NEWS RELEASE
SHANTERO PRODUCTIONS
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With In Praise of the Ostrich, Derek Edwards moseys back into town on horse-drawn comedy wagon, a searing meander down life’s twisting trails, steered effortfully by this 30-year veteran.
He returns with a payload of blissfully funny personal stories — a cacophony of shenanigans — set to tickle the ribs and warm the heart.
With an easy conversational style, Derek reluctantly pulls his head out of the sand and launches into commentary on the influx of pot stores, self-driving cars, gambling tips, the challenge of staying youthful, plus dressing warm.
From Vegas to St. John’s, this Just for Laughs veteran is universally considered to be among the comic elite. Certainly, his peers think so, as evidenced by the fact that he’s a four-time nominee, and winner of Best Standup Comic, Canadian Comedy Awards, as well as a multiple Gemini nominee for Best Performance in a Comedy. As Rick Mercer says, “Everyone knows Derek is the funniest man in Canada.”
Clearly, the critics agree: “five stars — the funniest man on earth” (Winnipeg Free Press); “four stars — the crowd howled” (Victoria Times Colonist); “still the funniest man in Canada” (Toronto Sun); “Edwards reigns as the king of Canadian comedy” (Charlottetown Guardian); “Derek Edwards is hysterical” (Calgary Sun); “Edwards takes stand-up to next stage” (Georgia Straight); “the epitome of timing and storytelling” (Halifax Chronicle Herald); “the comedian’s comedian” (London Free Press).
In Praise of the Ostrich — Derek Edwards’s new 90-minute stand-up comedy show, a richly textured and enthralling ‘cut above,’ delivered with pace and authority by the consummate Canadian comedian. Down to earth, lots of laughs, wagons ho.
Reserved seating tickets for Derek Edwards, In Praise of the Ostrich, are $60 (tax and facility fees included, handling charges may apply), and are available from the box offices listed below. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For more info, pics and comedy clips, visit www.shantero.com.
Tour schedule:
April 27 — Guelph, River Run Centre, main stage; box office: 519-763-3000
April 28 — Cobourg, The Concert Hall at Victoria Hall; box office: 855-372-2210
April 29 — Milton, FirstOntario Arts Centre, Mattamy Theatre; box office: 905-878-6000
April 30 — St. Catharines, Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre; box office: 905-688-0722
May 4 — Brantford, Sanderson Centre; box office: 519-758-8090
May 5 — Gravenhurst Opera House; box office: 705-687-5550
May 6 — Parry Sound, Stockey Centre; box office: 705-746-4466
May 7 — Barrie, Georgian Theatre; Five Points Theatre box office: 705-739-4228
May 11 — Collingwood, Gayety Theatre; box office: 888-353-3203
May 12 — North Bay, Capitol Centre; box office: 705-474-4747
May 13 — Sudbury, Fraser Auditorium, Laurentian University; STC box office: 705-674-8381
May 14 — Sault Ste. Marie, Sault Community Theatre Centre; box office: Station Mall 705-945-7299
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