You might just know them as local comedians but come March, these small fry are off to tackle the big smoke as the 5:30 Show, about to begin their 4th successful run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as Canberra's primary comedy export. One night only! Featuring the Knights in White Satin: Harris Stuckey, Andrew …

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Award-winning British comedian Jeff Green has become a well known face and voice on Australian TV and radio since arriving for his first Melbourne International Comedy Festival performance here in 1996.  Jeff is returning to Canberra to headline the Uni Pub on the 19th of Feb. “One of the greats of pure laugh-out-loud comedy” Herald …

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Since bursting onto the Sydney Comedy scene in 2010, Andrew Barnett has established himself as a crowd favourite in Comedy rooms throughout Sydney and across the country. He has supported some of the finest international and local acts including Dom Irrera (USA), Ian Bagg (Can) and Akmal Saleh. Andrew has a relaxed, affable style which …

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Inspired by George Selth Coppin, a comedian and theatre performer, enjoy a night of giggles in the NGA Sculpture Garden, presented in partnership by the Canberra Comedy Festival and the National Gallery of Australia. Join ex-shearing comedy maverick and father of three, Emo Parsonson, hailing from Wee Jasper, as he hosts a line-up of great comedic talent including …

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Hannah Gadsby is one of Australia’s most distinctive comic performers. A story teller par excellence with a joke rate that most dads at a family BBQ would envy, Hannah is guaranteed to tickle your humour fancy, if not split your sides, as she takes you on an unforgettable journey through her unusual brain. Her droll …

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Hannah Gadsby is one of Australia’s most distinctive comic performers. A story teller par excellence with a joke rate that most dads at a family BBQ would envy, Hannah is guaranteed to tickle your humour fancy, if not split your sides, as she takes you on an unforgettable journey through her unusual brain. Her droll …

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Open Mic @ The Front is Canberra's oldest and most prestigious mic. Known for attracting friendly crowds, it's the ideal spot to crank out new jokes. Free entry so bring your mates! If you would like to have a go, come early and speak to the MC.

The open mic at the Duxton is on again on Sunday 13 March which is the Sunday before a long weekend and there is a bar tab as the prize. The winner is voted by the crowd so bring everyone you've ever met. Anyone can sign up which means anyone (funny) has a chance to win the …

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Canberra Comedy Festival brings the biggest week of comedy shows to Canberra, kicking off with the star-studded Opening Night Gala on Tuesday 15 March, and then a huge array of shows from great local acts right through to huge internationals including Arj Barker, David O'Doherty, Stephen K Amos, and more. For full details, go to …

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Comedy is not just for adults, and Canberra Comedy Festival have arranged internationally acclaimed comedians to delight your children with laughter this March! Family tickets (Entry x 4) available! Frank Woodley – Noodlenut Wonderful nonsense that has children bursting with joy! Fans have been asking for it for years. Now, the wait is over… Frank …

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Trevor Crook works extensively in England and Europe. He is a comedian that other comics like to watch, for his superb, succinct gag writing, outrageous personal stories and relaxed stage persona. The first Australian comic to have performed in the Arctic Circle, he has also performed in France, Holland, Scandinavia, Hong Kong and China. He …

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Open mic at the Front is Canberra's oldest and most prestigious open mic. Known for friendly crowds, it's the ideal spot to try new material or have your first crack at comedy. To book a spot, you must email frontopenmic@gmail.com.

A Shot & A Beer is back in 2016 and the first show is going to be a boomer. Hamish Hudson is bringing his trademark story-telling and songs you will be singing for days. This barefoot uke player is rapidly becoming one of Australia’s most lovable musical comedians. We'll also be sitting down to again call …

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As a pioneer of stand-up comedy, Rod Quantock has more than thirty years’ experience working in cabaret, theatre, television and radio. In 2013, Rod celebrated his 45th year in stand up with a one off show at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre which received rave reviews in the media.  The truly remarkable thing about Rod is that for …

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The open mic at the Duxton is on again on Sunday 1 May and there is a bar tab as the prize. The winner is voted by the crowd so bring everyone you’ve ever met. Entry is free and chuckles are frequent. Anyone can sign up which means anyone (funny) has a chance to win the voucher. …

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Chris Endrey is fiercely passionate about a whole range of things that probably won't matter when the sun explodes. You may recognise him as the frontman for sex-pop band Fun Machine and the MC for cult variety show, In Canberra Tonight. Fresh from the Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals, this is Chris's first hometown headline …

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Open mic at the Front is Canberra's oldest and most prestigious open mic, on every second Tuesday of the month. Known for friendly crowds, it's the ideal spot to try new material or have your first crack at comedy. To book a spot, you must email frontopenmic@gmail.com.

Righto folks, Bunker Comedy 2016 is back on May 14 with a fantastic double header featuring David Smeidt and special guest MC Sean Woodland. Smiedt has been delighting audiences around the country and overseas with his brand of warm inclusive comedy for over six years and is now one of Australia's finest comedian MCs and …

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Come down to the Civic Pub on 18 May to have a Shot & A Beer with local legend, Greg Kimball. Kimball has performed sold out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Canberra Comedy Festival and is one of Canberra's best comedians. After the stand up there will be a live recording …

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Ian Worst is not a comedian as he is more a 'New Millennial Word Artist.' His jokes are not jokes but rather splashes of paint across the canvas of the human condition. That is of course in a universe where the human condition consists entirely of eating Arnott's Cheddar Shapes and smoking rolled cigarettes outside …

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