When comedian Brent Butt takes to the stage in Victoria and Nanaimo later this month, he’ll bring his signature Bob Newhart-like humour – understated, witty and conversational. Or, as he deadpans, “just a bald guy talking.”

Speaking to Monday Magazine from his Vancouver home, Butt explained that after nearly four decades in stand-up, he still thrives on keeping his shows organic and unpredictable, guided by the audience in the moment.

“I need to connect with the crowd. I need to learn what they like, what they don’t like, what they’re into, in real time. And it makes (the show) very organic and it keeps me very present.”

Butt will perform in Nanaimo on Sept. 19 at the Port Theatre and in Victoria on Sept. 20 at the McPherson Playhouse, as part of a string of Canadian shows this fall.

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