The Civic Pub

UPDATE LATE 31 JULY 2018 - LINE-UP CHANGE Please note that due to a scheduling issue Sam Taunton and Ben Kochan will no longer be performing at Comedy Club at The Civic Pub on Wednesday 1 August. The line-up now features Dane Simpson headlining, with Emo Parsonson, Chris Ryan and Bill Makin rounding out the line-up. …

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Fundraiser stand-up comedy gig for the Domestic Violence Crisis Service, featuring fantastic acts Laura Campbell, Frances McNair, Maddy Weeks, Chris Ryan, Olivia Sparrow, Juliet Moody, Vanessa Conlin, Anthony Tomic, Bill Makin, Ian McCarthy, Nick Smith, Tom Gibson and Taylor Coughtrie. All ticket income to be donated to the Domestic Violence Crisis Service. Supported by Comedy ACT and The Civic Pub. Doors 7:00pm, Show starts 7:30pm. Tickets …

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Three big nights of Comedy Club in July with Daniel Connell coming Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th & Friday 6th. After a stellar 2017 Daniel Connell (as seen on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala and Comedy Festival Roadshow) returns to The Civic Pub with a brand-new hour of stand-up! So grab your ticket, roll up and enjoy …

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In 2010, Shayne was selected for the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival Comedy Zone. He toured every capital city, constantly sharpening his stand up skills on the road becoming one of the Australia’s most original and interesting voices. 2013 saw Shayne step back from the mic and focus his energy and voice as a political …

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Comedy Club moves to a Tuesday Night because of the State or Origin. Richard Stubbs has long been known as one of Australia's finest stand-up comedians. Although you'll know him from decades of success in the media, stand-up is his first love. He's been a massive radio star for decades (from the XY Zoo, to …

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Luke Kidgell is coming to Canberra for the very first time with his best show yet! With over 300,000 fans online, a national Radio show, and a popular comedy podcast. Luke is one of the biggest online comedy entertainers in the country. After selling out shows Australia wide on his debut National Tour in 2017, he …

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Winston Churchill coined the phrase 'The Black Dog'. More obscurely, Sydney comedian Sean Woodland presents The White Dog. If you’ve ever wondered what Ted Bundy, anti-vaxxers, car saslesmen, Tai Chi exponents and people who wear Bintang singlets have got to do with ‘man's best friend’ you’ll love his show. Weirdly, the same applies if you haven’t. …

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When Kirsty Webeck was 27, she realised where her 1st grade teacher had been going each day when she said, "I'm going to the ladies'." She wasn't abandoning 22 six year olds to have a chat in the front office after all. At her last office job, she told her boss she'd just interviewed her …

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At the time of writing, this blurb is over two weeks late and we still have not named the show. So the show is obviously going to be quality. Be prepared for meticulously rehearsed material. We didn’t bother with a picture either so here is cat riding a dog. Jez and Greg are the greatest …

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When Kirsty Webeck was 27, she realised where her 1st grade teacher had been going each day when she said, "I'm going to the ladies'." She wasn't abandoning 22 six year olds to have a chat in the front office after all. At her last office job, she told her boss she'd just interviewed her …

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Dave Eastgate returns to Civic Pub to headline on the 2nd of May. He is an actor, stand-up comedian, writer and musician who lives in Sydney. In 2017 he starred in the ABC/BBC/Comedy Central US smash hit, Ronnie Chieng: International Student and was nominated for a Logie Award for his portrayal of a cancer patient in …

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Andrew Barnett has established himself as a crowd favourite in Comedy rooms across the country. He has appeared on The Professor's Second Year Syndrome on Fox Sports and is a writer and audience warm comedian at Fox Sports. Andrew has a relaxed, affable style which belies a razor sharp wit. His comedy is filled with …

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April at the Comedy Club with our new start time of 7:30pm It's the return match of Canberra vs Wagga in a Comedy Standup-off...  The first round was at the Wagga Comedy Festival in 2017.  Now Canberra has home field advantage.  2 teams, 6 comedians will go toe to toe (well, one at a time …

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March Comedy Club with Merrick Watts and supports Merrick Watts first came to Australia’s attention as one half of Merrick & Rosso on Triple J and NOVA. You’ll have heard him most recently as the host of drive on Triple M. He’s also a regular on TV, as seen on Thank God You’re Here, The …

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Who’s got what it takes to make a splash in the comedy scene? Dive into RAW Comedy – Australia’s largest and most prestigious open mic competition! Throw yourself into the RAW Comedy waters, where the nation’s best and boldest comedy athletes jump in head first and compete for a prized podium position. There will be …

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Who’s got what it takes to make a splash in the comedy scene? Dive into RAW Comedy – Australia’s largest and most prestigious open mic competition! Throw yourself into the RAW Comedy waters, where the nation’s best and boldest comedy athletes jump in head first and compete for a prized podium position. There will be …

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With Brisbane in their rear-view mirror, it's citizens cheering and crying with happiness, the Plumbing Boys make for Australia's capital, Canberra, which according to one website I hastily looked at, is seventy percent open space, with the intent of climbing onto the staging and making you laugh for a bit.   CLICK HERE TO BOOK …

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Canberra favourite Comedy Club night since 2009. February Comedy Club at The Civic Pub features a huge line-up of acts including Sparrow-Folk, Riley Bell, Tom Gibson, Bill Makin, Laura Campbell, Jez Margosis, Betsy Bailetti and Emo Parsonson. Tickets are $15 online or $18 at the door (please buy in advance as we normally have to turn people away at the door). COST: $15 (plus …

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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 …

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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, …

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