Interviews
Laugh Track: Andy Cañete
September 11, 2015In many ways, Porn & Pinochet is the perfect embodiment for comedian Andy Cañete. The show has Cañete performing alone, something he’s used to after a decade of doing stand-up; the story transcends borders and goes between Canada and Chile, like Cañete did; and the whole show is an exercise in storytelling, both the funny and the serious. “That’s where the show comes from,” explains Cañete. “The three best emotions — anger, crying, and happiness — all in one.” The Peak caught up with Cañete to discuss his one-man show, how it differs from stand-up, and why he gets emotional…
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Laugh Track: Devin Mackenzie and Tom Hill
September 8, 2015For years, Devin Mackenzie and Tom Hill have been bringing their signature style of high-speed comedy to the Vancouver scene. In addition to being part-founders of local improv and sketch comedy school Blind Tiger Comedy, the pair have also made…
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Laugh Track: Stacey McLachlan and Colin Sharp
August 4, 2015“Here’s what we can do,” Stacey McLachlan looks to her co-interviewee, “we can just do every other word when answering his questions.” Colin Sharp, my other interview subject, takes the idea and runs with it: “this.” “Is.” “Going.” “. .…
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Laugh Track: Graham Clark
June 29, 2015Graham Clark is more than just a funny guy with a beard. Sure, he sometimes uses that beard as a brush and does paintings to raise money for charities, but there are layers to the Calgary-born now-Vancouverite. Aside from his…
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Laugh Track: Cameron Macleod
June 15, 2015When it comes to comedy, Vancouverite Cameron Macleod has done it all. In addition to producing The Hero Show at the China Cloud Theatre every month, as well as participating in other Vancouver staples like Rapp Battlez and Weird Al…
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