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North Durham Pride is excited to announce, Elvira Kurt returns to Greenbank! This time, she’s bringing along a special guest, Bee Bertrand.Join us as we embark on our 2025 North Durham Pride season, Rooted in Unity, with a bang! Enjoy an intimate and hilarious evening with Elvira Kurt and her special guest Bee Bertrand, who is sure to leave us in stitches.
Elvira Kurt, a Toronto native and veteran of Second City, is an accomplished trail-blazing, blazer-wearing comedian. From hosting her own prime time talk show in Canada, "popcultured with Elvira Kurt", to her numerous televised comedy specials, Kurt has done it all, at home and abroad. She's earned multiple nominations for U.S. College Comedian of The Year, performed solo shows from Iqaluit to Australia and New Zealand and is considered a queer icon for being one of the first openly gay stand-up comics. Elvira's work in television includes writing and performing on "Baroness Von sketch Show", appearing in Carolyn Taylor's, "I Have Nothing" and even being a judge on "The Second City’s Next Comedy Legend". Kurt has also hosted a Mark Burnett-produced game show, "Spin Off," and she continues to showcase her creative talents in writing, producing, and directing for projects like "The Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown" - produced by Seth Rogen, "Drink Masters," "Canada’s Drag Race," and "The Great Canadian Baking Show." Kurt has received many prestigious accolades, including recognition at the Canadian Screen Awards, Canadian Comedy Awards, Toronto Fringe Festival and earning the Jury Choice Award at the Cannes Short Film Showcase.
Bee Bertrand, a Toronto based comic who was selected as one of the 2019 New Faces at Just for Laughs Montreal, and has hosted Bif Naked’s CMW showcase, and toured around Ontario as her opener. Bee currently produces several shows in Toronto such as "Don’t Tell Mom", a comedy show/ dance party with his DJ Brother, Wholesome, a showcase of Bee’s favourite comics, and Insufferable, an absurd trivia themed story telling show with Cleo Vaillancourt the first Saturday of the month at Comedy Bar Floor.
Embrace the spirit of inclusion and join us in celebrating the vibrant tapestry of diversity at our Pride events in North Durham! As we come together to honor the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, get ready for a series of empowering and joyous occasions that reflect the strength, resilience, and beauty of every individual. Join the festivities, stand proud, and contribute to a community that celebrates love, acceptance, and the rich spectrum of identities. Let's make North Durham shine with the brilliance of diversity and unity!
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Greenbank Centennial Hall, Port Perry, Canada
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