Comedians Lars Callieou, Lindsay Webb and Chris Franklin recently took the stage at Chances Casino in Fort St. John.
Shailyn Robertson had her photo taken with comedians Chris Franklin and Lars Callieou while at the Commonwealth Comedy tour, while Janelle Robertson won the door prize from the show and is seen here celebrating her win with the traveling comedians.
The Commonwealth Comedy Tour recently visited the North Peace with comedians Lars Callieou, Lindsay Webb, and Chris Franklin gracing the stage at Chances Casino.
Callieou was born in Fort St John and is a renowned Canadian comedian who has appeared at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and has had a 1-hour Comedy Special that aired on the Comedy Network.
“I was born in Fort St. John and have been a stand-up comedian for 20 years. My parents had a hit record in 1981, so I left to go touring with my parent’s band from the time I was 6, until I was 13,” says Callieou.
Callieou is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award Nominee and has also been overseas entertaining the troops multiple times. He has worked with the likes of Jeff Foxworthy, Miss Joan Rivers, Bob Saget, and has performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival each year since 2015.
“I have performed in 25 different countries and what I like to do is bring over two comedians from other countries and just tour them around western Canada,” says Callieou.
Callieou organizes the Commonwealth Comedy Tour himself, saying, “I put it all together. Basically, I watch a comedian and if I think their funny and their fun to travel with, then I invite them on tour.”
“One of the Australians, Chris ‘Bloke’ Franklin had a number 1 hit song, he’s a real Australian Celebrity,” says Callieou.
Chris Franklin is a tour guest and is one of Australia’s premier comedy stars having had a number 1 hit single entitled ‘Bloke’.
Franklins’ comedy style touches on the delicate issues of beer, sports, and relationships while he has headlined most major comedy club in Australia as well as numerous around the world. Franklin has also done 5 trips overseas to help entertain the Aussie troops.
“Lars comes every year to Australia, that’s actually where I met him about 8 years ago. We have a three-month festival season, January through to April and then we go on a bit of the regional tour, so he gets to see a bit of my country as well,” says Franklin.
Lindsay Webb is genuinely an international talent deserving of the title, with a distinctive and personal story to share. Growing up on a sheep and cattle station, he discovered his knack for humor at an early age.
In addition to performing at clubs and corporate events, Lindsay has been a touring act for festivals since 2006. He made his debut solo show at the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, returning for six consecutive years.
“We have done almost the length of the West Coast and an absolute pleasure to finish here in Fort St John,” said Webb on a post to social media. “Thanks to all the amazing Canadians that have chatted, shared hospitality and made me feel super welcome. We have done, Clubs, Corporates, Indoor, Outdoor, University welcome week, wine club for some crazy Billionaires and much more. Highlight, the Canadian Rocky Mountains.”
This Common Wealth Comedy Tour wrapped in in the North Peace, and we hope for the opportunity to see it again next year!
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