I recently interviewed Broadway Across Canada performer Juan Luis Espinal for Daily Hive Vancouver about his performances on the RENT 20th Anniversary tour. He shared with me his musical theatre beginnings, how he felt when he first saw RENT, and more. Have a read and enjoy the journey.

I recently wrote a piece for CBC Comedy about the talented and diverse Vancouver Comedy Scene. From stand-up to improv, podcasts to festivals and more, I'm proud to have helped showcase the wonderful comedians on the West Coast. Have a read then enjoy some laughs!

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I had the pleasure of working with Sarah Lipi and DOC ME! on a fun commercial for Vancouver realtor's Team Kerr. This time I wasn't in front of the camera though, as instead I was the writer of the spot!

Thanks very much Sarah for having me join the team as a comedy writer! Keep up the great work, Team Kerr!

Hey everyone, I'm happy to announce that I'm taking on a new role with Daily Hive Vancouver. Starting on February 1, I will be the Events Writer helping to showcase the fantastic shows, concerts, theatre, festivals, meetups and more around Metro Vancouver!

Are you an event producer with an upcoming show that you'd like spotlighted in one of our daily, weekly or monthly writeups? Do you know of a cool Games Night, Book Club, Workshop or Hiking Club that would love more attendees? Send the info to danielc@dailyhive.com!

Thanks, everyone! Let's get out and enjoy Metro Vancouver!

The internationally renowned Literary Death Match returns to Vancouver on Friday, with another Battle of the Books at Fox Cabaret.

Hosted and created by Adrian Todd Zuniga, Literary Death Match features a mix of four established and emerging authors performing for a live audience and a panel of three judges. After a pair of readings, the judges give feedback and commentary, focusing on literary merit, performance and intangibles.

More on Daily Hive Vancouver.

Even after 26 years in the business, comedy legend Dane Cook still gets a rush every time he steps onstage to perform.

“It’s just a glamourous to me today as it was when I started,” said Cook. “I get to share my ideas and have conversations with the audience every night. I feel privileged to be a professional comedian.”

Cook is headlining the Just For Laughs Comedy Tour 2016, and is onstage at the Vogue Theatre on November 18 and 19 with Vinny Fasline and John Campanelli. He promises a fun night of exploring relationships, communication and more.

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Vancouver is home to some of the best Visual Effects (VFX) and Animation studios in the world. From box-office blockbusters to television treasures, these studios and their animators are delivering big hits to Hollywood. More on Daily Hive Vancouver.

Canadian comedy icon Cathy Jones is coming back to Vancouver from September 28 to October 8 to perform Stranger to Hard Work, the opening show to Firehall Arts Centre’s 34th Season.

Jones gets personal in her third one-women show as she shares her unique perspective on a variety of topics from food to money, and from the troublesome people in her life to the benefits of laughter.

More on Daily Hive Vancouver.