Four comedians. One special guest. Plenty of laughs.
Comedy on The Drive returns to the York Theatre featuring Johnny Perrotta, Chris Griffin, Yumi Nagashima and Gio Rizz — plus special guest Reza Peyk.
Saturday, October 24 | 7:00 PM | York Theatre | 639 Commercial Drive
Presented by the Commercial Drive Business Society
LAUGH & DINE
The laughs don’t have to end at the theatre.
Show your Comedy on The Drive ticket at participating restaurants for exclusive offers before or after the show. Come for the comedy, stay for everything The Drive has to offer.
MEET THE TALENT
JOHNNY PERROTTA
Johnny Perrotta is a charismatic storyteller, actor and writer whose down-to-earth humour and larger-than-life stories have made him a favourite with audiences across North America. A Vancouver-based touring headliner, Johnny has shared the stage with comedy greats including Robin Williams, Ron Funches and Jay Pharoah. His screen credits include Supergirl, The X-Files, ABC’s The Crossing and Italian Family Christmas with Beau Bridges, as well as playing Angelo “Quack Quack” Ruggiero in The Victoria Gotti Story. With blue-collar roots, quick wit and a gift for turning everyday life into outrageous stories, John knows how to get a room laughing.
CHRIS GRIFFIN
Chris Griffin has built a reputation as one of Canada’s most dynamic comedic storytellers, turning his wildest life experiences into the kind of stories you can’t believe are true. A winner of the Vancouver Comedy Competition and finalist at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, Chris has appeared at Just For Laughs Vancouver for ten consecutive years and earned two Vancouver Comedy Awards. He’s shared the stage with comedy heavyweights including Norm MacDonald, Tom Papa, Mark Normand and Fortune Feimster, and recently hosted for John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, Fred Armisen and Nick Kroll. His full-length special Words Have Consequences is available through 800 Pound Gorilla Media.
YUMI NAGASHIMA
Tokyo-born, Vancouver-based comedian Yumi Nagashima has been winning over audiences with her unmistakably dry, intimate and slightly dark style of comedy since 2015. One of Canada’s most distinctive comedic voices, Yumi has appeared on Comedy Central Asia and CBC’s The Debaters, along with comedy festivals and stages across Canada and beyond. Her popular YouTube channel, Yumi Tube, has attracted a global following of nearly 170,000 subscribers. Drawing humour from cultural differences, relationships and her experiences building a life in Canada, Yumi delivers sharp observations with an understated style that makes the punchlines hit even harder.
GIO RIZZ
Gio Rizz is a Vancouver-based comedian, producer, husband and new father — which means he has no shortage of material. The producer behind Unfiltered Comedy, Gio has become a familiar face on Vancouver’s comedy scene, performing at Underground Comedy Club, Yuk Yuk’s and House of Comedy, while becoming a mainstay at The Comedy Ring. His edgy, unfiltered style finds the funny in marriage, fatherhood, family dynamics and his Italian upbringing. Brutally honest and never afraid to go there, Gio has a knack for saying exactly what everyone else in the room is thinking — including the things they probably know better than to say out loud.
REZA PEYK
Vancouver-based comedian Reza Peyk has been bringing his high-energy, unfiltered style of comedy to stages across North America for more than two decades. Since launching his stand-up career in 2003, Reza has performed at notable venues including the world-famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood and House of Blues in Las Vegas, and has been featured on CBC television and radio. Drawing from his experiences immigrating to Canada as a teenager, his Persian upbringing, family life, relationships and years in the corporate world, Reza turns real-life experiences into sharp, relatable comedy. Bold, animated and never afraid to push the envelope, he brings an infectious energy to the stage — and plenty to say about the absurdities of everyday life.
RESTAURANT PARTNERS
Laugh and Dine! Enjoy 15% off your dine-in meal when you show your Comedy on The Drive ticket. Alcohol excluded.

ABSINTHE BISTRO
952 COMMERCIAL DRIVE
Absinthe blends classic and modern French cuisine with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly service.

HAVANA VANCOUVER
1212 COMMERCIAL DRIVE
Vibrant Latin flavours meet Pacific Northwest ingredients at this colourful neighbourhood favourite with an iconic year-round patio.

NASA BAKERY + CAFÉ
1678 COMMERCIAL DRIVE
A welcoming Turkish bakery and café serving traditional pastries, breads, breakfast dishes and savoury specialties.

BAR CORSO
1566 COMMERCIAL DRIVE
A modern Italian bar serving cicchetti, handcrafted cocktails and an impressive selection of wine and small sharing plates.

HARIYALI EXPRESS INDIAN CUISINE + BAR
2066 COMMERCIAL DRIVE
A warm, inviting destination for authentic Indian dishes bursting with aromatic spices and bold flavours.

BOMBAY KITCHEN + BAR
1018 COMMERCIAL DRIVE
Authentic Indian cuisine featuring flavourful curries, tandoori favourites, biryani and fresh-baked naan.

JAMJAR CANTEEN
2290 COMMERCIAL DRIVE
Fresh, flavourful Lebanese cuisine made for sharing, from creamy hummus and mezze to shawarma and falafel.




