Category: Comedy

COMEDY | Rick Mercer Hosts Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada

Posted on November 23, 2021
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Comedy, Entertainment, Local, Web Exclusives

Newfoundland comedy and television legend Rick Mercer is set to host the return of the Just For Laughs Comedy Tour next year! Full press release from our friends at Just For Laughs below:
Just For Laughs is excited to announce the return of the Just For Laughs Comedy Tour! Following

Tags: Arts and Culture Centre, Canadian, comedy, Dave Merheje, Eman El-Husseini, Ivan Decker, Just For Laughs, Newfoundland and Labrador, Rick Mercer, St. John's, tour

COMEDY | Ryan Dillon Announces Newfoundland Return Tour ‘Tales From the Mainland’

Posted on October 12, 2021
By Dillon Collins
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s own Ryan Dillon will be making his return to The Rock with a fall tour that sees the rising comic burn through the east coast of the island to the west this November.
“I’ve been waiting to make this announcement for a long, long, time,” Dillon announced.

Tags: comedy, Just For Laughs, Newfoundland, Ryan Dillon, tour

COMEDY | Right Saucy with Lisa Baker and John Sheehan

Posted on October 1, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Comedy, Web Exclusives

Lisa Baker and John Sheehan come out of the pandemic with funny bones intact, ready to storm the stage sharing their unique and hilarious take on the world

It’s always a pleasure to have comedian John Sheehan in the house. One of those naturally funny guys, just

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Shaun Majumder: King of the Dad Joke

Posted on June 19, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, Comedy, Web Exclusives

Newfoundland’s magician of the stand-up microphone, Shaun Majumder, has his sights set on simply rockin’ dad jokes as he raises daughter Mattis on the rock
According to actor/comedian Shaun Majumder, dealing with a pandemic is like dealing with parenthood in general – you just have to keep your wits, and

Tags: comedy, Dad Jokes, Father's Day, Shaun Majumder

Artist Spotlight: Meet Mom’s Girls

Posted on May 13, 2021
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Comedy, Entertainment, Inspirational, Local, Theatre, Web Exclusives

Female/non-binary comedy troupe Mom’s Girls talks inclusivity, chemistry, and the art of being a natural-born goofer in this candid Herald sit-down

Lord knows we’re all due for a laugh. That could be the epitaph of many a Newfoundlander and Labradorian, but in the pandemic era, that rule of thumb has

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Matt Wright Brings JUNO Nominated Album to The Rock House

Posted on May 13, 2021
By Dillon Collins
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One of NL’s finest comedians is celebrating his JUNO nomination in style. Matt Wright is bringing his 2021 Juno nominated comedy album Existing is Exhausting to The Rock House in St. John’s on May 29th! More below!
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St. John’s, NL based stand-up comedian Matt Wright

Tags: comedy, funny, Juno, local, Matt Wright, Rock House, St. John's, stage

Havin’ A Time With Mike Lynch

Posted on April 18, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, Comedy, Entertainment, Local, Web Exclusives

From flirtin’ to being told off in fine style, having a laugh with Mike Lynch is just what the doctor ordered to get us through pandemic times

“We’re all madly in love with you over at da Herald,” says I, as way of an opening when Mike Lynch gets on

Tags: cecil, cecil o'brien, comedy, covid, herald, michael lynch, mike lynch, Newfoundland, outhouse, Pam Pardy, Pam Pardy-Ghent, skeet

Trent McClellan – The Hunt For Happiness

Posted on March 9, 2020
By Dillon Collins
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From sketch comedy to podcasting and the stage, Trent McClellan hunts for happiness and the funny side of life in this in-depth sit down with The Herald

Stand-up comedian, podcaster, cast member of an iconic satirist comedy troupe, from Corner Brook to Halifax and Calgary, Trent McClellan has a mound

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Havin’ A Laugh With Lisa Baker

Posted on January 29, 2020
By Dillon Collins
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From Shea Heights to oil country, Lisa Baker dives deep into Alberta/Newfoundland relations ahead of her island return with longtime friend and colleague Mike Lynch.
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Shea Heights native who now calls Alberta home, Lisa Baker proudly waves the Newfoundland and Labrador flag as one of our top comedic exports

Rising Tide Theatre’s Revue 2019

Posted on January 20, 2020
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Comedy, Entertainment, Local, Theatre, Web Exclusives

The fervent Donna Butt, co-founder and artistic director of the Rising Tide Theatre Company, once again tackles all topics for the merriment and betterment of us all
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If a rising tide lifts all boats then there’s little argument that Donna Butt and the fine folks at Rising Tide have

Jim Gaffigan Brings The Pale Tourist to St. John’s

Posted on January 6, 2020
By Dillon Collins
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Renowned actor, author and stand up comedian Jim Gaffigan brings his relatable observations and self-deprecating humour to St. John’s on The Pale Tourist Tour
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A veteran of the stage and screen for over three decades, beloved comedian Jim Gaffigan brings his real life observations and, oftentimes, hilarious self-depreciating insights

PEOPLE | In Conversation with Rick Mercer

Posted on November 20, 2019
By Dillon Collins
on Comedy, Web Exclusives

One of Newfoundland’s favourite sons, Rick Mercer talks life after The Rick Mercer Report, viral memes, political leanings and his surprising career highlight

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

Tags: Interviews, Rick Mercer, Rick Mercer Report, This Hour Has 22 Minutes