Māori Comedians Join IndigE-girl Comedy in Vancouver
byFollowing two sold-out shows in December, IndigE-girl Comedy will take to the Just for Laughs Vancouver stage next week, joined by Māori comedians in a cross-cultural exchange — and you can enter to win tickets!
Kura Turuwhenua and Janaye Henry from New Zealand will join the celebrated all-female Indigenous comedy collective in Vancouver, then later in the month IndigE-girl Comedy will head to the Te Kōhanga o Auaha (New Zealand Fringe Festival).
IndigE-girl Comedy at Just For Laughs Vancouver
- Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 doors 7:30, show 8:00pm
- Location: Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St, Vancouver)
- Tickets: Available online now for $21 (+fees/tax)
Get ready for the ultimate Auntie takeover as IndigE-girl Comedy features some of Canada’s best Indigenous comedians with two hilariously sharp minds in Māori comedy. Hosted by Debbie Courchene, the lineup includes Ticia Aks, Alana Obey, Savannah Erasmus, Cheyenna “Shy” Sapp, Kura Turuwhenua, and Janaye Henry.
IndigE-girl Comedy at New Zealand Fringe Festival
After lighting up the stage in Vancouver, IndigE-girl Comedy will cross the Pacific to headline at the Te Kōhanga o Auaha (New Zealand Fringe Festival) from February 26 to March 1, 2025, where Kura Turuwhenua and Janaye Henry will share their sharp wit and “Big Auntie Energy” with New Zealand audiences. The show promises a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of Indigenous women’s strength, resilience, and unapologetic humor.
- Dates: February 26 – March 1, 2025
- Location: Te Auaha Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand
- Tickets: Available online now
Debbie Courchene, Nicole Etitiq and Cheyenna “Shy” Sapp will travel to New Zealand in late February, continuing their cultural exchange through performances and festival participation, further strengthening the bond between Indigenous comedic voices in Canada and New Zealand.
Enter to Win
I have a pair of tickets to give away to the Just for Laughs Vancouver showcase! Here’s how you can enter to win:
Win tickets to IndigE-girl Comedy at Just for Laughs VancouverAbout IndigE Girl Comedy
Founded by comedian and producer, Debbie Courchene, IndigE Girl Comedy is a platform celebrating Indigenous and LGBTQ2S+ comedians. With a focus on uplifting voices that are often marginalized in mainstream comedy, IndigE Girl Comedy has become a beloved show known for its unapologetic humor, resilience, and inclusivity. Whether in workshops or mainstage performances, IndigE Girl Comedy continues to break barriers and bring diverse perspectives to the comedy world.
