With the prorogation of Parliament weighing heavily on many Canadians’ minds, the comedic improv group Insensitivity Training has taken it upon themselves to lighten the mood.
The group will be hosting the Anti-Prorogue Free Perogies Party/Show — because who doesn’t think of perogies when they hear the word prorogue? — to deal with the serious issue of prorogation in a comedic atmosphere.
“We couldn’t resist the anti-prorogue/perogie joke,” said Phil Genest, a member of Insensitivity Training.
The performance will be modelled after the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway?
For every round, audience members call out topics for the comedians to act out.
“The show is not totally politically themed,” said Genest. “But because we live in Ottawa, we can be more involved.”
The cast includes academics, tradesmen, actors, roadies and a hotel security clerk.
In 2008, the group improvised a 50-minute show at the Ottawa Fringe Festival.
After performing for the sold-out audience, they won Best in Venue.
The fun starts at 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at Yuk Yuk’s comedy club on Elgin Street.
Tickets are $5 each, or two for one with student I.D.