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With roots in physical theatre, dance and clowning-around, Malkin and Knowles joined forces to bring their brand of comedy to the stage.

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James and Jamesy香蕉视频直播檚 O Christmas Tea takes the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre stage Friday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $34 adult, $30 senior/student ages 18-and-under and $19 for children ages 12-and-under from the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, . The show is also set for Dec. 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 Mary Irwin Theatre, 250-717-5304, .