The Montrealer https://themontrealeronline.com/ Discover Your Montreal Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:51:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Scottish comedy superstar Danny Bhoy returns to Just For Laughs! https://themontrealeronline.com/2025/07/scottish-comedy-superstar-danny-bhoy-returns-to-just-for-laughs/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:05:00 +0000 https://themontrealeronline.com/?p=70280 Danny Bhoy: Dear World ‘One of the most sparkling wits in the world’ – Montreal Gazette From his first appearance here back in 2003, Danny quickly became a favourite with Canadian audiences. In 2025, fresh from it’s completely sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, he brings his latest show ‘Dear World…’ to our shores. […]

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]]> Olivia Dean has a reputation for soulful, powerhouse vocals and emotive songwriting https://themontrealeronline.com/2025/07/olivia-dean-has-a-reputation-for-soulful-powerhouse-vocals-and-emotive-songwriting/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:03:00 +0000 https://themontrealeronline.com/?p=70269 Olivia Dean Born and raised in Walthamstow, Olivia Dean is one the UK’s brightest rising stars, praised for her endearing, down-to-earth lyrics and magnetic, feel-good live performances. “Dean’s songs are self-love singles that empower young women. Her relatable internet-isms, compelling storytelling and powerhouse pop vocals come with just the right amount of tongue-in-cheek humour.” – […]

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]]> Tyler, The Creator brings his Chromakopia tour to Montreal https://themontrealeronline.com/2025/07/tyler-the-creator-brings-his-chromakopia-tour-to-montreal/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://themontrealeronline.com/?p=70275 Tyler, The Creator, born Tyler Gregory Okonma, is a visionary rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer who has redefined the boundaries of hip-hop with his innovative style and unapologetic lyrics. His discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as ‘IGOR’ and ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’, both earning him GRAMMY Awards for Best Rap Album. In […]

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]]> Why It’s Time to Back Canadian Business First https://themontrealeronline.com/2025/07/why-its-time-to-back-canadian-business-first/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://themontrealeronline.com/?p=70199 Barry F. Lorenzetti is the Founder and Chairman of the Board and CEO, BFL CANADA. On December 14, 1987, BFL CANADA opened its doors in Montreal. We didn’t start with much — just a few desks, a vision, and a belief that Canadians could compete and serve Canadian business interests better than anyone. Today, BFL […]

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]]> Virtuoso ventriloquist Nina Conti returns with a brand new live show https://themontrealeronline.com/2025/07/virtuoso-ventriloquist-nina-conti-returns-with-a-brand-new-live-show/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:05:00 +0000 https://themontrealeronline.com/?p=70252 Just for Laughs presents Nina Conti: Whose Face is it Anyway? Nina has won a British Comedy Award, stormed Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News, Sunday Night at the Palladium, and made a BAFTA nominated film – all without even moving her lips. Nina began her career as an actress at the Royal […]

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]]> Brit(ish) – featuring hilarious Commonwealth comedians https://themontrealeronline.com/2025/07/british-featuring-hilarious-commonwealth-comedians/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:03:00 +0000 https://themontrealeronline.com/?p=70206 Just for Laughs presents Brit(ish) Get ready to cross the pond (ish) without leaving the city. Brit(ish) is a comedy showcase celebrating the sharp wit, dry humour, and distinctive style of top-tier comedians from Britain, but could also include our friends from Ireland, or elsewhere in the Commonwealth. Hosted this year by acclaimed UK comedian […]

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]]> Let’s TALQ about Québécois culture https://themontrealeronline.com/2025/07/lets-talq-about-quebecois-culture/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://themontrealeronline.com/?p=70257 Should Québécois culture be defined solely in terms of language? To explore this, The Montrealer spoke with Eva Ludvig, president of TALQ (formerly the Quebec Community Groups Network, QCGN). TALQ comprises 48 community organizations across Quebec and hundreds of individual members. We asked Ms. Ludvig whether the new name (TALQ is pronounced “talk” and tagged […]

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]]> Roast Battle Canada: head-to-head savage insult battles, where no punchline is off-limits https://themontrealeronline.com/2025/07/roast-battle-canada-head-to-head-savage-insult-battles-where-no-punchline-is-off-limits/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://themontrealeronline.com/?p=70237 Roast Battle Canada Roast Battle Canada’s fifth scorched-earth season will be filmed for the first time ever this year at the Festival. Hosted by the razor-sharp Ennis Esmer, the series features Canada’s boldest comics going head-to-head in savage insult battles where no punchline is off-limits. Comedy megastar Russell Peters leads the judging panel alongside Sabrina Jalees […]

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]]> The Just For Laughs Culture Show – a melting pot of comedy https://themontrealeronline.com/2025/07/the-just-for-laughs-culture-show-a-melting-pot-of-comedy/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:05:00 +0000 https://themontrealeronline.com/?p=70178 JFL’s long tradition of breaking stereotypes and boundaries using comedy continues with The Just For Laughs Culture Show. Hosted by comedian and actor Asif Ali (Wanda Vision, The Mandalorian) and featuring former Just For Laughs New Face of Comedy Andrea Jin, this cultural melting pot for comedy has become an annual favourite and a staple […]

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]]> The Nasty Show – a perennial audience favourite https://themontrealeronline.com/2025/07/the-nasty-show-a-perennial-audience-favourite/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:03:00 +0000 https://themontrealeronline.com/?p=70158 Just for Laughs presents The Nasty Show A staple of the Festival for decades, this show once again promises to be the filthiest and most shocking show at the Festival, pushing boundaries and encouraging audiences to check their political correctness at the door… let go, and laugh! This summer’s lineup is hosted by stand-up comedian […]

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