THE MELTDOWN
Friday, January 24. The 11th annual Icebreakers Comedy Festival returns to the upstairs of Corks Winebar & Eatery to offend the masses with it's dark and often dirty content. Our very own foul mouthed festival founder Jeff Paul hosts this lineup of degenerates including Nick Burden, Anjelica Scannura and Dan Guiry.
**Warning: Mature Content**
*Unfortunately, this venue is not fully accessible*
THE MELTDOWN - Friday January 28 - at the 8th annual Icebreakers Comedy Festival returns to the upstairs of Corks Winebar & Eatery to offend the masses. Our very own foul mouthed festival founder Jeff Paul hosts this lineup of degenerates including Marito Lopez, Adrienne Fish and Jarrett Campbell.
**Warning: Mature Content**
MC
JEFF PAUL
With his unmistakable charm, Jeff Paul pushes the boundaries of comedy leaving no topics off limit. Jeff’s quick wit and unrestrained attitude often result in raw, embarrassing stories at his own expense. Jeff has opened for Louis CK, Harland Williams, Gilbert Gottfried, among others, can be seen on Roast Battle Canada on CTV Comedy, and heard on CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud, was selected for ‘New Faces’ at JFL42 in Toronto and was a cross-country touring Yuk Yuk’s headliner. For 5 years he ran one of Toronto's best weekly shows, Dope N’ Mic Comedy, at the famed Underground Comedy Club. It was the first 420-friendly show in Just For Laughs history to be included as a part of their festival. In 2014, Jeff founded the Icebreakers Comedy Festival in his hometown of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and in 2022, he launched The Big Sound Comedy Festival in Parry Sound. Recognized as one of the top MCs nationwide, most recently hosting the Northern Ontario Music & Film Awards, and a fundraiser for the Princess Margaret Hospital using his live auction skills to help raise $200K. He also hosts the Pro Show every Thursday night at Toronto's renowned Comedy Bar. His debut album, "Delightfully Dark," is available through Comedy Records and on all major streaming platforms.
NICK BURDEN
Nick Burden is an internationally touring headliner hailing from Ottawa, Canada. With his small-town charm and fearless approach to any topic, Nick has become a favorite wherever he performs. His quick wit and unapologetic "tell it like it is" demeanor consistently leave audiences wanting more.
Nick is renowned for his exceptional crowd interactions, demonstrating an uncanny ability to connect with every audience he encounters. His computer-like precision in engaging with crowds sets him apart as a truly unique performer.
Nick has graced numerous festivals across Canada and has had the honor of opening for comedy greats such as Gianmarco Soresi, Mike MacDonald, and Nathan Macintosh. You can find him headlining clubs and venues from coast to coast in Canada. His acclaimed one-man show, "Internationally Wanted, Locally Hated," has toured 10 countries, captivating audiences around the world.
Featuring
Featuring
ANJELICA
SCANNURA
Anjelica Scannura is the 2024 Winner of the Boston Comedy Festival, and is the first Canadian woman to win the prestigious competition. You can stream her EP with JFL Originals on all audio-streaming platforms and hear it on SiriusXM Comedy Club. She did woman-on-the-street content for Just For Laughs Toronto 2023, and has performed at legendary venues such as Massey Hall and The Wilbur.
In addition to appearances on CBC's Laugh Out Loud, she's also been a featured performer at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Edmonton Comedy Festivals, and several festival appearances across the US, including winning Best Comedian at the 2022 Cleveland Comedy Festival. She’s opened for Shane Gillis, Joe List, Krystyna Hutchinson, Stavros Halkias, Rachel Feinstein, Colin Mochrie and Greg Morton.
Also an actress, her credits include Disney’s Camp Rock, APTN’s Renegade Press, CTV’s Satisfaction, CBC’s Frankie Drake Mysteries, TIFF feature Manson, My Name is Evil, and feature film Little Italy.
Featuring
dan guiry
Dan Guiry takes it to the limit; with high flying dick jokes, and fast paced fart talk. His punchlines land hard like a cold beer on a Sunday at the cottage. People rarely come to see Dan's show twice as they're usually dead... from laughter. In his twenty plus years of entertaining, many a respectable person have peed their pants. You can catch Dan's off the wall comedy at danguiry.com or see him rocking out as he fronts his band Max Phoenix. Some notable performances have been, SiriusXM radio, Playboy Radio, NxNe, WayHome Festival, JFL42, Zoofest. His newest special is dropping in 2025!!!
