Comedian pokes fun at his rough beginnings

From humble beginnings on the streets of Oakland, California, as a homeless criminal, mental patient, to a world-renowned entertainer, Mark Lundholm’s humour is a wild ride of challenges, changes and second chances.

Just out of rehab, while performing a 20-minute comedy routine at San Quentin State Prison, Lundholm discovered his childhood survival skill of making people laugh was his ticket out.

Armed with plenty of material poking fun at the insanity his life had become, Lundholm has worked his way up - literally from the gutter.

Lundholm will perform in Sudbury March 27 at a comedy fundraiser in support of Monarch Recovery Services.

The event, which takes place at the Steelworkers Hall starting at 7:30 p.m., also features comedian Shawn McLaren.

Tickets cost $40 each, or $300 for a table of eight. For more information, email [email protected].