About
Got some sharp wit that needs an audience? We’re hosting a totally FREE Comedy Workshop Q&A Session followed by an Open Mic to help you find your funny in a safe, inclusive, and fiercely supportive space! Featuring Carole Cunningham, Shane Thevenot and Les Kiesman as our panelists. Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking to polish your punchlines, come hang out with us. Join an engaging discussion with a panel of comedians as they share their stage experiences and answer all of your comedy queries. Then, if you’re feeling brave, grab the mic right after to test out your own material!
Schedule
Comedy Writing Workshop
Open Mic Hour
Carole Cunningham
Carole is a Winnipeg-based comedian, originally from NWT. Carole made her debut on CBC's The Debaters in 2018 and has performed in the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Toronto Festival of Clowns, and Edmonton Fringe Festival. She completed her first European comedy tour in 2025. Carole hosted the award-winning Winnipeg Fringe Festival production Neurohilarity and brings awareness of ADHD, demisexuality and silly animal facts to audiences that love to laugh while they learn.
Les Kiesman
Best known to nightlife enthusiasts as DJ DoV, is a versatile entertainer who knows how to captivate a crowd in a multitude of ways. While he's renowned for his electrifying sets at local club happenings by bringing the dance floor to life with his high-energy mixes and intuitive crowd-reading, his talents extend far beyond the turntables. When he's not behind the decks, Les can be found on the standup stage cracking jokes and keeping audiences roaring with laughter, proving he can effortlessly command a room with either a heavy beat or a hilarious punchline.
Shane Thevenot
A Winnipeg-based comedian who has opened for Kristin Key and produces Queer Comedy Night. Their debut special Late-in-Life Lesbian received an honourable mention at the Montreal Fringe Festival.