Having to make the perilously journey from Laval all the way downtown through snowstorms, construction cones and potholes to get his comedy fix, Charles believed there was a golden opportunity in providing English comedy on the North Shore. Along with the partnership of Sid Khullar of MTLComedyClub, he started Laval’s Got Jokes, a monthly English comedy show at the House of Jazz of Laval “to prove that his town of Laval is not only the butt of the jokes”, by press release.

One year and 12 shows later, Charles, Sid, the House of Jazz and their audience celebrate the 1 year anniversary of their show (named #3 on the CultMtl list of Best Comedy Shows in town)! “The energy in this room is different. The comics and the audiences have such a good time! And the venue is so beautiful also! Thousands of chandeliers, the way the stage is set up, the balcony. It all comes together nicely.”

The gala, which will take place Tuesday May 30th at 8:00pm, will feature a lineup of comedians, as well as some special surprises, and a live house band! From witty one-liners to side-splitting stories.

“We’re thrilled to bring together such a talented group of comedians for this event,” said Charles Daghlian, the event organizer. “We want to give people a chance to forget about their troubles and just laugh for a night. I’m going all out! Live band, special surprise comedians. I’m even going to suit up for the occasion!”

On top of one year of English comedy, Charles and Sid are starting a French show at the House of Jazz as well, for the French speaking public of Laval and North-Shore in need of laughter. The first show will take place on Tuesday, June 13th.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.mtlcomedyclub.com/laval.

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Fully in English, the stand-up show, when in Laval, is held at the House of Jazz, in Chomedey. It takes place every last Tuesday of the month.

Charles Daghlian, organizer and host of the event, said comedians from everywhere want to come to Laval and perform at LAVAL’S GOT JOKES.

“Laval doesn’t have any of those comedy clubs,” Daghlian said. “To be able to offer it, and having people responding that way to the offer, it makes us want to do more. Many residents are coming back for every editions, and comedians who performed elsewhere are asking to have a stand-up in one of Laval’s events.”

Having people coming back for every show also makes Daghlian pick different comedians every month, in order to offer new faces and jokes to the public.

“That’s the fun part of it,” he said. “It’s nice to hear the feedbacks after. It’s never the same comedian who comes out as night’s favourite.”

Topics

A positive thing about that event is that despite having seven comedians performing last night, topics weren’t repetitive or similar.

Comedians were discussing love, school, religion, sex and drugs, dating apps, and even the House of Jazz.

One of the comedians last night was Michelle Forrester, Montreal native. She wasn’t afraid to talk about things people are often facing in life, but won’t necessarily discuss with others, especially in a funny way.

“I’m trying to make fun about topics that are normally more serious, or things that normally would make me sad,” Forrester said. “Sometimes when you’re writing a joke, and looking at it from the outside, you’re realizing that almost everything can be funny if you’re looking at it the right way. Also, by telling those jokes and stories to strangers, it detaches you a little bit from it since you’re seeing their reactions, and it feels like you’re talking about someone else’s story.”

The public gave a great round of applause to Andrew Khoury, who wasn’t afraid to discuss his homosexuality, in relation with his origins, for his stand-up.

Headliner of the night, Massimo Cannistraro concluded the event, making sure people would leave the place, still laughing.

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