The Friday Big Show at The Paramount
Starring headliners Tim Nutt and Andrew Crone
Host Ty Boissonault
Featuring Jordan Strauss, Bonnie Esson,
Matt DonLevy, and Amanda Rose
Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm
Tim Nutt tells jokes, well, more like funny stories with jokes and has been getting away with it for just over 20 years. Tim pushes comedy to explosive new levels and dimensions. He expertly explores the hilarity in everyday life, delighting you with his bizarre concepts and twisted viewpoints, combining one-liners and crafty storytelling. He has had some pretty cool adventures; he’s been to comedy festivals all over the world; Edinburgh Comedy Festival, Montreal’s famous JUST FOR LAUGHS, Halifax’s HA Comedy Festival and The Winnipeg Comedy Festival to name just a few. Often compared to some of his comedy heroes like Billy Connolly and George Carlin, Tim is a consummate Storyteller and Entertainer, weaving his unique point of view into a great performance that is sure please. “With a name like Nutt, it's hard to imagine a career outside comedy. This longhair's brain is trained on everyday observations filtered through a layer of laconic spite. Nutt plays against his looks. At 6-foot-2, with shoulder length hair and a beard, Nutt is every inch the rocker. Crowds expect him to tell gags about biker babes and blowing joints but he is much too intelligent and sophisticated. He's a one-man-war on stupid people, playing on audiences' preconceptions." - Andrew Clark, The Toronto Star
Crone was named Okanagan's hardest comedy act to follow for good reason. His cutting comedic wit is unparalleled and unrelenting. Despite having to contend with anxiety and depression, Andrew finds his happy place on stage where he is most comfortable being ruthless and ridiculous together with the crowd and his material. He is truly a fan favourite with bold original jokes that will leave you breathless. Crone has toured his way across Western Canada, alongside some of the biggest touring acts in the country. He has performed at Just For Laughs Northwest, the Grindstone Comedy Festival, and the Okanagan Comedy Festival. And is a 6 time Kelowna Comedy award winner! Audiences always leave wanting more of Andrew Crone’s audacious and unrepentant comedy.
Ty Boissonnault has been on the Vancouver Comedy Scene for 5 years now and is making his way up the ranks. He finished his first Western Canada Tour in 2022 and has since toured on the east coast. He's a regular at Yuk Yuk's, has been featured on the Just For Laughs North West Festival, Soutrock Comedy Festival and has opened for Josh Adam Meyers.
Bonnie Esson is a Kelowna based stand up comedian who has performed extensively throughout British Columbia since beginning this strange career in 2018. Her comedy focuses on the terrifying and annoying world of modern dating and the absurdity of human relationships. In addition to this she loves to point out the absurd and strange in every day life. Prior to taking the plunge into stand up, Bonnie performed with the Okanagan’s premier improv group, Monkey With a Button, as well as spending a good 3 years doing critically acclaimed theatrical productions (mainly so she could show off how well she can do accents).
Introducing Jordan Strauss, a comedic virtuoso hailing from the heart of British Columbia, Canada. With a career spanning nine uproarious years, Jordan has emerged as a luminary in the world of stand-up comedy. Jordan's unique comedic voice is a kaleidoscope of absurdity, where everyday stories are spun into comedic gold through the lens of the utterly bizarre. Having graced the stage alongside esteemed figures in Canadian comedy such as Jon Dore and Sean Mjumder, Jordan Strauss is hitting the road with an all new act following the release of his debut comedy album "Salty" in the spring of 2024 under the Vancouver-based label "Comedy Here Often?". With a unique blend of cleverness and absurdity, Jordan consistently captivates audiences with his distinct style. Don't miss out on the comedic talent that is Jordan Strauss!
Amanda Rose is a strong, budding comedian with a quick wit and a bubbly demeanour. She was raised by otters and has been known to bite when confused. In 2022, she drove solo across Canada, performing in provinces from coast to coast. Since then, she has performed at the Moncton Hubcap Comedy Festival, the Okanagan Comedy Festival and was heard on CBC’s Laugh Out Loud podcast with Ali Hassan. She is currently based in Kelowna, BC where she has been entertaining audiences at local shows with relatable tales chock-full of charm and wordplay.
Matt Donlevy is a standup comedian hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Between both stand up and musical comedy, he’s entertained audiences across Saskatchewan and Western Canada. He’s performed at Yuk Yuk’s on numerous occasions, competed in CBC Comedy’s Next Up competition in 2019, appeared on 2023’s JFL Praries album, “Low Ham Content”, has a reoccurring role on APTN Lumi’s “Feather News”, and has shared the stage with Myles Morrison, Eric Johnston, Rob Bebenek and Kelly Taylor.
