Lee – visit The Herald (home of ‘the cap’) to talk roots and gettin’ a rise
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Mike Lynch is funny lookin’. Not in a he’s not handsome or in a rude way, but in a