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Charles Andrew Payne
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Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Charles Andrew Payne

May 22, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Charles Andrew Payne is a Calgary-based comedian whose journey into stand-up is rooted in storytelling and real-life experiences. Drawing inspiration from comedy legends like Bernie Mac and Dave Chappelle, Charles delivers unapologetic, truth-filled humour that […]

Jakob Schäefer
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Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Jakob Schäefer

May 8, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Jakob Schäefer is a Calgary-based comedian who took an unconventional path into stand-up, blending his love for absurd humour with an eagerness to make audiences laugh at any cost. Known for his bizarre yet captivating […]

Piyush Malhotra
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Tragedy Plus Time: with Calgary Comedian Piyush Malhotra

April 24, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Piyush Malhotra is a Calgary-based comedian who got his start in stand-up at The Laugh Shop, where he first tested his observational humour in front of a live audience. Blending personal experiences with everyday absurdities, […]

Johnny Pogo
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Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Johnny Pogo

April 17, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Johnny Pogo is a Calgary-based comedian who first stepped onto the stage with a mix of nerves and reckless confidence, quickly realizing that stand-up was his true calling. With a chaotic, edgy, and self-deprecating style, […]

Ryan Short
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Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Ryan Short

April 10, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Ryan Short is a versatile comedian known for his unique storytelling style, sprinkled with props, act-outs, and voices. Recently, he’s been diving into physical comedy, even training his body for some ambitious, never-before-seen jokes. With […]

Mollie Risa
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Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Mollie Risa

March 27, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Sharp, self-aware, and delightfully unhinged, Mollie Risa takes life’s frustrations and spins them into high-energy, laugh-out-loud observations. Whether it’s pop culture absurdities, personal grievances, or the undeniable chaos of modern existence, no topic is off-limits. […]

Tommy Mellor
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Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Tommy Mellor

March 20, 2025 Emilea Semancik

With a dry wit and a low-energy delivery that perfectly suits his shy personality, Calgary comedian Tommy Mellor is making waves in the stand-up scene. Influenced by his father and inspired by legends like Dave […]

Susan Thompson
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Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Susan Thompson

March 13, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Susan Thompson is a Calgary-based comedian who got her start in stand-up after taking a writing class that reignited her passion for performing. A drama and art major from Langley Fine Arts School, Susan debuted […]

Adam Ruby
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Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary Comedian Adam Ruby

March 6, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

Adam Ruby is a Calgary-based comedian who first stepped onto the comedy stage in 2016, competing in a Yuk and Comers contest and placing third, a moment that kick-started his journey into standup. From that […]

David Nystrom
Comedy

Tragedy Plus Time: Calgary-based Comedian David Nystrom

February 20, 2025 Shantelle Canzanese

David Nystrom is a Calgary-based comedian who first stepped onto the stage in Thunder Bay, thanks to local comic and fire chief Kevin Kennedy, who gave him a paid spot on a weekend show. That […]

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