Great Plains Comedy Festival
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The Great Plains Comedy Festival is a comedy festival
held each July in Saskatoon
, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is the largest festival of its kind in the world.
Emo Philips
headlined an event at Saskatoon's Castle Theatre in 2006.
Bob Levy
(best known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show) headlined The Odeon Events Centre
in 2007.
The Potash Corp came on board in 2007 to sponsor The Potash Corp All Star Comedy Jam, an event in the Adam Ballroom in Saskatoon's historic Delta Bessborough Hotel. The event is a clean comedy show for all ages and has sold out both years it has taken place. Even The Grey Cup Champion Saskatchewan Roughriders
have become involved in the festival's success.
In July 2008, The Great Plains Comedy Festival celebrated its 7th edition.
, Rosie Tran
, Shuli, Janet Williams, have all attended the festival. Many of the famous names are brought into town to host the gala evening events as well as headline showcase performances.
Comedy festival
A comedy festival is a celebration of comedy with many shows, venues, comedy performers and is held over a specific block of time...
held each July in Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is the largest festival of its kind in the world.
History
It began in 2002 as a three day bar-gig event with shows at The Overdrive Nightclub, The Longbranch Country and Western Bar and The Sutherland Hotel. The festival has since grown, attracting bigger names and bigger venues.Emo Philips
Emo Philips
Emo Philips is an American entertainer and comedian born in the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove. Much of his standup comedy stems from the use of paraprosdokians and garden path sentences spoken in a wandering falsetto tone of voice and a confused, childlike delivery of his material to produce the...
headlined an event at Saskatoon's Castle Theatre in 2006.
Bob Levy
Bob Levy
Bob Levy may refer to:*Bob Levy , former mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey*Bob Levy , stand-up comedian and radio personality...
(best known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show) headlined The Odeon Events Centre
Odeon Events Centre
Odeon Events Centre is an events hall in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The centre contains several large rooms is used for concerns, banquets, and other special events. In 2009, the former theater was renovated and combined with the neighboring former Royal Bank of Canada building. Combined,...
in 2007.
The Potash Corp came on board in 2007 to sponsor The Potash Corp All Star Comedy Jam, an event in the Adam Ballroom in Saskatoon's historic Delta Bessborough Hotel. The event is a clean comedy show for all ages and has sold out both years it has taken place. Even The Grey Cup Champion Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
have become involved in the festival's success.
In July 2008, The Great Plains Comedy Festival celebrated its 7th edition.
Performers
Comedians from around the world also gather at The Great Plains Comedy Festival. For example, Emo Philips, Bob Levy, Iliza ShlesingerIliza Shlesinger
Iliza Vie Shlesinger is an American comedian, winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing in the series' sixth season and current host of the syndicated dating show Excused.-Background:...
, Rosie Tran
Rosie Tran
Rosie Tran is an American stand-up comedienne, actress, and writer.-Biography:Rosie Tran was born and raised in Algiers, New Orleans to Vietnamese immigrants. Her father is a retired biomedical engineer and famous Vietnamese author, Tran Bich San. Her mother is the former Miss Saigon and owned a...
, Shuli, Janet Williams, have all attended the festival. Many of the famous names are brought into town to host the gala evening events as well as headline showcase performances.