Comedy Night Victoria by the Sea

This July 7 and 8, the Victoria Playhouse invites audiences to roll in the aisles, in a brand new way. The Playhouse will host the debut of “Comedy Night Victoria by the Sea,” a two-night-only festival celebrating stand-up comedy and storytelling tradition.

Island comedian Patrick Ledwell is bringing this idea to the Victoria stage, and inviting some of his best storytelling friends to join him for the inaugural edition. Both nights will feature as headliner Steve Patterson, award-winning stand-up comedian and host of the long-running hit “The Debaters.” Patterson is famous for keeping audiences across Canada engaged with heartfelt stories, incredible off-the-cuff wit, and original songs.

Patrick Ledwell will kick off both shows with a new opening set. Ledwell will share and showcase the brand of honest and smart comedy that has brought him from PEI venues to national stages, with regular appearances on “The Debaters.”

Both shows will be hosted by much-loved CBC voice, Matt Rainnie, who has recently hung up his microphone on ‘Mainstreet’ and is looking forward to bringing his storytelling in new directions.

“Comedy Night Victoria by the Sea” runs two nights only, July 7 and 8. Tickets can be purchased on-line by visiting the Victoria Playhouse website at www.victoriaplayhouse.com