Bill Cosby is slated to perform at Ontario's Centre in the Square theater on Wednesday night, and those who are attending the show should expect to see something different.

"I plan to give my fans the show of their life," Cosby said according to USA Today.

This will be Cosby's first appearance on-stage since November. Cosby has since faced multiple accusations and allegations of sexual assault. These include the faces a fresh batch of accusers, with three more women coming forward recently with their own allegations.

Ten of Cosby's shows were cancelled late last year once the allegations surfaced. Considering that this will be the first time that Cosby will perform since his brief hiatus, Cosby and local police both expect protests and other disruptions before, during and after the show.

Cosby, however, is doing his best to take all of the negative attention in stride. He had some words for those who will be in the audience on Wednesday.

"Remain calm and do not confront the person making the disruption," Cosby said.

Still, some drama may occur inside the theater during the performance, as it is expected that some ticketholders will heckle from their seats. The scene could get heated quickly, even if Cosby doesn't insert himself in the off-stage action. One hundred and thirty protestors are expected to descend on the area immediately surrounding the theater where the comic will be performing.

Local police, however, are prepared to fulfill their duties and assist private security personnel as well.

"Like with any protest that's planned, there are always police on patrol and with the paid duty officers being right there, if the situation requires additional police assistance, we'll respond accordingly," Waterloo Regional Police spokesman Olaf Heinzel says.

Megan Walker, who is the head of the London Abused Women's Centre and is helping to organize Wednesday's protest, is promising that only peaceful demonstrations will occur.

"I can certainly tell you there's no need to be concerned about protesters either in or outside," Walker said. "This is a peaceful protest. We aren't targeting him. We are just saying we stand with women."

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