Tonight kicks off the third season of the Garden Variety Show at the Loose Moose Theatre, hosted by James Jordon.

Elle, our Lifestyle Editor, had the opportunity to interview James:

CF: How did the Garden Variety Show get started?

The GVS started at the Easterbrook Theatre 4 years ago. My partner at the time Carisa Hendrix and I were quite bummed that our original plan to fly away to Aus for the winter got shut down. So I took what was going to be my flight money and invested it into renting a theatre for 6 months. We figured that the reason for our trip to Aus was to perform in their prominent vaudeville circuit, why not just start our own here in Calgary.

CF: Favorite Acts from the show?

It’s hard to pick favourites, but I would say my favourite part of the show would be Ryan Pillings songs. The man is very talented and I feel blessed to have him as my side kick.

CF: Best thing about GVS? Why is it a must see for Calgarians?

The best part about the GVS is how we take professional entertainers that are typically only seen in Calgary at private parties or corporate functions, and put them in a theatre where EVERY Calgarian can see them.

CF: Season 3 has a change in venue, any other changes this year? 

Well there have been a few changes actually. The new cheaper venue means more affordable ticket prices. The new show time is at 7:30 and we have tightened the show to be an hour and a half long. After all Thursday is a school night.

CF: What do you have in store for Season 3?

Season 3 promises to be the best season ever! I think it’s because we are starting to prove our ambition now, which is gaining the attention of some rather big names in the entertainment industry from across the globe. Every week I get new videos and requests to be guests on the show! As usual however we will ALWAYS have magicians, jugglers, clowns, and local singer/songwriters.

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Elle Nguyen & Courtney Kos