envelop earth facebook instagram twitter
Skip to content
Cult MTL Cult MTL

latest in | Comedy

  • icon-facebook
  • icon-twitter
  • icon-instagram
  • Support Cult MTL
  • Arts & Life
  • News
  • Film & TV
  • Music
  • Food & Drink
  • Events
  • Magazine
  • Best of MTL
  • Contact
  • Support Cult MTL
  • Advertise

Lorraine Carpenter

Editor in chief
Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following the closure of the alt weekly newspaper the Mirror, where she worked as a writer and editor for 12 years. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal and maintaining an independent voice in the Canadian media landscape.
  • icon-envelop
  • icon-instagram
  • icon-facebook
Just for Laughs returns to Montreal this summer with Kumail Nanjiani, Russell Peters, Tom Segura & more

Just for Laughs returns to Montreal this summer with Kumail Nanjiani, Russell Peters, Tom Segura & more

May 8, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin and Adam Ray will also perform at the festival, which runs from July 16 to 27.

Nikki Glaser: “America is cooked”

Nikki Glaser: “America is cooked”

April 3, 2025 Lorraine Carpenter

We spoke with stand-up queen Nikki Glaser about the painful art of the roast, embarrassing Montreal memories and why she may want to stay in Canada when her “Alive and Unwell” tour arrives in May.

David Cross on corporate news, American myths and Montreal memories

David Cross on corporate news, American myths and Montreal memories

February 16, 2025 Darcy MacDonald

The comedian and actor is bringing his stand-up show The End of the Beginning of the End to Montreal on March 6.

Best Comedians in Montreal: Best of MTL 2024

Best Comedians in Montreal: Best of MTL 2024

October 21, 2024 Cult MTL

Montreal has spoken.

Comedy Roast queen Nikki Glaser is coming to Montreal on May 9

Comedy Roast queen Nikki Glaser is coming to Montreal on May 9

October 8, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. for the American stand-up comedian’s Alive and Unwell Tour stop at Olympia.

Raptors’ Chris Boucher to host Montreal comedy event with SNL’s Chris Redd on Oct. 4

Raptors’ Chris Boucher to host Montreal comedy event with SNL’s Chris Redd on Oct. 4

September 24, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

Proceeds from the dinner and stand-up show at Yoko Luna will benefit Boucher’s SlimmDuck Foundation.

Jerry Seinfeld will perform in Montreal on Jan. 12 with Jim Gaffigan

Jerry Seinfeld will perform in Montreal on Jan. 12 with Jim Gaffigan

September 23, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

The comedians are bringing their joint North American tour to the Bell Centre.

Just for Laughs festival returns to Montreal July 16 to 27, 2025

Just for Laughs festival returns to Montreal July 16 to 27, 2025

August 21, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

New owners ComediHa! aim to “make next summer’s JFL in Montreal one of the most memorable in the brand’s storied history.”

‘Québécoises, whether you like it or not…’ — Comedy vs. racism and misogyny in Quebec

‘Québécoises, whether you like it or not…’ — Comedy vs. racism and misogyny in Quebec

July 15, 2024 Toula Drimonis

“With the CAQ in power, the jokes often write themselves.”

English-language comics TBA at Montreal ComediHa! festival, new owners of Just for Laughs brand

English-language comics TBA at Montreal ComediHa! festival, new owners of Just for Laughs brand

June 7, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

The Quebec City festival has announced the francophone lineup for its inaugural Montreal edition, running from July 18 to 28, which aims to pick up Just for Laughs’ role as a world leader in English and French comedy next year.

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
Cult MTL Cult MTL Search popup trigger
toggle menu