Sorry We're Funny: The History of Vancouver Comedy

<p><strong><em>Please note:</em></strong><em> Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.<br><br></em><strong><em>Author Kliph Nesteroff Moderated by Graham Clark</em></strong><br><br>Join us in conversation with celebrated &ldquo;historian of comedy&rdquo; (The New York Times) and author Kliph Nesteroff for the launch of his book <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/777133/sorry-were-funny-by-kliph-nesteroff/9780385701495" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="a">Sorry, We're Funny</a> (Doubleday Canada); the story of how Canadian comics took over the world. Nationally acclaimed writer, podcaster, and JUNO-nominated comedian Graham Clark joins Kliph in conversation as they explore the History of Comedy in Vancouver.&nbsp;As two of the most qualified voices in Canadian comedy, Nesteroff (CNN, HBO, Vice) and Clark (The Debaters, Just For Laughs). bring decades of knowledge and insight to the stage for a thoughtful look at the influence Vancouver&rsquo;s comedians have had across the Canadian entertainment industry and beyond.Expect stories about local legends, rivalries, scandals, old venues, iconic moments, the comics who made it and the ones who disappeared.&nbsp;Conversation to be followed by audience Q&amp;A. Copies of Sorry, We're Funny will be available for purchase on site.<br><br><strong>Have an MRG Credit/Gift Card? Redeem for tickets&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://mrglive-redeem.square.site/s/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="a"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong><br><br></strong><em>Events at the Biltmore Cabaret may include strobe and other intense lighting effects. These can affect guests with photosensitive epilepsy or light sensitivity.</em></p>