Niagara Laughs - with Elvira Kurt

The Exchange and the Garden City Comedy Festival are excited to announce that ‘Niagara Laughs' is back! A premier comedy series showcasing some of Canada's top talent.

Featuring

Headliner ELVIRA KURT - Elvira Kurt Canadian national treasure in the Dept. of Comedy is a trail-blazing queer icon who's hosted her own talk show has starred in an acclaimed Comedy Central half-hour special has earned multiple nominations as College Comedian Of The Year and has countless other TV credits as a comic actress host and writer.

MARK MATTHEWS - Mark has opened for Jerry Seinfeld Gilbert Gottfried and was the guest emcee at the opening of Planet Hollywood with Bruce Willis. A former dialysis patient and kidney transplant recipient Mark is the co-founder and producer of the annual Komedy for Kidneys – which has raised over $100000.00 to date for Dialysis Patient Care in Niagara.

EVAN CARTER - Evan Carter is an incredible stand-up comedian effortlessly captivating audiences with his sharp wit and relatable humor. His performances are a rollercoaster of laughter and connection leaving his spectators eagerly anticipating his next show. Evan has worked on numerous television shows like “George Stromboulopoulos Tonight” plus his own half hour specials on CBC and The Comedy Network.

JIMMY ENGLAND - Jimmy England is a comedian writer and comedy facilitator who's headlined and hosted all over. Winner of numerous stand-up comedy contests he's well-respected for his wit and ability to relate to a wide-range of audiences.

MC - DAVID GREEN - British comedian David Green has established himself as a rising star in the Canadian entertainment community. Known as “The Punniest Comic in Canada” his infectious energy and witty wordplay have been featured on City TV’s Canada’s Got Talent at Just For Laughs Toronto and as the headlining act on The Circuit Canada's first clean comedy tour.

Host or Publisher Garden City Comedy Festival