For 13 years the comedy festival, Alterna Savings Crackup (formerly Cracking-up the Capital) has served-up hilarious comedy events which have shone a light on the need for increased access to mental health services in Canada’s Capital Region in a fun and entertaining way. Over the years we have been honoured to partner with many mental health agencies in Ottawa.
#AskHotz Anything Thursday at 7PM on Twitter
Ottawa’s own International Man of Misery - Jeremy Hotz –will be taking questions and giving answers for one hour on Twitter Thursday, February 16th at 7pm as part of the Alterna Savings Crackup comedy festival. Join the conversation and #AskHotz anything while he’s backstage preparing for the festival show Crackup for Mental Health presented by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
#AskRon James Anything MONDAY AT 7PM on Twitter
2017 Festival Line-up and New Ticket Package
In celebration of Canada’s 150th, Crackup offers more shows and laughs and will attempt to build more snowmen than ever to raise MORE money for mental health organizations in Ottawa. Also, take advantage of Crackup’s new festival weekend package and get a COMPLEMENTARY show to an event hosted by Canadian icon, Mary Walsh!
Crackup Comedy Competitions On The Edge!
On Tuesdays, beginning November 8th - 22nd, local comedians take the stage and compete for a cash prize and an appearance at the Alterna Savings Crackup comedy festival's finale - Comedy Night in Canada at TD Place.
Join us for our second annual Alterna Savings Crackup Suburban Comedy Competitions where we’ll be taking it to the edge of Ottawa.
Prove You're a Comic Summer Finale
Don't miss the finale of an intense 8 week summertime comic throw-down at Yuk Yuk's (Ottawa) and Absolute Comedy and discover what's next for the winners!
