Event Summary

Best Of The Comedy Festival

Wednesday 23 August

 - Wednesday 23 August

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

The Comics Lounge presents the biggest and best of live stand up comedy shows every Wednesday Night. 

Our shows consist of 5 - 6 live stand up comedians that you would know from TV & Radio.

In this two and a half hour live stand up show, you'll lose yourself in a night bursting with fun and humour! The longest running and most popular comedy club, the Comics Lounge Comedy Club has played host to many well known comedy figures. 

This will be a night where you are guaranteed the best medicine – plenty of LAUGHTER !!!!

The United Nations COMEDY SPECTACULAR

Thursday 24 August

 - Thursday 24 August

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

The United Nations COMEDY SPECTACULAR brings together some of the funniest comedians from Australia in one big action packed 2 + Hour show.

Dave O’Neil has been in the business of comedy for over 20 years and is one of Australia’s most recognisable stand-up comics, having performed at 16 Melbourne International Comedy Festivals and at dozens of comedy clubs nationally.

Hung Lee is a favourite at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival; and he has made and appeared in documentaries for the ABC, SBS, Discovery Channel. TV includes CNN, MTV, The Muppet Show, Wow Wow[Japan], London Weekend Television.

The United Nations COMEDY SPECTACULAR

Friday 25 August

 - Sunday 27 August

Doors Open: 6:30PM. Dinner: 6:30PM. SHOW STARTS: 8PM

The United Nations COMEDY SPECTACULAR brings together some of the funniest comedians from Australia in one big action packed 2 + Hour show.

Dave O’Neil has been in the business of comedy for over 20 years and is one of Australia’s most recognisable stand-up comics, having performed at 16 Melbourne International Comedy Festivals and at dozens of comedy clubs nationally.

Hung Lee is a favourite at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival; and he has made and appeared in documentaries for the ABC, SBS, Discovery Channel. TV includes CNN, MTV, The Muppet Show, Wow Wow[Japan], London Weekend Television.

 

 

 

Professional Comedians New Material

Tuesday 29 August

 - Tuesday 29 August

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Australia's biggest and most prestigious night of the week when the professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit come together to try new material.

Come see jokes live on stage before you see it on TV or hear it on Radio.

The show will consist of 10 comedians live on one stage.

Past nights have hosted huge comedy names include Eddie Perfect, Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Tommy Little, Dave Thornton and Tim Minchin

Tom Gleeson

Wednesday 30 August

 - Saturday 2 September

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Tom Gleeson is in every Aussie comedian's Top 5. A true master of the craft, he remarkably gets better each year, a phenomena that ensures other comics sneak in the back of his always sold out shows.

He's performed at every major comedy festival in the world, been nominated for a Helpmann three times and the biggest stand up on the planet Louis CK chose Tom to be his support act for his Australian tour. A sure fire, killer stand-up at the top of his game.

Tom is a core cast member of ABC TV’s The Weekly, and based on his stand out segment on that show, he now hosts his own smash hit quiz show on the ABC, Hard Quiz. 

Professional Comedians New Material

Tuesday 5 September

 - Tuesday 5 September

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Australia's biggest and most prestigious night of the week when the professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit come together to try new material.

Come see jokes live on stage before you see it on TV or hear it on Radio.

The show will consist of 10 comedians live on one stage.

Past nights have hosted huge comedy names include Eddie Perfect, Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Tommy Little, Dave Thornton and Tim Minchin

Mickey Bartlett

Wednesday 6 September

 - Saturday 9 September

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Northern Ireland’s Micky Bartlett is gathering both momentum and acclaim as one of the fastest rising stars on the live stand-up circuit as well as for his hilarious TV appearances including 2 series of BBC NI’s Monumental.

In August 2016 Micky performed a season of his delightfully honest and funny show Blissfully Ignorant to the Gilded Balloon during the Edinburgh Fringe and subsequently toured this show around Ireland. He continued to produce comedy clips for BBC NI’s Tight Shorts digital strand and to work on a number of ad campaigns including HARP.

2017 has seen Micky make his solo debut in London’s West End with a run at the prestigious Soho Theatre, be featured on the Irish episode of BBC Radio 4’s State of the Nations, create more online content for the BBC plus make a welcome return to Glastonbury. He premieres his latest show, Typical! at the Edinburgh Fringe and performs a tour across the east coast of Australia as well as throughout Ireland and Europe in the autumn.

Professional Comedians New Material

Tuesday 12 September

 - Tuesday 12 September

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Australia's biggest and most prestigious night of the week when the professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit come together to try new material.

Come see jokes live on stage before you see it on TV or hear it on Radio.

The show will consist of 10 comedians live on one stage.

 

Past nights have hosted huge comedy names include Eddie Perfect, Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Tommy Little, Dave Thornton and Tim Minchin

Jeff Green

Wednesday 13 September

 - Saturday 16 September

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Award-winning British comedian Jeff Green has become a well-known face and voice on Australian TV and radio since arriving for his first Melbourne International Comedy Festival performance in 1996.

Amongst his many Australian TV credits are Spicks and Specks (ABC), Good News Week (TEN), The Glass House(ABC), World Comedy Tour (The Comedy Channel) and The Squiz (SBS) and as well as numerous appearances on the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Ten).

Professional Comedians New Material

Tuesday 19 September

 - Tuesday 19 September

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Australia's biggest and most prestigious night of the week when the professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit come together to try new material.

Come see jokes live on stage before you see it on TV or hear it on Radio.

The show will consist of 10 comedians live on one stage.

Past nights have hosted huge comedy names include Eddie Perfect, Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Tommy Little, Dave Thornton and Tim Minchin

Lehmo

Wednesday 20 September

 - Saturday 23 September

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Lehmo is one of Australia’s most experienced and well-travelled comedians.

Lehmo’s live work has seen him headline at comedy clubs for well over ten years and work all corners of the globe – USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand.

Lehmo currently hosts the new GOLD 104.3 breakfast show in Melbourne with Jo Stanley from 6am to 9am every weekday morning.

Currently Lehmo is a panellist on Network Ten’s The Project, appearing on the show every Friday.

Straight Outta Compo

Sunday 24 September

 - Sunday 24 September

Doors Open: 5:30 PM. Dinner: 5:30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 7PM

The boys are back! Award-winning producer Joe Avati has put together another show starring the guys from Here Come The Habibs and Fat Pizza, plus George Kapiniaris and Joe Avati himself. An hilarious show full of stand-up, sketches, songs, video items and the usual surprises.

 

'*****' Adelaide Advertiser

 

'An exceedingly amusing array of jokes and sketches, Straight Outta Compo has to be on your ‘must see’ list at this year’s Adelaide Fringe. 5 stars' Belinda James, The Clothesline

 

'With over two hours of solid side-splitting comedy it was great value for money.  This show is a must see!!!' Tony Polese, EVENTalaide

*This show is on the 'no free' list.

Professional Comedians New Material

Tuesday 26 September

 - Tuesday 26 September

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Australia's biggest and most prestigious night of the week when the professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit come together to try new material.

Come see jokes live on stage before you see it on TV or hear it on Radio.

The show will consist of 10 comedians live on one stage.

Past nights have hosted huge comedy names include Eddie Perfect, Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Tommy Little, Dave Thornton and Tim Minchin

Mickey D

Wednesday 27 September

 - Saturday 30 September

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Mickey D combines his boundless energy, infectious smile and killer wit to produce world-class comedy. He is a brilliant natural comic and amiable host - Mickey burst onto the comedy scene as a 17 year old and made an immediate impact, storming the national finals of JJJ’s Raw Comedy, in Australia. Today, Mickey is recognized as a truly International comedian.

“the evenings brightest spark is Mickey D, a loud demonstrative Australian with a masterful command of his audience, and a quick wit" The Scotsman

Since storming the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2000, this Multi Award winning comedian is now veteran of well over a decade of international comedy festivals. Mickey D has performed across the UK, throughout Europe and the States and acquired an impressive list of TV and radio credits.

Professional Comedians New Material

Tuesday 3 October

 - Tuesday 3 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

PROFESSIONAL COMEDIANS NEW MATERIAL

Australia's biggest and most prestigious night of the week when the professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit come together to try new material.

Come see jokes live on stage before you see it on TV or hear it on Radio.

The show will consist of 10 comedians live on one stage.

Past nights have hosted huge comedy names include Eddie Perfect, Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Tommy Little, Dave Thornton and Tim Minchin

Claire Hooper

Wednesday 4 October

 - Saturday 7 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Claire Hooper started on the stage - crafting engaging, innovative live shows that blended stand-up, theatre and some hammer dancing. Her 2006 show, 'Oh', earned her both critical acclaim and a nomination for the Melbourne Comedy Festival's Best Newcomer award. A born storyteller with a sharp wit, Claire has gone on to regularly perform at festivals and comedy rooms all over the country – most recently with her brand new solo show Familiar.

For four years Claire shared a set with Paul McDermott and Mikey Robbins on the iconic comedy show Good News Week as a team captain. She has also appeared on Rove and The Melbourne Comedy Festival's Great Debate and Opening Night Gala.

Straight Outta Compo

Sunday 8 October

 - Sunday 8 October

Doors Open: 5:30PM. Dinner: 5:30PM. SHOW STARTS: 7PM

The boys are back! Award-winning producer Joe Avati has put together another show starring the guys from Here Come The Habibs and Fat Pizza, plus George Kapiniaris and Joe Avati himself. An hilarious show full of stand-up, sketches, songs, video items and the usual surprises.

 

'*****' Adelaide Advertiser

 

'An exceedingly amusing array of jokes and sketches, Straight Outta Compo has to be on your ‘must see’ list at this year’s Adelaide Fringe. 5 stars' Belinda James, The Clothesline

 

'With over two hours of solid side-splitting comedy it was great value for money.  This show is a must see!!!' Tony Polese, EVENTalaide

*This show is on the 'no free' list.

Professional Comedians New Material

Tuesday 10 October

 - Tuesday 10 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

PROFESSIONAL COMEDIANS NEW MATERIAL

Australia's biggest and most prestigious night of the week when the professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit come together to try new material.

Come see jokes live on stage before you see it on TV or hear it on Radio.

The show will consist of 10 comedians live on one stage.

Past nights have hosted huge comedy names include Eddie Perfect, Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Tommy Little, Dave Thornton and Tim Minchin

Cal Wilson

Wednesday 11 October

 - Saturday 14 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Cal Wilson came across the Tasman in 2003 and has gone on to become one of our most popular comedians, a perennial favourite on television shows such as Have You Been Paying Attention?, Spicks and Specks, Good News Week and Thank God You’re Here. Her stand up shows are as engaging as they are hilarious, often bringing the audience's stories to life alongside her own.

Cal earned herself a seat in one of Australia’s most sought after writers rooms at the ABC for The Weekly with Charlie Pickering where she returned for its first two seasons until she landed one of her dream jobs as an ensemble cast member in Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia alongside some of the country’s brightest improvisers.

Professional Comedians New Material

Tuesday 17 October

 - Tuesday 17 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

PROFESSIONAL COMEDIANS NEW MATERIAL

Australia's biggest and most prestigious night of the week when the professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit come together to try new material.

Come see jokes live on stage before you see it on TV or hear it on Radio.

The show will consist of 10 comedians live on one stage.

Past nights have hosted huge comedy names include Eddie Perfect, Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Tommy Little, Dave Thornton and Tim Minchin

Marty Fields Book Launch

Wednesday 18 October

 - Wednesday 18 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Special Event!

One of our favourite comedians here at the Comics Lounge, Marty Fields, is launching his new book of one-liners, Short Jokes For Tall People, at the Comics Lounge. One of the country's best comedians, Marty will be doing a full standup set accompanied by a fantastic support line up. As a special treat, the launch will be hosted by Alan Fletcher, Dr. Karl from Neighbours.

There'll be lots of media at the show and Marty will be signing copies of the book on the night.

Tickets are $25 per person and that includes a copy of the book which retails for $25 so basically it's a free show!!

Book now as this launch is sure to sell out.

Shane Mauss

Thursday 19 October

 - Saturday 21 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

ALL TICKETS TO BE PURCHASED THROUGH THIS LINK - http://bit.ly/2hY4Xf9 

Frontier Comedy are pleased to announce the return of US comedian Shane Mauss, performing his acclaimed comedy show about psychedelics A Good Trip.

Shane Mauss’ hilarious, thought-provoking, stand-up-storytelling comedy show will open your eyes to psychedelics in Shane’s unique, informative and charming style.

Join Shane on a funny journey through the stigma, history, laws, and science of psychedelics; sharing personal experiences and discussing the effects of hallucinogens such as mushrooms, LSD, and DMT. Don’t worry if you aren’t familiar, he’s worked hard to articulate the experience for all! And Shane is finally bringing his acclaimed comedy show about psychedelics, science and how they mesh to Australia this October.

Shane has played SXSW, guested on your favourite comedy podcasts (You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes, WTF with Marc Maron, Duncan Trussell’s Family Hour, Ari Shaffir’s Sceptic Tank and Wil Anderson’s TOFOP to name a few), performed everywhere from Conan to Jimmy Kimmel to Just For Laughs, has a Netflix special and has travelled across the US interviewing scientists about the meaning of life for his podcast Here We Are.

He has a big following and a lot of people gagging for this show so early purchase is strongly advised!

“a gut-busting piece of stand-up comedy” The Austin Chronicle (US)
‘Evocative stand-up comedy, hilarious anecdotes, and educational snippets on the theme of psychedelics.’ - EU Jacksonville (US)
‘Mauss is intelligent, likable and sharp...he’s taking audiences inside the mind and experiences of a man who loves drugs and the neuroscience behind them’ – VICE

Tickets on sale Friday 18 August at 10.00am
ALL TICKETS TO BE PURCHASED THROUGH THIS LINK - http://bit.ly/2hY4Xf9 

 

Professional Comedians New Material

Tuesday 24 October

 - Tuesday 24 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

PROFESSIONAL COMEDIANS NEW MATERIAL

Australia's biggest and most prestigious night of the week when the professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit come together to try new material.

Come see jokes live on stage before you see it on TV or hear it on Radio.

The show will consist of 10 comedians live on one stage.

Past nights have hosted huge comedy names include Eddie Perfect, Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Tommy Little, Dave Thornton and Tim Minchin

Best Of The Comedy Festival

Wednesday 25 October

 - Thursday 26 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

BEST OF THE COMEDY FESTIVAL

The Comics Lounge presents the biggest and best of live stand up comedy shows every Wednesday Night. 

Our shows consist of 5 - 6 live stand up comedians that you would know from TV & Radio.

In this two and a half hour live stand up show, you'll lose yourself in a night bursting with fun and humour! The longest running and most popular comedy club, the Comics Lounge Comedy Club has played host to many well known comedy figures. 

This will be a night where you are guaranteed the best medicine – plenty of LAUGHTER !!!!

Jimi Jackson

Friday 27 October

 - Saturday 28 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Natural Touring presents the Jimi Jackson 'Mama We Made It' 2017 Australian Tour.

Born in New Plymouth, Jimi Jackson has become a household name in New Zealand and Australia, with his unique comedic style. Now 24 years of age, Jackson lives in Auckland with his partner Lana and their 9-month-old son Cairo, and is relentlessly making his trademark youtube videos.

A mixture of music, real-life, parent hood and drama – all with a twist of comedy – he has amassed nearly 20 million video views and is one of the most followed video makers in New Zealand, with over 175,000 subscribed to his online channel. Add that to his 850,000+ followers on facebook, and you’ll understand why he is one of the most in-demand comical talents in Australasia.

2017 sees Jackson back on the road across Australia with a brand new show – Mama We Made It. This new venture sees Jimi explore his childhood, weave musical interludes with his classic Kiwi humour, and a good dose of his trademark audience interaction. The show also features an opening set from DJ Sir-Vere, New Zealand’s highest selling mixtape DJ, having sold over 250,000 units across both countries.

"THIS IS A NO FREE LIST SHOW"

Professional Comedians New Material

Tuesday 31 October

 - Tuesday 31 October

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

PROFESSIONAL COMEDIANS NEW MATERIAL

Australia's biggest and most prestigious night of the week when the professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit come together to try new material.

Come see jokes live on stage before you see it on TV or hear it on Radio.

The show will consist of 10 comedians live on one stage.

Past nights have hosted huge comedy names include Eddie Perfect, Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Tommy Little, Dave Thornton and Tim Minchin

James Smith

Wednesday 8 November

 - Saturday 11 November

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Australian born, New York based, former Banking and Finance Lawyer, James was first introduced to US comedy audiences when he was invited to perform at the prestigious Montreal ‘Just For Laughs’ Festival. Since then, he has appeared on numerous TV shows on Comedy Central, ABC, TBS and HBO’s Flight Of The Conchords, to name a few.

He has an upcoming appearance on Conan later this year. James has been featured in Time Magazine and recently gave a TED talk. He has also had the pleasure of performing at the New York Comedy Festival and the legendary Radio City Music Hall. When at home in NY, he performs nightly at the world famous Comedy Cellar, where he shares the stage with such greats as Chris Rock, Louis CK, and Jerry Seinfeld.

In 2017, Smith is currently on tour with Chris Rock in his Total Blackout Tour of Australia & New Zealand

Enrico Rennella

Sunday 12 November

 - Sunday 12 November

Doors Open: 6 :30 PM. Dinner: 6 :30 PM. SHOW STARTS: 8 PM

Enrico is a talented comedian from Italy. His style is unique, effervescent and down-right hilarious. He has won the love of his audiences worldwide and continues to amuse and entertain with always fresh and new material.

He is Italian, that's for sure, but he spent many years of his life in the City of Lights. Born from the union of a Neapolitan father and a Parisian mother, Enrico carries within him the perfect mixture of 'la dolce vita' and the 'savoir faire' from two of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Enrico was born in Paris, on April Fool's day ... destiny? Probably so. At the young age of one, he moved to Naples, Italy, where he did most of his growing up and where he mastered the art of comedy. As a young man, Enrico worked hard to achieve his dreams. He tackled every and any job available to provide for himself and carve out his career as a future showman. He's been everything from a waiter to a restaurant owner, from a clerk to a nightclub manager.

In his 20's, Enrico moved back to Paris and continued to pursue his dreams. He began performing all over Europe, in countries like Belgium, France uk, Italy , Switzerland. He then discovered Canada and fell in love with the local Italian-Canadian community. It is here, in Canada , that Enrico has settled his roots and has grown as an artist. With dozens of sold-out shows under his belt, Enrico is ready to push forward and bring his comedy to Australia