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Headlining the City of Laughs Comedy Festival and presenting the "Mary Walsh Comedy Award" to one of our competing Atantic Canadian Comics a true icon of Canadian comedy, member of the Order of Canada, and the undisputed heavyweight champion of barging up to unsuspecting politicians dressed as a sword-wielding warrior the one, the only, Mary Walsh! 

From co-founding Newfoundland’s legendary CODCO troupe to co-creating This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Mary has been fearlessly roasting authority, championing East Coast culture, and giving Canadians a reason to laugh at themselves for decades. Whether she’s writing bestselling novels or ambushing Prime Ministers as Marg Delahunty, she remains Canada’s favorite national treasure with zero filter—so put your hands together for the Queen of Newfoundland satire herself!

⭐ The Man, The Myth, The Credits ⭐

John Wing’s resume reads like a history book of late-night television and world-renowned comedy stages. He has amassed over 350 television appearances across North America. Take a look at some of his incredible career highlights:

• Late-Night Royalty: One of the rare Canadian comics to perform on The Tonight Show six times, spanning eras with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno.
• Prime-Time Success: Captivated millions as a standout semi-finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent (Season 8).
• Festival Favorite: A certified heavy hitter on the festival circuit, including 10 appearances at the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, plus regulars at the Winnipeg, Toronto, and Halifax Comedy Festivals.
• Radio Icon: A beloved voice nationwide as a frequent guest on CBC Radio’s The Debaters, and the creator/host of his own CBC Radio series, Man, Woman & Child.

The festival is presenting 12 to 18 of the region’s funniest acts to take the stage across Dartmouth’s premiere local Venues, Bars, and Restaurants

From Sept. 24 to 26, comedians will compete in the festival’s preliminary rounds with audience members voting to decide who advances. 

The top six performers will head to the finale on Sept. 27 at the Sanctuary Arts Centre (100 Ochterloney St.), where an industry panel will decide the winner.

A master of one-liners and a staple in the Canadian comedy scene.

A fresh voice with a unique perspective, captivating audiences everywhere.