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Comedy Stage – OutFest
One show! Non. Stop. Laughing!
Join us for an incredible evening of standup comedy, featuring some of the funniest Queer comics in Nova Scotia, headlined by our special guest…Cindy Rivers!
This show won the Audience Choice Award at OutFest 2025, and returns for one night only. Tickets sold quickly so grabs yours today.
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Cindy Rivers (headline) is, an Edmonton-based comedian, blends hilarity with heartfelt truths, creating a unique comedy style that has charmed audiences across Canada and the U.S. Cindy has graced stages at iconic events like Just for Laughs Northwest, LA Comedy Club in Las Vegas, the Big Pine Comedy Festival, and the Great Outdoor Comedy Festival. She’s even opened for comedy titans like Hannah Gadsby, Chelsea Handler, and Robby Hoffman.
Abhishek Bhuchar (host) is a local Halifax brown stand-up comic who’s been hitting stages sharing stories and jokes about his ridiculous life.
Abhishek most recently appeared in the HubCap Comedy Festival, as one of the finalists in the Open-Mic competition. He is the producer of the “Comedy Stage” which one the “Audience Choice” award as part of OutFest 2025. He has had the opportunity to perform in Halifax, Toronto and in the Halifax Fringe Festival.
Roz Kennery (feature act) Roz Kennery is a part-time comedian and a full-time trans woman. Based in Halifax, she has performed comedy across the country, finding joy in her lived experience as a trans person who came out well into her 30s (juggling parenting, a mortgage, and a second puberty all at the same time).
Patrick Cadegan (feature act) is an award winning triple threat who is known for being a Comedian/Actor/Writer. Equally comedic and dramatic, Patrick is noted for his sassy stand up comedy, character work, and for his acting. As a stand up comedian, Patrick has performed across the country, and made multiple appearances at the Cape Breton Comedy Festival, and Yuk Yuk’s. Patrick has been nominated for two Screen Nova Scotia Awards, and won the inaugural Groundbreaking Performance Award.
