Award winning comedic writer Heather Brander is one of the performers at 2025 Cape Breton Comedy Festival, now in it’s third year. Photo by ContributedArticle contentCape Breton Comedy Festival is back with one of The Kids in the Hall stars, Juno nominees and award winners.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIn it’s third year, the 2025 Cape Breton Comedy Festival runs from Aug. 20–23 at different venues around the island.Article contentArticle contentKicking off this year’s festival is Scott Thompson, one of The Kids in the Hall skit comedy troupe member and television series stars, at the Highland Arts Theatre (HAT).Article contentArticle content Scott Thompson of the legendary Canadian sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall is the opening headliner for the 2025 Cape Breton Comedy Festival running Aug. 20-23. Photo by ContributedArticle contentPerforming as Buddy Cole, a character made popular on the The Kids in the Hall hit Canadian television series (1988-1995), Thompson’s show was created in response to being censored.Article contentAt the Inverary Inn in Baddeck on Aug. 22 is the live taping of Live out Loud with host Ali Hassan.Article contentGuests include Best Comedy Album Juno nominees Courtney Gilmour and Nathan MacIntosh, who has appeared on Jimmy Fallon three times.Article contentAward winning writer Heidi Brander (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Son of Critch, Baroness Von Sketch Show) is also one of the guests and headlining is new Canadian James Mullinger doing a 30-minute stand-up set.Article contentLocal talent includes Hughie Batherson from North Sydney performing at Margaree Mic Drop, Naughty N Nice and the Cape Breton Comedy Fest Gala.Article contentImprov Night is led by Aaron Corbett and other Cape Breton comics include Nick Beaton, Chad Sinclair and Patrick CadeganArticle contentArticle contentThe schedule of events for the 2025 installment of Cape Breton Comedy Festival is:Article contentArticle content• Aug. 20 – Scott Thompson as Buddy Cole – Highland Arts Theatre, downtown SydneyArticle content• Aug. 20 – Nick Beaton Does New – Red Barn, Sydney RiverArticle content• Aug. 21 – St. Peter’s in Stitches – Bras d’Or Lakes Inn, St. Peter’sArticle content• Aug. 21 – Margaree Mic Drop – Margaree Forks Firefighters Club, Margaree ForksArticle content• Aug. 21 – Improv Night – Red Barn, Sydney RiverArticle content• Aug. 22 – CBC Laugh Out Loud Live Taping – Inverary Resort, BaddeckArticle content• Aug. 22 – Naughty N Nice – Daniel’s Alehouse, downtown SydneyArticle content• Aug. 23 – Comedy Fest Gala – Highland Arts Theatre, downtown SydneyArticle contentTo get tickets and for more information, go to www.capebretoncomedyfest.com Article content
Third Cape Breton Comedy Festival happening at stages around island
