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National Post
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Standup comedy tours across Canada: Hottest tickets in 2025
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content We've rounded up the biggest names in comedy hitting stages across Canada. From legendary comedians making a comeback to rising stars packing theatres, there's something for every sense of humour. Article content Article content Article content Ralph Barbosa & René Vaca: The Butterfly Effect Toronto: May 30 — Meridian Hall Article content Jim Jefferies: Son Of A Carpenter Regina: June 13 — Brandt Centre Rama: June 14 — Casino Rama Resort Article content Article content Kumail Nanjiani Montreal: July 26 — L'Olympia Article content Article content Jimmy O. Yang: Big & Tall Tour Niagara Falls: Aug 28 — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
The National
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Comedian Jim Jefferies on classic Aussie humour and starring in Jordan Peele's horror film Him
When Paul Hogan brandished a Bowie knife in the 1986 film Crocodile Dundee and told a scared New York mugger 'that's not a knife... that's a knife', he introduced the world to some of the traits of Australian comedy: dry, brash and anti-authority. More than 30 years later, the template has been shaped by a new wave of Australian comedians, led by Jim Jefferies, whose credits include multiple Netflix specials, the sitcom Legit and his eponymous Comedy Central talk show. Speaking to The National ahead of his Saturday show in Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena, Jeffries calls the Crocodile Dundee scene as his go-to description of humour Down Under. 'That famous and iconic line by Hogan, to me, is really what we are all about,' he says. 'There is a bit of that Hogan line in all of us.' While Jefferies's material, whether it's on his family life or society's evils, skates close to the edge at the best of times, he says it is always underscored by gratitude, because he is able to do what he loves. 'I feel it when I travel and land at airports, filling out the customs form where it says 'occupation'. I get to write 'comedian'. How cool is that?' he says. 'You get to the desk and the guy behind it says: 'So, you're a comedian, are you?' And they want you to tell a joke. But I'm like, if you had told 14-year-old me that one day I'd be writing 'comedian' on my customs form ... what a blessing.' It's a view increasingly shared by Aussie comics who Jefferies predicts will become future stars, including Amos Gill and Mel Buttle. He describes the latter as 'the funniest person I have ever seen'. Like him, they build on the work of numerous lesser-known but influential veterans such as Rod Quantock, Wendy Harmer and Kevin Bloody Wilson – comedians who, Jefferies says, never reached the heights they deserved because of Australia's geographic isolation and the absence of international streaming platforms. 'There were world-class comedians who never really got to perform outside of Australia because it was just too much of a hassle. It takes you all those years to conquer Australia, so why would you bother going to another country?' he says. 'I just consider myself a lucky man who got a few opportunities. I had a lot of luck in my career and I took advantage of it.' The offers have been varied, with Jefferies recently returning from South America where he hosted the US reality show The Snake, set for release later this year. He also has a small role in the Jordan Peele sports-horror film Him, due out in September. 'It's a couple of scenes,' he says. 'I haven't seen the movie yet, but when we were making it, I knew it was going to be awesome – and the trailer for it was killer. The film is about American football, so it will come out once the NFL season begins, which will be exciting. But standup will always remain my first job. It allows me to control my destiny and pick where I get to go.' That path wasn't so clear in 1994 when Jefferies, then a 17-year-old musical theatre graduate, began performing at open mic nights in Sydney. 'Two of them went really badly and one of them went OK,' he recalls. 'In fact, the one that went badly hurt me so much because I thought: 'This is all I'll ever do in my life.' So I didn't get back on stage until I was 20. Now, it's all I could ever do in my life and the only real job I've had. I think about it a lot, and I do feel really lucky.' As for his Dubai show, part of a world tour, Jefferies says to expect material as edgy as a Bowie knife. 'I still push boundaries, but it's less about shock and more about clarity now,' he says. 'The funny thing about comedy is that it's a lot more universal than people think. People everywhere relate to having kids, hating their jobs, worrying about money. The accent changes, but the laugh is the same.' Jim Jefferies performs on Saturday at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. Show starts at 8pm; tickets from Dh295
What's On
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Comedian Jim Jefferies chats with What's On ahead of his show this Saturday
We caught up with the laughmaker, and here's all he had to say… The Aussie comedian, actor and writer, known for his bold sense of humour, will perform at Dubai's Coca Cola Arena on Saturday, May 24 as part of his Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter tour. We caught up with him in the lead-up… What's On: How do you feel about performing in Dubai at a time when comedy shows are on such an uptick in the UAE? Jim Jefferies: I'm happy to go anywhere that people are happy to come and see me. One of the beautiful things about Dubai is that it's just such a big melting pot of people from everywhere. One of the big questions I always get asked is, 'What's the difference between performing in the UK, US, Australia, Asia or elsewhere?', and performing in Dubai is like performing in all of those places, at once. This Saturday's show is going to have a little bit of everything – there's even something for the older fans, and it's going to be punchy, punchy, punchy – an hour-and-a-half, maybe more, of jokes is what you're gonna get. Images: Getty, What's On archive WO: What's one factor, aside from the metrics, that determines a successful show for you? JJ: The amount of applause I receive when I walk off stage after a performance, has to be equal to, or greater than the applause I received when I walked on to perform. When you're a known entity in any business, you get a bit more leeway. Comedy is a wonderful art form that lets you know immediately if your performance was a success or a failure, unlike perhaps, doing a scene in a movie. WO: Some crowds are easier to entertain, some others are a bit more sensitive. But over the past decade, the world's come to accept, and even expect that you'd push the envelope as far as you can. Do you tend to go all in, or are you very strategic with your humour depending on where you're performing? JJ: I'll let you in on an industry secret: you can say the boldest things, and you'll be fine – as long as the laugh's big. The more outrageous the statement, the bigger the laugh has to be. Also sometimes, I want to say to the newer guys, the reason the audience didn't laugh is because you weren't charming enough. It's more about being charming, and then that gives you more leeway. WO: A lot of newer comedians credit YouTube and social media as game changers with virality and overnight success. How much has it helped you? JJ: While it's helped, I've never personally uploaded a clip on YouTube – I'm not the most digitally-savvy. These days, many comedians will post clips about, let's say, how they handled a heckler. But I personally don't want to see a recording of my performances online, because I don't want to be overexposed. WO: How do you advise keeping your name out there, if you're just getting your name in the game? JJ: I just believe you have to brand yourself in the sense that, people can instantly tell when it's you. When I first started out, people that didn't even know my name knew me as the guy that wore the same leather jacket at all of his shows. I'm no marketing genius – I just feel like I'm lucky to be where i am, I've worked hard, and I'm really happy to be where I've gotten to. WO: You've mentioned charm/charisma. How transferable are your people skills between performing on stage and let's say, doing a talk show? JJ: A lot of your success at a talk show has to do with the rapport you have with the talk show host themselves. Quintessentially, you're doing a routine that's not a routine. But if you have someone like let's say, Jimmy Fallon, he's going to laugh at pretty much everything you say, and help you get over the line. I've been on talk show episodes with personalities like Bill Clinton and Margot Robbie, and in such situations have thought, 'This audience isn't gonna want to hear from me!' WO: What are you looking forward to exploring during your time in Dubai? JJ: I'm really looking forward to discovering a few nice restaurants while I'm in town – I love the food scene here. Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter, Coca Cola Arena, Dubai, Saturday May 24, 8pm, from Dhs395,
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedian Jim Jefferies talks tour stop in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Comedian, actor, and podcaster Jim Jefferies calls in to join the News 8 at Sunrise show ahead of his planned 'Son of a Carpenter' tour stop at the Kodak Center this Saturday. Speaking candidly with News 8's Mikhaela Singleton, Jefferies says he may enjoy a garbage plate before the show where fans can expect to hear a roast or two of his wife and antics from his youngest son. Jefferies is well known for his anecdotal stand-up style with jokes ranging from brutal honesty to thought-provoking insights. With ten specials already under his belt, he says he's excited for the latest developments in his career hosting game shows and reality tv. Jefferies was honored by the Just for Laughs Festival with the 2019 Stand-up Comedian of the Year award. Tickets are still available for the Jim Jefferies 'Son of a Carpenter' show on Saturday, May 10 at 7 pm. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Jim Jefferies ponders whether new Hearts boss should have bigger signings say
Former Hearts manager Jim Jefferies ponders whether the club's next manager needs to have a bigger say on recruitment. (Sun), external Hearts' interim head coach Liam Fox reveals "big players" Cammy Devlin and Jamie McCart were not quite 100% for Saturday's win at Ross County and is not sure whether they will be fit in time to face Motherwell at Tynecastle on Saturday. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external Read Wednesday's Scottish gossip
