Evan Desmarais: A Canadian Stuck in Australia

Comedy • Stand Up
Canada • SA Premiere
Evan Desmarais is a Canadian comedian who stayed in Australia after last year's festival season to avoid the world falling apart. Meanwhile, he fell in and out of love, shared a bed with a friend, and traveled to the country's farthest reaches. Come hear about a wild year and catch up with your new friend Evan. This shows mix's crowd work and improvisational comedy in with storytelling.

"Perth Fringe World Audience Reviews"
"Like actually, I actually laughed so hard I cried. Possibly the best of the 12 shows I've seen this year!" by Nina T.
"Evan is quick, witty and hilarious! He makes such an awesome connection with the crowd and the interaction is always interesting and enjoyable! Fresh, entertaining comedy that anyone and everyone can enjoy! 5 ?[?]'s, Would 100% recommend" by Adam G.

Presented by: Evan Desmarais

This Canuck leaves no doubt as to why he tours his stand-up around the globe from Edinburgh to Australia. Perfectly combined witty humor with naked vulnerability.

In Canada, he has performed in festivals including Just For Laughs 42, Dark Comedy Festival, Sketchfest and more. Evan has done stand up with some of the biggest names in comedy including Jim Jeffries, Kyle Kinane, and Chris Hardwick.

He’s also made himself a staple at the Edinburgh Fringe by becoming one of the co-hosts of SPANK for the past two years, one of the top late night shows during the festival.