This year The Just for Laughs festival has changed in a bigger and longer event. The anglophone programming was extended from 11 July to 31 July.
The biggest surprise is a Just for Laugh GALA show - the major show which opens the festival.
To accommodate this event the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in Place des Arts was retained.
Russell Peters will host the JFL Gala - Best Night Ever - a show full of big names featuring special guest Jeremy Hotz and starring Jimmy Carr, Dom Irrera, Sebastian Maniscalco, Nick Thune and more.
Take a look at Russell Peters announcing his show for Just for Laughs Montreal 2011.
The Anglophone programming of Just for Laughs Montreal 2011 festival was extended this year but to be sure that you will see your favorite artist is better to buy your ticket from time.
The Just for Laughs Official website has a new name HaHaHa http://www.hahaha.com/
Here is the Programming of the major shows with video shows of some of the comedians. Take a look to be in the mood for the real festival.
RUSSELL PETERS: BEST NIGHT EVER
Ever have that dream where international comedy sensation Russell Peters hosts an epic show featuring a personally selected line-up of his favourite and funniest comedian friends? That sure would be the Best Night Ever. Well, sometimes, dreams really do come true! Featuring special guest Jeremy Hotz and starring Jimmy Carr, Dom Irrera, Sebastian Maniscalco, Nick Thune and more.
Dates: July 28 – 7:00 & 10:00 PM
Location: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – Place des Arts
Jeremy Hotz video:
CRAIG FERGUSON’S INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF COMEDY (*PANCAKES NOT INCLUDED)
Join the insanely wild and charming host of CBS’s The Late Late Show. Craig Ferguson returns to Montreal to help pay it forward to his fellow international comedians looking to become North American household names.
Dates: July 30 – 7:00 & 10:00 PM
Location: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – Place des Arts
Craig Ferguson video:
MODERN LOVE: THE RELATIONSHIP SHOW
Hosted by Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet
Is your cat your best friend? Have a mad crush on a celebrity? Get ready for modern “love” to be dissected in every way imaginable. Hosted by Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet and featuring Bob Marley, Debra DiGiovanni, Robert Kelly, Tim Minchin and more!
Dates: July 29 – 7:00 PM
Location: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – Place des Arts 4
Debra DiGiovanni video
DECLINE OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE?!
Hosted by The Daily Show’s John Oliver
Get ready to piss your political trousers. Comics will speak their mind, debating on the future – or lack thereof – of the USA. Hosted by John Oliver and starring Colin Quinn, Marc Maron, Alonzo Bodden and more.
Dates: July 31 – 7:00 PM
Location: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – Place des Arts
John Oliver video:
A TRIBUTE TO NERDS
Does your day consist of downloading apps, reading graphic novels, and lining up at the Mac Store at 5:00 AM to get in on Steve Jobs’ latest vision? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then this show was made for you. (Host to be announced soon.)
Dates: July 29 – 10:00 PM
Location: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – Place des Arts
THE NASTY SHOW
Forget about “Got Milk?”. Got Balls? Hey moron, want to be told you’re an a$&? Can you handle one of the most insulting shows in the history of stand-up comedy? You can try to hide, but no one is safe from our host, The Roastmaster General himself, Jeffrey Ross.
Dates: July 14 – 7:00 & 9:30 PM
July 15 & 16 – 7:00, 9:30 & 11:59 PM
Location: Metropolis
Jeffrey Ross video
EDDIE IZZARD – STRIPPED
Eddie Izzard brings his show Stripped to the Gesù! From the vantage point of his elegant, sexy and absurd universe, Eddie tackles topics ranging from the origin of language to Wikipedia, from banjos to helicopters, from God to the creation of life and of course… bananas. The NY Times declared him to be “the most brilliant stand-up comedian of his generation—he is deliriously, dizzyingly, catch-your-breath funny.” Did we mention he’s also presenting an additional special show in French? Oui, c’est vrai!
Dates: July 11 to 13 –7:00 PM
July 11 – 9:30 PM (in French)
Location: Gesù – Centre de créativité
Eddie Izzard video
TIM MINCHIN
Spend an evening with one of the classiest and most talented international performers working today. This is a full-out comedy/music experience that will make you think and laugh.
Dates: July 28 to 30 – 9:00 PM
Location: L’Astral
Tim Minchin video:
DANNY BHOY – WANDERLUST
He is one of the most sought-after comedians working in the world today and 2011 sees Danny return to our shores with a brand-new show to delight his ever-growing Canadian fan base. More mesmerizing anecdotes and quick-fire wit from the globetrotting Scot are guaranteed to leave Montreal audiences with a smile on their face and wanderlust in their hearts. His last run here completely sold out, so early booking is highly recommended for this brilliant, busy Scot.
Dates: July 19 to 23 and July 26 to 30 – 7:00 PM
Location: Gesù – Centre de créativité 5
Danny Bhoy video:
JIMMY CARR – LAUGHTER THERAPY
Since the turn of the century, Jimmy has been a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute. Laughter Therapy will be an evening of nonstop jokes, gags and banter. Jimmy is a Just For Laughs crowd favourite and a staple at the Fest. If you’ve got a sick sense of humour, then maybe laughter really is the best medicine. Not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral compass. Recommended dose: one brand new show to be taken annually. We said annually.
Dates: July 21 to 24 and July 27 to 30 – 9:30 PM
Location: Gesù – Centre de créativité
Jimmy Carr video
ONE-STOP WORLD TOUR: The Best of Britcom, O’Comics and Late Nite Down Under
Expand your comedy horizons and discover international comedians that are sure to become your new comedy favourites.
Dates: July 25 to 27 – 9:30 PM
Location: Club Soda
THE BAR MITZVAH SHOW
Eat something! You look thin! I am not a travel agent for guilt trips! Get ready for the return of the funniest, most Jewy show you’ve ever seen (apart from your family’s Passover seder).
Dates: July 27 & 28 – 7:00 PM
Location: Théâtre Jean Duceppe – Place des Arts
MOM COM
It’s time for moms of the world to speak up, unite in laughter and gab about everything mom-related. An evening brought to you by hilarious comedians will tell you things most moms are too sweet to say. No apple pie will be served. Wear clean underpants.
Dates: July 29 & 30 – 7:00 PM
Location: Théâtre Jean Duceppe – Place des Arts
TALK OF THE FEST
Is Just For Laughs just too good this year? Can’t decide what to see? Going crazy? We’re so sorry, but GET A GRIP already! Talk of the Fest brings you the Fest’s hottest acts, all hosted by popular blogger/podcaster Chris Hardwick (The Nerdist). This show will give you a taste of whom everyone is talking about. You will soon understand why they’re the Talk of the Fest!
Dates: July 25 to 27 – 7:00 PM
July 30 – 7:00 & 9:30 PM
Location: Club Soda
NASTY GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Think girls don’t have balls just as big as guys? Notwithstanding human anatomy, these girls are about to show everyone just how edgy, risky, shocking, hilarious and downright nasty women can be in the world of comedy. Girls, grab your nastiest friends (even the ones who never swear) and head out for a ladies’ night out on the town. Guys, wear your jock straps.
Dates: July 28 – 7:30 PM
Location: Metropolis 6
So.. ready for the real live fun?... buy your ticket from time.
Here you will find full details for all the events : Just for Laughs HaHaHa Official website
