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Impressively Original, Hilariously Ridiculous

The Umbilical Brothers offer a unique take on physical comedy GUELPH, ON March 20, 2025 – Prepare for a laugh and a half — this one-of-a-kind duo has created their own category of comedy, with inventive skits that combine mime and vocal sound effects for a style dubbed “microphonic mime.” The creative comic pair brings their newest show, The Distraction, to River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Tuesday, April 8 at 8 p.m. The Umbilical Brothers are not actually brothers — Australian buddies Shane Dundas and David Collins met in an acting course while studying at the University of Western Sydney. Also affectionately known as “the Umbies,” the two have been performing together since the 90s and have become well known and loved around the… Continue reading Impressively Original, Hilariously Ridiculous

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All female, all funny — Girls Nite Out serves up side-splitting laughs

This gaggle of award-winning gals make for one hilarious “Girls Nite Out” GUELPH, ON February 6, 2025 — The girls are back! Four of Canada’s funniest femmes are returning to River Run Centre’s Main Stage as part of GuelphToday Comedy Series on Saturday, February 22 at 8 p.m. Girls Nite Out is the comedy collective of Elvira Kurt, Jennine Profeta, Diana Frances, and Karen Parker. These gals deliver a skillful combination of clever standup and improv for a belly-laugh-out-loud show. Thanks to 2024/25 Season Sponsor Richardson Wealth and Series Sponsor GuelphToday.com for supporting this show— because everyone could use more laughter in life! Girls Nite Out is in its 17th year, and this year boasts highly accomplished and comically revered comediennes. Elvira Kurt is a… Continue reading All female, all funny — Girls Nite Out serves up side-splitting laughs

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Just For Laughs Road Show returns to Main Stage with Canadian comics

The 19th annual touring production comes to River Run Centre as part of comedy series GUELPH, ON April 4, 2024 – Get ready for an award-winning night of standup when the annual Just For Laughs Road Show returns to River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. The 19th edition is presented as part of the GuelphToday.com Comedy Series and this year, the show boasts an impressive lineup for its special Canadian edition. Mike Rita, The Second City’s Cream of Comedy winner, hosts the event. Funny, smart, and relatable, Rita has garnered an impressive fan following. He was runner-up for NOW Magazine’s Best Male Stand-Up in 2014 and 2015, has appeared at Just For Laughs Festival, starred alongside Russell Peters on Roast Battle… Continue reading Just For Laughs Road Show returns to Main Stage with Canadian comics

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