Citizen Chen The Island Tour 2026 (Live in Nanaimo) | Heading to Edinburgh Fringe

🇨🇦 CITIZEN CHEN: THE ISLAND TOUR

“Where is your furniture?”

When a Canadian border officer interrogated Scarlet about her couch, she didn’t see a threat—she saw a Feng Shui consultation.

In her hit solo show Citizen Chen, local Island comedian Scarlet Chen turns the high-stakes stress of immigration into a laugh-packed hour of cultural whiplash. From suspicious customs agents to the absurd lengths we go to “fit in,” come find out why the path to citizenship is paved with paperwork, bureaucracy, and poorly placed armchairs.

🌟 THE ROAD TO EDINBURGH

Before she takes the ferry all the way to the Edinburgh Fringe this August for a 24-show run, see the show where it all began. Expect razor-sharp observations, language mishaps, and that "laugh-out-loud" recognition of life between two worlds.

No small talk. Just punchlines, heart, and a lot of stamps.

🏆 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CANCOM

This tour is a CANCOM-funded project, supporting original Canadian comedy intellectual property.

🎤 ABOUT YOUR HEADLINER

Originally from China, Gabriola based Scarlet Chen, an award-winning screenwriter, accidentally found herself on stage in Canada after years behind the scenes in film. Since her stand-up debut in 2022, she has opened for comedy icons Maria Bamford and Julie Kim, become a word-of-mouth hit at the Nanaimo Fringe, and performed at international comedy festivals while expanding into theatre.

In August 2026, Scarlet brings her solo show Citizen Chen from Vancouver Island to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Scarlet continues to speak funny—and the world is starting to listen.

🎤 ABOUT YOUR HOST:

Pam Stiles is proof that menopause, marriage, and mischief make for brilliant comedy. A British-born Indian comedian based on Vancouver Island, she delivers filthy, fearless, and wildly relatable takes on culture, body image, and finding yourself halfway through life with no filter left.

🎤 ABOUT YOUR SPECIAL GUEST:

Cammy De is a comedian, speaker, and former large-scale farmer, which means she’s equally comfortable handling a crowd or thousands of chickens. She was named BC & Yukon Outstanding Young Farmer in 2019, which is as impressive as it sounds. Her comedy blends sharp observation with lived experience of someone who has survived agricultural and the men in it.

🍻 ABOUT THE VENUE:

Sip Neighbourhood Pub is a locally owned pub in Nanaimo known for fresh food, craft beers, cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere. A big supporter of the local comedy scene, they regularly host great comedy shows and open mics, making SIP a lively hub for entertainment and social fun. With its relaxed West Coast vibe, it’s a perfect place to catch a night of comedy.

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