Rory Gardiner

You’ll get a clean, high-energy comedy show that mixes stand-up, live music and a lot of audience interaction. I talk to the crowd, take requests and turn whatever they throw at me into something funny on the spot, so no two shows are the same and your guests feel like part of it, not just people sitting in chairs.

My material covers the stuff everyone can relate to: dad life, relationships, getting older and the daily chaos of work and family. Then I pull out the guitar and finish with comedy songs that get the whole room singing along. It’s clean enough for your CEO, your coworkers and your grandmother to all laugh at the same joke.

For corporate events, conferences, fundraisers and galas, I customize the show to your group. Send me a few inside jokes, industry pains or names to roast (gently), and I’ll work them in. That’s usually the part people talk about after.

I’ve been voted one of Corus Entertainment’s Top 10 Funniest Canadians, been featured on Drybar Comedy and TEDx, and I’m a CCMA-nominated country artist. I’ve performed for hundreds of corporate and association audiences, so I know how to read a room, stay on time and keep things professional.

What you get is easy: I show up prepared, work with your schedule and A/V, and handle the room so you don’t have to worry about it. Shows typically run 30 to 60 minutes, and I can also host or emcee your whole event.

Rory is an award-winning comedian who has shared the stage with comics like Andrew Schultz, Trevor Wallace & Tom Green.
With over 100 million views across social media, his viral humor has been featured on Canada’s Got Talent, Funny or Die, America’s Funniest Videos & Drybar Comedy.
Some would consider Rory’s stand up as “comedy birth control”, untangling Dad life, relationships & mother nature. Corus Entertainment voted him in TOP 10 Funniest Canadians, and you can catch his hilarious TEDx talk on using Humor as a coping mechanism.

I’m flexible and easy to work with on the tech side. Once I know your venue and the size of your crowd, we can figure out the setup together in a quick call or email.
If your venue already has a sound system, I can plug right into it. All I need is a mic and a direct input (DI) or line for my acoustic guitar. If you don’t have sound, no problem. I can bring my own professional PA system, mics and cables, and set everything up myself.

For staging and lighting, a small stage or raised area helps everyone see, but I’ve performed everywhere from ballrooms to backyards. Basic house lighting on the performance area is all I need.

I’ll arrive early to set up and do a sound check, so everything’s ready before your guests walk in. Just let me know your timeline and any venue rules, and I’ll take care of the rest.