Story Story Lie

Tonight Julie Kim is sharing a story! Julie Kim is stand-up comedian and writer who headlines comedy clubs across Canada and the United States. She has been featured on national television and radio multiple times (the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs Northwest, the Halifax Comedy Festival, and much more). Julie's been a writer and on-camera talent for CBC's The Debaters, Laugh out Loud, CBC's Kim's Convenience (a tiny bit as an occasional guest in the writer's room), and more. Her comedy credits are among the best in the country. She is a writer and creative consulting for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and will be returning for her third TV gala in May 2022. Julie is currently touring across North America with Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Crazy Rich Asians). In 2018 she released her debut comedy album with 800 Pound Gorilla Records, and was discovered by fans worldwide as her comedy videos amassed over 20 million views online. Julie will be a writer for Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Kim’s Convenience) as he hosts The Juno Awards in 2022. Julie's mission is to spread happiness, lighten hearts, and unite through laughter.

Lukas (Luke) Purm has signed up to share a very suspicious story Thursday Night!

A verbal surgeon by nature, Lukas Purm is the Host & Producer of Stand Up Comedy at The Improv Centre in Vancouver, and has energized audiences at Fringe Festivals in Vancouver 2018 and Paris 2020. His uplifting satire blends philosophy with self awareness in a world spun out of proportion.

But is Lukas the liar? Only way to find out is to be there! Ticket link in bio or $20 at the door.

Fans of Damonde Tschritter

Damonde Tschritter Comedy's New Superhero Damonde is a hilarious and unique stand-up comedian, so much so that Canada’s National newspaper, The Globe & Mail, hailed him as "Comedy’s new Superhero, and perhaps this country’s finest comedic storyteller." His relaxed, laid-back style and unique comic voice have made him a sidesplitting favourite across Canada and the US. In 2006 Damonde became the first ever Canadian in its 27-year history to win the illustrious Seattle International Comedy Competition. (The largest of its kind in the U.S) This was a three-week long event and Damonde did 17 shows to be crowned the champion! Damonde was also awarded the Gold Medal performance for top comedic act at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. His TV comedy specials have aired on CTV, CBC, HBO, Comedy Network and Comedy Central. His radio stints include CBC’s The Debaters and Madly Off in All Directions, and he has appeared at every comedy festival in North America including the New Faces Gala at Just for Laughs. Damonde has shared the stage with comedy legends, Robin Williams, Tim Allen and Bob Saget, just to name a few. He has appeared in both film and television, is an accomplished screen writer with two TV shows and one movie currently in development. “…an absolutely unique act and perhaps this country’s finest comedic storyteller”. - Globe & Mail, Guy MacPherson “...has the rare gift of commanding attention merely by talking.” - Seattle Weekly, Brian Miller

Em C'oop host the “breathtakingly funny, surprisingly hopeful” comedy show called R**e is Real & Everywhere, that toured Canada pre and was featured in Vice, The Guardian and The Globe & Mail. Em has made audiences laugh in bars, barns and blanketforts

Their podcast is called Cathartic Laughs and features funny people talking about how making jokes has gotten them through tough times.

Don’t miss their suspicious story THURSDAY at

VANCOUVER

Story Story Lie :: Suspicious Minds | Listed An East Van original comedy show brings unreal stories and one lie.

VANCOUVER!!! We’re thrilled with the line up for our next Story Story Lie at The Rio Theatre.

The theme “Suspicious Minds”
The contestants Julie Kim, Damonde Tschritter, Akeem Hoyte-Charles, Em Cooper and Luke Purm.
Hosted by Jo Dworschak with her lovely assistant David C Jones. Tickets available now. Link in bio

THRILLED Julie Kim will be on Story Story Lie with us Thursday, June 23rd! Full line up is posted on our event sight (link in bio) and tickets are available now!

Posted • ALERT: A few weeks ago the man pictured here told me that he’s hosting The Juno Awards in Toronto and - short story shorter - I was then hired to write for him.

We dreamed up and wrote amazing things. Simu then made them leap, sing, and dance off the page exceeding all expectations in what many have called the BEST JUNO AWARDS EVER.

Shoutout to writing team member - so glad he came onboard! Small ‘c’ consulting credit to and . 😉

And if anyone still needs further reasoning as to why we need women and diversity in writing rooms, see the biggest fu***ng line of the night at the end of the monologue.

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The Winner of Story Story Lie Xr**ed is first time storyteller big time burlesque babe Androsia Wilde

Her devotion to hiding out in a closet in college with her someone special was a hot hot mess and we loved it!

Congrats Androsia! Keep those epic stories coming

Vancouver Casting Call for Story Story Lie at The Rio Theatre, the theme is yet to be determined. Instead of deciding the theme and finding the right performers this time I’m finding the right performers then picking a theme that binds all the stories together (this always happens somehow). We’ll have the usual pro comedian line up but I’m saving one special spot for someone new.

Over the years we’ve had numerous epic stories shared by new performers, including Rae Bower with her epic tale of doing on a date to the Aquarium and the fellow brought his daughter and then left them both there. A totally true story told so remarkably.

For the June 23rd show I really hope to find that one special person with an unbelievable story (or the tenacity to tell a lie, which can be much more difficult).

To send a pitch email [email protected] and tell me a bit about it. Deadline is 5pm Monday, May 17th.

Photos from our Story Story Lie "Hot and Heavy" at The Rio Theatre! Brilliant stories by Steev Letts, K.C. Novak, Alannah Brittany, Alistair Ogden, and The Winner Lindsay Braynen. Thanks to Skye Portman for the photos.

And The Rio Theatre for making us feel at home

Posted • Backstage at The Rio Theatre. Finally figured out makeup (thanks drag race). So grateful to the Story Story Lie fans in Vancouver and Victoria. Taking a week to catch up with family then back to Winnipeg and announcing more shows and projects!

It’s an action packed season 🙏🏼

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TONIGHT! Unreal Xr**ed stories at The Rio Theatre in Vancouver ❤️

Keeping the event at half capacity so ticket holders have room to spread out. Tickets still available online and at the door.

This is a night you won’t want to miss!
7pm

Tuesday Night we have Burlesque Sensation sharing a brand new story

Androsia Wilde [she/her] known as "The Bahama Mama of Burlesque", is the perfect tropical cocktail - a generous pour of burlesque's glitz and tease, splashed with the intoxicating and rhythmic flavours of The Bahamas. This Daughter of Starlight and Seafoam's performing journey spans over 3,000 miles- from the Island Paradise of her birth, to the Pacific Northwest she now calls 'home', and has taken her through the realms of alternative modeling, martial arts, immersive theatre, acting for television, and dance.

Her burlesque career started in 2014 with her much-lauded debut as the 'yummy' scoundrel Lando Calrissian in nerdlesque troupe Geekenders' initial production of "The Empire Strips Back", and has since expanded to setting stages ablaze across British Columbia with her enchanting stage presence and delight for movement-based storytelling. Alongside her beloved Geekenders family, she is also part of the interdisciplinary troupe Omnika In Motion, and one of the driving forces behind the newest BIPOC collective, Diasporic Dynasty.

Ticket link in bio

Catch Patricia Ellen’s unbelievable (possibly untrue) story at The Mint

Saturday, Apr 23rd 7pm
Get your tickets in advance!

Patricia is a regular at Q***r Dog Comedy, Phillip's Comedy Night, and Frantic Friday. Placed 3rd at Funnyfest and 2nd at a Q***r Comedy contest.

Posted • Feeling grateful for comedy in Victoria & everyone who’s welcomed me over the last few months. BUT I am especially grateful to the hair stylist who refused to give me a chin length bob before this set saying I wasn’t in the “right emotional state for more than a trim,” bless u ✨❤️✨

Emily Woods is sharing a new story with us Saturday at The Mint in Victoria. Prepare to be blown away! Always love having Emily on our stage!

Spending the last five years between Kelowna, Victoria, and the UK, Emily has established herself as a stellar new comedian quickly rising up in these scenes. Her hour long solo show was set to debut in a prime slot at the 2020 Edinburgh fringe festival, but sadly the pandemic ruined those plans. New to Victoria Emily quickly dove right back into comedy; performing all over the city and Vancouver, as well as running her own comedy course for aspiring femme and non-binary comedians. Now an event producer for the Victoria Event Centre Emily runs her own regularly sold out show at the VEC showcasing drag, burlesque, music, and comedy acts called Frantic Friday. Emily regularly hosts and performs at other shows around Victoria and Vancouver. 2018 Leicester Square new act of the year semi-finalist 2019 Max Turner Award Finalist 2019 Up The Creek One to Watch finalist 2019 99Club bursary for top female and non-binary comedians of London “A striking take and a gift for finding the funny side of everything, including taking anti-depressants.” -Bruce Desseau “She’s forever beaming with a jolly smile, even while excoriating herself over her looks or lack of self-respect, or being brashly honest about life... there’s something refreshingly engaging about her quirky presence.” -Steve Bennett

Saturday Night five of Victoria’s hottest comedians are telling brand new stories at

Tickets starting at $15 and deals for booking a table of 2-6.

Can you spot the liar? Be the first to get it right and win one of our infamous prizes.

Tuesday April 26th is our 7th annual Xr**ed Story Story Lie show! We always love bringing this s*x positive story of adventure and comical disasters to the Rio Theatre.

Hot and Heavy is a theme perfect to test out a date or bring some spice to your relationship.

No video or audio recording allowed for this show as our performers have agreed to share stories they don’t want shared with anyone other then our fans. So get your tickets now. Link in bio or head straight to the website 🙏🏼

Tickets Available Now for the much anticipated return of Story Story Lie to Victoria, BC SAT, APR 23
This line up is packed with talented comedians willing to share crazy confessions as they attempt to trick the audience. Be the first to pick the liar right and win one of our infamous prizes.

Ticket link in bio!

Posted • Words can not express how grateful I am for the amazing stories and the full house at Handsome Daughter last night!

Story Story Lie once again brought a room full of strangers together. Thank you to the comedians who shared epic stories that all surprised us with the shared themes of medical issues.

Lara Rae (pictured), J.D. Renaud, Kristen Einarson, Mark Morris and Ash Lazar.

Next up: April 23rd in Victoria and April 26th in Vancouver. Hopefully another show in Winnipeg before summer.

TONIGHT

These five comedians will be telling outrageous stories. One is lying. Be the first to spot the liar at our show and you’ll win one of our infamous prizes.

Tickets available online until 6pm or with cash 8pm at the door! Show starts 9pm.

PRESENTING Kristen Einarson, a comedian and marketing sellout based in Winnipeg. She has appeared in the Winnipeg Comedy Fest, won the Handsome Daughter’s “So You Think You Can Host” competition, and has opened for headlining comedians Chris Locke, Paul Rabliauskas, and Dave Merheje. In April 2022, she will be included on a Just For Laughs comedy compilation album and can be heard now on Sirius XM Radio

Posted • I’m doing a very fun show with an incredible lineup on Saturday! Come see if I’m the liar or not 😉

Saturday 9pm get your tickets at the door or click the link in our bio.

PRESENTING Lara Rae : a Three-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee and a Gemini Award nominee for her work on Little Mosque. The longtime artistic director of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and as a performer on the CBC Radio One comedy series The Debaters.

She has also been a writer for radio and television, including on Blackfly, Big Sound, Little Mosque on the Prairie, What a Week, Definitely Not the Opera and Monsoon House.

Year after year Lara continues to be a Winnipeg treasure and we can not get enough of seeing her on stage!