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June 16, 2023 | Elks Hall, white rock
Back by popular demand, witness the inspiring performances of these courageous individuals who took part in the inaugural Hilarapy Recovery Project. Through their unique stand-up comedy sets, they aim to shatter the stigma around addiction and mental health, and motivate others to believe in life after recovery. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as you laugh, cry and contemplate your understanding of addiction and mental health.
Money raised goes to support the Hilarapy Recovery Project.
Past Events
May 25, 2023 | Elks Hall, White Rock
White Rock BIA is thrilled to partner with White Rock’s own Hilarapy to open the 2023 White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival- featuring some of the best graduates from Hilarapy’s program and headlined by Lizzie Allan!
SOLD OUT SHOW
The White Rock Buskers and Comedy Festival is produced by the White Rock BIA.
Hilarapy Recovery Project Show
Apr 15 | Alano Club, Vancouver
Witness the inspiring performances of these courageous individuals who took part in the inaugural Hilarapy Recovery Project. Through their unique stand-up comedy sets, they aim to shatter the stigma around addiction and mental health, and motivate others to believe in life after recovery. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as you laugh, cry and contemplate your understanding of addiction and mental health. SOLD OUT!
Hilarapy Showcase
Apr 1 | Elks Hall, White Rock
Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your seats and get ready to laugh your socks off with the newest graduates of Hilarapy Comedy Therapy White Rock! These comedic geniuses will have you rolling on the floor with laughter, shedding tears of joy and contemplation…and maybe even scratching your head in confusion, but we promise it’s all part of the fun! Be prepared to clutch your aching belly, as these funny folks will have you in stitches while simultaneously inspiring you to share your own unique tales. So, grab your popcorn and buckle up for a night of side-splitting hilarapy and heartwarming moments you won’t soon forget!
Show is SOLD OUT!
Show features Vicky A., Kellie B., Sharon W., Marisa C., Sylvie P, Debra U, Ryan U and Siobhan C.
Feb 23-25 | Peninsula Productions, White Rock
Addictive Comedy, featuring dynamic comedians and seasoned performers, Lizzie Allan, Ellen Bradley-Cheung, Karina Lauren Cebuliak, Siobhan Coates and Donny! Show will feature stand-up comedy, improv, sketch comedy and the wildly popular Quiz Addiction Time!
Hilarapy Showcase
December 10, 2022 | Elks Hall, White Rock
Our famous Hilarapy comedy therapy course showcase where our participants perform their wildly, authentic Hilarapy-style comedy sets.
November 25 & 26, 2022 | White Rock Playhouse, White Rock
Lizzie Allan & the Vancouver Elite Drag Superstars. Two nights only!
Friday, November 25 & Saturday, November 26Show
Only $45+fees
VIP +Entry to After Party $50+fees
5 Corners buskers & Comedy Festival
September 9, 2022 | WHITE ROCK, bC
The comedy festival launches on Friday night, September 9th with some of North America’s most hilarious comedy acts for adults.
Lizzie Allan will be hosting the Friday September 9th 7PM and 9PM at the Landmark Popup Gallery.
photo credit: Andy Hollingworth
COMEDY WITH LIZzie AlLan
SEPTEMBER 1 , 2022 | MANCHESTER, UK
photo credit: Andy Hollingworth
COMEDY WITH LIZzie AlLan
August 31, 2022 | BATH, UK
photo credit: Andy Hollingworth
Connection Please! Hilarapy with Lizzie Allan
June 23, 2022
Connection Please! is a hilarious self-confessional-style stand-up comedy by British-born comedian Lizzie Allan. Guaranteed to bring you to tears with laughter with her unique brand of Hilarapy. Net proceeds from this show donated to Avalon Women’s Recovery Centre – White Rock
photo credit: Andy Hollingworth
Connection Please! Hilarapy with Lizzie Allan
May 28th, 2022
Connection Please! is a hilarious self-confessional-style stand-up comedy by British-born comedian Lizzie Allan. Guaranteed to bring you to tears with laughter with her unique brand of Hilarapy. Net Proceeds from this show donated to Options Community Services.
photo credit: Andy Hollingworth
Connection Please! Fundraiser
April 9th, 2022
A live comedy shows that tackles hard to talk about subjects by harnessing the power of comedy. Self-styled comedy therapist Lizzie is coming in hot this chilly April to warm your funny bones and give you a humorous hug from 6 feet away. Connection Please! Lizzie Allan will bring her British wit to New Westminster.
Presented by Rec Recovery Soccer Association
photo credit: Andy Hollingworth
Connection Please!
March 17th - 19th, 2022
Bringing her British wit to British Columbia, self-styled comedy therapist Lizzie is coming in hot this chilly February to warm your funny bones and give you a humorous hug from 6 feet away. Connection Please!
Comedian, TEDx talker, writer, and creator of award-winning Hilarapy, Lizzie Allan is best known for her honest, shame-busting, stigma-smashing Stand-up Comedy. Connection Please! is a must-see, up and coming, lost and found, spinning out, confessional, laugh-a-minute intimate evening of comedy with the human who brought you [un]expecting.
SOLD OUT!
July 1st, 2021 on various streaming services
Hilarapy your local laugh experts, will be bringing you a Sketch Comedy show about the citizens of White Rock on July 1, 2021.
Lizzie Allan (left) created Hilarapy as a way to process life through the lens of humour, therapy and community. Lizzie and her comedy crew got together to create something unique and hilarious, including a rap and music video about how brilliant the White Rock community is.
June 19th, 2021 Via ZoOm
Come join us for an afternoon of laughter as our Hilarapy members perform some of their outrageous stand-up sets using comedy to lighten hearts. Tickets are free! Read more about it in the Peace Arch News.
Mar 27h, 2021 via zoOm
Hilarapy Founder Lizzie Allan joined other spectacular speakers at this year’s TEDx Bear Creek Park event.
In her talk, Lizzie challenges the way we view mental illness, trauma, and loss and highlights how comedy therapy helps the individual embrace the dark as the key to truly knowing the light.
Jan 10th, 24th, Feb 7th & 21st, 2021 via zoOm
Hilarapy presented four Free Laughing Yoga Parties in January and February to help many with those dead-of-winter dreary feelings. People just needed to register for the one they want and show up. We did the rest. Laughing Yoga is known to release the “feel good” chemicals that boost our mood, aid our immune system, reduce stress, and diminish depression while helping our skin glow! It’s truly a powerful modality and an effective social isolation solution. If you’ve ever laughed in your life, you’re in!
All ages and abilities welcome! No mats required! No experience! No special clothing! Just bring your desire to laugh.
Party is FREE to the public.
Hilarapy Virtual Stage
Dec 12th, 2020 via zoOm
Hilarapy members performed some of their outrageous stand-up sets using comedy to lighten hearts and vulnerability to bare their souls on December 12th, 2020. Our comedians touched on hilarious topics including the advantages of being an over-functioning person; core orgasm shame; accepting your body; ironic sports; chicken wings; poo pride and the joys of a Zoom society.
To learn how you can perform, click here to learn about our program
Laughter Yoga HOliday Party
Dec 13th & 20th, 2020 @10am via zoOm
Free events
Hilarapy presents free Laughing Yoga Holiday Parties in December to lift the souls and spirits of the community during the festive season! We recognize that so many people are doing such great work during this difficult time and we would love to add our energy to the pot. The season needs laughter!
To join the party, register here
Seniors Seasonal Comedy Café
FreE Event
Dec 16th, 2020 @ 1pm via zoOm
Enjoy a fun lively afternoon from your safe home, enjoy a beverage and the show with others. Blue Frog Studio Program featuring HILARAPY with Lizzie Allan & Friends
Steve ‘Elvis’ Elliott
With MC Santa Gordie Hogg & Draw PRIZES! Register here
Mother-Drum Healing Arts International Conference with keynote speaker Lizzie Allan
Dec 5th, 2020 9-12pm via zoOm
MODHAFEST 2020 The Arts, a Strong Tool to Bridge the Gap Between Stigma and Wellness. Lizzie Allan, Keynote Speaker – Topic: Comedy as a Tool to Smash Shame and Stigma Around Mental Health Challenges and Addiction.
Get your ticket here
MHNN Knowledge Exchange meeting
Feb 19th, 2020 - Township of Langley
Lizzie Allan is the guest speaker at the Mental Health Needs Networking event. Her presentation is called “Comedy as Therapy?” This event is attended by mental health professionals and community members.
#whiterockfamous
Feb 8th, 2020 - Peninsula Productions
Hilarapy Presents #WHITEROCKFAMOUS featuring Lizzie Allan, Karina Cebuliak, and Ellen Bradley-Cheung. This triple threat of talent brings you an evening of stand-up comedy, improv, lip sync battles, and of course, their famous Quiz Addiction Time. SOLD OUT Event.
Lonely Hearts Club Comedy Slam
Feb 14th, 2020 - Alano Club Vancouver
Our graduates performed beautifully at this event celebrating sobriety and proving that life in recovery does not have to be boring!
Hosted by Comedian and Host, Richard Lett
Addictive Comedy Student Showcases
Nov 16th & 23rd, 2019 - Elks Hall
Our November Class graduates of the Therapeutic Comedy Course took to the stage at Elks Hall in White Rock. Read the news article for this show.
White Rock 5 Corners Buskers & Comedy Festival
Sept 28th, 2019 - Laura's Coffee Corner, White Rock
Local White Rock comedian and Addictive Comedy visionary Lizzie Allan in the intimate Laura’s Coffee Corner as part of the 5 Corners Buskers & Comedy Festival! Presented by the City of White Rock in partnership with the White Rock BIA. The lineup for this event includes Lisa Person, Richard Lett, Ryan Lachance, Karina Cebuliak, Jirair Garabedian, Chris Doherty, Jacques Lalonde, and MC Ellen Bradley-Cheung!
Mad Hatter's Tea and Fashion Fundraiser
Sept 22nd, 2019 - Elgin Hall, Surrey
A comedy fundraiser tea and fashion show with prizes, entertainment and more. We raised over $6500 to support the Addictive Comedy Bursary and The Launching Pad Addiction Rehabilitation Society. Read the news article about this show.
[Un]expecting
August 9th & 10th, 2019 - White Rock Playhouse
Artificial insemination coupled with internalized homophobia sets the stage for an hilarious redemptive expose of shame! The brilliant solo debut from UK comedy therapist, Lizzie Allan. Read the review about this show.
25th Anniversary Celebration of Edgewood Treatment Centre
April 14th, 2019 - Malaspina Theatre, Nanaimo
Addictive Comedy performed two shows at the Malaspina Theatre in Nanaimo to celebrate Edgewood’s 25th Birthday. This show featured Lizzie Allan, Karina Cebuliak, Ellen Bradley-Cheung, Terry Wiebe, Carolyn Barone, Leanne Utendale, Anna Sheree, Tanya Horne, Aimie Wallace, and Anne Hosking
Addictive Comedy Showcase
April 12th, 2019 - Elgin Hall, Surrey
This show featured our February Therapeutic Comedy Course Graduates and some of our support team. It was an amazing night where we ran 2 shows back to back. Read more about this show in the news.
Addictive Comedy - The Crew - One Night Only
Feb 22nd, 2019 - Elgin Hall, Surrey
This show featured Lizzie Allan, Karina Cebuliak, Ellen Bradley-Cheung, Anne Hosking, and a special appearance by Carolyn Bryson
MAW Convention
Feb 15th, 2019 - Richmond
Addictive Comedy opened the 25th Marijuana Anonymous World Convention, hosted for the first time in Canada. We are big fans of MA and grateful to have been there to support this great convention.
Addictive Comedy Showcase
Oct 19th & 20th, 2018 - Star of The Sea, White Rock
These two shows featured our graduates from the Fall 2018 Therapeutic Comedy Course. We were so proud of how far our graduates have come. Their performances were epic!
Recovery Day BC Fundraiser
June 16th, 2018 - Massey Theatre, New Westminster
Over 1000 fans packed the Massey Theatre in New Westminster to see Addictive Comedy perform to raise money exclusively for Recovery Day BC. Over $14,000 was raised from this show.
Comedy Fundraiser
Feb 3 & 10th, 2018 - Kent Street Activity Centre, White Rock
TWO SOLD OUT SHOWS in support for Avalon Recovery Society in White Rock – A society dedicated to helping women in recovery from addiction. Addictive Comedy raised over $10,000 from these shows. Read about this show in the news here.
Comedy Fundraiser
Sept 22, 2017 - White Rock Elementary Theatre
SOLD OUT SHOW. Raised over $6,400 for the Launching Pad Addiction Rehabilitation Society- An abstinence based mens recovery house. Read about this show in Peace Arch News here.
Addictive Comedy takes over White Rock
June 2 2017 - Centennial Centre, White Rock
Our first Addictive Comedy in Canada. We are now a firm fixture in White Rock, B.C. Addictive Comedy raises money and awareness about abstinence based recovery. Please note that our jokes are about anything and everything. There is life after drink and drugs and we can, and do have fun! We are not affiliated with any particular modality of recovery. All are welcome including “normal” people. Everyone is recovering from something because BEING ALIVE IS TRAUMATIC.