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Best Comedy & Stand-up from September 18 - November 18

in Ottawa

Ian Bagg at Algonquin College Commons Theatre

Ian Bagg

Coming to a comedy club near you, get ready for the experience of a lifetime with Ian Bagg! A tenured comedian with appearances under his belt such as The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central specials and more, you don't want to miss out on the opportunity to see his stand-up in action!

Whose Live Anyway? at NAC Southam Hall

Whose Live Anyway?

Whose Live Anyway (originally called A Night of Improv) first appeared in 1999 when it sold out two shows in under three hours to very enthusiastic crowds in Vancouver. Following its initial success, Whose Line Executive Producer and star Ryan Stiles expanded the number of appearances of the show to include many major cities in the Western USA and Canada where it has remained a constant sell-out.

Bassem Youssef at Algonquin College Commons Theatre

Bassem Youssef

Bassem Youssef has earned his rightful place in the international comedic scene. Hailing from Egypt, the star held one of the most popular seats on TV with his wildly successful Al-Berameg. Known for his controversial political satire, Bassem Youssef built a growing fan base from Egypt to the Middle East to the rest of the world. Don't miss your chance to see him live on stage!

The Debaters at Centrepointe Theatre

The Debaters

Darth Vader was a bad father. William Shatner is Canada's greatest actor. These are among the many hot button topics which have been discussed on The Debaters over the years, and the resulting discussion is never less than hilarious. The Debaters pits two comedians against each other as they each take the opposing side of an argument. The winner is decided by the audience, with whoever gets the most applause at the end of the show being declared the victor! Presiding over proceedings is the award-winning comic Steve Patterson.

Craig Ferguson at Algonquin College Commons Theatre

Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson entered the world of late night comedy following a diverse and eclectic career that encompasses film, television and the stage. Since taking the helm of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in 2005, the show has set all-time viewer records and achieved the highest ratings since the shows inception in 1995. In between film and TV commitments, he has performed his solo Hot and Grumpy Tour since 2013, which continued through 2014, before handing over to fellow Brit, James Corden.