Laughter is the best medicine
and we’ve got just what the doctor ordered. In
addition to producer and creative director, Brian Francis
is an energetic, edgy comedian with stage presence that captures
your attention. Born in Jamaica and raised in Toronto since
the age of 9, Brian was born to entertain. His comedy act
encompasses his Jamaican roots coupled with his life in Canada.
Brian's achievements include, but are not limited to, Producer
and Host of shows that feature some of Toronto’s hottest comedians
and musical talents. He can deliver a family friendly, clean
performance to the wildest show for those who prefer to get
a little dirty. Brian has done background work on television,
including music videos and commercials. Brian's versatility
has put him behind the scenes, on camera and on stage. Needless
to say, these life experiences played a major part in his
inspiration to start Creative Ideals Inc.
Brian's experience at a glance:
Brian produced and starred in 6 successful
productions of the stand up comedy hit entitled "The
Canadian Coconut". Click here
to read Brian's recent interview with Lorna
Sloukji, a Toronto-based writer, editor and actress.
On Saturday
December 2, 2006 Brian produced and performed in his first 1 hour
stand up comedy solo show "The Canadian Coconut" at the Diesel Playhouse
Theatre in
Toronto. The audience
raved, "Brian is very impressive, an
amazing entertainer, Brian will make it big in entertainment
business".
On Sunday July 25,
2004 Brian made his debut on the very popular Nubian Night
Comedy Show at Yuk-Yuk's Comedy Club. Brian's performance
was well received, and he has performed several times on Yuk-Yuks
Nubian Night Show in 2005.
Featured in "The best of new talent show" in 2003
& 2004 at the Laugh Resort Comedy Club Toronto.
Feature comedian at “The December 2003 client appreciation
event”, for Quality Suites Inn Hotel in Toronto.
Semi-Finalist in “Funniest Person With a Day Job”
contest 2003, at the Laugh Resort Comedy Club Toronto.
Feature comedian at Khrome Theatre, for Squeeze Box Theatre
Company, Thursday December 12, 2002 & Saturday December
14, 2002.
Open mic comedy at Yuk-Yuk's & Comedy Wood, Toronto -
1998 & 1999.
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