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UPDATE: April 21, 11 am
The Derek Edwards comedy show that was scheduled to hit Vernon and Kelowna in a few days has been postponed until the fall.
The show, titled In Praise of the Ostrich, was supposed to be held on Sunday night in Vernon and on Monday night in Kelowna. The Vernon show will now be held on Thursday, Sept 8, while the new Kelowna date is Friday, Sept 9.
The shows were postponed due to illness.
Ticket holders can retain their tickets, which will be honored for the new dates. If you are unable to attend, a full refund will be offered at the point of sale.
ORIGINAL: April 7, 7 pm
Just For Laughs veteran Derek Edwards will be bringing his comedy show to the Okanagan later this month.
Edwards is bringing his show, In Praise of the Ostrich, to Vernon Vernon & District Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 24, and to Kelowna Community Theater on Monday, April 25.
The 90-minute show will cover a variety of topics, including the influx of pot stores, self-driving cars, gambling tips, the challenge of staying youthful and dressing warm.
Edwards is a four-time nominee and winner of Best Standup Comic from the Canadian Comedy Awards, and he is a multiple Gemini Award nominee for best performance in a comedy.
Tickets are $55, including tax. Vernon tickets are available for sale at the venue, while Kelowna tickets can be found at all Select Your Tickets outlets.