Traditional fundraising is being turned on its ear by a veteran 
Canadian comedy act and a stage full of mousetraps, just in time to cure the Winter Blues.
For over 15 years, Dave Lane, Chris Reid and John D Hollingsworth have been performing 
across North America as the comedy improv team: The Fidgets. 
“It takes a lot to convince a family to leave the comfort of their home and commit to attending 
anything, especially during a chilly Ottawa winter,” explained founder Hollingsworth.
“Watching comedians struggle across a stage full of mousetraps, while barefoot and 
blindfolded does the trick, every time.” 
Lane, Reid and Hollingsworth add another unique twist to every show: clean comedy. Dave 
Lane explains: “We make sure that every show we perform has two elements: 
1. It’s “hold your sides” funny.
2. It’s “invite your grandma” clean.
“It’s a deadly combination to beat the winter blues,” added Reid. “Clean enough to bring your 
entire family, so funny that your face will be sore and unique enough to draw big crowds of 
curious people.”
The Fidgets have a worldwide comedy special on Amazon Prime.