Pushing 30:
Featuring Abby Govindan
Wednesday, July 13th, 2026
The Rio Theatre
1660 E Broadway
Vancouver
BC V5N 1W1
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Accessibility Information:
For information about seating, parking, washrooms, and other accessibility information see Rio Theatre Accessibility Page.
“Tour de force on the stand-up scene” - Los Angeles Times
Join Indian Summer Festival 2026 at the legendary Rio Theatre for a gut-busting night of laughter from two breakout comedians. Pushing 30 is Abby Govindan’s internationally touring, hour-long special exploring aging, dating, and breaking generational curses.
A meteorically rising comedic mainstay, Abby was recently named among Forbes’ 30 Under 30 (2026) and is one of the youngest touring comedians in the world, headlining sold out shows across the globe. Her solo show, How To Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents, presented by Hasan Minhaj and produced by Daniel Sloss, debuted off-Broadway in March of 2025 at the Soho Playhouse.
Abby is joined by the hilarious Niki Mohrdar, named as “an absolute delight on stage” by the Vancouver Guardian. Known for her relatable, conversational delivery, Niki has a knack for making audiences feel comfortable, like they’re hanging out with an old friend. Opening the night, Niki’s comedy will be sure to leave you in stitches and excited for the night ahead.
about the artists
abby govindan
Abby Govindan is a stand-up comedian and writer based in New York City. Abby got her start in comedy at the age of 20, making her comedic debut at Caroline’s on Broadway in New York City in December of 2017. Since blowing up on Twitter and Instagram, she’s opened for coveted comedians such as Russell Peters, Daniel Sloss, and Hasan Minhaj. Abby is now sharing her critically acclaimed, heartwarming one hour solo show Pushing 30 internationally after touring the UK, India, Australia and the US.
niki mohrdar
Niki Mohrdar is a standup comedian based out of Vancouver. She has been featured at Just For Laughs Vancouver, YVR Funny Season 2, OutTV's KillJoy, Just For Laughs Originals, Comedy Here Often, and the South Rock Comedy Festival. In 2025, she hosted the new reality TV show, Fade Masters, featured on Telus Optik. She is also a co-host of Pillow Talk, which has been featured on Just For Laughs' Best of the West and Vancouver Fringe. This year, she will be featured on CBC's New Wave of Stand Up.