It’s not the tale…it’s he who tells it. Dave Hemstad hits your soul with crafty storytelling and gut-busting hilarity, infusing each of his tales with poignant and topical humour. An accomplished comedy writer, stand-up performer and actor, Dave has earned a reputation for his insightful logic and penetrating witticism. He is “…a return to the pure art of the storyteller.”

His national television debut was on CBC at the Halifax Comedy Festival in 2002, and has returned there to perform three more times. He has performed in England and Singapore and memorably on CBC radio on “Madly Off in All Directions”. Twice he has been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award, and in 2003 was voted “Best Comedian in Canada” by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA). His film credits include “Shania”, “Final Draft” and the short film “Death by Scrabble”. He has also appeared on the hit TV series “Billable Hours”, “Jeff Ltd.”