When was the last time you laughed as wildly as your kids do?

Two-time Guinness World Record-holder Alex Zerbe, “with the energy of ten thousand suns”, makes his glorious return–certain to electrify the stage and “moving like an untamed rubber band” with The Zaniac Comedy Show! Following his raucous performance in January 2019, the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre (VDPAC) is thrilled to welcome back the original Zaniac” himself on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM–a highlight of VDPAC’s 2024-25 SPOTLIGHT Season’s Kids Series.

The “Professional Zaniac,” has been cracking jokes onstage for almost 15 years, zigzagging between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. A self-described “human cartoon,” his show is NOT only for the kids in the family. “I try to make my show like the movie Shrek, super entertaining for the kids but there’s a whole other level of comedy for teens and adults,” says Zerbe.

Critics and audiences agree: CultureMob.com said “Rarely have I seen such an example of physical grace,” and “the jokes he cracked put me in danger of choking.” An audience member at the Oregon Ag Fest said, “You were so good, I didn’t event want to leave to go find my child!”

Formerly of the award-winning duo Brothers from Different Mothers, Zerbe is also a Hacky Sack World Champion; a two-time Guinness World Record-holder; was voted “The Pacific Northwest’s Funniest Prop Comic”; and quips he is currently ranked “Seattle’s 3rd Best Air Guitarist”. He has performed everywhere from cruise ships and comedy clubs to prime-time television in three countries, including America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing.

Alex Zerbe is always an audience favourite at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre where he last performed in January 2019.

“This show is sure to capture your inner ten-year-old,” said VDPAC’s Erin Kennedy: “Think Jim Carrey’s physical comedy meets a boundary-pushing Guinness World Record attempt. It’s jaw-droppingly impressive and absolutely wacky!