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CONTENTS Ross Noble
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Frocking Hilarious
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Felicity Ward
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Danny Bhoy
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Damien Power
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Tim Ferguson
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Ronny Chieng
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The World According to Farts 39
Mel Buttle
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Stinky Silly Show
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Nazeem Hussain
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Jeff Green
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Dave Hughes
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Georgie Carroll 41
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Nikki Osborne
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Ivan Aristeguieta
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Brisburned 45 The Elvis Dead
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Corey White
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Guy Montgomery 46
Daniel Sloss
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Charity Werk 46
Scared Weird Little Guys
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Michael Shafar
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Paul Foot
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ImproMafia
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Double Denim
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Dusty Rich 48
Becky Lucas
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New in Town
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Tommy Little
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Tahir
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Shit-faced Shakespeare
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Tim Hewitt 51
Danielle Walker 21
Steph Tisdell 51
Sam Campbell + Paul Williams
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Matt Stewart
Tom Ballard
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Nick Cody
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Tom Walker 24 #firstworldwhitegirls
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Garry Starr
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The Stevenson Experience 26 Greg Larsen 26 Sam Taunton
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Lady Sings it Better
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Simon Taylor 28 Larry Dean
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Whimpy Chimpy
Lawrence Mooney
Raven On
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Class Clowns 38
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Aaron Chen 20
Kris Stewart Artistic Director, Brisbane Powerhouse
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Around the Campfire
Neel Kolhatkar
Demi Lardner 14
The best part? We’re spreading the laugh’s across the whole family this year with a series of weird, whacky, and wonderful shows for little kids (and kids at heart). So don’t be shy, slap on a smile and get ready to laugh along with us at the funniest people in the country at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019.
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Rhys Nicholson
Breakout Showcase
Dave Thornton
*Brisbane Comedy Festival is not liable for any actual laugh-induced stitches, please consult your physician before embarking on a new comedy routine.
Alex Ward
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DeAnne Smith 13
From international superstars to local divebar legends, we’ve got four great weeks of entertainment across three venues – Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane City Hall and SunPAC- Brisbane Comedy Festival will tickle your funny bone and leave you in stitches*
Nath Valvo 30
Jan van de Stool
Luke Heggie 11
Brisbane Comedy Festival is turning double digits, and just like any pre-teen, we are growing up before your very eyes…minus the awkward haircut and Justin Bieber fascination. We’re celebrating hitting the big 1-OH with 75 hilarious comedy acts. From stand-up, sketch, improvisation and cabaret, we’re inviting you to get skit-faced with Australia’s fastest growing comedy festival.
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Gillian English 52 Tom Cashman
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Cameron James 53 Angella Dravid 53 Zack Dyer
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After Hours
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Ciaran Lyons
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Comedy Smorgasbord
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Brewhouse Comedy
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Queensland Theatresports 57 Knockoff
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Festival Venues
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BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL CONTENTS
Welcome to Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019
Queerstories
Brisbane Comedy Festival Opening Gala
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BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL OPENING GALA WITH HOST CHARLIE PICKERING
What better way to kick off the Festival than a spectacular lineup of the funniest comedians in two hours of laughs. Hosted by Charlie Pickering, this night-of-nights will be packed with non-stop entertainment. Featuring a fresh lineup of the country’s best up-and-coming and well-loved comedians, as well as the only performance from Charlie Pickering in the Festival, this is a variety show that won’t disappoint. Pop the champagne, tap the keg, refill the water cooler, it’s Gala time at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019.
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PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL. DATE Fri 22 Feb VENUE Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $64.90* (a) $58.90* (c) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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ROSS NOBLE HUMOURNOID
What happens when pure comedy takes human form?
PRESENTED BY ALIST.COM.AU
What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand-up?
DATE Thu 21–Sat 23 Mar
Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see. This is it.
VENUE Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $49.90* (a), $46.90* (c) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
“Brilliantly inventive, quirky stand-up… see him and marvel” THE SUN
“Every night is different and every night is a total joy” TIME OUT
“The great improviser” THE GUARDIAN
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SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS STROBE LIGHTING AND COARSE LANGUAGE
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FROCKING HILARIOUS SUPPORTING ACTIONAID
Australia’s sirens of comedy hit the stage together in a laugh-out-loud evening in support of ActionAid and their work promoting women’s rights across more than 40 countries.
PRESENTED BY ACTIONAID AND BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
Making its debut in Brisbane after sell-out shows in Melbourne and Sydney, Frocking Hilarious features some of the funniest women in comedy and will do more than break the glass ceiling, but shake the foundations of Brisbane City Hall – and all for a good cause!
VENUE Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $45* (a), $40* (c + groups 4+)
Join us for a good laugh to support women around the world who are laughing in the face of adversity. ActionAid Australia is an international women’s rights organisation that supports women around the world facing poverty and injustice to take charge of their situations and create change. ActionAid supports women to claim their rights and overcome the challenges posed by crises and disasters. Nothing like laughter to bring about solidarity!
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DATE Fri 15 Mar
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FELICITY WARD BUSTING A NUT
Direct from her sold out UK tour and nomination for the biggest award in live comedy, Woy Woy’s own Felicity Ward is back and ready to bust a nut-ful of jokes.
PRESENTED BY LAUGHING STOCK PRODUCTIONS
As seen on Live at the Apollo and the ABC’s mental health doco Felicity’s Mental Mission, Felicity is the first Aussie to be given her own Live from the BBC comedy special, and can be heard as co-host on The Urnbelievable Ashes and The Guilty Feminist podcasts.
VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $38* (a), $35* (c + groups 6+)
Handpicked by Amy Schumer as her UK support act, one of our funniest exports returns to Brisbane for one night only.
NOMINEE Best Comedy
WINNER Best International Act
EDINBURGH FRINGE 2018
NZ COMEDY FESTIVAL 2016
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DATE Sat 23 Feb
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DANNY BHOY AGE OF FOOLS
Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy returns to Australia with a brand new show in 2019! Don’t miss this chance to see the internationally-renowned and critically-acclaimed comic who regularly sells out tours all over the world with his unique brand of observational storytelling.
"He creates a remarkable intimacy with his audience. A must see." THE AGE, AUSTRALIA
PRESENTED BY ADRIAN BOHM PRESENTS DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $49.90* *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 12+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
“Brilliantly original and intoxicating comedy.” THE GUARDIAN, UK "This is a show you could see time and time again. Exceptional" THE SUNDAY MAIL, AUSTRALIA
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MAN PUTS HIS DREAMS IN A SOCK Achieve your dreams. Reach your full potential. Be the best that you can be. God is dead but not to worry – there is a new religion of our time: You! In this hilarious new hour, multi-award winning comedian Damien Power will delve into our culture of narcissism. He’ll explore how society dictates our greatest desires and dreams. You must be told your dreams by the society you live in, no one is born with their dreams. No baby comes out screaming “I want to be a financial planner”.
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DAMIEN POWER
“A hilarious and exceptional hour.” ★★★★ HERALD SUN, 2018
PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
DATE Tue 26 Feb–Sun 03 Mar VENUE Visy Theatre,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $25* (Tue + Wed), $29* (Thu + Sun), $34* (Fri + Sat)
TIM FERGUSON A FAST LIFE ON WHEELS
A comedy legend rips the lid off his extraordinary life. Tim Ferguson reveals the terrors and tears of his worldwide escapades. As for his lifelong battle with Multiple Sclerosis, Tim says, “I don’t ‘suffer’ MS. It suffers me.” Hilarious, touching and wicked. This show is hell on wheels. PRESENTED BY CARRIE HARDIE FOR SERIOUS COMEDY SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
DATE Sat 23 + Sun 24 Mar VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $38* (a), $34* (c + groups 6+) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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RONNY CHIENG TONE ISSUES
One of the stars of the worldwide smash hit movie Crazy Rich Asians, correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, as seen in GQ and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
PRESENTED BY CENTURY AND BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
Brisbane Comedy Festival’s favourite Malaysian Chinese comedian, Ronny Chieng, returns to Brisbane to perform his unapologetic stand-up live for a very limited run of shows!
VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $44.90*
DATE Fri 01 + Sat 02 Mar
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MEL BUTTLE
NAZEEM HUSSAIN
WELCOME ABOARD
BASIC IDIOT
As my personal hero and décolletage mentor Deborah Hutton used to say, Hi I’m Mel Buttle and it’s my pleasure to welcome you aboard.
It’s been a massive year for Nazeem. He became a Dad, his sketch show Orange Is The New Brown began airing on Channel 7, he recorded his first Netflix special, and was finally invited to speak at his high school assembly (Rex Hunt pulled out). But more than fatherhood itself, Nazeem is most excited about joking about these things AND MORE on stage!
If there’s anything I can do to make you more comfortable today keep it to yourself, I’ve got enough on my plate: a break-up, a huge year of international touring and working out how to co-parent a rescue dog with my ex-missus.
“There wasn’t a flat joke in the set, nor a pause that didn’t lead to a laugh. No dead spots, no misfires, no flubs."
As a platinum frequent flyer, I can assure you there’s nothing more glamourous than air travel. Except being at home with your loving partner on the couch with nice Barossa Shiraz and a few episodes of The Barefoot Contessa.
HERALD SUN
PRESENTED BY LIVE NATION DATE Fri 15 + Sat 16 Mar
PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS
VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar
TICKETS $38* (Fri + Sat)
VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
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TICKETS $25* (Tue + Wed), $28* (Thu + Sun), $34* (Fri + Sat)
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
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DAVE HUGHES HAIRY
Dave hasn’t had a haircut since last year’s Festival. His own fringe is now a face curtain. What has prompted this radical change? Is it a crisis? Is he going through manopause? Why doesn’t he bow to his critics? What does his wife think? Does she even see him anymore? So many questions. Maybe some of these will be answered in his new show. The only way to know is to come along. You can’t rely on a friend telling you what happens. Only your own ears and eyes can be trusted.
“Stand-up comedy king.” HERALD SUN
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PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS DATE Fri 15–Sun 17 Mar VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $49* *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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YOUR WRONG
Luke Heggie threatened to quit stand-up comedy, but after everyone he told of his plans cried inconsolably and clung to his ankles as he walked away, he decided that the world needs laughter. So he’s back with another harsh but fair show about dickheads. No lowbreeds please. “A unique, powerful and insightful Australian comic voice”
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SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
“It’s brilliant stuff... Absolutely rips along.”
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LUKE HEGGIE
HERALD SUN
PRESENTED BY CENTURY SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
DATE Tue 05–Sun 10 Mar VENUE Turbine Studio,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $25* (Tue–Thu), $29* (Fri + Sat), $27* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
JAN VAN DE STOOL
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PARTING THE RED CURTAINS Join Jan van de Stool (and her extensive ego) as she reflects on her life in the ‘business of show’. Having recently added ‘psychic medium’ to her long list of faux credentials, things go horribly wrong when she channels a disgruntled (and dead) ex-student. Jan’s perfect looking life on ‘Spacebook’ and ‘MyFace’ begins to unravel, (along with her grip on the English language), as the real story of her life unfolds. PRESENTED BY NEIL GOODING PRODUCTIONS & AMAZON WOMAN ENTERPRISES SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+
DATE Thu 21-Sun 24 Mar VENUE SunPAC (Thu), Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall (Fri-Sun) TICKETS $42* (a), $38* (c) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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LAWRENCE MOONEY PART OF THE PROBLEM
The Moonman is back and he is completely unleashed in Part of The Problem. After spending 18 months as former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Moonman is back sailing close to the wind at his brutally honest, hilarious best. Often regarded by peers and audiences as one of the most intelligent and dangerous minds in comedy, this three time Barry Award nominee is a must see this Festival. “Funny, insightful, well-written, beautifully paced stand-up”
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“Relentless is the word for it. Lawrence Mooney batters his audience with an onslaught of proven, polished stand-up, driven home with a commanding delivery.” CHORTLE
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PRESENTED BY ALIST.COM.AU DATE Fri 01–Sun 03 Mar VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $44.90* *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES, SEXUAL AND DRUG REFERENCES
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DEANNE SMITH
DAVE THORNTON
EPIPHANY
LEAN INTO IT
Fresh from taping their acclaimed 2019 Netflix special Gentleman Elf, Australia’s favourite Canadian-American returns with a breakthrough hour. As seen on Melbourne International Comedy Gala, The Great Debate, The Weekly and in the viral video Straight Men, Step Your Game Up, which has been viewed over 35 million times.
Vital stats: I’m 187 centimetres and usually weigh 84 kilograms (depending if its just been $10 parmi and chocolate fondue night at my local). I just had three fillings put in and I think the hair on my toe knuckles are growing longer. You might have seen me on The Project (Network Ten) or hosting The Beep Test (Fox Footy) every week.
“Ferociously funny… near perfection” TIME OUT MELBOURNE “Unique and utterly disarming ««««” THE MUSIC “It can be difficult to categorize DeAnne Smith’s approach to stand up” THE BRAG
So far this reads like a bad Tinder profile – but really, you just wanna know if you’ll find my show funny. Look me up on YouTube and see if you like the jokes. My show will be just like that but with new jokes (and with no ad you need to skip at the start, BONUS).
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DATE Thu 21–Sun 24 Mar
DATE Tue 26 Feb–Sun 03 Mar
VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse
VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
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$30* (Fri + Sat)
TICKETS $25* (Tue), $32* (Wed + Thu + Sun), $37* (Sat)
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SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
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DEMI LARDNER DITCH WITCH 800
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named demi lardner (Mike Myers) whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. Your virtue is pressed between the leaves of a hymn book.
WINNER PINDER PRIZE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2018
WINNER DIRECTORS CHOICE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017
WINNER UNDERBELLY AWARD EDINBURGH FRINGE 2017
PRESENTED BY CENTURY SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar VENUE Rooftop Terrace,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $24* (Tue–Thu), $29* (Fri + Sat), $27* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
COREY WHITE X-RAY
Creator and star of Corey White’s Roadmap To Paradise. Corey White returns for his second solo show older, fatter and more exhausted. 30 years old and recently engaged, he’s struggling to be healthy and keep the house tidy. Vacuuming sucks so here’s a bit of comedy about relationships, food, exercise and airplanes – nothing fancy or sad.
Winner Best Newcomer MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2015
PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
DATE Thu 21–Sun 24 Mar VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $24* (Thu), $29* (Fri + Sat), $27* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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DANIEL SLOSS X
Internationally acclaimed, award-winning Scottish stand-up star, Daniel Sloss returns to Australia with his new show, X.
PRESENTED BY CENTURY & MZA
Brilliantly dark with razor-sharp wit and the ability to deftly spin a narrative, Sloss is a comedian who is “dirty, sweet and clever” New York Times.
VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $37* (Fri + Sat)
Returning off the back of two recent Netflix specials, Sloss offers a slick and genuinely witty performance that comes with a warning that it deals with some challenging contemporary themes delivered with "precision timing, perfectly place silence and unfettered confidence" Herald Sun, UK. X is his 10th solo show and if you’ve not seen him live before, it’s time to find out why he is fast becoming one of the world’s biggest names in comedy!
“Hilarious… Devastatingly intelligent… Sloss is a festival highlight. See him” ★★★★★ THE AGE
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DATE Fri 22–Sat 23 Mar
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SCARED WEIRD LITTLE GUYS THE SCARED WEIRD REUNION SHOW
It was May 2011… After 20 years of touring the world with their hilarious songs, Australia’s famed comedy music duo Scared Weird Little Guys performed their last ever performance. Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019 they are back and weirder and funnier than ever! For the first time in nearly 10 years, Rusty and John, the “Scaredies” will be reuniting to play their greatest and funniest hits as well as a fistful of new stunts, jokes and songs, which sound a bit like the old stuff… only funnier. Don’t miss out on your chance to sing along one more time with two Australian comedy legends, or to experience their musical hilarity for the first time.
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PRESENTED BY CHRISTOPHER WAYNE ENTERTAINMENT DATE Thu 07–Sun 10 Mar VENUE SunPAC (Thu),
Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse (Fri–Sun) TICKETS $39.90* (a), $29.90* (c) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 12+
IMAGE CONSCIOUS Greetings! It’s my brand-new show, baybayyy! Ever considered the unique predicament of the soft-shell crab? I have. What about the numerous problems of organising a suburban orgy? The catering, for example. It’s an absolute nightmare! A brand new show from the award-winning Paul Foot. “A deranged genius”
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“An exquisite symphony of jubilant madness” «««« THE AGE PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL REFERENCES
DATE Thu 21–Sun 24 Mar VENUE Visy Theatre,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tickets $33* (Thu), 38* (a Fri + Sat), $34* (c Fri + Sat), $35* (a Sun), $33 (c Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
DOUBLE DENIM A KID’S PARTY FOR GROWN UPS.
Michelle Brasier (Aunty Donna’s 1999) and Laura Frew gift you an hour of absurd fun, high-energy silliness, 90s nostalgia and a lot of denim. Direct from hit seasons at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Adelaide Fringe and Sydney Comedy Festival. Will there be Shania Twain? The answer is yes. “Stand-up comedy allows you to laugh at others, ‘Double Denim’ allows you to laugh at yourself.” «««« SCENESTR “All the trappings of the next big comedy duo”««««
THE MUSIC
WINNER Best Newcomer Award
WINNER Directors’ Choice Award
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2018
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2018
PRESENTED BY HEY BOSS SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
DATE Tue 05–Sun 10 Mar VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $24* (Tue + Wed), $28* (Thu + Sun), $32* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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PAUL FOOT
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BECKY LUCAS UM, SUPPORT ME?!
Hello, I’m Becky and I’m a 29 year old woman, which means I’m passionate about two things: getting every surface of the bathroom incredibly wet and blaming my mood and behaviour on the moon. In the past year I filmed a bunch of stuff for Comedy Central, did the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, filmed a pilot for the ABC, performed my solo show at the Sydney Opera House as part of the JFL Comedy Festival as well as some other stuff. I also got banned from twitter for making a joke about chopping the Prime Minister’s head off, which is ridiculous because honestly, I don’t even have the time! I have a friggin’ show to perform! Anyway, um, support me?!
“in a league completely of her own” TIMEOUT “This is slick, whip-smart observational comedy at its finest.” «««« HERALD SUN PAGE 18
PRESENTED BY CENTURY DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar VENUE Visy Theatre,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $24* (Tue–Thu), $30* (Fri + Sat), $27* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
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TOMMY LITTLE SELF-DIAGNOSED GENIUS
Tommy Little is a genius. He has the nude bungee jumps, broken bones and shit tattoos to prove it. He’s about to embark on his most genius-est challenge yet: running a marathon in Antarctica without training and a whole life of no leg weights. It’ll be a cracker of a story… if he lives to tell it. Seen on The Project and heard on Hit105’s Carrie & Tommy.
“Little shows why years of experience have taught him to hone his talents and quick wit, into a very well-polished hour of comedy.” «««« HERALD SUN
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PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS DATE Thu 21–Sat 23 Mar VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $28* (Thu), $35* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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AARON CHEN
PISS OFF (JUST KIDDING) Piss Off represents the dark side of Aaron, evil and mean. And Just Kidding represents that after every bitter, there is a sweet. Do u believe me? ;p
winner Best Newcomer MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017
winner Best Newcomer SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017
Director’s Choice MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2016
PRESENTED BY CENTURY SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
DATE Tue 05–Sun 10 Mar VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tickets $22* (Tue–Thu), $27* (Fri + Sat), $25* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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RAVEN ON Game of Thrones recapper Natalie Bochenski is not ready for her favourite series to end. So she’s bringing nine years of fangirl devotion to the stage to get final season fit. Relive heroic moments and tragic events, speculate on who will ultimately win the Iron Throne, and find out just how badly Natalie embarrassed herself in front of Khal Drogo one time.
"If the Mountain, the Kingslayer and an army of snow zombies tried to beat Natalie Bochenski at recapping and riffing on Game of Thrones, she would burn them down to tiny, smoking piles of dragon poop."JOHN BIRMINGHAM PRESENTED BY ACT/REACT SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS IMPLIED NUDITY
DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $22* (Tue), $26* (Wed + Thu + Sun), $30* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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Danielle likes stories. Like she ‘like likes’ stories. Like she loooooves stories, not in a sicko way though, she just thinks they’re fun. I would love to talk more about my show but my mind is elsewhere because I just watched an episode of Extreme Cheapskates and one lady wrapped a lasagna up so it was waterproof and cooked it in the dishwasher with her dirty dishes. Winner Best Newcomer MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2018
“Walker’s a unique and unexpected new voice who’s only going to keep getting better.” TIME OUT 2018 PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
DATE Tue 26 Feb–Sun 03 Mar VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $24* (Tue–Thu), $29* (Fri + Sat), $27* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SAM CAMPBELL + PAUL WILLIAMS
AUSTRALIAN VS NEW ZEALAND MAGIC COMPETITION Who do you reckon will win? WARNING if you come to this show there is 60% chance you will actually die and there will also be a smoke machine. “Campbell is a comic genius” ««««« HERALD SUN “Sublime and ridiculous” ««««
THE AGE
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VENUE Rooftop Terrace,
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $20* (Tue + Wed), $25* (Thu), $32* (Fri + Sat), $30* (Sun)
DATE Tue 05–Sun 10 Mar
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
DANIELLE WALKER
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE CITY HALL
TOM BALLARD ENOUGH
Tom doesn’t have a real job any more. Please come and give him some of your hard-earned money in exchange for the product of laughter.
PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS
This will help fuel the economy, demonstrate the power of the free market and lead to jobs and growth.
VENUE Ithaca Auditorium,
Plus hopefully it will distract you from the neoliberal horror that surrounds us in every waking moment, destroying our collective future. As seen on Tonightly with Tom Ballard.
“Juvenile and jaundiced lies for the signalling of virtue.” CHRIS KENNY, THE AUSTRALIAN
“...beneath the standard of university revue humour.” MITCH FIFIELD, MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS
“Numpty” SCOTT MORRISON, PRIME MINISTER PAGE 22
DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar
Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $25* (Tue + Wed), $32* (Thu + Sun), $35* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE CITY HALL
NICK CODY OLD MATE
Your favourite loose unit returns a year older but not a year wiser. Nick was told that once he became a father, everything would change. Nope. Beer is still delicious and he is still a dickhead. Come and witness his glorious red beard and another hilarious new hour of his world class stand-up. As seen on Have You Been Paying Attention?, Talkin’ About Your Generation, Hughesy, We Have a Problem, Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala, Conan (US), The Project and heaps more…
“Makes champagne comedy look effortless” ««««HERALD SUN “Supremely good stand-up” «««« THE SCOTSMAN (UK) “Hilarious” ««««« ARTS AWARD (UK)
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PRESENTED BY CENTURY DATE Thu 14–Sun 17 Mar VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $27* (Thu), $34* (Fri + Sat), $30* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
TOM WALKER
#FIRSTWORLD WHITEGIRLS
VERY VERY
SPIRIT ANIMAL
This is award-winning comedian Tom Walker talking very little and moving very lot. Few words. Many good times. Listen, because I like you, I’ll come out and use the dirty word: this is a mime show.
Meet your new spirit guides Tiffany and Madison and worship at their totem of pugs, brunch and Hamptons-inspired bullsh*t. As toxic as a Trump tweet and as outrageous as a Brazilian butt lift, these demented divas are guaranteed to set off your triggers in this turmeric-infused cocktail of killer original songs and seething satire.
NOMINEE Best Show MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017
WINNER Best Newcomer
“A beautifully dark parody of the rich white girl state of mind” THIS IS RADELAIDE
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2016
“Not for the faint of heart. Real weird. Real good.” «««« HERALD SUN
“politically incorrect, deliciously satirical and very funny” ADELAIDE THEATRE GUIDE
PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS
PRESENTED BY WIV PRESENTS
DATE Thu 28 Feb–Sun 03 Mar
DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar
VENUE Rooftop Terrace,
VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $24* (Thu), $29* (Fri + Sat), $27 (Sun)
TICKETS $20* (Tue), $25* (Wed + Thu + Sun), $29* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES, SEXUAL AND DRUG REFERENCES
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS ADULT THEMES
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BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
GARRY STARR PERFORMS EVERYTHING Disgraced actor Garry Starr defies his critics by performing every genre of theatre possible, thus saving the performing arts from its inevitable extinction. Starr tears through styles with little regard for personal safety and even less regard for art, proving his talents to himself, his adoring fans and those who dare question his ability. Directed by Cal McCrystal (The Mighty Boosh, Paddington 1 & 2, One Man: Two Guvnors).
PRESENTED BY MILKE DATE Tue 05–Sat 09 Mar VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $26* (Tue), $33* (a Wed-Sat), $28* (c Wed-Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 18+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND NUDITY
WINNER ADELAIDE, MANCHESTER AND BRIGHTON FRINGE AWARDS 2018
NOMINATED Best Newcomer and the Golden Gibbo MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2018
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BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
THE STEVENSON EXPERIENCE TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
After a completely sold-out worldwide tour in 2018, Beej (#1 best selling author of the critically acclaimed novel Greenlight) and Jimmy (plays guitar) are back! Australia’s favourite twins return with a brand new show packed full of their hilarious songs and trademark sibling banter. See why they are quickly gaining worldwide acclaim for having one of the fastest and funniest hours at the festival, and find out what makes them tick. DATE Tue 26 Feb–Sun 03 Mar VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $20* (Tue), $25* (Wed + Thu + Sun), $28* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
PRESENTED BY ALIST.COM.AU SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS MILD COARSE LANGUAGE
GREG LARSEN USEFUL IDIOT
Greg Larsen used to play in a punk band, he used to go to protest marches, he used to believe in things and care about stuff. Now he spends his days running out the clock watching reruns of The Sopranos. He also wrote this funny show about his own unwilling nihilism. VENUE Rooftop Terrace,
PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $29* (Fri + Sat), $24* (Sun)
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
DATE Fri 08–Sun 10 Mar
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE CITY HALL
SAM TAUNTON
STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER Sam Taunton is one of Australia’s most exciting new comedians. After yet again being nominated for various comedy awards and failing to claim the top prize, Sam has decided to align himself with the only thing he knows about critically acclaimed art: his father’s 1988 country music album Straight From The Shoulder. DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar VENUE The Valiant Lounge,
Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $24* (Tue–Thu), $29* (Fri + Sat), $27* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT SUNPAC
LADY SINGS IT BETTER Smashing expectations one soaring harmony at a time, four women take on the western world’s most famous male musicians and reinvent them.
PRESENTED BY MAEVE MARSDEN
A high energy, hilarious and devilishly bizarre adventure through the darkest corners of pop, rock, hip hop and RnB, Lady Sings it Better gets audiences dancing in their seats, faces aching from laughter. From Prince to George Michael, Usher to Justin Bieber, Tom Jones to Meat Loaf, Bruno Mars to The Beatles to every 90s boyband you can name, Lady Sings it Better rips through your expectations of well-loved songs revealing strange themes, surprisingly hideous lyrics and untapped musical potential.
VENUE SunPAC (Fri), Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall (Thu + Sat) TICKETS $35* (a), $28* (c)
Winner Best Cabaret, Sydney Fringe 2016, Lady Sings it Better has been entertaining audiences around the country for nearly 10 years and they are FINALLY making it to Brisbane!
“Sassy, passionate and downright hilarious”
DATE Thu 14–Sat 16 Mar
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE Photography Patrick Boland
ARTSHUB
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MU
LT I v e n u e
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
SIMON TAYLOR
LARRY DEAN
RIGHT NOW
BAMPOT
Fresh from a sell-out international tour, Larry makes his Brisbane Comedy Festival debut with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show of “unexpected and excellent” (Times) thoughts on Scottishness, sodomites and self-esteem.
The Advertiser put it best: “Simon Taylor is not just a comedian – he is a singer, dancer, actor and magician all rolled into one.” Come see Australia’s most versatile comedian after his breakout ABC stand-up special, writing for The Tonight Show and his appearance in the hit Netflix series Magic for Humans.
“Confessional storytelling at its funniest.”
««««« THE AGE
“The easy charm of an arena comic and the high joke rate, too” THE GUARDIAN
««««« HERALD SUN
PRESENTED BY ALIST.COM.AU
PRESENTED BY CENTURY
DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar
DATE Fri 22–Sun 24 Mar
VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall
VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse
TICKETS $25* (Tue), $28* (Wed + Thu + Sun),
TICKETS $35*
$30* (Fri + Sat)
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ ONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL REFERENCES
SUITABLE FOR AGES 12+ CONTAINS MILD COARSE LANGUAGE
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BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
QUEERSTORIES Queerstories returns to Brisbane Comedy Festival! Join host Maeve Marsden and your favourite LGBTQI+ comedians for a night of queer stories, unexpected tales of lives well lived and battles fought, pride, prejudice, love and, of course, humour. Fast becoming an institution, Queerstories sells out shows around the country, bringing storytellers from all walks of life to the stage. Funny, moving, surprising and engaging, the stories are also available on a podcast, and as a collection of short stories published in 2018. Line up to be announced.
PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL DATE Sat 09 Mar VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $26* (a), $22* (c) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES Photography Patrick Boland
Winner Best Spoken Word SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL
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BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
NATH VALVO
I’M HAPPY FOR YOU Brisbane! Your favourite Show Pony is back premiering his brand new hour. Come hear Nath tease people that make good life choices. There’s some yelling but also some high kicks and a lot of good jokes. The layabout just got back from a coveted spot at Montreal’s invite-only Just For Laughs Festival. Very fancy. Also, Nath wants a nap.This show will be very good. “Loved Nath Valvo tonight! A total natural!” GRAHAM NORTON
Winner Best Comedy
Nominee Best Newcomer
WEEKLY AWARD, ADELAIDE FRINGE 2018
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2016
PRESENTED BY TOKEN EVENTS
DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $25* (Tue + Wed), $29* (Thu + Sun), $34* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE CITY HALL
ALEX WARD NO FLIRTING
No flirting during Alex’s show! Not even with Alex... she won’t flirt back as she’s very professional and very bad at flirting. Following a sold out season in 2017, Alex returns to her home town of Brisbane with her latest hour of stand-up. Have you ever had a partner ask you any of these questions: “Why were you looking through my messages? Why don’t you trust me? Why did you make the background of my phone a picture of a dog wearing a bib?” Then the show is definitely for you. If you haven’t, then whatever, good for you, still come to the show! PRESENTED BY ALEX WARD SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES, SEXUAL AND DRUG REFERENCES
DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar VENUE The Valiant Lounge, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $20* (Tue), $25* (a Wed + Thu + Sun), $20* (c Wed + Thu + Sun), $27* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
RHYS NICHOLSON
NICE PEOPLE NICE THINGS NICE SITUATIONS PRESENTED BY CENTURY
Hello there. It’s me, Rhys, from comedy. Would you like to come to my comedy concert? Why not, you know? It will be nice. Please come.
DATE Tue 05–Sun 10 Mar
“Nicholson is one of the most remarkable talents on the stand-up circuit”«««««SYDNEY MORNING HERALD “Most comedians would kill to hear the almost unending screams of laughter Nicholson manages to extract from a crowd” ««««TIMEOUT “Aloof, wired, super smart, super quick... this is an excellent, laughter-filled hour and by the end we are all Rhys Nicholson fans” THE SCOTSMAN (UK)
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VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $27* (Tue–Thu), $34* (Fri + Sat), $30* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL REFERENCES
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
OPENING WEEKEND SHOW
PG
VENUE
FRI 22 FEB
SAT 23 FEB
SUN 24 FEB
CITY HALL Brisbane Comedy Festival Opening Gala
02
Main Auditorium
Knockoff at City Hall
58
King George Square
7.30pm 5pm
SCHEDULE
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Felicity Ward
05
Powerhouse Theatre
7.30pm
NEWSTEAD BREWING CO. Comedy Smorgasbord
56
Newstead Brewing Co, Castlemaine St, Milton
PG
VENUE
1pm
WEEK ONE SHOW
TUE 26 FEB
WED 27 FEB
THU 28 FEB
FRI 01 MAR
SAT 02 MAR
10.15pm
10.15pm
SUN 03 MAR
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE After Hours
54
Turbine Studio
Brisburned
45
Rooftop Terrace
Damien Power
07
Visy Theatre
8.30pm
8.30pm
8.30pm
8.30pm
8.30pm
7.30pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
7.15pm
7pm
7pm
7pm
7pm
6pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
Danielle Walker
21
Rooftop Terrace
Dave Thornton
13
Visy Theatre
Georgie Carroll
41
Rooftop Terrace
Jeff Green
40
Turbine Studio
Knockoff at Brisbane Powerhouse
58
Turbine Platform
Lawrence Mooney
12
Powerhouse Theatre
Michael Shafar
46
Graffiti Room
Neel Kolhatkar
42
Powerhouse Theatre
Ronny Chieng
08
Powerhouse Theatre
Sheepoll's Opinion Trivia
54
Proud Mary
Tahir
49
Powerhouse Theatre
The Stevenson Experience
26
Turbine Studio
Queensland TheatreSports
57
Turbine Platform
Tom Cashman
52
Graffiti Room
Tom Walker
24
Rooftop Terrace
Whimpy Chimpy
38
Visy Theatre
Brewhouse Comedy
56
Newstead Brewing Co, Doggett St, Newstead
Knockoff at City Hall
58
King George Square
Tahir
49
SunPAC
4.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
6.15pm
7.45pm
7.45pm
6.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
7.45pm
6pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
9.30pm 6pm
6pm
8.30pm 8.30pm 8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm 7.45pm
6.45pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
6.15pm
9.45pm
9.45pm
9.45pm
8.45pm
1.45pm 3.30pm
12.45pm 2.30pm
OTHER 7pm 5pm 7.30pm
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7.45pm
PG
VENUE
TUE 05 MAR
WED 06 MAR THU 07 MAR
FRI 08 MAR
SAT 09 MAR
SUN 10 MAR
6.45pm
6.45pm
5.45pm
10.15pm
10.15pm
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Aaron Chen
20
Rooftop Terrace
After Hours
54
Turbine Studio
Breakout Showcase
41
Visy Theatre
Brisburned
45
Rooftop Terrace
Charity Werk
46
Graffiti Room
Class Clowns: Heat 1
38
Turbine Studio
Double Denim
17
Turbine Studio
Garry Starr Performs Everything
25
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
6pm 4.45pm 8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
7.45pm
3pm 7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
Visy Theatre
7pm
7pm
7pm
7pm
7pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
6.15pm
Gillian English
52
Graffiti Room
7.15pm
7.15pm
6.15pm
Greg Larsen
26
Rooftop Terrace
9.45pm
9.45pm
8.45pm
Knockoff at Brisbane Powerhouse
58
Turbine Platform
6pm
Luke Heggie
11
Turbine Studio
7.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
Queerstories
29
Powerhouse Theatre
Rhys Nicholson
31
Visy Theatre
8.30pm
8.30pm
8.30pm
8.30pm
8.30pm
6pm 7.30pm
Sam Campbell + Paul Williams
21
Rooftop Terrace
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
7.15pm
7pm
7.45pm
6.45pm
Scared Weird Little Guys
16
Powerhouse Theatre
Sheepoll's Opinion Trivia
54
Proud Mary
The World According to Farts
39
Visy Theatre
1.45pm 3.30pm
12.45pm 2.30pm
Queensland TheatreSports
57
Turbine Platform
7.45pm
6.45pm
58
King George Square
16
SunPAC
8.30pm
CITY HALL Knockoff at City Hall
5pm
SUNPAC Scared Weird Little Guys
7.30pm
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SCHEDULE
SHOW
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
WEEK TWO
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
WEEK THREE SHOW
PG
VENUE
TUE 12 MAR
WED 13 MAR THU 14 MAR
FRI 15 MAR
SAT 16 MAR
10.15pm
10.15pm
SUN 17 MAR
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
SCHEDULE
After Hours
54
Turbine Studio
Around the Campfire
37
Visy Theatre
Becky Lucas
18
Visy Theatre
Brisburned
45
Rooftop Terrace
Cameron James
53
Rooftop Terrace
Class Clowns: Heat 2
38
Turbine Studio
Class Clowns: State Final
38
Visy Theatre
Dave Hughes
10
Powerhouse Theatre
Dusty Rich: Lying King
48
Rooftop Terrace
Dusty Rich: Brain Grenade
48
Rooftop Terrace
1.45pm 3.30pm 7pm
7pm
7pm
7pm
7pm
9.45pm
9.45pm
9.45pm
4.45pm
3pm 7.45pm 6.45pm
6.45pm 6.45pm
46
Rooftop Terrace
58
Turbine Platform
Mel Buttle
09
Visy Theatre
8.30pm
8.30pm
8.30pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
30
Turbine Studio
09
Powerhouse Theatre
New in Town
48
Turbine Studio
Sheepoll's Opinion Trivia
54
Proud Mary
Steph Tisdell
51
Graffiti Room
8.15pm
8.15pm
4pm 7.45pm
8.15pm
3pm
6.45pm 6.45pm
Guy Montgomery
Nath Valvo
8.45pm
2pm
Knockoff at Brisbane Powerhouse
Nazeem Hussain
6pm
8.15pm
5.45pm 8.15pm
7.15pm
8.30pm
8.30pm
7.30pm 7.45pm
6pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
9.30pm
6pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
6.15pm
6.15pm
8.30pm 7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
Queensland TheatreSports
57
Turbine Platform
7.45pm
6.45pm
Zack Dyer
53
Graffiti Room
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
7.45pm
55
The Valiant Lounge
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
CITY HALL Ciaran Lyons Frocking Hilarious
04
Main Auditorium
Knockoff at City Hall
58
King George Square
7.30pm
Lady Sings it Better
27
Ithaca Auditorium
6.30pm
Nick Cody
23
Ithaca Auditorium
8pm
5pm 6.30pm 8pm
8pm
6.30pm
Nikki Osborne
43
Brisbane Room
8pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
Raven On
20
Brisbane Room
6.30pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
Sam Taunton
26
The Valiant Lounge
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
Sheepoll's Opinion Trivia
54
Brisbane Room
9.30pm
27
SunPAC
6.30pm
SUNPAC Lady Sings it Better
NEWSTEAD BREWING CO. Brewhouse Comedy
56
Newstead Brewing Co, Doggett St, Newstead
7pm
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PG
VENUE
TUE 19 MAR
WED 20 MAR THU 21 MAR
FRI 22 MAR
SAT 23 MAR
SUN 24 MAR
5.45pm
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE #firstworldwhitegirls
24
Rooftop Terrace
After Hours
54
Turbine Studio
Angella Dravid
53
Graffiti Room
Brisburned
45
Rooftop Terrace
Corey White
14
Turbine Studio
Daniel Sloss
15
Powerhouse Theatre
Danny Bhoy
06
Powerhouse Theatre
DeAnne Smith
13
Turbine Studio
Demi Lardner
14
Rooftop Terrace
Ivan Aristeguieta
44
Visy Theatre
Mr Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Show
39
Visy Theatre
Knockoff at Brisbane Powerhouse
58
Turbine Platform
Larry Dean
28
Rooftop Terrace
Matt Stewart
51
Graffiti Room
6.45pm
7.15pm
6.45pm
7.15pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
10.15pm
10.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
9.30pm
9.30pm
7.45pm
7.45pm
6.15pm
4.45pm 7.45pm
7pm
7pm
7pm
6.45pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
7.15pm
6.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
7.15pm
7pm
7pm
7pm
7pm
7pm
6pm
1.45pm 3.30pm
12.45pm 2.30pm
6pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
9.45pm
9.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
8.45pm
7.45pm
8.30pm
8.30pm
7.30pm
7.45pm
6.45pm
Paul Foot
17
Visy Theatre
8.30pm
Sheepoll's Opinion Trivia
54
Proud Mary
8.30pm
Shit-faced Shakespeare
50
Powerhouse Theatre
Queensland TheatreSports
57
Turbine Platform
Tommy Little
19
Powerhouse Theatre
5pm
8.45pm
6pm
6pm
CITY HALL Alex Ward
30
The Valiant Lounge
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
6.45pm
Impromafia
47
Brisbane Room
6.30pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
5pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
Jan van de Stool
11
Ithaca Auditorium
Knockoff at City Hall
58
King George Square
Ross Noble
03
Main Auditorium
Simon Taylor
28
Brisbane Room
The Elvis Dead
45
Brisbane Room
Tim Hewitt
51
The Valiant Lounge
Tim Ferguson
07
Ithaca Auditorium
Tom Ballard
22
Ithaca Auditorium
11
SunPAC
5pm 7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
9.30pm
9.30pm
8pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
8.15pm
5pm
5pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
8pm
SUNPAC Jan van de Stool
7.30pm
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6.30pm
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
SHOW
SCHEDULE
WEEK FOUR
FAMILY PROGRAM We aren’t ashamed to admit it, kids comedy is awesome. Where else can you laugh your guts out at a fart joke? Poop jokes aren’t our favourite though, probably a solid number two.
For the kids!
Brisbane Comedy Festival is showing its immature colours with a program just for families that will make you ROFL and LOL.
Sat 16 Mar Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
What’s invisible and smells like carrots? Bunny Farts!
Sat 09 + Tue 12 Mar Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse
AROUND THE CAMPFIRE
CLASS CLOWNS: HEATS
How do you get out of an elephants stomach? Run around until you’re pooped out!
CLASS CLOWNS: FINALS
Sun 17 Mar Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Why did the skeleton burp? Because it didn’t have the guts to fart.
MR SNOT BOTTOM’S STINKY SILLY SHOW
Sat 23–Sun 24 Mar Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
From the weird and wonderful sounds of the human body, to the plain weird, check out the five insanely funny shows for kids and their adults at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO FARTS
Sat 09–Sun 10 Mar Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse WHIMPY CHIMPY
Sat 02–Sun 03 Mar Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
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AROUND THE CAMPFIRE BIG FORK THEATRE
Pitch a tent, spray the mozzie repellent and get ready to swap stories Around the Campfire with Big Fork Theatre. There are a lot of great things about camping–stargazing, bushwalks, spotting animals and toasted marshmallows. But the best part is staying up late and sharing funny stories with your best mates! Join Big Fork Theatre for an improvised comedy show full of true stories about growing up, mischief, friendship, and of course marshmallows. Grab your family (definitely don’t get a babysitter!) and enjoy some fun Around the Campfire. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, this is the comedy campfire adventure of a lifetime.
“Big Fork Theatre are a gift to Brisbane comedy. Any show they are involved in is not to be missed.” ««««« ANYWHERE THEATRE FESTIVAL PAGE 37
PRESENTED BY BIG FORK THEATRE DATE Sat 16 Mar VENUE Visy Theatre,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tickets $22* (a), $20* (groups 4+) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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BRAIN COMPETITION
Be part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s one-of-a-kind, national secondary school comedy competition open to people in Years 9–12. Register your stand-up, sketch, physical or musical act for free at classclowns.com.au for the chance to participate in a two-hour workshop with a professional comedian before performing for a real live audience.
Whimpy Chimpy (funny/crazy) and his little brother (sad/idiot) are coming to Brisbane to find the biggest brain. This is a stupid gameshow for ages 8 and up. Get ready for animations, video games, songs and an extremely complex maze. When I say WHIMPY you say CHIMPY!!!
PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL AND BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
PRESENTED BY JUNKYARD ARTISTS DATE Sat 02–Sun 03 Mar VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
DATE Sat 09 + Tue 12 Mar (Heats),
TICKETS $20* (a), $15* (child + groups 4+)
Sun 17 Mar (State Final)
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
VENUE
SUITABLE FOR AGES 8+
Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse (Heats), Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse (State Finals) TICKETS $18* (a), $15* (c) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 13+
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THE WORLD ACCORDING TO FARTS & OTHER EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS OF THE HUMAN BODY
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MR SNOT BOTTOM’S STINKY SILLY SHOW
Singing sensation Christa Hughes teams up with her Circus Oz buddy, Jim Dunlop to take you on a side-splitting tour of the human body. Apart from learning some anatomy, children enjoy the songs, music and true wonder of the sounds our bodies create. Join in and perform some of your own sounds too! Don’t miss this hilarious entertainment for the young and the young at heart.
He’s the Prince of Putrid, The Willy Wonky of Weird! He’s Mr Snot bottom! A deeeesgusting kids comedian brimming with all the oooey, gooey, yucky, slimy topics kids love: boogers, bottoms, pop-offs and smells! Expect a snot-load of grosstastic gags and just wrong routines in a symphony of stupid perfect for weird kids five and up and their even weirder parents.
PRESENTED BY DEBORAH TOBIAS CREATIVE MANAGEMENT
PRESENTED BY MR SNOT BOTTOM
DATE Sat 09 Mar–Sun 10 Mar
VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
DATE Sat 23–Sun 24 Mar
VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
TICKETS $20* (a), $17* each (groups 4+)
TICKETS $20* (a), $72* (family of 4)
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JEFF GREEN LETTERS HOME
More than ‘just’ award-winning UK comedian Jeff Green’s trademark rapid-fire stand-up, Letters Home is a series of warm, funny monologues. From 1947–82 over a million ‘10 quid poms’ moved to Australia in the Ten Pound Assisted Passage scheme. They kept in touch via requests to BBC radio’s Two-Way Family Favourites, and with most of the UK, each Sunday Jeff’s family were glued to the radio. In homage to these souls and his own experience, Letters Home will be 10 ‘letters’ to Jeff’s family back home. He celebrated his 30th year in stand-up last year, collecting accolades and selling out shows in the UK and Oz. Don’t miss this unique new show from one of Britain’s most enduring, and endearing, comedy talents. "Go and see this absolute legend of comedy at his absolute best" BRISBANE STAGE
"dynamic and full of energy, he bounced from one hilarious topic to another. A comedy show not to missed" ««««« WEEKEND NOTES PAGE 40
PRESENTED BY FRONTIER COMEDY DATE Thu 28 Feb–Sun 03 Mar VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $35* (a Thu + Fri + Sun), $30* (c Thu + Fri + Sun), $35* (Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS MILD COARSE LANGUAGE
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NURSE GEORGIE CARROLL
BREAKOUT SHOWCASE
TREAT YOURSELF
We have handpicked some of Queensland's finest emerging comedians for our 2019 Breakout Showcase! Guaranteed to tickle your funny bone, come and catch the next wave of talent before they make it big.
Unorthodox health education from Nurse Georgie, a mental Olympian that is physically phucked. Behave badly and feel better, no-one dies in this one.
PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
As seen on Have You Been Paying Attention?
DATE Sun 10 Mar
Line up to be announced.
VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
WINNER Best comedy
TICKETS $22*
ADELAIDE FRINGE WEEKLY 2017
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SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
“Adored by the Audience” ««««THE UPSIDE NEWS “Hilariously relatable” ««««THE CLOTHESLINE PRESENTED BY ALIST.COM.AU DATE Tue 26 Feb–Sat 02 Mar VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $25* (Tue), $30* (Wed + Thu), $35* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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NEEL KOLHATKAR LIVE
Stand-up comedy and social media phenom Neel Kolhatkar has been doing the rounds of comedy clubs and theatres across Australia and around the world since he won the Class Clowns competition at just fifteen years old.
PRESENTED BY FRONTIER COMEDY DATE Fri 01 Mar VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $35*
His accents, impressions, short films and carefully crafted jokes have seen him collect 1.2m+ followers and tens of millions of views on his videos. He’s *A $6.60 transaction fee applies had a big year on TV with lead roles in Virgin Bush for ABC TV, Tahir’s Street SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS MILD COARSE LANGUAGE Smarts, and Skit Happens for Network Ten’s Pilot Week, and now Neel returns to Brisbane Comedy Festival fresh from filming his third stand-up special, with his sixth live solo show!
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NIKKI OSBORNE BAD BARBIE
After her controversial show On The Spectrum, Nikki Osborne now presents Bad Barbie. The world is rooted and Bad Barbie isn’t afraid to tell you why. Amidst multiple truth bombs and wardrobe changes, Bad Barbie lets rip on all the other Barbies... and Ken. F$&k Marvel, the true heroes come from Mattel!
PRESENTED BY ALIST.COM.AU
DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar VENUE Brisbane Room,
Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $20* (Tue), $25* (a Wed + Thu + Sun) $22* (c Wed + Thu + Sun), $29* (a Fri + Sat), $25* (c Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL REFERENCES
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IVAN ARISTEGUIETA THE FOURTH FLOOR
“Congratulations! You’ve made it to The Fourth Floor!” That's what Venezuelans say when someone turns forty, and this is the year that Ivan needs to get out of the lift and see what all the fuss is about. He’s halfway to the rooftop party, and too far up to take the stairs back down. Call it a mid-life crisis or mid-life celebration, Ivan is livin' la mid-vida loca. After a successful 2018 World Tour, Ivan is ready to take his life to the next level. Going up! As seen on Have You Been Paying Attention? and star of ABC TV's Lost in Pronunciation. WINNER WEEKLY BEST COMEDY ADELAIDE FRINGE 2017
"Skilful timing, energised delivery and supreme likeability...near sublime routines could have come from Jerry Seinfeld" «««« CHORTLE PAGE 44
PRESENTED BY LAUGHING STOCK PRODUCTIONS DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $25* (Tue + Wed), $32* (a Thu + Sun), $28* (c Thu + Sun), $35* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
@WORK
Last year, we lampooned our love/hate relationship with Brisbane. This year, we get woke about work… in Brisbane. So if work is getting you down, kick the KPIs and come have some fun! Brisburned@ Work is hilarious and lighthearted, featuring original sketches and songs about Brisbanites and their exasperations in the workplace. Whether you’re blue collar or white, this show will cover you better than workers’ comp and do more for your wellbeing than a HR “professional” ever could.
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
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PRESENTED BY MARK LOMBARD
DATE Sat 02–Sat 23 Mar (Sat only) VENUE Rooftop Terrace, SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, Brisbane Powerhouse ADULT THEMES, SEXUAL TICKETS $25* (a), $20*(c)
ROB KEMP
THE ELVIS DEAD Cult classic horror movie Evil Dead 2 reinterpreted through the songs of Elvis Presley. A genius mashup tribute to the ultimate in 80s terror... and to the King of Rock’n’Roll. Utterly hilarious and brilliantly executed, the smash hit of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and 2018 is about to take Brisbane by storm.
WINNER Best Show LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017, BEST PERFORMER COMEDIANS CHOICE AWARDS EDINBURGH FRINGE 2017.
NOMINEE Best Newcomer EDINBURGH FRINGE 2017.
PRESENTED BY MILKE & JANET A MCLEOD
VENUE Brisbane Room, City Hall
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS ADULT THEMES
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
DATE Fri 22–Sun 24 Mar TICKETS $28* (a), $25* (c)
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GUY MONTGOMERY
I WAS PART OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE WE WERE TALKING ABOUT IT It’s hard to believe but Guy hasn’t always been perfect. While most people are gracious and empathetic from birth, this has not been Guy’s path. Embrace this rare opportunity to hear from someone unlearning the various blind spots that made him part of the problem before we were talking about it. PRESENTED BY JUNKYARD ARTISTS
DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar VENUE Rooftop Terrace,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $20* (Tue + Wed), $25* (Thu), $32* (Fri + Sat), $30* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL REFERENCES
CHARITY WERK
COMMUNITY SERVICE Here by court mandate, Melbourne drag diva Charity Werk presents an hour of Community Service. Fusing stand-up and song with the magic of drag, Community Service is Charity Werk’s debut solo show. Following a sold out season at Melbourne Fringe Festival, Charity Werk is making her Brisbane debut at Brisbane Comedy Festival! DATE Tue 05–Sun 10 Mar VENUE Graffiti Room,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $30* (a) $25* (c + groups 4+) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
PRESENTED BY HOT MESS PRODUCTIONS SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL REFERENCES
MICHAEL SHAFAR 50/50
In 2017, Michael was diagnosed with cancer and, fortunately, it has given him a lot of material. Don’t worry, this show is funny. It’s definitely not a TedTalk. “You’d crawl over broken glass to see him” ««««« GLAM ADELAIDE “TASTY, TOPICAL AND WITH EXTRA BITE” «««« THE AGE DATE Tue 26 Feb–Sun 03 Mar VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $20* (Tue), $25* (a Wed-Sun), $22* (c Wed-Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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PRESENTED BY MICHAEL SHAFAR SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
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IMPROMAFIA HEARTFELT HIGH
In a world before mobile phones, when social meant doing things with friends and Google wasn’t a verb, Pizza Hut was a family restaurant, and the coolest spunkrats ruled the school. Relive those glory days with Heartfelt High, a delightfully silly teen comedy. Starring Brisbane’s funniest grown ups pretending to be teenagers, Heartfelt High is the perfect antidote for that 90s nostalgia that makes you wonder if your Discman could still be cool. This hilarious and fresh take on improvised comedy will have you laughing, cringing and falling in and out of love like only teenagers can. Just like your favourite 90s teen shows, it’s PG and full of bad fashion and creative ways to get past the censors. Call your friends’ landlines and get old-school social. Don’t be a drongo, book your Heartfelt High tickets today. “Each of the scenes flow incredibly well, filled with hilarious dialogue, but without ever forgetting the story... a hilarious show.” SCENESTR
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PRESENTED BY IMPROMAFIA DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Tickets $29* (a), $24* (c) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES, SEXUAL AND DRUG REFERENCES
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
DUSTY RICH THE LYING KING
With awards in natural sciences but none in comedy, the Lying King is a hyena-proof hour of stand-up comedy from South African comedic prodigy/naturalist, Dusty Rich who was there when they filmed The Lion King. In an age of post-truth, the Lying King’s kingdom is everything the light touches. “An absolute master of crowd interaction” SPEAKEASY (NZ) “Very funny white friend” TREVOR NOAH DATE Tue 12 + Thu 14 + Sat 16 Mar VENUE Rooftop Terrace,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $15* (Tue), $25 (a Thu + Sat), $20 (c Thu + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
PRESENTED BY BASED COMEDY SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES, SEXUAL AND DRUG REFERENCES
NEW IN TOWN
THE FUNNIEST NEW TALENT FROM NZ TO AU This showcase is packed full of the funniest new talent from NZ. With award nominations and hot reviews aplenty don’t miss this fresh bunch of comedians from across the ditch. DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar VENUE Turbine Studio,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $15* (Tue + Wed), $20* (Thu), $25* (Fri + Sat), $22* (Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
PRESENTED BY JUNKYARD ARTISTS SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL REFERENCES
DUSTY RICH BRAIN GRENADE
An hour of completely improvised comedy from the machine-gunmouthed South African, Dusty Rich. With an arsenal of mind-blowing comedy spontaneity, the shrapnel from his show will leave audiences gasping for air. This show is heckler friendly where audiences are encouraged to have a chat.
VENUE Rooftop Terrace,
PRESENTED BY BASED COMEDY
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $25 (a Wed + Fri), w$20 (c Wed + Fri), $20 (Sun)
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
DATE Wed 13 + Fri 15 + Sun 17 Mar
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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TAHIR
YOU HAD ONE JOB! Tahir explores the stupidity of the funniest animal on the planet – Humans.
PRESENTED BY ALIST.COM.AU
Dumb jobs, stupid actions and hard to believe decisions from an animal that is apparently on top of the food chain. The male species is especially guilty of butchering, getting wrong and not understanding simple jobs and tasks. Tahir will explore the complex psyche of the human mind in an hilarious fashion as he takes you through a roller coaster and thought provoking ride full of laughs and surprises – all delivered by a world class award winning stand-up comedian.
VENUE SunPAC (Sat), Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse (Sun) TICKETS $40* (a), $37* (c)
Those on Centrelink or on any type of welfare are welcome, but no discounts… we know about the cash jobs! Known for Fat Pizza, Housos, Swift and Shift Couriers and The Footy Show.
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DATE Sat 02–Sun 03 Mar
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SHIT-FACED SHAKESPEARE A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
This hilarious, sell-out, award winning, smash-hit show has already sold over 300,000 tickets worldwide and hits Brisbane for the very first time to help you enjoy Shakespeare responsibly.
PRESENTED BY MAGNIFICENT BASTARD AND ALIST.COM.AU
Shit-faced Shakespeare® is the genuinely hilarious combination of an entirely serious Shakespeare play with an entirely shit-faced actor. What could possibly go right?
VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $39* (a), $32* (c + groups 6+)
With a single genuinely inebriated cast member chosen each night, no two shows are ever the same in this raucous, riotous, rampage through Shakespeare’s greatest comedy: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
“no-holds-barred ecstasy”«««««BROADWAYBABY “A great night out to get proper pucked up. It’s what Willy would have wanted.”«««« TIMEOUT PAGE 50
DATE Sun 24 Mar
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SUITABLE FOR AGES 18+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL REFERENCES
THOT: THAT HEWY OVER THERE Fakes and Haters beware, Hewy’s Back The thiccest thirst trap in Australian comedy returns, with a show about what it takes to become an Instagram influencer. Travel. Family. Friendship. Fitness. Teeth Whiteners. He should know, he has over 1000 followers! (Just) DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar VENUE The Valiant Lounge,
Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $20* (Tue), $23* (a Wed + Thu + Sun), $25* (a Fri + Sat), $20* (c Wed-Sun)
PRESENTED BY TIM HEWITT SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES, SEXUAL AND DRUG REFERENCES
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE CITY HALL
TIM HEWITT
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STEPH TISDELL IDENTITY STEFT
Identity Steft looks at the fragility of tokenism, how using statistics to replace real-life experience as insight is hugely flawed, and how, in the right light, even the darkest clouds have a silver lining. Proud Indigenous woman, Steph, will teach you how to best channel your white guilt! DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar VENUE Graffiti Room,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $20* (Tue), $25* (Wed + Thu + Sun), $27* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
PRESENTED BY ALIST.COM.AU SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL REFERENCES
MATT STEWART BONE DRY
After sell out shows in 2018 at Fringe World, Adelaide Fringe, Brisbane Comedy Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Matt Stewart (RAW Comedy winner, ABC TV, Do Go On podcast) is back with his trademark dry humour in this new show. DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar VENUE Graffiti Room,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $21* (Tue), $25* (a Wed-Sun), $22* (c + group 4+ Wed-Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
GILLIAN ENGLISH
TOM CASHMAN
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT TAMING OF THE SHREW
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Tom had a huge 2018, featuring and writing on ABC’s Tonightly with Tom Ballard and taking his debut show Good around Australia to sold out crowds and rave reviews. This new show is his debut at the Brisbane Comedy Festival – it’s about maths, Italians and real estate agents.
10 Things I Hate About Taming of the Shrew will take you back the good old days, when we worried about Y2K, wore butterfly clips in our hair, and became total babes the minute we took off our glasses. And the even older days where we worried about the plague, wore massive wigs, and women weren’t allowed to be on stage anyway. Come check out 10 Things I Hate About Taming of the Shrew, #8 will have you totally whelmed!!
“Cashman navigates the awkward and downright hilarious with the poise of a seasoned professional... He’ll make you cry with laughter.” THE ADVERTISER “Cashman makes brilliant observations and casts his rod far from the reaches of his own life” THE MUSIC
PRESENTED BY GILLIAN ENGLISH
DATE Tue 26 Feb–Sun 03 Mar
DATE Tue 05–Sun 10 Mar
VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse
VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse
TICKETS $15* (Tue), $20* (a Wed + Thu), $18* (c Wed + Thu), $25* (a Fri + Sat), $22* (c Fri + Sat), $18* (a Sun), $15* (c Sun)
TICKETS $20* (Tue), $25* (a Wed–Sun),
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Cameron James is a stand-up comedian for anyone who hates shark tooth necklaces and people who post questions on Facebook that they could easily Google. As seen on Comedy Next Gen (ABC), Comedy Central (Foxtel) and The Feed (SBS), Cam is back with another hour of mean jokes, hilarious irreverence and zero personal growth. DATE Thu 14–Sun 17 Mar VENUE Rooftop Terrace,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $20* (Thu), $25* (Fri + Sat), $22* (Sun)
PRESENTED BY CENTURY SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
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ANGELLA DRAVID ANGELLA LOGIC
Angella’s BFF calls it ‘Angella logic’, but Angella can’t see it. It’s probably a euphemism for being naive. Angella talks about weird situations and thoughts, growing up, and sex stuff. May contain evangelists, obscure 90s references and a gross carrot joke. DATE Tue 19–Sun 24 Mar VENUE Graffiti Room,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $20* (Tue + Wed), $25* (Thu + Sun), $30* (Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
PRESENTED BY JUNKYARD ARTISTS SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL REFERENCES
ZACK DYER
SENSITIVE NEW AGE BOGAN Sensitive New Age Bogan is one part a bogan from North Queensland coming to terms with himself and the ever changing sensibilities of the modern world and nine parts a bogan from North Queensland telling you a bunch of funny s@#! he thought of. DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar VENUE Graffiti Room,
Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $20* (a Tue), $18* (c Tue), $22* a Wed + Thu + Sun), $20* (c Wed + Thu + Sun), $25* (a Fri + Sat), $22* (c Fri + Sat) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
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PRESENTED BY ZACK DYER SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE, ADULT THEMES AND SEXUAL AND DRUG REFERENCES
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
CAMERON JAMES
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AFTER HOURS Don't miss the Brisbane Comedy Festival’s late-night variety show with a mix of Festival acts and Brisbane's best local comedians. Hosted by Dusty Rich and a special guest (01 + 02 Mar), After Hours lineup changes every night. This is where your favourite comedians go to get loose, try new material and bring back some old favourites. Anything can happen at After Hours! Lineup announced each week at brisbanecomedyfestival.com PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL DATE Thu 28 Feb-Thu 21 Mar VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse (Thu nights), Brisbane City Hall (Fri 15 Mar) TICKETS $18* *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE AGES 18+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE CITY HALL
THE OPINION SHEEPOLL
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The team behind Sheepoll’s Opinion Trivia is turning it up a notch for Brisbane Comedy Festival. The pub trivia show with no right or answers is being brought to the stage in a comedy-variety-gameshow mashup where you get to play along with your favourite festival performers. Join comedic hosts and a panel of guests as they ask and answer the stupidest questions about the things nobody can be bothered asking questions about. The Opinion is a one-of-a-kind gameshow that’ll test your morals and discover the idiosyncrasies of every idiot in Brisbane. Are you the biggest freak in town? This is the funniest way to find out. PRESENTED BY SHEEPOLL AND BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL DATE Thu 28-Thu 21 Mar VENUE Proud Mary, Brisbane Powerhouse (Thu 28 Feb, Thu 07, Thu 14, Thu 21 Mar), Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall (Fri 15 Mar) TICKETS Free PAGE 54
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CIARAN LYONS WHAT’S NEXT?
An awkward experience at a massage parlour in Thailand, a housemate with all the traits of a serial killer and obtaining a stalker... Ciaran Lyons (triple j,The Project) has had a big 2018! Come hear about it in his latest show. With stand-up performances on ABC TV’s Comedy Bites gala and triple j’s Good Az Friday live show, Ciaran is also a regular presenter on triple j, where he has been heard solo hosting every show from the early morning shift to the breakfast show and drive. Not a bad list of credits at just 21 years old! What’s Next for this comedy wunderkind? Book early and find out!
“Laconic Lyons is a master at creating massive laughs with his disarming, conversational delivery” THE FOURTH WALL “his stories were a hoot” THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
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PRESENTED BY FRONTIER COMEDY DATE Tue 12–Sun 17 Mar VENUE The Valiant Lounge, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $18* (Tue + Wed), $27.50* (a Thu-Sun), $22* (c Thu-Sun) *A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS MILD COARSE LANGUAGE
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT NEWSTEAD BREWING CO
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BREWHOUSE COMEDY
Launch into the comedy season with a full belly of great food and laughs when Newstead Brewing Co put on a long table lunch with highlight comedians from the Festival cracking their best jokes. As the smokers fill the air with BBQ goodness, tables will be set for share platters and limited edition Newstead Brewing Co Brisbane Comedy Festival beer upon arrival. Sit back, take in the laughs and settle in for a long afternoon of tasty eats and good company. Lineup to be announced.
We're brewing up a surprise act at The Brewhouse for Brisbane Comedy Festival. Blow-off your Netflix plans and make your Thursday memorable with these secret gigs sure to surprise and delight. With 12 craft beers available on tap from Newstead Brewing Co, including the limited edition Brisbane Comedy Festival beer, all you have to do is choose your beverage and we'll look after the laughs. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND NEWSTEAD BREWING CO
PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND NEWSTEAD BREWING CO
DATE Thu 28 Feb + Thu 14 Mar VENUE Newstead Brewing Co, Doggett St, Newstead TICKETS $22*
DATE Sun 24 Feb VENUE Newstead Brewing Co, Castlemaine St, Milton TICKETS $69*
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 18+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
*A $6.60 transaction fee applies
SUITABLE FOR AGES 18+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
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QUEENSLAND THEATRESPORTS™ CHAMPIONSHIPS They’re back! The Queensland Theatresports™ Championships are funnier and more competitive than ever before.
PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND IMPROMAFIA
Chose a team and cheer them on as Queensland’s funniest improvisers battle it out round by round for the state title. Armed with nothing but their wits and your suggestions, they’ll create stories and songs on the spot in an attempt to win your vote.
DATE Sat 02–Sun 24 Mar (Sat + Sun nights only) VENUE Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Free
This epic battle unfolds on the Turbine Platform every Friday and Saturday night during Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019 – but only one team will ascend the leaderboard to become the Queensland Theatresports™ champions!
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SUITABLE AGES 12+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES
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KNOCKOFF Forget beer yoga or laughing circles, it's Friday and the only way to get those stomach muscles working is at the best free comedy night in town, Knockoff. The laughter must be contagious, as Knockoff has extended to a second location for Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019. Take in the laughs at the original home of Knockoff, Brisbane Powerhouse, or head into the City for a Triple M style Knockoff, including a Dad joke-off as well as live music acts. Want to hear jokes about construction? Sorry, we're still working on them. But if you want to kick off the weekend with the ultimate dose of free comedy while you and your mates enjoy a drink in a chilled atmosphere, then Knockoff from work and hang with us. PROUDLY SUPPORTING
Dad jokes might be a pain in the bum, but prostate checks don’t need to be. Start the conversation with your Dad and find out more at cancerqld.org.au.
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PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY NEWSTEAD BREWING AND TRIPLE M. KNOCKOFF IN THE CITY DATE Fri 22 Feb-Fri 22 Mar (Fri only) VENUE Triple M Stage, King George Square, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS FREE KNOCKOFF AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DATE Fri 01-Fri 22 Mar (Fri only) VENUE Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS FREE SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+ CONTAINS MILD COARSE LANGUAGE
FESTIVAL VENUES BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
119 LAMINGTON ST, NEW FARM PUBLIC TRANSPORT
CityCat The New Farm Park CityCat Jetty is a short 400m walk from Brisbane Powerhouse. Bus The 195 and 196 bus services stop at the end of Brunswick Street at Oxlade Drive, on the East side of New Farm Park. The 199 bus stops at Merthyr Road and Hawthorne Street. Both stops are a short walk from Brisbane Powerhouse. Taxi We definitely endorse a cheeky taxi or ridesharing ride to give you time to enjoy a glass of wine or a bite to eat at Bar Alto or Proud Mary before the show. The taxi zone is located inside the car park beside the Stores Building.
PARKING
If you're planning on driving, get here early and give yourself time to find a park! The Brisbane Powerhouse car park has over 100 free car parks but parking around the area can be quite difficult once this fills up. During busy times we open a one way link road that connects to the New Farm Park car park that provides more than 200 additional car spaces. Bicycle racks are located outside the Stores Building and Brisbane Powerhouse.
BRISBANE CITY HALL
64 ADELAIDE STREET, BRISBANE CITY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
PARKING
CityCat The closest ferry terminal is North Quay.
Bus There is a major bus interchange underneath King George Square and Queen Street Mall, as well as many bus stops along Adelaide Street.
Paid car parking is available at the King George Square car park, located directly underneath King George Square.
Train Brisbane City Hall is only a 5–10 minute walk from Central and Roma Street train stations.
SUNPAC
470 MCCULLOUGH STREET, SUNNYBANK PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bus The 155 bus service stops on McCullough Street at the Granadilla Street intersection, and the 123 bus stops on Granadilla Street at the McCullough Street intersection. The 140 and 598 buses stop at Mains Road at Sunnybank near the McCullough Street intersection. All stops are within a 5–15 minute walk away from SunPAC. Taxi Taxi and drop-off zone is located along the main driveway off McCullough Street, halfway between the Sunnybank Community and Sports Club and SunPAC. Drop off zones are signed.
PARKING
SunPAC provides ample parking spaces with an outdoor carpark, as well as an underground carpark that provides direct access via lift into the foyer free of charge. To access the underground carpark, follow the driveway to the front of the Sunnybank Community and Sports Club, and follow the signs to the members car park.
TICKETS Tickets are available online at brisbanecomedyfestival.com, over the phone when calling our Box Office on +61 7 3358 8600, or in person at the Box Office at Brisbane Powerhouse or King George Square. A $6.60 transaction fee is applied when purchasing tickets. Group tickets of 10+ may be available, contact Box Office for more information. Refunds and exchanges are not possible once a booking has been completed, unless due to circumstances described in the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice. There may be a fee applicable on eligible refunds and exchanges. Guide correct at time of printing.
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UNAUTHORISED SELLERS
We do not accept tickets sold through unauthorised sales channels including Viagogo, eBay or Gumtree. Please ensure you take care when purchasing tickets, and only purchase through the Brisbane Comedy Festival website, Brisbane Powerhouse website or Ticketek.
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
CREDITS BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL TEAM Phoebe Meredith, Brisbane Comedy Festival Producer Alexandra Donald, Programming Administrator Lauren O'Neill, Project Assistant Michelle Connery, Commercial Partnerships and Development Director Samantha Currie, Corporate Partnerships Manager Tamara Malcolm, Development Coordinator Cathy de Silva, Marketing Manager Riley Charles, Marketing Coordinator Rachel Murphy, Digital Marketing Coordinator Sean Dowling Design, Festival graphic designer Lauren Shannon, Graphic Designer Andie Dittman, Marketing Intern Harriet Wynne, Marketing Intern Naomi Gordon, Technical Director Kat Harch, Production Manager Michael Hardgrave, Production Manager Matty Milne, Head of Lighting Mark James, Acting Head of Audio Visual Matt Staples, Head of Staging Bec Lawes, Technical Administrator Ang Kirkland, Executive Coordinator Judy Reddiex, Finance Officer Jay Soysa, Finance Officer Jo Eager, Finance Officer Emmie Paranthoiene, Visitor Services Manager Jaki Page, Assistant Manager, Visitor Services (Front of House) Susan Mitchell, Senior Visitor Services Officer (Ticketing) Box office staff: Torrey Atkin, Nicola Jones, Jessica Miller, Ryan Silversides, Hannah Wicks
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BOARD
SPECIAL THANKS TO
David Conry (Chair), Libby Anstis, Jason Bird, John Cotter, Kevin Griffiths, Hayley Johnson, David Lyons, Catherine Michael
Nick Did This Sarah Winter AllClear Printing PixelFrame The team at SunPAC The team at Epicure at City Hall The team at Brisbane City Council The team at Newstead Brewing The team at Cancer Council
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE LEADERSHIP TEAM Fiona Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer Kris Stewart, Artistic Director Summer Bland, Programming Director Giuliana Bonel, Marketing and Communications Director Michelle Connery, Commercial Partnerships and Development Director Naomi Gordon, Technical Director Emma Millers, Events Director Neil Cairns, Precinct Director
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BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL IS PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE WITH SUPPORT FROM BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL FESTIVAL VENUE PARTNERS
FESTIVAL PARTNERS
CREATIVE PARTNER
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