If You Think Women Aren’t Funny, This Is Not The Show For You

Riel Hahn and I are making this a monthly event at The Emerald. For those that don’t know, Novelty Act is a night of comedy, storytelling, and joy. Why novelty act? Well… sometimes that’s what women in comedy are labeled as. We think that’s bullshit, so we got together and

Grown Ass Vancouverites Embarrassing Themselves By Sharing Their Most Angsty Teenage Notes On Stage

Next Thursday twelve people will be get getting up on stage, in front of a very hip and sexy audience and several TV cameras to share their most embarrassing, weird, and awkward teenage diaries, notes, poetry and more for your entertainment. The FREE tickets are almost gone. Do not miss

This is such a big deal. HUGE!

Dear reader, if you know me, you know that my shows are my babies. I created Teen Angst Night 15 years ago and I’m so thrilled and surprised that it’s still alive. On March 19 I’m doing a very special live taping of Teen Angst Night for OUTtv. I know

Teen Angst Karaoke

Teen Angst Night is a juvenilia / comedic storytelling event that’s been running since 2000. If you were there for the Teenage Wasteland show at HAWC you might remember this super fun time. Invited performers will share stories from their teenage years and then sing a song related to their

Bynoe and Hahn are back!

Tomorrow. Tuesday, February 24 Back by popular demand! Sara Bynoe and Riel Hahn present a night of comedy, storytelling, and joy. Why novelty act? Well… sometimes women in comedy get referred to as a ‘novelty act.’ Bynoe and Hahn think that’s bullshit, so they got together and have decided to

Tomorrow is Teen Angst Night

Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17 is Teen Angst Night If you know anything about me you should already be familiar with this event. I’ve been running it since I was barely legal. It started in Calgary in 2000 – that’s 15 years of making fun of my teen angst. My Teen

Learn The Truth About Fifty Shades of Grey

Tonight in your city there will be a movie theatre full of sexual frustration and bad book lovers. Yes, that mommy-porn phenomenon Fifty Shades of Grey has been made in to a movie. It was filmed in my home city, Vancouver, and since they didn’t offer me a part I’m protesting

February Fun Times!

Here’s a quick run down of the shows I’m producing this month. Save the date, make a date, go on a date. Teen Angst Night – February 17 I’ve been doing this event for 15 years! The next one is Tuesday, February 17 at the Cottage Bistro, 4468 Main Street.

John Cullen Reads From Call Me Russell

John Cullen is a comedian. Russell Peters is a comedian, albeit a much more famous comedian with an autobiography. Listen to John Cullen’s take on Russell’s book on the latest episode of Say Wha?! The Podcast. Say Wha?! The Podcast shares recordings from the comedy show Say Wha?! Readings of

Novelty Act

Ok. Okay. I know. You’re wondering what is this all about? Well… Here’s what our official release thingy says: Sara Bynoe and Riel Hahn present a night of comedy, storytelling, and joy. Why novelty act? Well… sometimes women in comedy get referred to as a ‘novelty act.’ Bynoe and Hahn

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