One of the most popular one-man shows in North America comes to the 琉璃神社 stage this month. The star? None other than God himself.
And from Justin Bieber to the Pope, no one is safe from His critical eye when comedian brings to the Rotary Centre for the Arts Feb. 24.
鈥淚 certainly have a lot of fun,鈥� says Delamont, an 18-time Best of the Fest winner and three-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee.
This God loves a floral power suit
Originating from a skit by Victoria鈥檚 Atomique Vaudeville, God, in this case, is the same strong, in-control character we all know 鈥� but with a Scottish accent and an affinity for a floral power suit.
While the title leads some to expect an anti-religion rant, in fact, God himself is the comedian, exploring inherently human questions like, 鈥楧oes evolution exist?鈥� and 鈥榃hat about Heaven?鈥�
鈥淚t鈥檚 an evening with God, who comes down to set the record straight on what humanity got wrong,鈥� Delamont says, pointing out some of his biggest fans have been clergy members and nuns. 鈥淭he title is the most blasphemous part of the show.鈥�
A festival-circuit hit
A hit with audiences at some of the biggest festivals on the circuit, 鈥減eople really have a good time,鈥� says Delamont, who is excited to bring it to 琉璃神社 for the first time.
鈥淭he show is filled with pop-culture references and tends to be quite conversational so there鈥檚 always an air of improvisation.鈥�
A big part of the show鈥檚 success is its appeal to both men and women of all ages.
鈥滻 think it鈥檚 a really fun night out. For a lot of people it really bridges the gap between stand-up comedy and a one-man show.鈥�
Seeing so much more 鈥淕od鈥� could discuss, a sequel co-written and produced by Delamont鈥檚 wife, Chantelle Delamont, has proven equally popular, exploring through humour such sensitive subjects as feminism, gender and equality. 鈥淲orking together has opened my eyes to stories I hadn鈥檛 thought of,鈥� says.
Suitable for those aged 14 years and older, God is a Scottish Drag Queen comes to the Rotary Centre for the Arts stage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. are $30 for adults and $25 for members or groups of six or more, and are available online or through the box office at 250-717-5304.
