The Commercial Drive Business Society: Comedy On The Drive

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Cost: $31.30
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Get ready to laugh the night away with a standout lineup featuring charismatic storyteller and TV actor Johnny Perrotta, award-winning comedic storyteller Chris Griffin, Tokyo-born, Vancouver-based comedian Yumi Nagashima, known for her unmistakably dry and slightly dark humour, and Gio Rizz, whose edgy, unfiltered comedy takes on marriage, fatherhood, family and his Italian upbringing. Plus, joining the lineup as a special guest is Vancouver comedian Reza Peyk, bringing his sharp, relatable comedy and high-energy style to the York Theatre stage.

From outrageous stories and sharp observations to brutally honest takes on everyday life, Comedy on The Drive brings together distinct comedic styles for a night of non-stop laughs.

And the fun doesn’t stop at the theatre. Laugh & Dine on The Drive! Ticket holders can show their Comedy on The Drive ticket at participating restaurants to enjoy exclusive offers before or after the show. Make a night of it and experience more of what The Drive has to offer. Participating locations announced on TheDrive.ca/comedy-2026.

JOHNNY PERROTTA
Johnny Perrotta is a charismatic storyteller, actor and writer whose down-to-earth humour and larger-than-life stories have made him a favourite with audiences across North America. A Vancouver-based touring headliner, Johnny has shared the stage with comedy greats including Robin Williams, Ron Funches and Jay Pharoah. His screen credits include Supergirl, The X-Files, ABC’s The Crossing and Italian Family Christmas with Beau Bridges, as well as playing Angelo “Quack Quack” Ruggiero in The Victoria Gotti Story. With blue-collar roots, quick wit and a gift for turning everyday life into outrageous stories, John knows how to get a room laughing.

CHRIS GRIFFIN
Chris Griffin has built a reputation as one of Canada’s most dynamic comedic storytellers, turning his wildest life experiences into the kind of stories you can’t believe are true. A winner of the Vancouver Comedy Competition and finalist at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, Chris has appeared at Just For Laughs Vancouver for ten consecutive years and earned two Vancouver Comedy Awards. He’s shared the stage with comedy heavyweights including Norm MacDonald, Tom Papa, Mark Normand and Fortune Feimster, and recently hosted for John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, Fred Armisen and Nick Kroll. His full-length special Words Have Consequences is available through 800 Pound Gorilla Media.

YUMI NAGASHIMA
Tokyo-born, Vancouver-based comedian Yumi Nagashima has been winning over audiences with her unmistakably dry, intimate and slightly dark style of comedy since 2015. One of Canada’s most distinctive comedic voices, Yumi has appeared on Comedy Central Asia and CBC’s The Debaters, along with comedy festivals and stages across Canada and beyond. Her popular YouTube channel, Yumi Tube, has attracted a global following of nearly 170,000 subscribers. Drawing humour from cultural differences, relationships and her experiences building a life in Canada, Yumi delivers sharp observations with an understated style that makes the punchlines hit even harder.

GIO RIZZ
Gio Rizz is a Vancouver-based comedian, producer, husband and new father — which means he has no shortage of material. The producer behind Unfiltered Comedy, Gio has become a familiar face on Vancouver’s comedy scene, performing at Underground Comedy Club, Yuk Yuk’s and House of Comedy, while becoming a mainstay at The Comedy Ring. His edgy, unfiltered style finds the funny in marriage, fatherhood, family dynamics and his Italian upbringing. Brutally honest and never afraid to go there, Gio has a knack for saying exactly what everyone else in the room is thinking — including the things they probably know better than to say out loud.

Reya Peyk
Vancouver-based comedian Reza Peyk has been bringing his high-energy, unfiltered style of comedy to stages across North America for more than two decades. Since launching his stand-up career in 2 outcomes, Reza has performed at notable venues including the world-famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood and House of Blues in Las Vegas, and has been featured on CBC television and radio. Drawing from his experiences immigrating to Canada as a teenager, his Persian upbringing, family life, relationships and years in the corporate world, Reza turns real-life experiences into sharp, relatable comedy. Bold, animated and never afraid to push the envelope, he brings an infectious energy to the stage — and plenty to say about the absurdities of everyday life.
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