Gavin Stephens
Spotlight Comedy Club
February 21 & 22, 2025
Doors 7 pm, Starts 8 pm
Tickets starting at $25
Gavin Stephens
Gavin, born to working-class Afro-Caribbean parents in Markham, navigates life through the lens of philosophy. He uses humour and critical insights to explore issues of identity, class, and systemic inequity. Being an outsider, Gavin has always seen the need to express his views on social constructs and political ideology in an easy-to-digest everyman way. Gavin has performed at Montreal’s Just for Laughs and Austin’s SXSW, was named one of the "10 Funniest Canadians" by E! Network, and won NOW Magazine’s “Best Local Stand-up Comic in Toronto.” Recently, he earned a Juno nomination for his album All Inclusive Coma, available on Howl & Roar Records
Stephens was voted by Star TV as one of the “10 Funniest Canadians” and for five seasons was a star and writer on the Gemini-nominated sketch show Comedy Inc. on CTV. Stephens has filmed multiple one-man specials for The Comedy Network, a multi-media sensation, and has appeared at international festivals like Montreal’s Just For Laughs and Austin’s SXSW with indie comedy legends Margaret Cho, Janeane Garofalo and Andy Kindler. He has toured throughout Canada, England, the U.S. and South Africa as a highly sought headliner with his one-man show “Meeting Of The Audio Visual Squad”, his Lenny Bruce tribute nights “The Ghosts of Lenny Bruce”, and as an acclaimed opening act for Russell Peters. NOW Magazine’s readers choice of Best Local Standup Comic, 2010
SPECIAL HOST
THE FABULOUS KENNY ROBINSON
His irreverent, socially conscience, intelligent, opinionated and profane style of comedy has made him a fixture and favourite with comedy clubs, festivals, swingers conventions, radio, and television audiences for 3 decades.
Raunchy, energetic, sharp witted, and sharp dressed; Kenny Robinson is a one of a kind act. Not for the weak of heart or narrow minded. Kenny assaults your sensibilities and funny bone with unspoken truths.
Many of the country's brightest young comics have claimed "The Fab" as a mentor and influence.
The Winnipeg born, Chicago bred Robinson has hosted The Gemini Awards and was twice nominated for his writing and performance in his ground breaking one hour special "Thick and Thin" on the CBC.
Kenny has earned accolades as the creator, writer, producer and host of the edgy late night series"After Hours with Kenny Robinson" on The Comedy Network.
His episode of the CBC's Comics has been referred by the Toronto Star as "One of the few episodes that still stand with the test of time."
For 2 years he was one of the co hosts of "The Morning Rush" on Flow 93.5fm, Canada's first black owned hip hop radio station.
As an actor Kenny has appeared in such films as "Third Miracle" with Ed Harris, "Down To Earth" with Chris Rock, Clement Virgo's "Love comes Down", and David Sutherland's "Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones."
Robinson has appeared on the CBC's "Royal Canadian Air Farce", Showtime's "Soul Food", and has a wide fan base from his re-occurring roles as "Jelly Bean" on PAX series "Doc", starring Billy Ray Cyrus, and as "Mickey" on the teen fave "Radio Free Roscoe" on the "Noggin" Network.
Whether the audience looks for his cutting observational perspectives, political, sexual or what comes up at the moment, Kenny's professional attitude and love for comedy will always deliver!
Special Guest
RASHA ELFEKY
Rasha Elfeky is best known for blending sharp humor with cultural commentary. Through real-life stories, she explores themes of identity, family, and societal norms with hilarious commentary. In just three years, her engaging style has quickly made its mark on the comedy world.
IMPORTANT INFO
FREE PARKING AVAILABLE, LOCAL STREET PARKING, NO CHARGE AFTER 6 PM
FOOD AND DRINK FOR SALE, NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES.
AGE RESTRICTIONS 16+
Please be advised, content and language during the performance is for mature audiences
February 21 & 22, 2025
Doors 7 pm, Starts 8 pm
Tickets starting at $25
Gavin Stephens
Gavin, born to working-class Afro-Caribbean parents in Markham, navigates life through the lens of philosophy. He uses humour and critical insights to explore issues of identity, class, and systemic inequity. Being an outsider, Gavin has always seen the need to express his views on social constructs and political ideology in an easy-to-digest everyman way. Gavin has performed at Montreal’s Just for Laughs and Austin’s SXSW, was named one of the "10 Funniest Canadians" by E! Network, and won NOW Magazine’s “Best Local Stand-up Comic in Toronto.” Recently, he earned a Juno nomination for his album All Inclusive Coma, available on Howl & Roar Records
Stephens was voted by Star TV as one of the “10 Funniest Canadians” and for five seasons was a star and writer on the Gemini-nominated sketch show Comedy Inc. on CTV. Stephens has filmed multiple one-man specials for The Comedy Network, a multi-media sensation, and has appeared at international festivals like Montreal’s Just For Laughs and Austin’s SXSW with indie comedy legends Margaret Cho, Janeane Garofalo and Andy Kindler. He has toured throughout Canada, England, the U.S. and South Africa as a highly sought headliner with his one-man show “Meeting Of The Audio Visual Squad”, his Lenny Bruce tribute nights “The Ghosts of Lenny Bruce”, and as an acclaimed opening act for Russell Peters. NOW Magazine’s readers choice of Best Local Standup Comic, 2010
SPECIAL HOST
THE FABULOUS KENNY ROBINSON
His irreverent, socially conscience, intelligent, opinionated and profane style of comedy has made him a fixture and favourite with comedy clubs, festivals, swingers conventions, radio, and television audiences for 3 decades.
Raunchy, energetic, sharp witted, and sharp dressed; Kenny Robinson is a one of a kind act. Not for the weak of heart or narrow minded. Kenny assaults your sensibilities and funny bone with unspoken truths.
Many of the country's brightest young comics have claimed "The Fab" as a mentor and influence.
The Winnipeg born, Chicago bred Robinson has hosted The Gemini Awards and was twice nominated for his writing and performance in his ground breaking one hour special "Thick and Thin" on the CBC.
Kenny has earned accolades as the creator, writer, producer and host of the edgy late night series"After Hours with Kenny Robinson" on The Comedy Network.
His episode of the CBC's Comics has been referred by the Toronto Star as "One of the few episodes that still stand with the test of time."
For 2 years he was one of the co hosts of "The Morning Rush" on Flow 93.5fm, Canada's first black owned hip hop radio station.
As an actor Kenny has appeared in such films as "Third Miracle" with Ed Harris, "Down To Earth" with Chris Rock, Clement Virgo's "Love comes Down", and David Sutherland's "Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones."
Robinson has appeared on the CBC's "Royal Canadian Air Farce", Showtime's "Soul Food", and has a wide fan base from his re-occurring roles as "Jelly Bean" on PAX series "Doc", starring Billy Ray Cyrus, and as "Mickey" on the teen fave "Radio Free Roscoe" on the "Noggin" Network.
Whether the audience looks for his cutting observational perspectives, political, sexual or what comes up at the moment, Kenny's professional attitude and love for comedy will always deliver!
Special Guest
RASHA ELFEKY
Rasha Elfeky is best known for blending sharp humor with cultural commentary. Through real-life stories, she explores themes of identity, family, and societal norms with hilarious commentary. In just three years, her engaging style has quickly made its mark on the comedy world.
IMPORTANT INFO
FREE PARKING AVAILABLE, LOCAL STREET PARKING, NO CHARGE AFTER 6 PM
FOOD AND DRINK FOR SALE, NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES.
AGE RESTRICTIONS 16+
Please be advised, content and language during the performance is for mature audiences