Celebrating its third year, The Comedy Department, Vancouver’s premier comedy company has announced their exciting Fall/Winter Tour following a riotous Spring Tour of the Lower Mainland.
The Comedy Department’s third season promises a series of unforgettable performances across multiple cities, showcasing some of the best performers in Canada, with the return of comedy classics and exciting new work.
For its third anniversary, The Comedy Department is proud to have been recognized with a 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award on TripAdvisor, a testament to their dedication to delivering top-notch comedy and exceptional entertainment experiences. This achievement reflects the positive feedback and high ratings from audiences who have enjoyed their shows, placing them in the top 10% of companies on TripAdvisor
“We were incredibly honoured to receive this acknowledgement from TripAdvisor as it highlights that comedy reaches everyone, from locals having a fun night out to tourists looking for something “off the beaten path” of things to do on their vacay,” said Denise Jones, co-founder of The Comedy Department.
Weekly performances of “Saturday Night Laughs” continue throughout the fall and winter every Saturday at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM at The Show Cellar. Located in beautiful English Bay, The Show Cellar is tucked away in the back of the Best Western Sands Hotel, offering a chill, speakeasy vibe, perfect for a night of incredible comedy and tasty food and drinks. Sold-out shows are becoming more and more of a common thing so booking tickets in advance is encouraged.
Added Jones, “With our weekly shows getting such a great response, we’ve now been hard at work securing dates and venues for our upcoming fall and winter season. We had such a blast in the spring. We truly believe that laughter connects people and we’re so grateful for the support BC communities provide when our comedy crew comes to town!”
The Comedy Department’s fall/winter touring schedule includes:
Pants on Fire – Presented by the Evergreen Cultural Centre on August 23, this exciting format is The Liar’s Club Game Show meets Whose Line Is It Anyway and is set to be a night of little lies and big laughs.
Improv Comedy Rumble – Get ready for an improv showdown like no other when their sold-out hit returns to Langley Oct 19th and debuts in Abbotsford on Sept 27th and Campbell River Nov 15th. Witness champion funny makers battle it out for audience approval.
Middle-Aged Boy Band – It’s the comeback tour you didn’t know you needed! Catch this hilarious boy-band music parody in Port Moody on Oct 18th and Chilliwack on Nov 9th.
David Milchard, co-founder of The Comedy Department, added, “I can’t wait to bring these new shows – Pants on Fire and Middle-Aged Boy Band to our audiences. They are ridiculously fun to do, and I think people are going to really love them. Now I just need to work on my dance moves!”
In addition to their tour heading into the holiday season, The Comedy Department is busy with calls for corporate team-building events and custom comedy shows tailored for corporate holiday parties. These shows are designed to provide a unique and engaging entertainment experience, perfect for connecting and celebrating the holiday season. Early booking is recommended to secure a spot as their schedule is filling up!
The Comedy Department looks forward to announcing plans to expand their tour south of the border in 2025, hitting towns like Spokane, Tacoma, Portland, Everett and Mount Vernon. Stay tuned for more details as they share their unique brand of comedy to new audiences across North America. Visit thecomedydepartment.com for more show and ticketing information