Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Synopsis:
The Winnipeg Comedy Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021. In a year slowly beginning to emerge from the shock of global pandemic, events like live comedy began to come back. Five one-hour TV specials of the “Winnipeg Comedy Festival” were produced for broadcast on CBC by award-winning production company Frantic Films. Each gala features some of the most dynamic performers on today’s comedy circuit, delivering unique stand-up material designed around a common theme. The themes and hosts for the 2021 galas are: “You Do You” hosted by Priyanka , “Love Language” hosted by Aurora Brown and Kris Siddiqi , “Truth to Power” hosted by Michael Greyeyes, “Home Moaners” hosted by Aba Amuquandoh, and “Creature Comforts” hosted by Ryan Belleville.
Nominees:
Jamie Brown, Stephanie Fast, Courtney Hicks, Michael Watt
Channel:
CBC
Broadcaster:
CBC
Production Company:
Frantic Films