2019/2020 Shows
The Standup Comedy Showdown - Sunday July 7, 2019
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10 of the city's top Standup Comics bring their best to make you smile. Each one vying for the championship, but with only 6 minutes to do it, and with the ever-present giant timer looming high, tensions will mount. Prepare to snort-laugh, belly laugh, laugh uncomfortably, and have a night out you won't soon forget.
Featuring the talents of: Sam Benty, MJ Bourque, Drew Farrance, Rosa Graham, Erin Haley, Paul McKinnon, Darren Millar, Zane Oak, Quincy Thomas, Keith Williams, and - to close the evening - Rod Peter Jr. performing a small piece from SNAFU Dance Theatre's new show: Chase Breyer: Part Time Substitute Teacher, Full Time Canadian Super Spy!
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Champion: Quincy Thomas
Runner Up: Sam Benty & Darren Millar (it was a tie)
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The Showdown Dance Off - Sunday September 22, 2019
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10 movers, shakers and body-rhythm makers from around Victoria converge on the VEC to move you to your core. Each bringing their own flavour and different styles. You. Will. Be. Wowed.
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Featuring: Sadie Evans, Bailey Fennellow & Claire Saunders, Selenne Hough, Katie Lehive, Andrea Lemus & Pedro M. Siqueira, Keith Macmillan, Pop Tart, Richmond Oduro, Ruby Raqs, and The Rutledge Rollers.
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Also featuring a special performance from Standup Showdown runner up Sam Benty while the votes are tallied.
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Winner: Andrea Lemus & Pedro M. Siqueira
Runner Up: The Rutledge Rollers
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The Halloween Burlesque Showdown - Sunday October 27, 2019
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It's the season to get spooky. With a over-arching theme of Halloween, 10 of the city's top burlesque performers draw from horror, gore, terror, or even the adorably cute to win you over. Tassles, high heels, and rhythm all combine to tantalize you and leave you with a night you won't forget.
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Featuring the talents of: Eddi Licious, Flora Fawn, Gala Vega, Keith Williams,
Hazel Nuez, Lusty Lugnuts, Malicious Compliance, Penis Flytrap, Pixie Pleaser, and Roma Antics.
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Also featuring a special performance by the phenomenal musical duo Zonnis while the votes are tallied.
Winner: Eddi Licious
Runner Up: Gala Vega
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The Showdown: A Holiday Drag - Sunday December 15, 2019
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As we move closer to the holidays, it's time to celebrate with the age old tradition of Drag. 10 of the city's top Queens and Kings take to the stage in a glitter-fueled, death-drop laden, incredible extravaganza that will change you on a deeper level than you can even realize.
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Featuring the talents of: Chaz Avery, Divine Intervention, Dublin Tendre, Henrietta Dubét, Honey Dewme, Junk Male, Noah Fence, Shelita Cox, Ukee Lulu, and Vivian Vanderpuss!
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Also featuring a special performance by the hilarious Erin Haley while the votes are tallied.
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Winner: Honey Dewme
Runner Up: Henrietta Dubét
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The Showdown Grande Finale - Sunday April 5, 2020
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Come one come all to the Showdown's Grand Finale!
A variety show event you're not soon to forget! Watch in amazement as returning champions and finalists from the past year compete for your vote to win $500 cold hard cash, and the Ultimate Showdown Crown. Featuring the best of the best from the city's Burlesque, Dance, Drag, and Stand Up Comedy communities, with a couple surprises thrown in for good measure.
Experience the thrill of democracy like never before as you decide the winner.
Featuring (in alphabetical order): Andrea Lemus & Pedro M. Siquerra, Darren Millar, Eddi Licious, Gala Vega, Henrietta Dubét, Honey Dewme, Quincy Thomas, Rod Peter Jr., the Rutledge Rollers,
and Vivianne Oblivion.
Also featuring the music of Hush Hush Noise!
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Tickets on sale now through Eventbrite.
Limited earlybird tickets for just $20. Regular tickets for $25. VIP tickets for $35.
VIP tickets include reserved seating right up front, a little goody bag, a drink on the house, and bottomless popcorn.
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