70 mile yard sale
Justin Shaw’s comedy show at The Mack—Sept 18 to 21
A one-man comedy show inspired by PEI’s 70 Mile Coastal Yard Sale will play at Confederation Centre of the Arts this month as part of The 2024 Charlottetown Festival. 70 Mile Yard Sale will have four performances at The Mack from September 18–21
Written and performed by Islander Justin Shaw, 70 Mile Yard Sale shares a story about a madcap journey across the Island to retrieve a lost family heirloom. Equal parts funny and heartfelt, this tall tale is about family, friendship, and finding more than what you bargained for.
Shaw is a comedian and storyteller who has performed at JFL42 at Just For Laughs Toronto, appeared on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out comedy show, opened for Fortune Feimster, and tours regularly with Yuk Yuk’s.
Organized by the Wood Islands and Area Development Corporation since 1998, the 70 Mile Coastal Yard Sale brings thousands of visitors to southeastern PEI for two days of treasure hunting amongst hundreds of residents—with many selling wares from their backyards. When Shaw began writing the piece, he asked Island residents to submit memories and experiences from the Yard Sale to ensure the show had an authentic Island voice and spirit. He received over thirty different stories from all walks of life across PEI.