2015 Comedy in the Basement Guide (October — December)

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COMEDY in the basement

THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST OCTOBER ­— DECEMBER, 2015 #COMEDYINTHEBASEMENT


COMEDY in the basement

The Coast’s best comedy venue brings you a raucous evening of local, national and international performers, with regular appearances from popular TV and radio personalities. Enjoy guaranteed non-stop laughs and hilarious antics. Groups $22.00 (6+) Single $25.00 Dinner and Show Package $79.00 Doors and bar open 6.30pm Show 8.00pm 18 + only


Friday 9 October CAM KNIGHT

Friday 23 October DARREN SANDERS

Nominated for best comedy show at Perth Fringe and having performed an encore performance at the Sydney Comedy Store, Cam Knight is the master of all comedians. Cam’s highlights include featuring on the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala on the Comedy Channel and Perth Comedy Festival Gala.

Darren Sanders has been performing stand-up comedy for over 20 years and is a regular headline act at comedy clubs and corporate events around Australia. From hosting his own late night chat show to working alongside fellow comedians. Darren’s in a class of his own.

Friday 16 October TAHIR

Friday 30 October DANIEL TOWNES

Tahir is one of Australia’s busiest comedians. This Logie-nominated performer has featured in comedy venues around the country and had numerous television appearances. You may remember his hilarious character ‘Habib’ in the SBS series Pizza and the hit movie Fat Pizza.

With his laidback style of stand-up, Townes has won over audiences worldwide! Since emerging on the scene almost a decade ago as one of Australia’s hottest comedy prospects, Daniel Townes has rapidly made his name as one of the country’s best live comedians .


Friday 6 November DAVID EASTGATE

Friday 20 November GREG SULLIVAN

Dave Eastgate is truly versatile, with 14 years of professional experience in film, theatre, television, stand-up comedy, live stunt shows, bands, musical theatre, Shakespeare, street performance. He’ll have you coming back for more.

In the last twenty years Greg Sullivan has proven he is totally comfortable in every aspect of show-business. He has appeared on numerous television shows such as Good News Week, The Today Show, A Current Affair and The Project and a number of Comedy Channel stand up specials.

Friday 13 November STEADY EDDY

Friday 27 November Jackie Loeb

This famous comedian suffers from cerebral palsy, a disability on which he based his early comedy act. However, as Steady made a name for himself, he escaped his selfinflicted stereotype and branched out from his original politicallyincorrect, ‘spaz’ jokes.

Not limited to straight comedy, Jackie utilises her amazing vocal acting skills to parody everyone from Shirley Bassey to The Pussy Cat Dolls. This cabaret element led Jackie to win the prestigious Sorlies Cabaret Award, as working as a singer / actor / songwriter on award winning series Full Frontal.


Friday 4 December BRUNO LUCIA

Friday 18 December CHRIS WAINHOUSE

One of Australia’s most popular comedians and television personalities, Bruno Lucia, has well and truly earned his comedy stripes playing the live standup comedy circuit around Australia, the USA, and the UK. Bruno is inoffensive, funny and a reliable laugh maker.

Chris’ sharp-witted and daringly clever act has seen him perform with many comic greats such as Vince Sorrenti, Bruno Lucia, Jeff Green (UK), John Maloney (UK), Mark Mayer (UK), Arj Barker (USA) and Stevie Starr - The Regurgitator. Be sure to check him out.

Friday 11 December DAVE CALLAN Easily the hairiest comedian in Australia, Dave Callan is a versatile and highly entertaining comedian, writer and performer. Dave has been on just about every Australian TV show that features stand-up comedians. His looks have seen him mistaken for Chewbacca, Jesus and The Wild Man from Borneo.


Forget Ho! Ho! Ho!

Let’s Ha! Ha! Ha!

Christmas

COMEDY packages If it’s laughter you’re after for this silly season, join in on some great laughs with our Comedy in the Basement every Friday night with Dinner and Show Packages at $79.00pp. BOOK NOW www.theartscentregc.com.au | (07) 5588 4000


The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents

s a m ' t s i r h C n i k c o R A Enjoy our dinner and show nights with A Rockin’ Christmas. Hosted by ‘Dick Clark’ and featuring The Flashbacks, you’ll be rock’n’rolling the night away. DATE Friday 18 December and Saturday 19 December, 6.00pm VENUE Paradise Showroom, The Arts Centre Gold Coast COST $95.00 Adults, $900 Table of 10 (Receive preset wines on table) BOOK NOW www.theartscentregc.com.au | (07) 5588 4000


The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents

Jazz In The Basement hosted by Mal Wood featuring John Reeves Quintet Enjoy a night of Jazz in The Basement with John Reeves Quintet. DATE Saturday 10 October TIME 7.30pm (Doors and bar open 6.30pm) VENUE The Basement COST Adults $29.00, Concession $22.00.

The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents

Rick Price supported by Casey Barnes Legendary Australian singer / songwriter Rick Price returns with a mix of new and classic hits. DATE Saturday 14 November TIME 7.30pm (Doors and bar open 6.30pm) VENUE The Basement COST Adults $36.00, Concession $32.00.


Functions and Events Planning an 18th party, 21st birthday, wedding or other celebration? The Arts Centre Gold Coast offers a range of spaces to make your event a success. Contact our Functions and Events team to discuss your next event via phone on (07) 5588 4000 or email at events@theartscentregc.com.au.

Box Office Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am — 9.00pm Saturday 9.00am — 9.00pm Sunday 10.00am — 8.00pm


Share the laughs

The Arts Centre Gold Coast 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 Bookings (07) 5588 4000 info@theartscentregc.com.au www.theartscentregc.com.au Proudly supported by

18+ Only — Information correct at time of printing (September 2015).

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