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JASON ROUSE
Every so often a comedian comes along who challenges the sensibilities of the public at large. In 2004, that comedian’s name is Jason Rouse. This agile young Hamiltonian is fast becoming the most celebrated “odd-ball” in Canadian comedy today. His stand-up comedy act is a clever combination of devilishly crafted jokes and “freak-show-like” theatrics. In his eight short years as a comedian, Jason has won several awards for his edgy style of humour including a Gemini Award for best individual performance in a comedy program/series.

Jason has performed all over the English-speaking world. He´s played at The Improv in Los Angeles, Caroline´s in New York, Yuk-Yuk´s in Toronto and obivously the Comedy Store in London. Jason has won several comedy awards from festivals and magazines around the world, the 2001 Gemini Award, for example.

"Hamilton-hatched stand up mutant Jason Rouse is the evil Jim Carrey but he's smarter, and light years funnier!"

-- Darryl Jung, Now Magazine

"He keeps pushing the envelope on what's acceptable.  He leaves the middle of the road in the dust."

-- Glenn Sumi, Now Magazine

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JASON BYRNE
Is, without doubt, one of the most exciting comedy performers currently working. Hailed by both the national press and public alike, as the ‘name’ to watch out for, he has been highlighted by both Industry and national Irish press as the ‘must see’ comedian for the new Millennium.

Jason’s inspired, original brand of high-energy lunacy ensures that there is no other comedian presently like him. His fast, free-wheeling style, fused with an array of offbeat props, make his act a helter-skelter of a show – where the audience are promised the ride of their lives. Jason truly makes the stage his own when he performs – and undoubtedly never leaves without the audience shouting for an encore.

He has been one of the fastest selling performers at the last 8 Edinburgh Festivals, where his sell out shows have brought forth firstly a nomination for the 1998 Perrier Newcomer Award and then a much revered Perrier Award Nomination for his outstanding 2001 show. He was also winner of the 2004 Forth One Fringe Award and continues to play to packed houses throughout Ireland & the UK.

“If ever a show deserved more than 5 stars it is this one. Not only is it the funniest show on the Fringe, it’s the funniest show I’ve ever seen.” - Radio Forth One, Scotland.

With a growing international profile Jason has performed in New York, Boston, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brussels, Milan and Paris.


RICH LYONS
If you’re looking for sharp, edgy, authentic American stand-up we recommend you go to America.  If, however, you don’t feel like traveling or lack the means at this time, Rich is your man.

Rich performs in English, because he’s only lived in Finland for over a decade and therefor hasn´t had time to learn the language. Don’t let that scare you; he always speaks very slowly just in case there are any members of the Bush family in the audience so it usually works out well for everyone.

Rich has also performed in Sweden, Ireland and the UK. Finland through the eyes of a highly disturbed foreigner; A must see!