saturday night showcase

SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWCASE.
​THIS YEAR'S THEME: HOLLYWOOD CRINGE!

Hit the red carpet before you enter the Imperial Ballroom for dinner and a show. 
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From the best dressed to the epic fashion disasters, join us on a red carpet like no other, where Met Gala meets When Words Collide. Come dressed to impress (whatever that means for you), and take a turn on the carpet in front of the panting paparazzi and adoring fans. Then join us for dinner and a show.

Anyone who was alive and watching TV in the 90's will remember The Kids in the Hall. They defined Canadian Comedy for a generation, following in the fine footsteps of SCTV, and paving the way for groups like Codco and The Baroness Von Sketch Show. The most self-deprecating and intensely internal of the Kids was definitely Kevin McDonald. In Kevin's sketches, no one is above the fierce self-examination of comedy. Nobody is above the Cringe. So why not embrace it?

Kevin's wry brand of weird humour is the inspiration for Hollywood Cringe! Imagine yourself in your wildest and weirdest outfit - all while someone in the distance is "squeeshing your head." 

Kevin McDonald, Superstar!

Kevin McDonald Superstar is a comedic, autobiographical "rock opera" written by McDonald about an adventure he had in the early 90s in Toronto and New York with Dave Foley and his on again/off again girlfriend, named "Cheater." It is "funny trauma" - with songs! 

Starring
Kevin McDonald

Featuring
Members of Calgary's favourite longform improv comedy schmorgasborg, The Kinkonauts! Carolyn Sweet | Ann Galbraith | Aaron Ranger | Chris Ford | Michael Harvey

AND THAT'S NOT ALL

Your Showcase ticket also includes the schmanciest buffet dinner from the incredible chefs at The Hyatt Regency. Eat, drink, and be merry with fellow festival goers. After all that business, craft, and learning during the day - you deserve a night out! Oh and bring a friend! Even if your partner didn't buy a festival pass, you can still buy them a ticket to the show :)

​Karaoke after-party included :)

GET YOUR TICKETS!

NOTE: This link will take you to the registration page where you can purchase a Showcase ticket as an add-on. If you already have your Festival Pass, no worries! Click "I already have a pass I just want to buy add-ons" in the drop down and add your items further down the page.