Meet Mikey Dubs, Year 2 Recipient.
Mikey Dubs is a Victoria, B.C. based stand-up comedian, whose sharp wit and comedic timing blends everyday experiences with unexpected turns, challenging the audience’s perspective and keeping them laughing well after the show is over. He has been featured on some of Canada’s top comedy platforms including CBC’s The Debaters, CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud, JFL Originals, The New Wave of Standup at JFL Vancouver, as well as major festivals like Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Rifflandia Music Festival, and Bumbershoot. He has opened for notable acts such as Harland Williams, The Super Troopers, and Mick Foley. Off the stage, he has a passion for comedy as connection, taking part in community-driven shows and Laughter is Medicine workshops.
Now Streaming: The Indian Robot, Mikey Dubs’ Debut Comedy Special
The Indian Robot, the debut comedy special from Victoria-based comedian Mikey Dubs, the second recipient of Misdirect: The Nick Nemeroff Comedy Grant, is now streaming!
Filmed at Heckler’s Bar and Grill in Victoria, British Columbia, on June 25 and 27, 2026, the special was recorded in front of sold-out audiences on both nights, marking a significant milestone in bringing Mikey’s work to a wider audience and showcasing the craft he has refined.
The Indian Robot explores Mikey’s East Indian identity, relationships, and aging to social media, travel, real estate, and everyday life experiences, resulting in a comedy special that offers a fresh and unconventional take on everyday life, and inviting audiences to see the world through Mikey’s eyes. At its heart, The Indian Robot is an underdog story and a celebration of local creative talent.
Production Credits
Written & Performed by: Mikey Dubs
Produced by: Aaron MacGeough and Dan Duvall
Stage Design by: Aaron MacGeough, Pavit Grewal Waraich, Russ Campbell
Videography & Editing by: Dave-Ray Baptiste
Sound Engineer: Marcel Rambo
Original Music by: GMinxr
Venue: Hecklers Bar & Grill, Victoria B.C.
Funding: Nick Nemeroff Comedy Grant, administered by the Academy of Canadian
Cinema & Television
