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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 - Aziz Ansari, Matteo Lane, Rickey Velez, Wil Sylvince
Aziz Ansari is an award-winning actor, director, writer and comedian. He co-created, writes, directs, and stars in the Netflix original series MASTER OF NONE for which he has won two Emmy’s for Outstanding Comedy Writing as well as Emmy and DGA Award nominations for his directing. In October of 2025, he will release the film GOOD FORTUNE which he wrote, directed, and costars with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. He is also known for co-starring in NBC’s PARKS AND RECREATION. In 2019, he released his 5th standup for Netflix entitled RIGHT NOW directed by Spike Jonze to critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. His latest special NIGHTCLUB COMEDIAN is now streaming on Netflix.
Matteo Lane is a New York-based comedian whose stand-up special can be seen on Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup. he has performed stand up on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party, This Week at the Comedy Cellar and The Comedy Jam, as well as HBO’s Crashing. Fluent in five languages and with a singing range of six octaves, Matteo lived in Italy as an oil painter and opera singer before starting his comedy career.
Also joining Aziz are Ricky Velez and Wil Sylvince. Ricky Velez is a stand-up comic, writer, and actor based in New York. Touring frequently with John Mulaney, Pete Davidson, Jon Stewart, and Aziz Ansari, and recurring as himself on THE DAILY SHOW with Jon Stewart, you can find his one hour - special HERE’S EVERYTHING on HBO, which Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson produced. Wil Sylvince is one of the most explosive comedians performing around the world today. His comedic performances on COMEDY CENTRAL, HBO’S DEF COMEDY JAM and SHOWTIME, all garnered standing ovations, a feat rarely seen accomplished by many performers.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 - TONY HINCHCLIFFE & THE KILLERS OF KILL TONY
For the first time ever, Tony will join the Killers for an unforgettable night of stand up comedy killers!
Tony Hinchcliffe is a touring stand up comedian, writer, and podcast host based out of Austin, Texas. Hinchcliffe began his career cutting his teeth at the renowned Comedy Store in LA. As the host of the No.1 live podcast in the world, Kill Tony, he has scaled his namesake platform to stream to over 100 million people since 2013. Hinchcliffe and his assembly of enthusiasts collectively made ‘The Store’ the place to be on Monday nights while discovering numerous fresh comics and elevating many more up-and-coming voices. With Kill Tony’s new home at The Comedy Mothership, this uniquely influential open mic has a legacy unrivaled by anything else out there. As a professional wordsmith with impressive edge, alongside his membership in the Writer’s Guild and his Comedy Central rolodex of credits, he partners his reputation as a roast comic with a long-working résumé alongside some of the most respected working stand-ups today.
The Killers of Kill Tony are David Lucas, William Montgomery, Ahren Belisle and Kim Congdon.
David Lucas started his career early on the MTV "Yo Momma" show. When David became a regular on the Kill Tony Show he was acknowledged by legendary comedians as a quick-witted joke writer and a vicious Roaster. He is solidifying his name as one of the greatest comics of his generation.
William Flournoy Montgomery is known as the longest running regular on the #1 live podcast in the world Kill Tony. The Memphis Strangler can be seen on Showtime’s Comedy Store documentary. The Big Red Machine has his own podcast the William Montgomery Show which is available everywhere. Also The Vanilla Gorilla is currently headlining shows everywhere.
Ahren Belisle has skyrocketed onto some of the biggest stages in comedy. He won over millions on America’s Got Talent and made an unforgettable debut on the wildly popular podcast Kill Tony. Ahren was born with cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, delivering his punchlines through his phone. His innate charm and quick wit have earned him a unique place in comedy—where the comedian who doesn’t speak is allowed to say anything.
Kim Congdon is an Austin Texas based comedian and podcaster. She is known for her appearances on Netflix, MTV, Comedy Central, Joe Rogan Experience, Impractical Jokers and more. She was a writer for The Roast of Tom Brady and Impractical Jokers. When she's not on stage telling jokes, roasting, or on tv, you can hear her on her podcasts, This Bitch and The Kim Congdon Takeover.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 9 - JEFF ARCURI & CAITLIN PELUFFO
Making his GOCF debut with a special afternoon presentation, comedy sensation Jeff Arcuri. The Chicago Tribune calls Jeff Arcuri “a joke machine,” but he’s not! He’s a person! Jeff has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, Laughs! on Fox, SiriusXM, and a plethora of comedy festivals around the country. Based in New York, Jeff can be seen nightly at The Comedy Cellar.
Joining Jeff is Caitlin Peluffo. Hailing from San Francisco, Caitlin is a NY based comedian. Caitlin has released a Comedy Central Featuring set and a Don't Tell Comedy set. She was also featured on the Late Show with James Corden, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, After Midnight on CBS, and as a New Face of Comedy at JFL. She performs at clubs nationwide talking about how she came to be such a lovable loose cannon.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 9 - BERT KREISCHER, WHITNEY CUMMINGS, & MS. PAT
The Machine is coming back to the Great Outdoors. Bert Kreischer's career has evolved from being Rolling Stone's 1997 "Number One Partier in the Nation," to one of the top grossing stand-up comics in the business, and most recently, star of the major motion picture, The Machine. Kreischer recently released his highly anticipated 5th stand-up special, Razzle Dazzle and his previous specials, Secret Time, The Machine, and Hey Big Boy are currently streaming on Netfilx. He is also a world-renowned top podcaster hosting Bertcast and 2 Bears 1 Cave with Tom Segura and created, hosts and produces the YouTube cooking show, Something's Burning.
Joining Bert for an unforgettable night of comedy will be the multi-talented, hilarious Whitney Cummings and the legendary Ms. Pat.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 - JOHN MULANEY, MIKE BIRGIGILA, NICK KROLL & FRED ARMISEN
John Mulaney is a three-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Mulaney can currently be seen hosting his new Netflix talk show, EVERYBODY'S LIVE WITH JOHN MULANEY. The show airs live on Wednesday's at 7pm PT/10pm ET. Mulaney's latest Netflix stand-up special, BABY J, released in April 2023, converts his personal turmoil into comedic brilliance. BABY J earned him 2023 Emmy nominations in Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and an Emmy win for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special. BABY J also received the 2024 Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special (non televised). Mulaney consistently tours, and he has sold out venues around North America, from Madison Square Garden multiple times to the Hollywood Bowl.
Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide—from the Sydney Opera House to the West End of London to Broadway. His five solo shows "Sleepwalk With Me," "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend," "Thank God For Jokes," "The New One," and "The Old Man & The Pool" enjoyed successful runs on and off Broadway and became hit Netflix comedy specials. His work on "The Old Man & The Pool" earned him a 2024 Emmy nomination for Best Writing. He is currently touring with his newest comedy show, "The Good Life." Mike’s shows merge storytelling and comedy in a way that The New York Times has called "Birbiglian." Birbiglia also wrote, directed, and starred in the films "Sleepwalk with Me" and "Don't Think Twice." As an actor, Birbiglia has appeared in the films "Trainwreck," "The Fault in Our Stars," "Popstar,""A Man Called Otto," as well as TV roles in "Orange Is the New Black" and "Billions." He hosts the podcast "Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out."
Also joining John Mulaney in Halifax is a powerhouse of multi-talented performers; actor, comedian, voice actor, writer, and producer Nick Kroll; and actor, comedian, musician, and writer Fred Armisen, all set to bring their signature comedic styles to the stage for one extraordinary night of laughter.
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