In 2008, when Dan Quinn wanted to combine his two favourite passions – snowboarding and stand-up comedy – he came up with the Snowed in Comedy tour.
The entire tour schedule is built around what ski hills Quinn can hit during the day, an adventure funded by his successful comedy shows.
A popular proposition to other comedians, the show features Quinn, Arj Barker, Craig Campbell and Paul Myrehaug.
All of the acts are internationally recognized and have received various awards and accolades in several parts of the world.
Quinn had no idea his plan for combining comedic talent with his thirst for time on the slopes would grow to include sold-out shows in venues with as many as 1,440 seats or TV specials.
Barker is an American stand-up comedian who has a huge following in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and growing international acclaim. He is best known for playing Dave in the hit HBO sitcom Flight of the Conchords.
He was co-creator of the off-broadway hit the Marijuanalogues, and can be seen in three comedy central specials in the U.S. and two Late Show with David Letterman appearances.
In 2013, he won the People’s Choice Award and was the biggest seller at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Quinn has had numerous appearances on TV and radio and has won the Canadian Comedy Competition at the wildly popular Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.
He has appeared on CTV’s Comedy Now, The Debators, Sirius XM radio and won Best of the Fest at the Hubcap Comedy Festival in Moncton.
Campbell is a Canadian who is now based out of the UK, where he has performed on the hugely successful Michael McIntyre Comedy Road show.
Canadian Audiences may remember him as the former host of Ed the Sock and for his numerous Just For Laughs appearances.
Myrehaug joins the tour this year after a four-year hiatus.
He won the Great Canadian Laugh Off $25,000 prize and has been on Just For Laughs, Sirius XM and The Debators.
Each comedian will perform for 25 minutes with an intermission after the first two acts.
The popular tour will arrive at the SASCU Rec Centre on Saturday, Jan. 24. Tickets are available at Wearabouts.
