Shawn Hitchins, Ribald: An Epic Gay Joke

Moderately Celebrated Comedian & Author

Shawn Hitchins

Ribald

An Epic Gay Joke

Shawn Hitchins reclaims the mic to share the first joke he ever told—a 90s gay joke.

Obsessed with cracking its origins, he traces the lewd punchline through centuries of literature, weaving crass comedy and ancient tragedy through his irreverent and fearless storytelling.

Blending stand-up with drunk book club, Ribald is a vulgar English lesson, a chronic overshare, and an unexpected return to the stage for this moderately celebrated comedian and author.

“One-man flash mob!” Toronto Star

About the Artist

Shawn Hitchins is the author of The Light Streamed Beneath It (ECW’ 21) and A Brief History of Oversharing (ECW’ 17). His one-person show Ginger Nation toured extensively before being filmed in concert (Amazon Prime/OUTtv). Hitchins is an award-winning entertainer, writer, personality, and creator of live performance. Hitchins was featured on CBC’s The Next Chapter with Shelagh Rogers, q, and Here & Now, and his work garnered notices from the Guardian, GayTimes UK, BuzzFeed, CNN, BBC, BBC World Service, TimeOut NY, Etalk, The Social, and The Toronto Star. Shawn is a frequent contributor to CBCArts and The Walrus. Hitchins currently resides in Vancouver.

Credits

Dramaturgy by Jen Sookfong Lee

Sound by Sue Newberry & The Law

Outside Eye (for Intrepid Residency) Izad Etimadi

Developed under mentorship with Karen Hines

Accessibility

Sensory warnings: Loud noises

Content warnings: Adult language, sexual content

Arrival at the Venue

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