# Event Details - **Event Name**: Live Ventriloquist & Comedy Starring Dave Pendleton with John Branyan-Funny Pharm in Goshen - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Headliner: David Pendleton Ventriloquist- "Anything Can Talk" David Pendleton’s flawless technique as a ventriloquist sets him apart from just about any other ventriloquist you have ever seen. He will not only amaze you with his ability to make you believe that anything can talk, but his comedy act will also keep you laughing from start to finish. David started learning the art of ventriloquism when he was just six years old. “My grandparents bought me a toy Charley McCarthy dummy,” David recalls. “My grandmother was clever enough to include a record made by Jimmy Nelson called Instant Ventriloquism. As it turns out, most of the working ventriloquists that I know in my age range learned ventriloquism listening to that record.” By the age of eight, David performed for the first time on a “real stage” for a “real audience” in a junior talent show. “I can still remember sitting on the stage waiting for the curtain to open after I was introduced—I thought having the curtain open in front of me was so cool!” Since that first curtain opening, David has appeared on literally hundreds of stages from coast to coast and even around the world. During his college years, David landed a job performing daily at King’s Island, a theme park near Cincinnati, Ohio. It was at that time he began to consider a career as an entertainer. David says, “Practicing your show five or six times every day really helps you develop your craft.” He was obviously good at what he did, as he was asked to come back year after year. Now David regularly performs for sold-out crowds at the Blue Gate Theater in his home state of Indiana and is an audience favorite at the Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach, SC. He has been invited back again and again to perform on conference cruises with Chuck Swindoll, David Jeremiah, Charles Stanley, and Bill & Gloria Gaither. He also performs at numerous corporate functions, fundraisers, and performing arts theaters across the country. David and his wife, Lynda, live in Fishers, Indiana. He grew up in the small town of Urbana, Ohio, and is a graduate of Ohio University with a degree in telecommunications. David brings a cast of comedic characters with him, including lovable but blunt Aunt Tilly, a 94-year-old spinster; the classic quick-witted troublemaker Mack Elroy; the dopey yet adorable hound dog Buford; Sergeant Major Boo Rah, who ensures the show has the utmost security and discipline; and the slightly misguided albino vulture, Vern. Of course, no show would be complete without a few surprise appearances from members of the audience as well. Whether you’re eight or eighty, cruising or schmoozing, this seasoned professional, in-demand comedian, and top-of-his-class expert ventriloquist will keep you in stitches. David Pendleton’s high-quality, family-friendly humor has mesmerized audiences the world over. Feature: John Branyan John’s ‘Shakespeare’ version of The Three Little Pigs has been viewed millions of times, and his book “A Triune Tale of Diminutive Swine” is in its 3rd reprinting. John is featured on nine recorded comedy projects with people like Ken Davis, David Jeremiah, Ted Cunningham and Tim Hawkins. John and his wife, Lori, have four children and eleven grandchildren (so far). When John Branyan stepped onto a tiny stage in the early 90’s, he thought his interest in comedy was just a phase; he thought he would get the whole thing out of his system. But, more than 25 years later, he still loves making people laugh with his style of speaking that won’t leave a filthy residue. “People didn’t invent laughter,” John says. “It was given to us by someone who knew we’d enjoy it.” And he never gets tired of sharing that gift with others. “Every show, my goal is to hurt people. Seriously. I want people’s jaws to ache. I want their sides to cramp up. I want them to experience dizziness from oxygen deprivation. When they are in pain, I’ve done my job.” When he isn’t speaking or teaching, he’s playing board games with his family. Show Times Friday August 14th | Saturday August 15th 7:30pm Doors open at 6:30 pm Funny Pharm Comedy Club 1100 Chicago Ave Goshen, IN 46528 574-971-8056 A special thank you to our sponsors for helping us bring laughter to the community! Matt Buys Indiana Houses and Weaver Furniture Sales in Shipshewana Frankenberger Lawn Care Mechanical Man Woldruff's footwear and Apparel - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/goshen/live-ventriloquist-and-comedy-starring-dave-pendleton-with-john-branyan-funny-pharm-in-goshen/200030112487357 - **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, workshops, art, performances, theatre, business, nonprofit, conferences, dog, funfairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 21 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Goshen - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: 1100 Chicago Ave, Goshen, IN 46528-1900, United States - **lat**: 41.59211 - **long**: -85.8492 - **full address**: 1100 Chicago Ave, Goshen, IN 46528-1900, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Live Ventriloquist & Comedy Starring Dave Pendleton with John Branyan-Funny Pharm in Goshen - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/07a5b5e17c3197eb3550ce7f74a4689949810bb7d6e9748612fbe27b20c57630-rimg-w512-h640-dc180808-gmir?v=1786384013 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Live Ventriloquist & Comedy Starring Dave Pendleton with John Branyan-Funny Pharm in Goshen being held? - **A:** Live Ventriloquist & Comedy Starring Dave Pendleton with John Branyan-Funny Pharm in Goshen takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 1100 Chicago Ave, Goshen, IN 46528-1900, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Live Ventriloquist & Comedy Starring Dave Pendleton with John Branyan-Funny Pharm in Goshen? - **A:** Live Ventriloquist & Comedy Starring Dave Pendleton with John Branyan-Funny Pharm in Goshen is organized by David Pendleton. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Live Ventriloquist & Comedy Starring Dave Pendleton with John Branyan-Funny Pharm in Goshen is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Goshen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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