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

When a Canadian border officer interrogated Scarlet Chen 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.

Before she takes the ferry all the way to the Edinburgh Fringe this August for a massive 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.

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

Originally from China, Scarlet Chen “accidentally” found her true calling on stage after years of working behind the scenes in film. Since her stand-up debut in 2022, she has:

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

Victoria Clements is a powerhouse connector and creative force in the Vancouver Island film scene. With over two decades in the industry, her credits include: