MRG Live presents
Phil Hanley
Event Details
Date
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time
Doors: 7:00 PM - Show: 8:00 PM
Age Restriction
All Ages
Venue
The Bronson Music Theatre
Address
211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON
Artist
Phil HanleyAbout the Event
Artist Presale: September 23 @ 10:00AM ET
MRG Presale: September 24 @ 10:00AM ET
On Sale: September 26 @ 10:00AM ET
Originally from Oshawa, Canada, Phil is now a key figure in the NYC comedy scene, performing regularly at the Comedy Cellar. With nearly 600K followers on Instagram and 370K on TikTok, he’s appeared on major late-night shows like The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Late Late Show. Hanley’s memoir, SPELLBOUND: My Life as a Dyslexic, chronicles his lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how comedy became his saving grace. Hanley’s goal in writing this book is to continue his advocacy for dyslexia awareness and his commitment to using his platform to inspire others and promote a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. He also self-released his stand-up special, Ooh La La, on YouTube, which has amassed over 2 million views. Additionally, Phil was featured in the film I Feel Pretty and the Comedy Central series Inside Amy Schumer, with his half-hour special available on Comedy Central and iTunes. His 2018 album, Please Don’t Chit Chat While I’m Pursuing My Dream, is a fan favorite.
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Phil Hanley
Originally from Oshawa in Ont, Canada, Phil Hanley started performing stand-up in
Vancouver. He’s a stand-up, actor, and writer who is a staple of the NYC comedy scene
and a regular at the Comedy cellar. A favorite on the late night TV circuit, he has
appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The
Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Comedy Central’s John Oliver's New York
Stand-Up Show.
Phil self-released his recent stand-up special Ooh La La on his YouTube channel. Phil is
also currently writing a memoir titled Spellbound, in which he recounts his lifelong
struggle with dyslexia and how comedy became his saving grace. The book will be
released by Henry Holt – Macmillan next year.
Phil was featured in the hit feature film I Feel Pretty and the Comedy Central sketch
series Inside Amy Schumer, both alongside fellow comic Amy Schumer, as well as in the
film Sundowners alongside Tim Heidecker. His half-hour stand-up special can be seen
on Comedy Central and iTunes, and his cult favorite comedy album Please Don’t Chit
Chat While I’m Pursuing My Dream was released in 2018.
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