Humor Through Trauma and Absurdity | Winnipeg News

Jeff Gobeil, a carpenter turned standup comic who admits he hates standup, delivers a raw, hilarious hour about how humor helped him survive reporting his childhood abuser and becoming a Crown witness. Meanwhile, 74-year-old Nicholas Rice reflects on his lonely childhood and father’s legacy, offering wisdom through gentle storytelling and a firm handshake. Then, Faux Ghost unleashes “Goose! Night of the Cobra Chicken,” a campy, synth-drenched horror-comedy where geese go rogue due to climate change — and you’re invited to survive the chaos. “Dead Chef” blends slapstick and musical theater as a fancy French restaurant fakes a dead chef’s presence for a Michelin-star push, complete with dazzling physical comedy. And Sonya Ballantyne’s moving one-woman show reveals how U2 — especially Bono — saved her life three times, weaving trauma, art, and redemption into a powerful, personal narrative. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/953b3e00acee561b