Stand-up comedy is making a comeback in Sidney.

Darren Millar and Elyott Ryan partnered with Beacon Brewing to produce the first Beacon Comedy Night back in December.

The live shows continued once a month thereafter with five of the seven so far selling out completely.

And itB次元官网网址檚 not too hard to see why the shows have been so successful.

TheyB次元官网网址檙e pairing craft beer with high-calibre local comics and providing a place for residents to relax and enjoy a night out.

But more importantly, Beacon Comedy Night is fostering a community in Sidney.

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Giving up-and-coming comics a chance to peform full routines instead of the standard three-minute open mic format is crucial in their development, according to Millar.

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Millar nor Ryan are really sure how long the live comedy shows will continue running in the future.

B次元官网网址淪ometimes they last two shows. Sometimes they last two years,B次元官网网址� Millar said.

But for now the duo is back at it again with their eighth show set for July 14. The lineup is solid B次元官网网址� it features Bobby Warrener, Alistair Ogden, Andrew Mack, Elyott Ryan and Bob Warwick.

Doors open at 8:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at by searching Beacon Comedy Night under events.

austin.westphal@saanichnews.com
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