They also love theater in the capital of Canada, and such an event as the Magnetic North Theater Festival is another confirmation of this. Its dates usually fall in mid-June when the audience will be entertained by artists coming from all over the world throughout one week. The program includes theatrical and dance performances, avant-garde metamorphoses - whatever floats your boat and doesn't let the audience get bored. Well, this never happens, as the festival organizers consistently surprise people with something fresh and unusual every year. Cultural institutions of the city serve as the venues, the main among which are the Gladstone Theatre and the National Arts Centre. Besides that, many artists show all their skills on the central streets of the Canadian capital.
Of equal interest is the Alterna Savings Crack Up Comedy Festival taking place in mid-February. None of its visitors have ever complained of boredom. On the contrary, be ready to laugh your head off - this is perhaps one of the main features of the festival. All because the best comedians and standuppers from all over the world are invariably invited as participants. Musical accompaniment is always present at the event. The festival is also interesting for Guinness World Records that have been set more than once here. For example, at one of the earlier festivals, the maximum number of snowmen was built of ice in an hour. Performances are held in Lansdowne Park, and the award ceremony marking the end of the event takes place in the Westin Hotel.
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