Comedy Show @ the Taproom

Comedy night in the taproom presented by East Street Cider Co. & Engage Goderich.

Headliner: Kate Davis

A comedian, writer, speaker, writer mother of 3 and actress, Kate Davis has the unique ability to find humour in any situation. Kate’s generous Insight and outspoken character, provides a powerful combination to help organizations empower their staff with effective tools for managing stress and sustaining motivation. 

Theatrically trained in England, Kate returned to Canada to a successful run on the Canadian stage. From the theatrical stage to the many stages of motherhood, Kate found her newest passion at an open mic one night at a local comedy club. Now, a twelve-time nominee at the Canadian Comedy Awards including the prestigious Phil Hartman Award and the star of her own hour-long comedy special on CTV and the Comedy Network. Kate stars, writes and produces the web series, “Best Before” which also won at the Canadian Comedy Awards and was chosen for Standup and Pitch at Just For Laughs Comedy Pro.  Kate has appeared on Breakfast Television, Star TV, Toronto 1,Prime, WTN, TVO and is on Sirius XM radio. Kate can also be heard on CBC Radio One, “The Debaters” which she also wrote and was grateful to be a part of the Debaters Live theatre tour in 2018 with Live Nation.

As well Kate taped a gala at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Hubcap Comedy Festival and the Kitchener Waterloo Comedy Festival and headlines across the country.  Kate has shared the stage with Lewis Black and Seth Meyers and is also a favorite at corporate events.  

Kate tours globally with her comedy and speaking which has allowed her to open for President Bill Clinton and Barbara Walters to name a few. During the 2008 season of Last Comic Standing, Kate’s sense of humour endured and carried her into the finals in Canada.

Kate has a new comedy album out Called Tested Positive” as well as her first album “House Arrest” are available on all platforms. Kate has been published in Today’s parent magazine and the Mom and Caregiver Magazine. Her first book the Breast-Feeding Diaries won the iparent media award and her second book which came out in April 2019 called “Second Best Mom – Stories, Tips and Okay Advice” is now available on all platforms.

+ Feature Act: Jesse Singh

Growing up in an immigrant household while learning to navigate the unpredictable streets of Toronto, Jesse brings his own unique perspective to life on stage. Having graced the stages of prestigious comedy festivals like Just For Laughs and done recordings with CBC's Laugh Out Loud, Jesse is no stranger to the comedy realm, and his conversational style is not only hilarious but very relatable.

+ MC Ben McKay 

Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm. 

19+ event