THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT Husband, father, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, Green Faces National finalist. Canberra's own Jez Margosis looks at life, growing up, parenting and everything in between. Following stints at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and sold out shows at this years Canberra Comedy Festival come see for yourself why his outlandish stories …

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THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT After a sellout run at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2016, Canberra-living and -loving comedian Chris Endrey is bringing his sophomore show back home for an encore performance. Some gags, some amateur philosophy, some tinned spaghetti: this high grade performance will leave you wondering why, but hopefully also why not. …

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FRIDAY 16 JUNE SHOW SOLD OUT - ENCORE MATINEE SHOW ADDED FOR SATURDAY 17 JUNE   Described as the 'hottest new name on the comedy circuit,' Kirsty Webeck has been delighting sold out audiences across the country with her cheerful comedy that always punches up. She's back in Canberra this June bringing her brand new …

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A Shot & A Beer is back in June with comedy's quadruple threat (Writer, Stand Up Comedian, Performance Artist & Musician) JARED JEKYLL! Jared’s comedy prowess has cemented him as a familiar face on the Australian comedy circuit and a sought after support act having recently opened for Tom Green (CAN) and Ari Shaffir (USA). …

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Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s newest and most exciting open mic. With a $100 Bar Tab up for grabs and cheap drinks all round, its an easy decision for Wednesday shenanigans. $100 bar tab prize is awarded to the best comic as voted by the audience so bring your friends! Free entry, and …

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THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT, NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR Multidisciplinary artist Aaron Chen brings you the freshest and most exquisite comedy you will have ever seen. Chen is one of the hottest names on the Australian comedy circuit right now, having taken out the prestigious Best Newcomer Award at the 2017 …

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Open Mic @ the Front is Canberra’s oldest and most prestigious open mic. Known for its friendly crowds, the Front is the ideal spot for veterans to try out new material and for first timers to get up and have a crack. If you would like to perform, please email frontopenmic@gmail.com. Free entry!

Comedian. Writer. Craft Enthusiast. Razor sharp, daring and downright lascivious, Rhys Nicholson is a wit quickly gaining international acclaim. After winning Best Newcomer at Sydney Comedy Festival in 2012, Rhys has gone on to perform all over the world, including Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Dublin’s Vodafone Comedy Festival and London’s prestigious SOHO Theatre, garnering audience and …

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Join us in July for Canberra's favourite live podcast, A Shot & A Beer! This month we have Sydney's own Marty Bright. Marty is a tie dye wearing, globe wandering, silly billy. Come watch as he picks apart the world around us with his whimsy, optimism and unique perspective on the world around us. Then he …

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This month’s Polit headliner is Ian McCarthy!   Originally a Canberra boy, Melbourne has been his home for the past few months where he has been honing his powers of observation, aiming to eat at least twice per day, and making the rent (to varying success).   Join us as Ian takes us on a …

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Is it ok to laugh at bad parenting? According to the three Sydney comedians behind the successful new web-series and stand-up show, the answer is an emphatic ‘yes’. ‘The feedback from parents around the country has been overwhelmingly positive,’ explains the show’s creator Chris Radburn. ‘Following the Sydney Comedy Festival in May we decided to …

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Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s newest and most exciting open mic. With a $100 Bar Tab up for grabs and cheap drinks all round, its an easy decision for Wednesday shenanigans. $100 bar tab prize is awarded to the best comic as voted by the audience so bring your friends! Free entry, and …

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Extra Show added for Thursday 3 August. Canberra comedy favourite Chris Ryan lets loose on herself, on high expectations and why she doesn’t trust people who seem successful or grown up. Don’t miss this, her once a year Civic Pub headline set, where she explores relationships, hobbies, getting older and why she’ll never get blue …

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Extra Show added for Thursday 3 August. Canberra comedy favourite Chris Ryan lets loose on herself, on high expectations and why she doesn’t trust people who seem successful or grown up. Don’t miss this, her once a year Civic Pub headline set, where she explores relationships, hobbies, getting older and why she’ll never get blue …

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Open Mic @ the Front is Canberra’s oldest and most prestigious open mic. Known for its friendly crowds, the Front is the ideal spot for veterans to try out new material and for first timers to get up and have a crack. If you would like to perform, please email frontopenmic@gmail.com. Free entry!

A Shot & A Beer is back in July with Raw National Finalist and certified good bloke, Billy D'Arcy!   Billy is a young comic who is quickly making a name for himself on the Sydney comedy circuit. In 2017 he was a triple j RAW Comedy National Finalist and was handpicked for the Sydney …

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  Back by popular(ish) demand!   Join Canberra’s finest comedians as they awkwardly create smutty but humorous stories based on randomly drawn pop culture topics.   It’s going to be hilarious, filthy, and certainly memorable.   Featuring Josh Glass, Liv Sparrow, Frances McNair, Danny Bensley, Cy Fahey and more!