Whitby Comedy Festival Dinner Show Gala | 12welve Bistro | Tapwerks
Arts
Comedy
Welcome to the Whitby Comedy Festival Dinner Show Gala! Join us for a night of laughter and delicious food at 12welve Bistro | Tapwerks. Get ready to enjoy a fantastic lineup of comedians while indulging in a scrumptious ALL YOU CAN EAT DINNER BUFFET that features: Garden salad | slow roasted curved striploin with demi glaze | herb roasted chicken supreme with marsala mushroom sauce | ratatouille penne pasta | seasonal vegetable medley | herb roasted potato | assorted dessert squares and fresh fruit platter. This is perfect way to unwind and have a great time with friends or family. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of great food and hilarious entertainment! Hosted by Whitby's own: Ryan Hillis Ryan Hillis is an amazing talent in Canada. Performing from the year 2011, Ryan has opened and toured for the late Gilbert Gottfried and Mike MacDonald! He’s hosted the 2013 Scotia bank Chin picnic. He has also opened for Derek Edwards, Ed the sock, Kenny vs. Spenny, Ryan Long, Jeff Leeson and the legendary Kenny Robinson. Ryan 's a regular performer at the famous Comedy Bar In Toronto for Smokes and Jokes Comedy! He has Performed at the Danforth Comedy Festival in Toronto. Ryan has toured all over Canada, some states in America and has done shows in England and Australia.. Ryan's not only a great comic but an amazing promotor and producers one of the biggest festival in Toronto, called the Cannabis Comedy Festival! He also producers Laughing Loud and recently The Whitby Comedy Festival. Ryan is always a treat to watch spreading a unique and hilarious stories of his life! Feature Act Nick Reynoldson Nick Hailing from Scarborough, Ontario, Nick Reynoldson is an award winning comedian. Sharp, smart and energetic, this young comic is one of the most sought after headliners in the country. COCA Comedian of the year and a Runner Up at SiriusXM’s Top Comic Competition, Nick has appeared in major festivals including New York Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, JFL42, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and The Toronto Fringe. He’s been a featured performer and actor on CTV, MUCH, CBC and multiple national commercials Feature Act Tyler Morrison Tyler Morrison is one of fastest rising comedians in North America with his hilarious brand of working class comedy. After winning the Dark Comedy Festival in Toronto, Morrison has headlined comedy clubs across Canada appearing as part of Andrew Schulz’s Matador Tour, Doug Stanhope’s Second Wind Tour, YHAJ Roast Battle at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, and Toronto’s annual Massey Hall New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. A festival favorite, he has been featured at The Boston Comedy Festival, San Diego Comedy Festival, Atlanta Laughing Skull Fest, Just For Laughs 42 Festival, CBC’S Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Caroline’s on Broadway for the Roast of WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik. He was named one of the Top 10 Comedians by Sirius XM Canada where he had his own daily roast segment. He has since appeared on CBC’s hit show The Debaters, Sirius XM’s JFL Canada & Raw Dog channels, Robert Kelly’s You Know What Dude, and The Ron Jeremy Celebrity Roast where he received a standing ovation for his performance (on top of being the head writer). Viewed by many as Canada’s top roast comedian, Tyler was recently part of Seasons 2 & 3 of Roast Battle Canada (featuring Russell Peters) on CTV Comedy Channel & Crave TV. Other roasts he has written and performed on have had such notable names as Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton, Big Jay Oakerson, Tony Hinchcliffe, the NHL Alumni, and the Toronto Raptors. He has even written roast material for the disgraced mayor of Toronto, John Tory. When he is not busy touring as a standup he co-hosts the popular podcast Fight Stories with comedian John Moses interviewing guests ranging from UFC icon Ken Shamrock to comedy legend Artie Lange. In 2023 you can watch for Tyler on the celebrity Roast of Ric Flair on Fite TV and Triller. Feature Act Angela Maiorano-Thurston Since birth, Angela Maiorano-Thurston knew she had a voice that needed to be heard. Yes, her voice is a little unusual and squeaky at times, but you always know it’s Angela’s distinctive trademark. Her journey began when she pursued improv studies at the renowned The Second City in Toronto during the 1990s. Angela has since evolved into a seasoned stand-up performer, with a presence that has taken her on tours across North America. Her credits extend to numerous television commercials and both film and TV projects. These experiences have rendered Angela easily recognizable and have contributed substantially to her ongoing success. Angela Maiorano-Thurston is a comedian you don’t want to miss. She has performed at the Edmonton Comedy Festival and Danforth Comedy Festival. Feature Act Rob Ross Rob Ross is a sought-after Canadian headlining stand-up comic and accomplished award winning television writer based in Toronto. Performing credits include: A one hour Comedy Now special on The Comedy Network and CTV, CBC’s Halifax Comedy Festival, CBC’s Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs, CTV’s Open Mike and CBC’s 9 O’Clock Show. He was just 24 years old when he did his first nationally televised special COMICS! on CBC. Ross was head writer and creative producer for the popular MTV Canada show MTV Live and was a producer for CBC’s award winning hit series Canada’s Smartest Person. Other credits include CBC’s Still Standing, Rick Mercer Report, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Over The Rainbow, Royal Canadian Air Farce, Street Cents, The NHL Awards, Gemini Awards and The Junos on CTV. Original, energetic, fast paced and engaging, Ross involves his audiences in laugh packed performances from start to finish.
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