Tuesday 7th July 2009

The Comedy Store, EQ at Moore Park

Top Irish comic and legendary storyteller Neil Delamere, brings his gift of the gag and acclaimed stand-up show 'Crme Delamere' direct from Dublin to Sydney; performing exclusively at Sydney's Comedy Store - Entertainment Quarter from Tuesday 7 July 2009. Neil Delamere Hailed "a banter bomb, primed to make you explode with laughter!" (the Scotsman); Neil's first-ever Sydney performance is set to detonate at The Store with Ireland's best cheeky wit, charm and yarns; for a riotous two week run. His hilarious stories of rural Ireland, side-splitting tales from travels around the world; and no-holds-barred verbal sparring with outspoken audience members; which spurred Edinburgh Fest Magazine to announce Neil "one of the funniest things you'll see at the Fringe this year" where he attracted rave reviews in 2007 and 08; promise to enchant comedy fans and first-timers alike.

From prestigious Edinburgh to Montreal's Just For Laughs and Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festivals; the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne's Comed

Thursday 17th September 2009Saturday 19th September 2009

The Street Theatre, Cnr childers St & University Ave, Canberra, ACT

A musical comedy show featuring comedian Michael Connell Comedians Michael Connell, Jay Sullivan, Tom Gibson, & The Stevenson Experience Guitarist Jonno Zilber THE BLUES - A musical comedy show featuring Michael Connell

Blues music and comedy; at first sight it would seem to be a strange mix. One makes you cry, the other makes you laugh. However mixing them together is just what Comedian and Harmonica player Michael Connell is planning to do in a new comedy show. "I've been doing comedy for over eight years, and playing the Harmonica for the last four, and I've always kept my comedy and music very separate," Michael explains. "However, recently I've begun to notice there's a lot of similarities between the Blues and Comedy. For me, they're both about taking something negative, like being poor or getting cheated on, and turning it into something positive like music or laughter."

Titled, appropriately enough, "The Blues", the show will run at The Street Theatre in mid September. As a comedian Michael h

Friday, 26th June 2009

Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester

Jonathan Richman is one of rock's most eccentric and unpredictable artists. In 1970 he founded The Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band, but since the mid-1970s has worked either solo or with low-key, generally acoustic backing. He is known for his frequent appearances on 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien' and his role in the hit comedy film, 'There's Something About Mary.'

Thursday, 23rd July 2009

Thu 23 Jul 2009 20:00 - Totally improvised comedy based on audience suggestions, from the award-winning Shrimps.

This is a syndicated listing.

Source: University of Sheffield Union of Students - Gigs Just Announced

Wednesday 24th June 2009

Comedy Store at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

From struggling comic to 'Conan' almost overnight, Boston's Shane Mauss - heralded the Next Big Thing on the global comedy circuit, will headline exclusively at the Comedy Store - Entertainment Quarter. The two week run from Wednesday 24 June through to Saturday 4 July will be his first-ever Australian debut. Shane has been on the tip of US show-business tongues since winning Best Comedian at 2007's HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. And has appeared three times on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien', Comedy Central, Showtime and BBC's The World Stands Up; joining the ranks of previous award winners like Tim Minchin & Kristen Schaal.

The boy from Boston has been best described as "an innocent everyman with a hedonistic streak". His explicit jokes about sex, getting drunk on the job and strange audition experiences make for brilliant stand-up yarns. With a look of more of farmhand than comedian - 'a tall, gangly, lank haired boy, with thick-tongued speech', says one critic from his hometown; is bril

Tuesday 16th June 2009

Comedy Store at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Australian television's leading comedians swap screen for stage all week, with live comedy gigs at Sydney's Comedy Store, Entertainment Quarter. Felicity Ward (Ronnie Johns, Spicks & Specks); Tom Ballard (Triple J TV, Melbourne Comedy Fest Best Newcomer 09); and Justin Hamilton (Rove & Good News Week, Best Show Melbourne Comedy Fest 07 & Adelaide Fringe 08) test their metal against live laughs and real stand-up audiences from Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June from 7pm. The Comedy Store also introduces for the first-time incredible mid-week deals for gag mad Sydneysiders who can now see top-notch stand-up for the price of a movie ticket. Tight Arse Tuesday Comedy tickets are just $10; Wednesday Comedy Happy Hour tickets are $15 with all drinks $3 from 6-8pm; and Triple Treat Thursday's are brilliant value with a show, pizza and drink for just $20.

With a maximum $30 ticket price on weekends, and Australia's finest home grown and international comedians, whichever way you cut it Sydney's Comedy Store is

Tuesday 16th June 2009

Comedy Store at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Australian television's leading comedians swap screen for stage all week, with live comedy gigs at Sydney's Comedy Store, Entertainment Quarter. Felicity Ward (Ronnie Johns, Spicks & Specks); Tom Ballard (Triple J TV, Melbourne Comedy Fest Best Newcomer 09); and Justin Hamilton (Rove & Good News Week, Best Show Melbourne Comedy Fest 07 & Adelaide Fringe 08) test their metal against live laughs and real stand-up audiences from Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June from 7pm.

The Comedy Store also introduces for the first-time incredible mid-week deals for gag mad Sydneysiders who can now see top-notch stand-up for the price of a movie ticket. Tight Arse Tuesday Comedy tickets are just $10; Wednesday Comedy Happy Hour tickets are $15 with all drinks $3 from 6-8pm; and Triple Treat Thursday's are brilliant value with a show, pizza and drink for just $20.

With a maximum $30 ticket price on weekends, and Australia's finest home grown and international comedians, whichever way you cut it Sydney's Comedy Store

Saturday, 27th June 2009

Mad Myrna's Nightclub, 530 E 5th Ave,

We are launching our magazine, Midnight Sun Goth at Mad Myrna's on June 27th, 2009, from 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm with a fashion show with numerous models and 2 comedy acts by Cleo.

Tickets are $10.00.

This is open to everyone above the age of 21.

There will be a meet and greet after the show for participants and the public to get to know one another.

A good time will be had by all!!

Wednesday 3rd June 2009

The Comedy Store @ The Entertainment Quarter, 207/122 Land Road, Moore Park

Britain's Jeff Green - "one of the best stand ups in the land" according to The Guardian, UK; brings his award winning comedy and natural charm to The Comedy Store. Fast becoming one of the UK's hottest comedy exports, Jeff is set to spark up his own brand of razor-sharp observational comedy for one week only, exclusively for Sydney's Comedy Festival Club fans. Jeff Green Britain's Jeff Green - "one of the best stand ups in the land" according to The Guardian, UK; brings his award winning comedy and natural charm to The Comedy Store. Fast becoming one of the UK's hottest comedy exports, Jeff is set to spark up his own brand of razor-sharp observational comedy for one week only, exclusively for Sydney's Comedy Festival Club fans.

A UK comedy national treasure, Jeff Green has become an Australian favourite with regular appearances at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Adelaide Fringe Festival. As seen on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Spicks and Specks, Good News Week, and

Friday, 29th May 2009

Royal Exchange Hybrid Arts Lounge, 34 Bolton St, Newcastle

Artist/s unknown

Saturday, 17th October 2009Sunday, 18th October 2009

Cockatoo Island

a brilliant weekend extravaganza celebrating comedy in all its forms. Two days, one ticket, ferry rides to and from the island, bars, food, attractions and over 200 performances from the very best artists from Australia and around the world. A unique concept in comedy and all things humorous set to become an annual event on the world calendar.

Wednesday, 15th July 2009

Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach

Fresh from a successful season at the 2009 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Tumbleweed Theatrical Productions brings you Alice in Wonderland - a high energy, musical comedy for children aged 5 years and over. Followed each day by Through the Looking Glass at 1pm, for the complete Lewis Carroll experience!

Tumbleweed Productions invites you to come on a fantastic, hilarious journey through Wonderland, with your favourite characters like the Mad Hatter and the March Hare. Three comic performers and a one-woman band play out Lewis Carrolls classic, which will be loved by children and grown-ups alike.

For more information or for reviews of the show, go to www.tumbleweed.org/alice

PLEASE NOTE

Purchasing a Both Shows ticket type will allow you entry to the Alice in Wonderland performance at 11.30AM as well as the Alice - Through the Looking Glass performance at 1.00PM on the SAME DAY .

If you wish to see each performance on a different date you will need to purchase these tickets separately.

CL

Tuesday 20th May 2008

Bar FM, 184 Hopgood Street

Comedy Night with Top Acts Ivan Brackenbury, Trevor Lock, Tom Meeten, Will Andrews, Gerry Howell, Alex Maple, MC Carl Donnelly & Resident Brian Gittins Knock2bag Comedy Night

Artists/acts appearing: Ivan Brackenbury, Trevor Lock, Tom Meeten, Will Andrews, Gerry Howell, Alex Maple, MC Carl Donnelly & Resident Brian Gittins

Date and time: 8pm - 20th May

Event Location: Bar FM, 184 Hopgood Street, Shepherds Bush, W12 7JU. Nearest Tube Shepherds Bush Central Line

Price: 7

Brief Description - It's our 2 year birthday so free badges & cake!

Contact Telephone Number: 07870212189

Sunday, 10th May 2009

Manning Bar, Manning Rd, The University of Sydney

Clever, entertaining, and the hardest workin comic on the US showbiz scene, Andrew Norelli is unstoppable!

Using comedy to navigate his way through the baffling realities of life, his act was shaped by the smart, original sensibilities of the famed San Francisco comedy scene, where he grew up.

Eventually moving to LA, Andrew continues to headline world famous comedy houses including The Icehouse, The Improv, and The Comedy and Magic Club where he opened for Jay Leno and has shared the stage with almost every big name in the business-- Roseanne Barr, George Lopez, Louie C.K., Dave Attell, Dave Chapelle, Robin Williams Garry Shandling, Kevin Nealon, Bob Saget, Joe Rogan.

Andrew keeps the energy going from the time he gets on stage until he says goodnight. His comedy has been featured in almost every major US city and Comedy Central's Live at Gotham and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and NBC's Comics Unleashed. Appearing at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival his performance was praised in the

Wednesday, 6th May 2009

The Roxbury Hotel, 182 St Johns Road, Glebe, NSW

Adam Hills, Judith Lucy, Carl Baron, Rove McManus, Eric Banna, Peter Berner, Dave Hughes and Wil Anderson all started their comedy careers at open mic nights. Quest for the Best is Australia's richest open mic contest with the grand final winner taking home $5000.

Eight comedy newcomers take to the stage each week vying for the right to make one of the six preliminary finals in October-November. And at every stage, it is you the audience, who decides who goes through and who takes home the loot.

Over the past three years it has gained a national reputation as a greenhouse nurturing the country's best young comics with several contestants identified by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as Australia's brightest emerging talent. A professional MC hosts the evening and the headline act featuring some of the world's best comedians tops off a great night out.

Friday, 8th May 2009

The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave,

"Hot Chocolate Soul" is a musical production showcasing R&B Music, Comedy & Poetry backed by a live band. This event highlights the areas rising stars and entertainers, displaying improvisation at its finest. Artists perform with the support of house band Karl Browne and Smooth Improvisation. June Archer along with special guests and hosts make this event one not to be missed. HCS offers an inviting atmosphere for those interested in having fun and supporting emerging artists as well as those with a passion for the arts and entertainment.

This is a syndicated listing.

Source: Upcoming.org

Wednesday 15th April 2009

Bar FM, 184 Hopgood Street, Shepherds Bush, W12 7jU

Comedy Night with Top Acts Shappi Korsandi, Scott Cappurro, Stewart Francis, Seann Walsh, Tony Dunn, Dorian Crook, Carl Donnelly & Brian Gittins Shappi Khorsandi

Anglo-Iranian comic, nominated for best breakthrough act at the 2007 Chortle Awards. Seen on Live at The Apollo, BBC1

"Khorsandi is fast emerging as one of the best comics in the UK, full stop." - Chortle

http://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/s/412/shappi_khorsandi/review/

Stewart Francis

As seen on Mock The Week

"A brilliant comic brain" - The Guardian

http://www.stewartfrancis.com/

Scott Cappurro

"One of the few genuinely challenging acts out therea thoughtful, intelligent comic whose act has far more to it than pure shock value. He's not preachy, he's just camp, crude and incredibly funny." Time Out, March 2008

http://www.scottcapurro.com/

Seann Walsh - Chortle 2008 Best Newcomer

"Seann Walsh's writing is near-impeccable" - Chortle

http://www.myspace.com/seannwalshuk

Dorian Crook

http://doriancrook.com/

Friday, 27th March 2009

Star Bar and Grill

Welcome to the Comedy Court stand-up comedy show and competition. Australias only live Audience interactive, digital voting show! Heres how it works: Each week 3 fresh, hot, up and coming stand-up comics, go head to head competing for up to $1, 000 in cash, prizes, trophies and a job hosting the next Comedy Court competition! Plus of course, bragging rights! Also dropping by on the night, 2 surprise guest comics to keep the laughter flowing! But wait, unlike other comedy competitions, we realise how hard it is to make it to the top 3, so we also offer a second place cash prize ($200 bucks) and third & fourth place prize packs! With our patent voting system and digital voting pads on each chair, we make U the judge! Look out for the Comedy Court Hip Hop dancers stoppn by to kick it live!

Heat 8 Finals March 27 Brian Pritchard, Shane Beaman, Marc Lincoln, Joel McNamara plus special guest comics, The Very funnnny " Mikey Mileos ", " Joseph Mifsud " Billy Freeman and " Barry Hamilton " Plus In the Witness Box

Wednesday, 8th April 2009

The Roxbury Hotel, 182 St Johns Road, Glebe, NSW

Adam Hills, Judith Lucy, Carl Baron, Rove McManus, Eric Banna, Peter Berner, Dave Hughes and Wil Anderson all started their comedy careers at open mic nights. Quest for the Best is Australias richest open mic contest with the grand final winner taking home $5000.

Eight comedy newcomers take to the stage each week vying for the right to make one of the six preliminary finals in October-November. And at every stage, it is you the audience, who decides who goes through and who takes home the loot.

Over the past three years it has gained a national reputation as a greenhouse nurturing the countrys best young comics with several contestants identified by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as Australias brightest emerging talent. A professional MC hosts the evening and the headline act featuring some of the worlds best comedians tops off a great night out.

Saturday, 28th March 2009

The Roxbury Hotel, 182 St Johns Road, Glebe, NSW

Nothing like it in Australia. A night of comedy unforgettable for audiences and comics alike. Wicked!

The ever-popular Rash Ryder will referee this round of Red Card Comedy. Theres no comedy night like it. A sophisticated gong show, it is an Australian first. The surprises start from the time the audience pick up their tickets and continue until the final gong. Sixteen up-and-coming comics each will try to keep the audience laughing for five minutes. Three random audience members will be given red cards. When two of the judges hold up their red cards, the comic is gonged off. Other audience members will be urged to become involved, encouraging the judges to put up their cards, or if the comic is a favourite, to take them down. Last man (or woman) standing is the winner. In the event of a tie there will be a comedy shootout with audience acclamation determining the winner. It promises to be a great night of fun and frivolity. Tickets $22. Contestants include: Damien Houtepen, Amanda Gray, Shane Mathieson, Max