⚡ Ladyfest 2018 ⚡

Design by Christine Elhelou

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FRI SEPT 7 @ THEATRE STE-CATHERINE (264 rue Ste-Catherine E)

8PM – THE SKETCH REPUBLIC – Sketch Comedy

HOLY MOLY SEASON 4 ALREADY??  We’ve been making wig and moustache jokes for three whole years! It’s been a gosh darn blast and we can’t wait to see what our 4th season will bring. And, oh boy, have we got a treat for you to start it all off because this year we’re doin’ the prestigious LADYFEST – we can’t wait to surf that groovy wave of lady hilarity. 

10PM – TAKING WHAT WE NEED PRESENTS: STAND-UP FOR WHAT WE NEED

Taking What We Need Presents: Stand-Up For What We Need

A queer comedy benefit show for low-income transwomen

An evening of empowering shade from diverse Montreal comedians laughing, organizing and, fighting back against the b.s.

Featuring:

Sandy Bridges

Aurora Knaut

Alex Delamare

Estelle Davis

Catherine Colas

Moohk

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Suggested $12 but PWYC at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds)

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SAT SEPT 8 @ THEATRE STE-CATHERINE (264 rue Ste-Catherine E)

8PM – YAS KWEEN & COLOUR OUTSIDE THE LINES PRESENT

Toronto’s monthly YAS KWEEN is joining forces with Montreal’s COLOUR OUTSIDE THE LINES to create an incredible night of comedy!

YAS KWEEN creates a space for those who identify as Women of colour/ethnicity (WOC) to share their voices, develop their craft, and connect with each other, and for ONE NIGHT ONLY are sending their improv house team – THE KWEENDOM!

Not only that! Stand-up by Dawn Franklin (Ottawa), Surer Deria (Toronto), and Sehar Manji (Montreal)!

COLOUR OUTSIDE THE LINES features a diverse ensemble of improvisers, who draw inspiration from narratives of family, moving to new places and blending traditions uplifting one gorgeous bouquet of perspectives!

This show is absolutely a-one-of-a-kind, not to be missed kind of deal!

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10PM – Ladyfest’s ALL IN ALL OUT

ALL IN ALL OUT is Ladyfest’s blowout mixed bag of hilarity, showcasing some of the best comedy brains this city has to offer and bringing in some fabulous guests from afar! Variety is the spice of life, and this night’s gonna be TASTY.

Lineup:
Tatyana Olal
Melina Trimarchi
Kathy Slamen
Tina Mintz
Travis Cannon
Alo Azimov
Coco Belliveau
Maxine Segalowitz
Lise Vigneault
Shirley Whalen

With the fabulous Aliya Kanani hosting!

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SUN SEPT 9 @ THEATRE STE-CATHERINE (264 rue Ste-Catherine E)

8PM – SUNDAY NIGHT IMPROV LADYFEST EDITION

Montreal’s longest running improv show features some of Montreal’s best improvisers and stand up comedians, special guests from all parts of the globe, and the best up and coming improvisers from our free workshop series. If you take the free class a few times, you could even end up on stage, in the show!! Come for the class at 5pm, stay for the laughs!

$7 at the door

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FEST PASSES ARE ONLY $40+tax FOR ACCESS TO ALL THE SHOWS!

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MON SEPT 3 

9PM – AJAR MIC @ BLUE DOG MOTEL (3958 boul St-Laurent)

THIS SHOW IS GOING TO KICK OFF Ladyfest Montreal 2018! with a HUGE SPLASH!!

The long running weekly stand up show “There’s Something Funny Going on at Blue Dog” with Rashta Kruger at the helm is joining forces with Ladyfest to combine local lady power with fresh faces on the same stage! New comics can schmooze, laugh, and test their grits with some of the funniest females in town!!

One love, no jerks!

LINEUP:

Bobbie Gaucher

Dawn Ford

Penina Simon

Shawn Stenhouse

Abigail Drach

Lauren De Roller

Erica Taddeo

With Tranna Wintour hosting the show!

Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9pm

Blue Dog, 3958 boul Saint-Laurent

This show is PWYC at the door

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20h – LES LUNDIS D’IMPRO ÉDITION LADYFEST @ THEATRE STE-CATHERINE (264 rue Ste-Catherine E)

Ce spectacle d’improvisation place à tour de rôle des improvisateurs expérimentés dans la chaise du metteur en scène pour vous montrer ce dont ils sont capables! Devant vos yeux, ils vont créer et diriger une histoire inventée de toute pièce! C’est vous, le public, qui choisissez si vous l’avez aimé ou pas et chaque metteur en scène essaieront de gagner le plus de scènes possible tout au long de la soirée. Vous ne l’avez pas aimé? Vous avez le pouvoir de punir les metteurs en scène!

$7 à la porte

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THURS SEPT 6 @ MONTREAL IMPROV (3697 boul St-Laurent)

8PM – WOKE TALES

A night of storytellers sharing their tales and their perspectives that’s guaranteed to leave you feeling woke AF. Don’t miss this night of narrative intimacy.

For Ladyfest 2018, expect a feminist deep dive into The Feminine Mystique with a cast so lit you’ll death drop.

*snaps*

Host: Kadi Diop
Jennifer-June Chapman
Surer Deria
Kay Komizara
Claudia Cachay-Osario
Julie Santini

$12

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9:30PM – VIDEO ISLAND: LADYFEST EDITION

A glamorous night of hilarity and short comedy films screened & directed by Montreal’s best up-and-coming comedic talent. Come see local sketch comedians, local celebrities and some of the fiercest film crews celebrate the art form of filmmaking and crown one team with Video Island: Ladyfest Edition’s coveted Award – the “Best of the Really Good”.

Directors: Nancy Webb, Alex Brown, and Lise Vigneault

Hosted by Tranna Wintour and Thomas Leblanc

Also featuring:

Rena Taylor
Amanda McQueen
Emelia Hellman
Sara Meleika
Martha Graham
Jaymie Metivier
Carmen Rose
Nicky Fournier
Sandi Armstrong
Mariana Vial
Kate Bradley
Lisa Hemmingson

$12

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Ladyfest Safer Space Policy:

Ladyfest strives to organize comedy events that are respectful and enjoyable experiences for all to laugh, connect and grow. We have zero tolerance for: racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, ageism, fatphobia, xenophobia and violence. Those who disrespect these terms will be asked to leave.

And as always: 💙 ONE LOVE, NO JERKS 💙