The DIY Comedy Tour’s Comedy Invasion returns to Altona next week.
Tour founder Scott Porteous won’t be back in town himself (he was one of three comedians to take the stage locally last fall), but he’s sending a quartet of talented comics to generate the giggles at the Altona Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m.
“It’s a totally different line-up of comics,” Porteous says, explaining his goal with this tour is to bring Manitoba stand-up comics out beyond Winnipeg’s perimeter.
“I’m also trying to go for some of the newer comedians, the ones that are really eager about getting out on the road,” he adds. “There’s valuable lessons that can be learned about building your act and adapting to certain situations.”
Performing at the Altona show are Ainsley McPhail, Jeff Gobeil, Milan Horanski, and Scott K.
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Gobeil is a stand-up comedian from Winnipeg known for his unique storytelling style and clever humour.
McPhail hails originally from Kitchener but now calls Winnipeg home. She is a comedian, television host, and writer who has performed at numerous comedy clubs across Canada and the United States and showcased for the Just for Laughs festival.
Koropas is a Winnipeg funny man who is known for his irreverent take on being an adult with autism in today’s world.
Horanski has performed at Yuk Yuk’s Winnipeg and Edmonton locations. Known for his small-town sensibility, his material often pokes fun at his large family and blue-collar cousins.
The tour continues with stops in Beausejour Feb. 10 and Oakbank on Feb. 17. Plans are also in the works for a return to Winkler, another one of their fall stops, in spring,
Tickets are available by searching “The DIY Comedy Tour presents: The Comedy Invasion” at eventbrite.ca. You can also stay on top of upcoming local show announcements by following Porteous on social media.
