October 2022
Local Showcase 1
A showcase of some Canberra comedy talent, featuring 6 comedians presenting some of their finest material in a 1 hour show. Featuring Jeffrey Charles, Sarah Stewart, Jeremy Smith, Jacqui Richards, Grant Follett and Katrin Praseli. Jeffrey Charles - A Canberra-based musical comedian who has supported some Australia’s biggest comedians including Claire Hooper, Dilruk Jayasinha, Sam Taunton, Tommy Dean, Al De Bene, Chris Ryan, Tahir, Dane Simpson, Julia Wilson, Daniel Muggleton, John Cruckshank and many more. Jeff’s songs about his failures…
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A showcase of some Canberra comedy talent, featuring 6 comedians presenting some of their finest material in a 1 hour show. Featuring Anneli Cole, Sam Silla, Caitlin Maggs, Roland Bull, Chelsea Heaney and Jeff Shen. Anneli Cole - Mixes comedy and personal introspection so well that it can seem like an overshare, but that depends on who’s asking. Her comedy is a relatable dive into living adult life with the angst of childhood ideals. Sam Silla - Hailing from the…
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A showcase of some Canberra comedy talent, featuring 7 comedians presenting some of their finest material in a 1 hour show. Featuring Ethan Kirk, Suma Iyer, Daniel Mehareb, Fateh Singh, Laura Johnston, Cameron Ribbons and Scott Hawkins. Ethan Kirk - One of the youngest comics going around and is a regular in the Canberra comedy scene. As well as being a RAW state finalist, Ethan was a National Finalist in the Melbourne Comedy Festivals ‘Class Clowns’ competition. Offering a unique…
Find out more »Chris Marlton – Muesli Balloon
Chris Marlton is returning to the the Canberra Theatre Centre this October with three of his favourite characters. Prepare to journey to the past, under the ocean and into an imagined future in this hilarious new show from the comedian reviewed as having “an amazing talent bringing characters to life and impeccable accents to match” (Eventalaide). You’ll get to know Mama America, the 17,000-year-old Kentucky woman who has vivid and borderline erroneous memories from America’s past. From religious magazines to…
Find out more »Luke Bernie – Lukkake Party!
Luke Bernie presents - Lukkake Party! For the final time in Canberra, Luke Bernie is inviting you to come to the Lukkake Party! Be part of history and witness line after line of English language abuse as Luke delivers over 300 heavy hitting gags for his debut album. Please be advised that filming and audio recording will be taking place at this show. Presented by Comedy ACT as part of Off Season Comedy. Tickets $20* *a Transaction fee of $5.95…
Find out more »November 2022
Canberra Comedy Club featuring Andrew Barnett
Canberra Comedy Club is back at Transit Bar this November! The Wednesday 9 November show features amazing Sydney based comedian Andrew Barnett, with Tommy Orr in the MC role, and supporting sets from Jacquelyn Richards, Callum Doherty and Nick Schuller. Andrew Barnett is an award-winning comedian who has written and performed for television and radio. Known as Barney to the audiences of Fox Sports, he was the co-host of The Night Watchmen on Fox Cricket and The Professor’s Late Hit…
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Contentious Character Trivia
If you remember anything that happened in 2022, you are a chance to win some great prizes at the Contentious Character trivia night: 2022 in review! Grab your friends after work and drink some great wine, laughing off the year at the new Contentious Character wine bar in the Canberra Centre (upstairs between Myer and David Jones). https://www.trybooking.com/widget.js Book for a table of up to six people for $12. All ticket proceeds go to Pegasus: riding for the disabled.…
Find out more »Canberra Comedy Club featuring Jacques Barrett
Canberra Comedy Club is back at Transit Bar this December! The Wednesday 7 December show features amazing comedian Jacques Barrett, with Sarah Ison in the MC role, and supporting sets from Tom Gibson, Grant Follett and more Jacques' been at this comedy thing for 14 straight years. He's what we in the business call a Road Dog. Travelling from town to town for shows and festivals with a small wrapped bag of belongings tied to the end of a stick. …
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Comedy ACT Christmas Show
Canberra Comedy Club is putting on another show at Transit Bar this December! Canberra Comedy Club presents Comedy ACT Christmas show. For more than a decade the Comedy ACT Christmas show has been a must see show with the best and upcoming comedy talent in the local scene all doing 5 minutes each. Always a hilarious night out, get along to finish the comedy year with a bang! https://www.trybooking.com/widget.js
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Canberra Comedy Club featuring Brett Blake
Featuring this February, we are in for a real treat. Brett Blake - The man, the mullet, the legend. A whip-smart, high-spirited stand up who has performed widely across Australia. His unpretentious look belies a vulnerability and willingness to explore complex issues on stage. His material runs the gamut of living with dyslexia to truck licenses, and he is the only comic who physically built some of venues he has performed in. Brett’s audiences have been growing as much as his second-hand motorbike…
Find out more »Sundary Arvo Open Mic
Get your giggle on with a cuppa as you check out some of Canberras local stand up comedy talent. No cost to participate or attend, but request you buy a cuppa or two to support the venue. Things you need to know about this venue.... • This is an inclusive venue where we don't tolerate any type of discrimination • The exact set up will depend on the weather on the day, but is expected to be outside (undercover) •…
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RAW Comedy 2023 – ACT Heat 1
RAW Comedy 2023 - ACT Heats Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Canberra Comedy Festival Proudly Present RAW COMEDY 2023 For the last 27 years, jokesters from across Australia have come together to compete with their wit at RAW Comedy, the country's largest and most prestigious open mic comedy competition. Watch the next Generation of comedy superstars as they step up to the plate and join the play-off to become the last 'undiscovered joker' standing. Who will reign victorious!? Come watch…
Find out more »RAW Comedy 2023 – ACT Heat 2
RAW Comedy 2023 - ACT Heats Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Canberra Comedy Festival Proudly Present RAW COMEDY 2023 For the last 27 years, jokesters from across Australia have come together to compete with their wit at RAW Comedy, the country's largest and most prestigious open mic comedy competition. Watch the next Generation of comedy superstars as they step up to the plate and join the play-off to become the last 'undiscovered joker' standing. Who will reign victorious!? Come watch…
Find out more »Comedy at The Front
Don't miss the hilarious comedy stylings of Chelsea Heaney and the magical storytelling of Caitlin Maggs, as they support Canberra's own Jacqui Richards as she headlines the February Comedy at the Front. Your MC Suma Iyer will guide you through the evening that will be filled with massive laughs and memorable moments. Grab your tickets fast Doors open at 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start. The Front strives to create an inclusive and safe space for all. We expect all patrons…
Find out more »RAW Comedy 2023 – ACT Heat 3
RAW Comedy 2023 - ACT Heats Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Canberra Comedy Festival Proudly Present RAW COMEDY 2023 For the last 27 years, jokesters from across Australia have come together to compete with their wit at RAW Comedy, the country's largest and most prestigious open mic comedy competition. Watch the next Generation of comedy superstars as they step up to the plate and join the play-off to become the last 'undiscovered joker' standing. Who will reign victorious!? Come watch…
Find out more »Thirsty Thursday @ To All My Friends
Come along for free comedy and happy hour drinks all night To all my friends on Thursday 23rd of Feb February’s show features Women’s Room star Jacquelyn Richards Canberra comedy veteran Dylan Holmes makes his venue debut alongside rising star Jeff Shen Your host is Jeffrey Charles Pop along for free laughs with Canberra’s best craft beer and pizza
Find out more »March 2023
Canberra Comedy Club featuring He Huang
Originally from China, He Huang has gone viral globally for her audition on Australia’s Got Talent. In 2021 she was Victorian winner & RAW Comedy National Finalist. In 2022 selected for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's prestigious Comedy Zone. Support acts include Ben McCarthy, Tanya Lossano, Jeff Shen with MC Sam Silla https://www.trybooking.com/widget.js
Find out more »Canberra Comedy Festival 2023
Canberra Comedy Festival is back for 2023! Canberra Comedy Festival is looking forward to sharing some great comedy shows with you between 16 and 26 March (and a few after that period too). Featuring shows including the Gala, Wil Anderson, Geraldine Hickey, Stephen K Amos, Josie Long, Chris Ryan and loads more.
Find out more »April 2023
Canberra Comedy Club featuring Tommy Dean
Tommy Dean has been in the Aussie comedy scene for over 25 years. In that time he has done almost everything you'd expect at least once. Major Festivals, International shows, TV appearances, Corporate functions, Audience warm-up, and more RSL gigs than you would think possible. Most likely you know his voice from his 15+ years on TGIF as part of ABC Radio Drive program or you saw him on Spicks and Specks. He is funny. Well, he has been funny…
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Comedy at The Front
Luxuriate in the clever world weaving of Dylan Holmes and bathe in the unmatched anecdotes and wordplay of Suma Iyer, as they support Canberra's Sarah Stewart as she headlines the April Comedy at the Front. Your MC Chris Marlton will guide you through the evening filled with large laughs and memorable moments. Grab your tickets fast. Doors open at 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start. Tickets $10 Buy Tickets
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