“I tend to find myself shirtless and in my underwear,” Cameron Macleod laughs. The comedian has a humble approach to his performances that places him in such strange and wonderful positions. His comedy group, ManHussy, will be hosting the much beloved annual Victory Square Block Party this Sunday, which features musical acts and comedic interludes.
Born and raised in British Columbia, Macleod began stand-up comedy in Vancouver after finishing theatre school. “I don’t remember any of the jokes I told but I’m sure they were terrible,” he smiles. “You have to get that tough exterior. Even after you’ve done it for a long time, you have to be comfortable with the possibility of going out there and doing your worst.” Macleod exudes a relaxed manner on stage that ensures his audience is always in on the joke, no matter how nonsensical or far-fetched it may be.
After paying his dues on the stand-up circuit, Macleod gallivanted across Europe and began his involvement in Vancouver’s booming sketch comedy when he returned. Macleod has been highly involved in the growing alternative comedy community and now has his hand in many comedic pies. In addition to being a part of Manhussy, Macleod is one of the producers of Bronx Cheer’s weekly shows at the China Cloud, the comedy curator of the Olio Festival, and collaborates with many other alternative comedy groups such as Pump Trolley.
“It’s not for everybody. My mom didn’t get it until she read Steve Martin’s autobiography,” Macleod says. But we think he’s just being modest. Enjoy the end of summer celebration this Sunday with the charm of Macleod’s Sex Guy and his many other comedic characters!
Victory Square Block Party
Sunday, September 5th
Victory Square Park
2 pm — 9 pm
Free!
See the Facebook event
Photo by Tina Krueger-Kulic.