This month at Polit we will be entertained by the amazing Ellie Windred! She's been smashing the local comedy scene for a while now, sometimes as an act! She's performed in the Canberra Comedy Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and a lot of shady places as well. Like in a van in Braddon. […]
Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s 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 newcomers are […]
Natural Touring & Academy Comedy Club Presents: The Jimi Jackson 'Mama We Made It' Tour at Academy, Canberra. Born in New Plymouth, Jimi Jackson has become a household name in New Zealand and Australia, with his unique comedic style. Now 24 years of age, Jackson lives in Auckland with his partner Lana and their 9-month-old […]
SOLD OUT! All 400 tickets are gone. Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds are bringing The Dollop podcast back down under, following a sell-out tour in 2016. After sell out crowds in Canberra, the boys return. The Dollop is a weekly(ish) US history podcast where the comedians discuss a weird and disturbing story about people and […]
Luke Heggie returns to Canberra for another show where idiots are not welcome. Luke Heggie is fast becoming one of Australia’s most in demand and recognisable stand up comedians. His no-nonsense one liners delivered in a dry, dead pan manner quickly gained praise after his debut into the comedy world by winning Melbourne International Comedy […]
Emo Parsonson, an ex-shearing comedy maverick and father of three hailing from Wee Jasper. Is there anybody else in the world who can say that? No. Emo decided to give stand-up comedy a go after his shearing career didn’t work out and he hasn’t looked back, or has a bad back. He can never remember […]
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month. It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform. The MC for November is Bill Makin, he has performed in various events in Canberra with great reviews, such as the Lolpol in […]
See some of Australia’s best alternative comics on the one line up as part of the Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour, in Canberra for one night only. Featuring award-winners and underground heroes, the tour is heading out this November to VIC, ACT and NSW. Performers: Matt Stewart (RAW Comedy winner, Do Go On podcast, ABC TV) […]
See some of Australia’s best alternative comics on the one line up as part of the Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour, in Goulburn for one night only. Featuring award-winners and underground heroes, the tour is heading out this November to VIC, ACT and NSW. Performers: Matt Stewart (RAW Comedy winner, Do Go On podcast, ABC TV) […]
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. All with Free entry! If you would like to perform please email frontopenmic@gmail.com […]
A Shot & A Beer is sadly drawing to a close. Come and help us celebrate the good times with a stacked line up of the shows best m8s. This will be a huge show including local favourites including Greg Kimball, Harris Stuckey and more (to be announced in a suspenseful, gradual manner)!!!! […]
This month LolPol will be headlined by Anthony Tomic! Having performed in the past two Melbourne International Comedy Festivals as well as this year’s Canberra Comedy Festival, he’s really excited to put together a feature-length set instead of this incredibly awkward write-up. This is his third time at Polit, past shows have sold […]
Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s 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 newcomers are […]
Canberra Comedy Festival has a very special Christmas present for you! Join the festival’s best comedians as they get you into the festive spirit in an amazing show packed with comedy superstars. This 2 hour showcase event features some of the very best acts from the 2018 festival line-up, as well as other festival favourites! […]
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month. It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform. The MC for December is Craig Harvey, he has performed in various events in Canberra with great reviews. Each person gets a five […]
December Comedy Club at The Civic Pub is our annual Christmas Special featuring a whole host of comedians doing short sets. This show is always a bunch of fun, so come along. The show will be hosted by Andrew Bensley, with short sets from Hamish Hudson, Josh Glass, Harris Stuckey, Greg Kimball, Emma Holland, Ellie Windred, Frances McNair, Danny Bensley, Chris Ryan, Emo Parsonson, […]
LAST ONE FOR 2017!! Open Mic @ The Phoenix is Canberra’s 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 […]
Smith’s is host to Open Mic nights the 1st Sunday of each month. It is friendly and Bohemian. The perfect cozy place to try stand up comedy or watch your friends perform. The MC for January is Josh Glass, he has performed in various events in Canberra with great reviews, such as the Lolpol in Manuka, […]
Unfortunately this event had to be cancelled due to ongoing renovations at the venue.
The first Comedy Club at The Civic Pub back for 2018 features Ray Badran with supports. Ray Badran has been a regular on the Australian club and festival circuit for the past few years. In this time Ray has honed his performance skills and material and is now considered at the forefront of a new […]
