Posted AT 4:00 AM EST on 14/07/08
Fresh and funny talent on tap
One of the major challenges facing a mature festival like Montreal's Just for Laughs - now in its 26th year - is how to keep it fresh. Although it may be tempting to rely on acts that consistently sell out their venues, it's also something of a gamble. A certain amount of repetition is necessary, so that the event retains its core identity. Too much, and it risks painting the overall festival in the deadly colours of sameness.
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