Every comedy scene needs an engine — someone who brings energy, generosity, and just enough chaos to keep things exciting.
In Manchester, that engine often runs on Canadian charm, razor-sharp wit, and what can only be described as a worrying amount of enthusiasm. Enter Evan Desmarais.
Evan is one of those rare comics who makes everything feel better the moment he steps on stage. He’s playful, confident, and completely at ease talking to a room full of strangers like they’re mates he’s known for years. Hosting or headlining, he brings a warmth that pulls audiences in and a quick mind that keeps them laughing hard and often.
As the host of Creatures Comedy Club, Evan is an absolute joy. He sets the tone fast — friendly, inclusive, and buzzing with anticipation. You can feel the room relax under his watch, knowing they’re in safe hands but also that anything might happen. He’s brilliant at crowd work without ever punching down, making people feel part of the show rather than the target of it.
Comedically, Evan has that lovely balance of silliness and smarts. There’s a joyful absurdity to his humour, but it’s underpinned by sharp observations and perfectly timed lines. He can pivot in a heartbeat — from surreal nonsense to a knowing look that lands a punchline dead on. The laughs come thick and fast, and before you know it, you’re wondering how the set flew by so quickly.
Beyond the stage, Evan is a proper grafter for comedy. He builds nights, supports venues, champions other comics, and clearly cares about creating spaces where comedy can thrive. That effort shows — not just in the quality of the line-ups, but in the atmosphere of the rooms he helps shape. There’s a sense of community, fun, and shared love for stand-up that runs through everything he does.
Manchester comedy is richer, louder, and a lot more joyful with Evan Desmarais in it. Whether he’s hosting, closing, or just bouncing around the room with infectious energy, he brings something special every time.
More shows, more laughs, more Evan please 🙏
