Two time JUNO losing comedian Matt Wright brings his 1960s late night show to The Carleton at a NEW TIME: 8 PM on Friday, October 18th. Special guests include Jordan Foisy (head writer of 22 Minutes) and stars of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Chris Wilson. and Stacey McGunnigle. Live stand up comedy performances with the added bonus of unscripted on-stage interviews about life’s least important matters. Tickets are $21.50 + HST
Matt Wright is a Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who has appeared on televised galas for Just For Laughs, CBC, and CTV. He played The Weatherman on Season 2 of Son of a Critch. He opened for Jerry Seinfeld at the 2023 Great Outdoors Comedy Festival.
Matt has written for six seasons of This Hour Has 22 Minutes where he was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award, as well as two episodes of Still Standing. As a filmmaker, his short “Snowstorm Roulette” was nominated for Best International Short at the Austin Comedy Festival.
Stacey McGunnigle is an award-winning comedian known for This Hour Has 22 Minutes (CBC), Detention Adventure (HBO Max), and No Sleep. ‘Til Christmas (ABC). She is an alumna of the Second City Main Stage in Toronto and was recognized for her writing/performance with multiple Canadian Comedy Award nominations and a win for best Breakout Artist.
Born and raised in the Sault, esteemed writer and comedian Jordan Foisy is grateful to be working as the head writer on CBC’s long-running sketch series ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’
Chris Wilson is a comedian actor and writer based in Toronto ON. He is a current cast member of the Second City Mainstage and one half of canadian comedy award winning duo Peter N’ Chris. Peter N’ Chris have performed at acclaimed festivals such as Just For Laughs, JFL42, and numerous fringe festivals across the country. Their video sketches can be seen on CBC, CollegeHumor and on their youtube channel “Peter N Chris” (subscribe). He’s appeared on shows like Cavendish (CBC), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), The Beaverton (CTV) and New Eden (Crave).