23 February–25 March 2018 - Brisbane Comedy Festival · From stand-up to improvisation, musical and sketch comedy, comedy legends and newbies, we’re dishing up non-stop laughs

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Welcome to Brisbane Comedy Festival 2018I once went to the park to play Frisbee with my dog. It was rubbish. I think I need a flatter dog.

So clearly, I’m not much of a comedian (and don’t believe in animal cruelty!) but for those after a real laugh, look no further than the even bigger and better Brisbane Comedy Festival in 2018!

The program is bursting at the seams with our largest ever lineup of more than 70 comedians and this year we’re laying comical siege across THREE mighty venues – Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane City Hall and a new venue in SunPAC!

From stand-up to improvisation, musical and sketch comedy, comedy legends and newbies, we’re dishing up non-stop laughs for everyone’s sense of humour. I mean, no matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.

From humble beginnings, Brisbane Comedy Festival is now Australia’s fastest growing comedy festival, and like all decent young upstarts we’re making our mark. Oh, and in 2019 we celebrate 10 years! I like birthdays, but I think too many can kill you.

A very special thanks to Brisbane Comedy Festival partners HCF and Brisbane Times, as well as our many generous supporters and of course you – the devotees who keep coming back for more. There is no "i" in denial, so don’t hold back! See you at a show – or two!

Kris Stewart Artistic Director, Brisbane Powerhouse

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CONTENTS

BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL IS PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE WITH SUPPORT FROM BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL

39 After Hours

26/52 Akmal

36 Alex Ward

48 Animated!

31 Angella Dravid + Melanie Bracewell

21 Angus Gordon

10 Becky Lucas

34 Brisburned

47 Cal Wilson

32 Cameron James

23 Cam Knight

45 Celia Pacquola

38 Class Clowns

38 Convince Me!

32 Cool Story Bro

30 Daniel Sloss

24 Danielle Walker

36 Damien Power

16 Dave Hughes

13 Dave Thornton

14 David Smiedt

09 DeAnne Smith

23 Demi Lardner

10 Des Bishop

21 Dilruk Jayasinha

45 Dusty Rich

43 Fiona O’Loughlin

17 Gen Fricker

33 Gillian Cosgriff

18 Guy Montgomery

22 Harley Breen

13 Heath Franklin’s Chopper

34 Ivan Aristeguieta

47 Jacques Barrett

29 James Smith

06 Jeff Green

46/ 53 Jimeoin

41 Jim Gaffigan

19 Joel Creasey

35 Joe Shaffer

35 Jude Perl

40 Knockoff

11 Lawrence Mooney

27 Lehmo

51 Live and Local

40 Livespark

14 Luke Heggie

07 Matt Okine

24 Matt Stewart

18 Mel Buttle

12 Nazeem Hussain

06 Neel Kolhatkar

25 Nick Cody

15 Pauly Fenech

20 Peter Helliar

39 Queensland Theatresports™ Championships

37 Queerstories

22 Rama Nicholas

04 Rich Hall

33 Rose Callaghan

31 Sam Campbell

08 Sam Simmons

24 Sam Taunton

17 Shayne Hunter

51 Simon Taylor

05 Stephen K Amos

50 The Naked Magicians

26 The Stevenson Experience

28 The Travelling Sisters

33 Tim Hewitt

42 Tom Gleeson

09 Tommy Little

28 Tom Walker

03 Urzila Carlson

44 Wil Anderson

49 Yada Yada Yada

27 Zoë Coombs Marr

BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL GALA

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+MAY CONTAIN COARSE LANGUAGE

DATE Fri 23 Feb TIME 7.30pm VENUE Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $60 (f), $54 (c)+ transaction fee of $5.95

Are you ready Brisbane?

Kicking off Brisbane Comedy Festival 2018, is our night-of-nights variety extravaganza. Frock on up, and join us for this special evening of non-stop laughs.

Join our host, Brisbane’s Mel Buttle, and fellow crowd favourites Matt Okine, Luke Heggie, Becky Lucas, Demi Lardner, plus surprise special guests.

URZILA CARLSONSTUDIES HAVE SHOWN

Every time you hear, ‘studies have shown’ you know you’re about to learn something ridiculous!

Studies have shown your dog is happier than your cat! Who cares! How about they give funding to scientists to come up with a way to eradicate the unibrow, or those weird thin white hairs you occasionally find attached to your face. Let’s get some research done on what happens to your blood pressure when your kid keeps getting out of bed when you’ve tucked them in 20 f*cking times already!

Last year, despite adding extra shows, Urzila’s Brisbane season sold out before the festival even started. So be warned... buy your tickets right now to avoid disappointment!

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND LIVE NATION

DATE Thu 22–Sat 24 Mar TIME Thu 7pm, Fri + Sat 6pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Thu $35 (f), $30 (c), Fri + Sat $40 + transaction fee of $5.95

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

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PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND MARY TOBIN PRESENTS

DATE Fri 23 Mar–Sun 25 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 7.45pm, Sun 6.45pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Fri $45.50 (f), $42.50 (c), Sat $49.50 (f), $46.50 (c), Sun $42.50 (f), $39.50 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

Brexit. Trump. Mary Berry! Things are looking bleak. So wouldn’t it be better to just forget all about it?

Comic maestro Stephen K Amos might not be able to provide bread to the hungry masses, but no one else is going to put on a better circus. Leave your problems behind for the evening in the company of the ‘effusively charming’ Amos and who knows? Maybe the world will seem just a little bit brighter.

“Deliciously deft… we roared at ad-libbing that was first rate throughout… you’ll leave the show smiling.” THE TIMES

STEPHEN K AMOSBREAD AND CIRCUSES

RICH HALLEveryone’s favourite sardonic straight shooter Rich Hall makes his long-awaited return to Brisbane. After a sell-out Australian tour in 2016, the cranky Yank is back, bringing more of his trademark wit and caustic conversation.

Alongside top gongs at both Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Fringe, Rich Hall has collected a legion of fans around the world. An expert stand-up, musician and improviser, Rich Hall is a master of irony and the absurd. Do not miss this true festival legend doing what he does best – nimbly delivering line after line of on-point political observations and comic banter.

PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ANDBRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

DATE Thu 22 Mar TIME 8.45pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $39 (f), $35 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95


“SEARING, SMART AND SO FUNNY IT HURTS."

««««THE ADVERTISER

“LAUGHS CAME THICK AND FAST

THROUGHOUT… DON’T MISS IT."

THE AGE


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JEFF GREEN 30

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND FRONTIER COMEDY

NEEL KOLHATKAR LIVE


DATE Sat 10 Mar TIME 9.30pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $30 + transaction fee of $5.95

Neel is back with some of his best new material and some old faves!

Since skyrocketing to Internet stardom and subsequently earning one million+ followers world-wide, Neel has continued to build an impressive live following. Don't miss one of Australia's best, live on stage.

Celebrating thirty years and numerous awards, best-selling books, TV specials and sold out West End runs, Jeff Green is at the height of his comedy powers.

Jeff brings his latest, laughter-packed show to Brisbane Comedy Festival – don’t miss ‘one of the greats’ (Herald UK) in this very special 30th anniversary performance.



“uncanny impersonations, entertaining observations-

Neel has been making waves in the Aussie comedy scene... and

can’t be described as anything

short of a star.” «««««

THIS IS RADELAIDE

DATE Fri 09–Sun 11 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Fri + Sun $35 (f), $30 (c), Sat $35 + transaction fee of $5.95

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND CENTURY

From a young age, Matt's dad taught him how to get the most out of the slurpee machine. You gotta tap and shake the cup. Expel the air. Work it like a conga drum... These are the things our teachers never taught us.

It’s been a massive 12 months for Matt Okine. You could not miss him in 2017 when he wrote and starred in his very own hit series The Other Guy on Stan, along with hosting his own cooking show on ABC, Shortcuts to Glory and touring the country with his live stand-up show. Don’t miss seeing Matt Okine live in 2018.

“Okine is an outstanding storyteller.” ««««« THE MUSIC

MATT OKINETHE HAT GAME


DATE Thu 01–Sun 04 Mar TIME Thu 7pm, Fri + Sat 7.45pm, Sun 6.45pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Thu + Sun $35, Fri + Sat $39 + transaction fee of $5.95

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DEANNE SMITH WORTH IT

Your favourite Barry-nominated Canadian/American returns, ready to attack the last taboo.

Death? Sex? Sexy death? Nope! Money. A post-industrial, consumer-based, sustainable comedy show for the new economy.


TOMMY LITTLE THE LAST KING OF STUPID

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS

DATE Tue 13–Sat 17 Mar TIME Tue–Fri 8.30pm, Sat 4.15pm + 8.30pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Powerhouse Theatre (Sat 4.15pm only) Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $25 (preview), Wed + Thu $32, Fri + Sat $35 + transaction fee of $5.95

Tommy Little is as stupid as they come. Lucky for the rest of us, stupid makes for great comedy.

He sold out shows all over the country in 2017, so why wouldn’t you forget your troubles and come have a laugh with the best of all the idiots.

“Tommy Little is a star.” HERALD SUN



Think you know everything about the feminist Latin art movement of urban Puerto Rico in the 1970s?!?!

Well think again as Sam Simmons turns this world inside out and upside down. All killer no vanilla, let’s go f**k a caterpillar. Don’t miss this brand new offering from a unique, once in a generation comedian.

winner BEST SHOW MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL + EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2015

SAM SIMMONSRADICAL WOMEN OF

LATIN AMERICAN ART, 1960–1985



DATE Fri 23 Mar–Sun 25 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8.30pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Fri $28 (preview), Sat $39, Sun $35 + transaction fee of $5.95

DATE Thu 22–Sat 24 Mar TIME 6.45pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Thu $22 (f), $20 (c), Fri + Sat $28 + transaction fee of $5.95

“Smart, slick, silly brilliance.” ««««« THE MUSIC

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LAWRENCE MOONEYAN EVENING WITH MALCOLM TURNBULL

Malcolm Bligh Turnbull has got his own tonight show.

It’s time to discover the real Malcolm. Witty, charming, hilarious and sexy. Come and spend an evening with Malcolm.

“Mooney is a fierce AND fearless hunter of the funny who deserves his reputation as a master of the form.” «««« THE AGE

“Mooney doesn’t understand what 'off the record' means.” SENATOR SAM DASTYARI

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AU

DATE Sat 10 + Sun 11 Mar TIME Sat 6pm, Sun 5pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $44.90 + transaction fee of $5.95

DES BISHOP EGORITHM

Native New Yorker and one of Ireland’s most loved comedians, Des Bishop returns to Australia in 2018 with a brand-new show, EGORITHM.

In yet another open and honest, fast paced hour of stand-up, Des will delve into his thoughts on a myriad of matters: male defensiveness around feminism; Islamophobia; his time in China; men; sexual harassment... and as always, a few dirty bits. Charismatic and clever, Des Bishop is not to be missed.


DATE Thu 22 Mar–Sun 25 Mar TIME Thu–Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Thu + Sun $25 (f), $20 (c), Fri + Sat $30 + transaction fee of $5.95

BECKY LUCAS CUTE FUNNY SMART

SEXY BEAUTIFUL


DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu $22, Fri + Sat $27, Sun $25 + transaction fee of $5.95

Becky Lucas is the most exciting and refreshing voice on the Australian comedy scene – come and see why.

In 2017, Becky saw a man on crutches trying to walk a big dog and has spent the entire year trying to write stand-up comedy that's funnier than that.

Becky has written for Emmy nominated show Please Like Me, co-wrote Matt Okine’s TV show The Other Guy for Stan and last year sold out tours nationally and overseas.




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DATE Fri 16 + Sat 17 Mar TIME 7.45pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $40 + transaction fee of $5.95

Since you last saw him on stage, Nazeem Hussain has been around the world and back!

Performing live in London, Edinburgh and China, oh and swinging back to the USA to film a second series with Bill Nye… not to mention all the while recovering from those weeks in the depths of the African jungle on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Finally Nazeem is back in Australia with a brand new show, No Pain No Hussain! Please, please believe us when we say get in early and buy your tickets now. He will sell out!

NAZEEM HUSSAINNO PAIN NO HUSSAIN

DAVE THORNTON SO WHAT NOW?

Should you come see my show or not?

Tell you what, look up my stand-up comedy on YouTube and if it makes you laugh grab some tickets. This brand new show will be like that but with jokes you haven’t heard before.


DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $25 (preview), Wed, Thu + Sun $32, Fri + Sat $35 + transaction fee of $5.95

HEATH FRANKLIN’SCHOPPER

BOGAN JESUS

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND LAUGHING STOCK PRODUCTIONS

It's time religion took a hard look at itself, so Chopper is starting his own.

There is a new 'mo-ssiah' for a new age and he's holier than Oscar Pistorius' bathroom door. Thou shalt harden up and become a Chopostle! So gather round and be healed by Bogan Jesus!




DATE Sun 11 Mar TIME 7pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $38 (f), $34 (c), $32 (group 6+) + transaction fee of $5.95“AND JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU

HAVE HIM PEGGED, HE SNEAKS UP ON YOU AGAIN, SHOWING SOCIETY’S

CONVENTIONAL WISDOM TO BE LITTLE MORE THAN PREJUDICE,

YET SOMEHOW PICKING OUT SOMETHING SIDE-SPLITTINGLY

FUNNY THEREIN."THE TIMES (UK)

“Australia’s funniest comedy character.” «««««THE SUNDAY MAIL

“a quick and self-deprecating wit.” THE AGE

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DAVID SMIEDT FINDING CHEMO

What happens when the comic that Adam Hills described as a “living breathing joke machine", is diagnosed with cancer?

What happens is a sparkling new hour of stand-up from David Smiedt that is both dark and affirming, real and raw, tight and taboo.

Show us your scar at the show and we’ll donate $5 from each ticket to the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND MARK DAVID MANAGEMENT

DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 6.45pm, Sun 5.45pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $15, Wed, Thu + Sun $25, Fri + Sat $20 + transaction fee of $5.95

LUKE HEGGIE TIPRAT


DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu $25, Fri + Sat $29, Sun $27 + transaction fee of $5.95

No lowbreeds please. You heard me.

Winner of the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Comic’s Choice Award and winner of the 2017 Adelaide Fringe Weekly Comedy Award.

PAULY FENECHTHE BOGAN BIBLE

Mullets, single mums, Holdens, home-done tattoos. Ever wondered what exactly is a Bogan? Where did Bogans come from? Are you yourself in fact a Bogan? These questions and more answered by the original Bogan Hunter.

This hilarious brand new show takes you into the Bogan world with stand-up comedy, multimedia and audience interaction. Learn to drink like a Bogan, sex it up like a Bogan, and meet some of Australia’s finest Bogans.

In the beginning was the Bogan, and the man to bring this to the stage is Logie winner, Tropfest winner and creator and star of cult TV series’ Fat Pizza and Housos.


DATE Thu 08 Mar TIME 8.45pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $34.90 + transaction fee of $5.95



“A unique, powerful and insightful Australian comic voice.” «««« SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

“Absolutely rips along.” «««« HERALD SUN


“COMEDIC GENIUS... A MUST SEE COMEDY SHOW."

««««« IMPULSE GAMER

“So very, very funny.” JOAN RIVERS

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GEN FRICKER (I BET YOU THINK)

THIS SHOW IS ABOUT YOU

Gen Fricker (Drive on Triple J) cordially invites you to spend 55(ish) minutes in a room with her, so she can talk and play songs at you.

Fricker has quickly become one of the brightest young stars on the national comedy circuit, with her unique blend of sassy stand-up and dark musical experimentation, delivered with a butter-wouldn’t-melt-in-her-mouth smile.

Don’t miss Gen back in Brisbane with a brand new hilarious show. Polite applause and laughter is permitted, if not encouraged.


DATE Fri 02–Sun 04 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 9.45pm, Sun 8.45pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Sat $28, Fri + Sun $25 + transaction fee of $5.95

SHAYNE HUNTER BLAZE AGAINST

THE MACHINE


DATE Fri 16–Sun 18 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 9.45pm, Sun 8.45pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Fri + Sun $20, Sat $25 + transaction fee of $5.95

Blaze Against The Machine is the powerful return of Shayne Hunter to the comedy circuit.

Why are some drugs illegal while others are legally pushed onto children for profit? Shayne draws upon his own relationship with addiction and its negative impacts, shining a light on the hypocrisy of the "war on drugs".

Shayne is a hilarious act who will not only make you laugh, he will make you think.




DATE Thu 08–Sat 10 Mar TIME Thu + Fri 7pm, Sat 4.15pm + 7.45 pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Thu $30 (preview), Fri + Sat $45 + transaction fee of $5.95

Hughesy has left an indelible mark on the Australian comedy scene over the last two decades.

He nails gig after gig, sells out theatres nationally and continues to get better every year. Don’t miss him!

“stand-up comedy king.” HERALD SUN, 2017

DAVE HUGHESTHE SNORKELER


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MEL BUTTLE DOG BITCH

Mel is a dog lady, a dog fan, in fact once a man in a pub in Perth called her a dog bitch.

Despite growing up with a fear of dogs, and having an allergy to dogs, Mel has made the illogical decision to work as a casual dog walker around Brisbane; there’s nothing a 70 pack of Telfast and a puffer can’t fix, right?

Come, sit and stay for an hour of dog yarns with one of Australia’s favourite comedians.

*Cat owners welcome, I guess...


DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu $24 (preview), Fri + Sat $34, Sun $28 + transaction fee of $5.95

GUY MONTGOMERY DOESN'T CHECK HIS

PHONE FOR AN HOUR

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND PEOPLE PEOPLE

DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.15pm, Sun 7.15pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu + Sun $20, Fri + Sat $25 + transaction fee of $5.95

For an entire hour Guy Montgomery will do the unthinkable – resist the overwhelming urge to check his phone for any notifications, emails or text messages.

You read that correctly. Guy will walk on stage, place his phone within arms-reach and then gallantly ignore it for a full sixty minutes.

JOEL CREASEYBLONDE BOMBSHELL

Australia's Crown Prince of Comedy, Joel Creasey, has whored himself across Australian TV screens from comedy galas, panel shows, celebrity interviews and even the depths of the African jungle.

He is the protégé of the late, great Joan Rivers, and this past year alone presided over commentary duties at Eurovision, released his first memoir, won GQ Comedian of the Year, made his debut in a TV drama. Oh... and played a slut on Neighbours.

So you better believe he is ready to rip back the curtain and fill you in on all the juicy behind-the-scenes action. Strap yourselves in for a night with this blonde bombshell as he slices, dices, sasses and smashes celebrities, pop culture and himself.

As Joel's rule always stands... anyone not in the room... is a target!


DATE Fri 16–Sun 18 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8.30pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Fri + Sat $35, Sun $35 (f), $30 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95




Nominee BEST SHOW NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017 winner BEST NEWCOMER MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2016

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ANGUS GORDON STAN UP (AQUATIC)

Living with one’s passions amounts to living with one’s suffering.

When a man has learned how to remain alone with his suffering, how to overcome his longing to flee, then he has little left to learn.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ANGUS GORDON

DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu + Sun $22, Fri + Sat $25 + transaction fee of $5.95

DILRUK JAYASINHA BUNDLE OF JOY


DATE Thu 15–Sun 18 Mar TIME Thu–Sat 6.45pm, Sun 5.45pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Thu $24 (preview), Fri + Sat $32, Sun $29 + transaction fee of $5.95

Dil is one of the most refreshing and exciting voices in Australian comedy.

Don’t miss his brand new show.



winner BEST NEWCOMER MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017

as seen on UTOPIA, CRAM AND HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION?

“A BRILLIANT HOUR.” «««« HERALD SUN, 2017


DATE Fri 02–Sun 04 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 6pm, Sun 5pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Fri $39 (preview), Sat + Sun $45 + transaction fee of $5.95

There comes a time in every man’s life when he must put on his big boy pants and get on with it…

Getting a vasectomy is a pretty good place to start.

Peter Helliar returns with what he calls his “most recent show yet”.

As seen on THE PROJECT, CRAM AND HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION?

“Helliar’s a real pro.” «««« HERALD SUN

PETER HELLIARBIG BOY PANTS


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DEMI LARDNER I LOVE SKELETON

Break out star of last year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival makes her Brisbane debut.

A good serve of Demi Lardner can help build muscles, maintain healthy hair and nails, and make your bones strong and handsome.


DATE Fri 23–Sun 25 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 8.15pm, Sun 7.15pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Fri $22, Sat + Sun $28 (f), $25 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

CAM KNIGHT GET RICH OR DIE CRYING


DATE Tue 20–Sun 25 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue + Wed $24, Thu + Sun $27, Fri + Sat $29 + transaction fee of $5.95

Cam is RICH in experience, LOADED with quick-fire one liners and brutally honest stories, mixed in with a pocketful of crowd work.

They say money can't buy happiness? Buy a ticket to see Cam and discover that's grossly inaccurate.

HARLEY BREEN FLAT OUT DOING NOTHING

If you’re not trying to do less at your life, then you’re doing Australia wrong.

Comedy favourite, Harley Breen’s Flat Out Doing Nothing is as Aussie as throwing a sickie. More Australian than a snag at a polling booth. It’s so bloody down under, you’ll leave upside down.


DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $20, Wed, Thu + Sun $28 (f), $25 (c), Fri + Sat $32 + transaction fee of $5.95

RAMA NICHOLAS THE LUCKY ONES

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND RAMA NICHOLAS

DATE Tue 20–Sun 25 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu + Sun $23, Fri + Sat $27 + transaction fee of $5.95

One woman. 17 characters. Two hilariously erotic adventures.

A uniquely theatrical comedy experience – a one-woman, gender-bending, genre-blending adventure that will take you from the depths of the ocean to the furthest edge of the galaxy. It’s the most heart-gripping, pants-tingling hour you’ll experience this festival.



“Fantastically amusing” ««««BEAT MAGAZINE

“An excess of charm” «««««BEAT MAGAZINE

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+

CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

“From the minute he takes the stage, the laughs come thick & fast.” ««««« THEATRE PEOPLE

winner DIRECTOR’S CHOICE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017

“Her hype has been well-earned... succinct moments of startling genius.” «««« EDINBURGH FESTIVAL GUIDE

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SENICK CODYLOOSE UNIT

Your old mate Cody is back with his luscious ginger beard and a new hour of world class stand-up, ready to blow the roof off.

In the last year alone he has been all over the TV, is one of only a few Australians to perform on Conan in the USA and has toured the globe to packed crowds.

As seen on Have You Been Paying Attention?, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala and heaps more. You know what to do.

“A master storyteller en route to being one of the biggest names out there.” ««««« BROADWAY BABY


DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu $25, Fri + Sat $32, Sun $29 + transaction fee of $5.95


“MASTERFUL HOUR OF STAND-UP."

««««HERALD SUN

SAM TAUNTON IT'S NICE, IT'S MODERN

DANIELLE WALKER BUSH RAT

MATT STEWART DRY GINGER MALE

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND SAM TAUNTON

DATE Tue 20–Sun 25 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $17, Wed, Thu + Sun $22 (f), $17 (c), Fri + Sat $27 (f), $22 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

After a sell-out run at FRINGE WORLD and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Matt Stewart is back with a brand new show. Dry Ginger Male is an ironic look at masculinity, man caves, fatherhood and politics, brimming with Stewart's trademark dry humour.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL, STUPID OLD STUDIOS AND ESC PRODUCTIONS

DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $21.75, Wed–Sun $25.75 (f), $22.75 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95


DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu $24 (preview), Fri + Sat $29, Sun $27 + transaction fee of $5.95

One of the most exciting new voices in Australian comedy, Sam Taunton explores perspective, second chances and why you should never use the toilets at music festivals. Nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sam’s captive storytelling and quick fire punchlines have seen him play venues worldwide to rave reviews.


“HIS TIGHT ONE LINE SURREAL OBSERVATIONS MAKE THE STAGE HIS HOME.” «««« THE AUSTRALIA TIMES


Hi, I'm Danielle, my grandad calls me Bush Rat. Once I was bored and he gave me a magnifying glass to burn my dead dog’s name onto a piece of wood so we could put it on his grave. Please come to my show. I won RAW Comedy, was on Get Krack!n, and performed at Just for Laughs.

“INSANE PAY-OFFS, DELIVERED WITH THE UNHINGED LAUGH A BATMAN VILLAIN WOULD BE PROUD OF.” CHORTLE UK


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LEHMO HAPPY ANGRY

Lehmo is happy angry. He's never angry to be happy but he is happy to be angry.

Getting happy angry is fast becoming an Australian pastime – whether it be about holding a baby and a beer at the same time, same-sex marriage, spoilt pets or the deliberate out of bounds rule. Lehmo is jumping on board with this all new hour of stand up.



DATE Sat 10 + Sun 11 Mar TIME Sat 5.30pm, Sun 4.30pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $35 + transaction fee of $5.95

DATE Wed 14–Sun 18 Mar TIME Wed–Sat 8.15pm, Sun 7.15pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Wed $24 (preview), Thu + Sun $28, Fri + Sat $32 + transaction fee of $5.95

ZOË COOMBS MARR BOSSY BOTTOM

Zoë has been on hiatus. Sort of.

For the past six years, she’s been a terrible male comedian with a neckbeard called Dave, winning stacks of awards and tons of great reviews. Whatever. Now, she’s scraped off the neckbeard and is BAAAAACK… as herself.


“One of those guys you’d love to have a beer with.” «««« HERALD SUN

Winner BEST SHOW MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2016

“Zoë Coombs Marr is a genius.” ««««

HERALD SUN

AKMAL TRANSPARENT

Akmal returns with his funniest show ever in the history of comedy. Paramedics will be on call to transport audience members to hospital as their sides split from laughter.*

Akmal is one of Australia's most respected, successful and accomplished comics, displaying an incredible ability to deal with hot topics in a hilarious and slightly offensive way. His new show is no exception.

*Please consult your doctor before seeing this show. Not recommended for people under the age of 18 or over the age of 18, or people with lawyers. NO REFUNDS.


DATE Sat 03 + Sun 04 Mar TIME Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8.30pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $40 (f), $37 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

THE STEVENSON EXPERIENCE

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE


DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $20, Wed–Sun $25 (f), $20 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

After sell-out seasons at Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Stevenson Experience debut in Brisbane with an hour of uproarious musical comedy from Australia’s favourite bickering identical twins.

Settle in for hilarious songs that have seen them compared to Flight of The Conchords and Tim Minchin.


“An absolute stand-out, one-of-the-best-moments-of-the-Fringe.” ««««« THE FOUNTAIN (EDINBURGH)



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THE TRAVELLING SISTERS

TOUPÉ

Masterfully combining physical comedy, characters and original music, The Travelling Sisters are 'insane geniuses of sketch comedy'.

This infectious trio conjure up characters and twists you won’t see coming. It’s a theme park ride for the soul.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND THE TRAVELLING SISTERS

DATE Fri 23–Sun 25 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $30 (f), $26 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

TOM WALKER HONK HONK HONK

HONK HONK


DATE Tue 20–Sun 25 Mar TIME Tue–Thu 8.15pm, Fri + Sat 9.45pm, Sun 8.45pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu $24 (preview), Fri + Sat $29, Sun $25 + transaction fee of $5.95

Hey man just this for the blurb:

Tom Walker is the strongest man in the world. Tom is constantly gaining skills and topping the leaderboards of alternative comedy fantasy leagues worldwide. This will be him onstage for an amount of time that is not too much or too little, just enough NO FURTHER QUESTIONS.



nominee BEST SHOW MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017

winner BEST COMEDY MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2017

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JAMES SMITHPLEASURE ENTHUSIAST

Personally selected by Chris Rock to perform on his recent arena tour, James is one of only four Australian comedians ever to perform on Conan and the only Australian to be a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York City.

He’s appeared on Flight of the Conchords, Just For Laughs, Comedy Central and written for the Roasts of Justin Bieber and Rob Lowe.


DATE Fri 09 Mar TIME 8.45pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $30 + transaction fee of $5.95


“Not for the faint of heart. Real weird. Real good.” ««««HERALD SUN, 2017

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PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL, CENTURY AND MZA

DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7.30 pm DURATION 75 mins VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu $30, Fri–Sun $35 + transaction fee of $5.95

NOW is the smash-hit new show from internationally acclaimed, award-winning Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss.

Star of Conan (a record seven appearances), he's performed ten sell-out Edinburgh Festivals, two solo off-Broadway seasons, released a DVD, gave a TEDx talk (aged 19) and tours extensively throughout UK, Australasia, USA and Europe. NOW...what's next?!

“Sloss is a festival highlight. See him.” «««« THE AGE

“Sloss is simply world class… Endearingly unabashed... hilarious… Intelligently and ironically calling out the hypocrisy of human nature” ««««BROADWAY BABY

DANIEL SLOSSNOW


“DELICIOUSLY DARK STAND-UP."

««««MAIL ON SUNDAY

ANGELLA DRAVID AND MELANIE BRACEWELL

Two of New Zealand’s fastest rising comedy acts are coming to Brisbane for the first time.

Angella Dravid, winner of the prestigious Billy T Award and Melanie Bracewell, declared Best Newcomer at the 2017 New Zealand International Comedy Festival create a spectacular show from across the ditch not to be missed!

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND PEOPLE PEOPLE

DATE Fri 09–Sun 11 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 9.45pm, Sun 8.45pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Fri + Sat $20, Sun $15 + transaction fee of $5.95

SAM CAMPBELL TROUGH


DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 6.45pm, Sun 5.45pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu $20, Fri + Sat $25, Sun $22 + transaction fee of $5.95

The winner of Director’s Choice Award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2016, brings you the craziest comedy show at the whole ruddy festival!

You can go and see all the other shows if you want BUT this one really will knock you off your feet and carry you into ethereal paradise.



“A COMIC GENIUS"«««««

HERALD SUN

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COOL STORY BRO CAMERON JAMES CHILLED OUT/

FIRED UPWelcome to Cool Story Bro, the anarchic night where true tales and off-the-cuff comedy collide!

Each show features a special guest home-grown comedian sharing real stories from their lives. Brisbane’s best improvisers then remix those stories, improvising a one-of-a-kind show that you'll never see again.

Cam presents a killer hour of pure stand-up about life’s most annoying everyday challenges and the good and evil voices that guide us through them.

Plus there’ll be one joke about a panda bear that’s pretty cute and maybe an impression of a kid playing recorder (if he can be bothered learning it).

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND BIG FORK THEATRE


DATE Sat 10, 17 + 24 Mar TIME 5.15pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $22 (f), $18 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.15pm, Sun 7.15 pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $20, Wed, Thu + Sun $22, Fri + Sat $25 + transaction fee of $5.95



«««««THE MUSIC

TIM HEWITT HEWY'S COOKED ADVENTURES

Self-proclaimed prince of Brisbane returns home from Melbourne with his debut solo show. Take ripper yarns, mix with character comedy and season with a healthy dash of the riff. Hewitt covers nights on Goldies with the old man on a family holiday, to ragers at music festivals and every party in between.

GILLIAN COSGRIFF TO THE MOON AND BACK

ROSE CALLAGHAN NO WAY ROSÉ

Award-winning musical comedian Gillian Cosgriff has concerns about the future. Instead of seeing exciting possibilities, all she can think about is the impending apocalypse. See her now, before the world inevitably ends.

Rose Callaghan makes her Brisbane debut with her new show No Way Rosé. Find out how Rose has done some of the best and worst things in her life while drinking and why rosé is nicknamed “cougar juice”. Callaghan is making a name for herself, mostly with security guards but also in comedy, winning best comedy at Sydney Fringe and selling out at festivals across Australia.

“There’s not a single gag that doesn’t land, nor a hair out of place.” ««««« HERALD SUN

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND GILLIAN COSGRIFF

DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $20, Wed, Thu + Sun $23, Fri + Sat $28 + transaction fee of $5.95


DATE Tue 20–Thu 22 Mar TIME 7.15pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $20, Wed + Thu $25 + transaction fee of $5.95

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TIM HEWITT

DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $18, Wed, Thu + Sun $22, Fri + Sat $27 + transaction fee of $5.95




“BIG FORK THEATRE ARE A GIFT TO BRISBANE COMEDY. ANY SHOW THEY ARE INVOLVED IN IS NOT TO BE MISSED."«««««ANYWHERE THEATRE FESTIVAL

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If your relationship with Brisbane is love/hate, then see this show.

After three sold-out shows at Bris Funny Fest, this hilarious revue-style comedy shines a light on Brisbanites and their daily frustrations and exasperations. From bridge climbers and football commentators to John Oxley – no one is overlooked.

IVAN ARISTEGUIETA MATADOR

Ever since he was young, Ivan wanted to be a Matador.

Star of his own ABC show Lost in Pronunciation, Australia’s favourite Venezeulan makes his Brisbane debut. Matador is about the fight we all have within ourselves to love something despite its horns. All jokes, no bull.

BRISBURNED SKETCH COMEDY

ABOUT BRISBANE

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND MARK LOMBARD


DATE Sat 10, 17 + 24 Mar TIME 5.45pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $25 (f), $20 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

DATE Wed 21–Sun 25 Mar TIME Wed–Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7.30pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Wed $20, Thu + Sun $28 (f), $25 (c), Fri + Sat $32 + transaction fee of $5.95



JUDE PERL LET’S HANG OUT

JOE SHAFFER HERE'S LOOKING

AT YOU, SQUID

Fusing her song writing talent with stand-up to great effect, Jude Perl's Let's Hang Out is an hour of social commentary, catchy tunes, and ever so graceful lamenting of weird things one does as a child, an adult, and everywhere in between.

A show for animal lovers and haters alike!

Here's Looking at You, Squid is a show all about animals, but also love and regrets. But mostly animals. Most animals are great, but swoop birds are the worst. Fun and interesting facts about animals mixed with witty social commentary that reminds us all that we are really just animals in clothes.

As seen on ABC TV and heard on ABC Radio, Joe Shaffer returns to Brisbane with his signature upbeat style and hilarious jokes. You can't bear to miss it!

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND HOT MESS PRODUCTIONS

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND BASED COMEDY

DATE Tue 06–Thu 08 Mar TIME 8.45pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $25, Wed + Thu $32 (f), $28 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $20, Wed–Sun $25 (f), $20 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95



winner TWO CONSECUTIVE GREEN ROOM AWARDS FOR BEST ORIGINAL SONG

“Funny, engaging and clever” THE AUSTRALIAN

winner BEST NEWCOMER SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2016

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DAMIEN POWER VIOLENT CHAOS ANYONE?

ALEX WARD GOOD, GREAT.


PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALEX WARD

DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7.30pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue + Thu $24 (preview), Fri + Sat $32, Sun $28 + transaction fee of $5.95 DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar

TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $20, Wed, Thu + Sun $22, Fri + Sat $25 + transaction fee of $5.95

Damien Power is on an unprecedented hot streak with three nominations in a row for best show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Damien’s assured style and material that swerves from the everyday to the philosophical has everyone talking, thinking and laughing. He is not to be missed!


SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGEwinner PINDER PRIZE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL

COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017

nominee BARRY AWARD MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017, BEST SHOW MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017, 2016 + 2015

“masterpiece.” «««««HERALD SUN, 2017

Alex believes that everyone is trying their best, but somehow people at their best can still be simply the worst. Alex is no exception, she’s quite possibly the best at being the worst. To be fair she doesn’t try that hard though.

Following a sold out season in 2017, Alex returns to her home town from Melbourne, and believes her comedy will fill you with some anxiety and then warmth and then self-belief and... maybe love? When not performing stand-up, Alex is writing for Network 10’s The Project.

“Sophisticated, intelligent comedy; Ward is a scholar of the craft.” ««««THE MUSIC

QUEERSTORIESJoin host Maeve Marsden and your favourite LGBTQI comedians for a night of unexpected tales of lives well lived and battles fought, pride, prejudice, love and of course humour.

Featuring Alex Ward, Ben McLeay, Nayuka Gorrie and more to be announced.

In its usual home in Sydney, Queerstories has been selling out every month for over a year, bringing storytellers from all walks of life to the stage. Now Queerstories travels interstate, debuting at Brisbane Comedy Festival. Funny, moving, surprising and engaging, the stories from Queerstories are also available as a podcast.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

DATE Sat 17 Mar TIME 6pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $25 (f), $20 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

THIS EVENT IS AUSLAN INTERPRETED


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CLASS CLOWNSCONVINCE ME! BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL DEBATES

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL AND BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

DATE Sun 04, 11, 18 + 25 Mar TIME 4.30pm Topic Announce, 5.30pm Convince Me! Debate VENUE Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Free

DATE Sat 10 Mar + Tue 13 Mar (heats), Sun 18 Mar (finals) TIME Sat 3pm, Tue 2pm, Sun 3pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Heats: Free, Finals: $17 (f), $13 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

Grab your palm cards, polish your rebuttal and join us in reclaiming the art of debating from Twitter trolls and racist aunties!

Convince Me! returns with more noted Brisbane brains from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions ready to argue for your approval. No topic will be too strange or ridiculous for our clever teams of riotous rhetoricians as they take up opposing positions and work hard to win you over.

Each debate will feature a different line up, all under the watchful eye of Mr Moderator. But ultimately it is you, the thinking comedy lover that needs to be convinced...

Join us as the sun sets on the weekend for a last laugh.

Each year hundreds of teens put down their pencils and pick up the microphone, as they take to the stage in the Class Clowns competition.

Be part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s one-of-a-kind, national secondary school comedy competition open to people in Years 9–12. Register your stand-up, sketch, physical or musical act for free and participate in a two-hour workshop/rehearsal with a professional comedian to polish your act before performing for a real live audience.

State Final winners perform at the National Grand Final in Melbourne and go into the running to win a $2500 prize package.

With alumni including Joel Creasey, Rhys Nicholson, Aaron Chen and Tom Ballard, Class Clowns is a one-of-a-kind experience and a springboard to success!

To register go to www.classclowns.com.au

SUITABLE FOR AGE 13+

QUEENSLAND THEATRESPORTS™

CHAMPIONSHIPS

AFTER HOURS

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Don't miss the festival's late-night variety show with a mix of festival acts and Brisbane's best local comedians.

Hosted by Dusty Rich and a surprise special guest (09 + 10 Mar), After Hours features an ever changing line up. This is where your favourite comedians go to get loose, try new material and bring back some old favourites. Anything can happen at After Hours!

Line up announced each week at brisbanecomedyfestival.com

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND IMPROMAFIA

DATE Fri 02, 09, 16 + 23 Mar + Sat 03,10, 17 + 24 Mar TIME 7.45pm VENUE Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Free

Choose a team! Our state’s finest impro comedians are going head to head with songs, games and scenes, all invented on the spot from your suggestions.

Armed with nothing but their wits, they’ll duke it out on the Turbine Platform in a series of hilarious free shows – but only one team will ascend the leaderboard to become the Queensland Theatresports™ champions!


DATE Fri 02, 09, 16 + 23 Mar + Sat 03, 10, 17 + 24 Mar TIME 10.15pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $15 + transaction fee of $5.95


SUITABLE FOR ALL AGESMAY CONTAIN COARSE LANGUAGE

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LIVESPARK FREE MUSIC

KNOCKOFF FREE COMEDY

JIM GAFFIGANGrammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling, top touring comedian, actor and two times New York Times best-selling author Jim Gaffigan is coming to Australia!

Known for his unique observational humour which largely revolves around fatherhood, life and food, Jim Gaffigan is one of the world’s most familiar faces in comedy.

The Jim Gaffigan Show, Flight of the Conchords and Portlandia star is one of ten comedians to ever sell out Madison Square Garden, has hit iTunes’ Comedy Top 25 five times and made Forbes’ 2016 list of highest-grossing comedians. Don’t miss the comedy maestro live and in full flight!


DATE Fri 23–Sat 24 Mar TIME 7pm VENUE Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $54.90 + transaction fee of $5.95


“SMART, CONVERSATIONAL, AND DAMN FUNNY."

THE LAUGH BUTTON (US)

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND SUGARRUSH MUSIC

DATE 02, 09, 16 + 23 Mar TIME 6pm VENUE Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Free

DATE 04, 11, 18 + 25 Mar TIME 3.30pm VENUE Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Free

Brisbane Powerhouse’s free comedy Friday continues during Brisbane Comedy Festival!

Start your weekend right. If you like your comedy free, funny and full of surprises – look no further! Held on the Turbine Platform every Friday afternoon during the Festival, the Knockoff line-up includes a variety of local and national comedians bringing you the best one-liners.

Line-up announced weekly at facebook.com/knockoffcomedy

Wind down for the weekend with a good dose of free live music every Sunday afternoon.

Livespark continues during Brisbane Comedy Festival featuring some of Brisbane and Australia’s finest songwriters and musicians.

Check the weekly program at www.facebook.com/livesparkmusic


PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY TRIPLE M

SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

PICTURED: EMMA BOSWORTH

BRISBANE AIRPORT CORPORATION IS KEEPING THIS FREE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY TRIPLE M

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TOM GLEESONSURE THING

"Who should we see?" "Tom Gleeson." "Sure thing."

Star of the The Weekly and host of ABC TV’s Hard Quiz.

“If there was such an event as the mythical comedy olympics, GLEESON WOULD TAKE ON HECKLERS FOR AUSTRALIA.” HERALD SUN


DATE Thu 22–Sat 24 Mar TIME 8.50pm VENUE Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Thu $39 (preview), Fri $40, Sat $45 + transaction fee of $5.95


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PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND MARK DAVID MANAGEMENT

DATE Wed 21–Sat 24 Mar TIME 7pm VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Wed $25 (preview), Thu $30 (f), $27 (c), Fri + Sat $35 (f), $31 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

Fiona’s been on a bit of a trip... of a lifetime. After finishing a Masters in how not to deal with some of life’s misgivings she’s decided she’s learned a few things.

How to talk to nurses after being away for a while (in a coma), how to not sweat the sweat, and getting back to doing what she does best, making us all laugh with a raconteur’s glide of effortless fun.

Fiona sweeps through life’s tales with a frankness and honestly that none other possess. Don’t miss this brand new show that will leave you wanting more.

“You’d have to have a heart of stone not to enjoy it.” «««« HERALD SUN

“My stomach muscles are still aching… this woman is really, really, really funny.” THE SUNDAY AGE

FIONA O'LOUGHLINGAP YEAR


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WIL ANDERSONWILEGAL

Wil spent 2017 performing sold-out shows from Melbourne to Montreal. He also got arrested on a plane to Wagga Wagga so that will probably get a mention.

Six-time winner of the People’s Choice Award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Host of ABC TV’s Gruen and heard on podcasts TOFOP, Wilosophy and 2 Guys 1 Cup.

“Bravo. Go see it.” ««««« THE AGE


DATE Fri 16–Sun 18 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 8.50pm, Sun 6pm VENUE Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Fri + Sat $49, Sun $47 + transaction fee of $5.95


DUSTY RICH NOT FROM AROUND HERE

South African comedian from outer space, Dusty Rich is invading Australian comedy.

A new hour of stand-up mixed with his interstellar trademark crowd work and extra-terrestrial unpredictable hilarity! Join Dusty as he explores the universe inside our minds and what’s next for our inter-galactic species, probing the crowd like a sexy comedic space alien.

Star of ABC TV’s Rosehaven returns to Brisbane Comedy Festival with the world premiere of her brand new show, All Talk.

Six shows only, will sell out – book today!

CELIA PACQUOLA ALL TALK

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND BASED COMEDY


DATE Thu 15–Sat 17 Mar TIME Thu 7.15pm, Fri + Sat 8pm VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Thu $25 (f), $20 (c), Fri + Sat $30 (f), $25 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Tue–Thu 8.30pm, Fri + Sat 7.45pm, Sun 6.45pm VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Tue $30 (preview), Wed + Thu $35, Fri + Sat $42, Sun $39 + transaction fee of $5.95



“An absolute master of crowd interaction.” SPEAKEASY (NZ)

“One of our most gifted stand-ups at the top of her game.” THE AGE

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JIMEOINTHE RIDICULOUS

From the ridiculous to the hilarious…

Come and see Jimeoin’s new show as he takes you into the brain of one the world’s best stand-up comedians and masters of observational humour.

“Jimeoin is a true comedy legend doing what he does best… finding the funny in everyday situations”

«««« THE ADVERTISER


DATE Fri 16 + Sat 17 Mar TIME 7pm VENUE Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $49 (f), $45 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95


JACQUES BARRETT IS PARTICULY GOOD

AT THIS

One great man, and his truly amazing show.

This is one man's journey into the pitfalls of tall-poppy syndrome. If you've ever posted an online review for your own restaurant, business or church... Jacques is a must see.


DATE Thu 22–Sun 25 Mar TIME Thu 7.15pm, Fri + Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Thu + Sun $25, Fri + Sat $30 + transaction fee of $5.95


“A handsome 5 star hero who also happens to do comedy.” YELP

CAL WILSON HINDSIGHT

Cal’s made some awful decisions –relationships, jobs, the ’90s.

She's made some great ones as well, she just didn't realise at the time. Cal's trying to make sense of everything she’s ever done. Or she might just tell some jokes. You’ll only know afterwards.


DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Tue–Thu 7pm, Fri + Sat 6.15pm, Sun 5.15pm VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Tue $25 (preview), Wed, Thu + Sun $32, Fri + Sat $37 + transaction fee of $5.95


“a fast-paced hour of hilarious musings.” ««««THE ADVERTISER, 2017

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YADA YADA YADAA ’90s SITCOM SPECIAL

It’s been 20 years since Ross and Rachel were on a break, Elaine busted out her outrageous dance moves at a work

‘do, and we fell in love with the flashy girl from Flushing. Celebrating the best decade of television history, Fran and Yetta are filming A ’90s Sitcom Special, and you’re invited. Yep, even you, Ugly Naked Guy.

Hitting the ever popular City Hall for Brisbane Comedy Festival, Yada Yada Yada brings together the much lauded comic stylings of Lauren Edwards and Jude Perl. Described as 'Australia’s next Gina Riley and Jane Turner' (Stage Whispers) this slice of hilarity is a journey through what made iconic ‘90s sitcoms all that.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND HOT MESS PRODUCTIONS

DATE Fri 16–Sat 17 Mar TIME 9.15pm VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $30 (f), $25 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95


PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND IMPROMAFIA

DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Tue–Thu 8.45pm, Fri + Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8.30pm VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Tue $19, Wed–Sun $28 (f), $22 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

Is your life completely bereft of talking animals? Still cruising Tinder for true love’s kiss? Consider ImproMafia your fairy godparents.

Get set for a whole new world of comedy as these Brisbane legends wave their magic wands and transform your everyday problems into a completely improvised adults-only parody of everyone’s favourite animated films!

With a little fairy dust and some audience suggestions, they’ll sing, dance (awkwardly) and narrowly avoid copyright infringement. When it comes to hilarity, you ain’t never had a friend like ImproMafia.

“Hilarious from start to finish... ImproMafia have once again shown that they know their stuff and can strut it with ease on stage.” THE CREATIVE ISSUE

ANIMATED!AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL FAIRYTALE


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"His delivery is so finely tuned, he scores belly laughs each time. A master of timing." «««««THE AGE

Mid last year, Simon was told he was going to be a dad.

Then he was told he might not be the dad. Then he was told he was probably the dad. Then he read the entire Internet trying to work out his chances of being the dad. This show details the hilarious mess of Simon's journey to potential fatherhood, from Australia's sharpest comedian.

LIVE AND LOCAL

These acts have only two things in common; where they call home, and that they are funny.

That's it! Two lineups featuring the best upcoming talent from the Sunshine State, sharing the stage for an hour of stand up, stories and wicked one liners.

16–18 MAR Zack Dyer, Jasmine Fairbairn, Jack Gramenz, Ashwin Segkar, Stephanie Tisdell

23–25 MAR Rhi Down, Ben Knight, Jacob Lingard, Andy Thompson (pictured), Oliver Twist

SIMON TAYLOR HAPPY TIMES

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AUPRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

DATE Fri 23–Sun 25 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8.30pm VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $30 (f), $28 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

DATE Fri 16–Sun 18 Mar, Fri 23–Sun 25 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 6.30pm, Sun 5.30pm VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Fri + Sun $22, Sat $25 + transaction fee of $5.95



PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND SAMUEL KLINGNER ENTERTAINMENT

Seen on London’s West End, in 200+ cities around the world and by over 50 million on television – The Naked Magicians is undoubtedly the world’s funniest and naughtiest magic show!

Featuring magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem these two hot and hilarious Aussie magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level.

This boisterous R-rated magic show strips away the top hats and capes, promising full-frontal illusions. Left without sleeves or pockets, their saucy magic is baffling and entertaining, bringing a new meaning to 'now you see it'.

Good magicians don’t need sleeves and great magicians don’t need pants. This show proves just that!

“We were left with laugh induced aching jaws” ««««« FRINGE REVIEW UK

THE NAKED MAGICIANS

SUITABLE FOR AGE 18+CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND NUDITY

DATE Tue 20–Sun 25 Mar TIME Tue 7pm, Wed–Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7.30pm VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Tue VIP $69.90*, Wed–Sun VIP $79.90*, Tue $39.90, Wed–Sun $49.90 (f), $44.90 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

* VIP includes premium seat, meet + greet and photo opportunity with The Naked Magicians and a VIP lanyard.

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Akmal returns with his funniest show ever in the history of comedy. Paramedics will be on call to transport audience members to hospital as their sides split from laughter.*

Akmal is one of Australia's most respected, successful and accomplished comics, displaying an incredible ability to deal with hot topics in a hilarious and slightly offensive way. His new show is no exception.

*Please consult your doctor before seeing this show. Not recommended for people under the age of 18 or over the age of 18, or people with lawyers. NO REFUNDS.

“Random, improvised and hilarious…” CRIKEY.COM.AU

AKMALTRANSPARENT


JIMEOINTHE RIDICULOUS

From the ridiculous to the hilarious…

Come and see Jimeoin’s new show as he takes you into the brain of one the world’s best stand-up comedians and masters of observational humour.

“Excels at observational comedy…Funny and real.”

««««HERALD SUN

DATE Fri 02 Mar TIME 7.30pm VENUE SunPAC TICKETS $40 (f), $37 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95


DATE Thu 15 Mar TIME 7.30pm VENUE SunPAC TICKETS $49 (f), $45 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95


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Festival VenuesBRISBANE POWERHOUSE 119 LAMINGTON ST, NEW FARM PUBLIC TRANSPORT CityCat The New Farm Park CityCat Jetty is a short 400m walk from Brisbane Powerhouse. Bus The 195 and 196 bus services stop at the end of Brunswick Street at Oxlade Drive, on the East side of New Farm Park. The 199 bus stops at Merthyr Road and Hawthorne Street. Both stops are a short walk from Brisbane Powerhouse.

Taxi We definitely endorse a cheeky taxi or Uber ride to give you time to enjoy a glass of wine or a bite to eat at Bar Alto or WATT before the show. The taxi zone is located inside the car park beside the Stores Building.

PARKING If you're planning on driving, get here early and give yourself time to find a park! The Brisbane Powerhouse car park has over 100 free car parks but parking around the area can be quite difficult once this fills up. During busy times we open a one way link road that connects to the New Farm Park car park that provides more than 200 additional car spaces. Bicycle racks are located outside the Stores Building and Brisbane Powerhouse.

BRISBANE CITY HALL 64 ADELAIDE STREET, BRISBANE CITYPUBLIC TRANSPORT CityCat The closest ferry terminal is North Quay.

Bus There is a major bus interchange underneath King George Square and Queen Street Mall, as well as many bus stops along Adelaide Street. Train Brisbane City Hall is only a 5–10 minute walk from Central and Roma Street train stations.

PARKING Paid car parking is available at the King George Square car park, located directly underneath King George Square.

SUNPAC 470 MCCULLOUGH STREET, SUNNYBANK PUBLIC TRANSPORT Bus The 155 bus service stops on McCullough Street at the Granadilla Street intersection, and the 123 bus stops on Granadilla Street at the McCullough Street intersection. The 140 and 598 buses stop at Mains Road at Sunnybank near the McCullough Street intersection. All stops are within a 5–15 minute walk away from SunPAC.

Taxi Taxi and drop-off zone is located along the main driveway off McCullough Street, halfway between the Sunnybank Community and Sports Club and SunPAC. Drop off zones are signed.

PARKING

SunPAC provides ample parking spaces with an outdoor carpark, as well as an underground carpark that provides direct access via lift into the foyer free of charge. To access the underground carpark, follow the driveway to the front of the Sunnybank Community and Sports Club, and follow the signs to the members car park.

Courtesy BusBrisbane Comedy Festival wants to help a brother out in 2018!

A courtesy bus is being run on a loop from Brisbane Powerhouse to Fortitude Valley on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 6pm (approximately every 15 mins).

The FREE pick up and drop off point in town is outside the Empire Hotel (cnr Brunswick and Ann St) and at Brisbane Powerhouse. For timetable information go to brisbanecomedyfestival.com.au

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Eat, Drink and Be Funny!

BRISBANE POWERHOUSEWATT WATT’s getting roasted for Brisbane Comedy Festival! Enjoy a serving of lamb, chicken or fish for two or more people with a bottle of wine for $99. Platter includes vegetables and condiments, bookings are essential.

W wattbrisbane.com.au T 61 7 3358 5464

BAR ALTO Bar Alto is a modern Italian restaurant located at the Brisbane Powerhouse, nestled on the beautiful banks of the Brisbane River.

W baralto.com.au T 61 7 3358 1063

HA HA BAR Enjoy your drinks under the stars during Brisbane Comedy Festival, with the Ha Ha Bar popping up on the Powerhouse Plaza from 6pm (Thu–Sun), thanks to Bar Alto.

BRISBANE CITY HALLOpening at 5pm Tue-Sun, the Pop Up in King George Square is the best place in town to let your hair down before your Brisbane Comedy Festival show at Brisbane City Hall. Thirst-quenching Mountain Goat beers on ice, delicious food, good tunes – you’ll be set!

Brisbane Comedy Festival bars will also be open inside City Hall an hour before each show.

SUNPACSUNPAC BAR AND CAFÉ Offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as light snacks before and after the show.

THE TERRACE SunPAC encourages patrons looking for a more substantial meal to visit The Terrace at Sunnybank Community and Sports Club, which is conveniently attached to the building.

W sbru.com.au T 61 7 3323 9600

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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Only available for the month of March, book now as spaces are limited.

Packages start from only $110 per person. That’s no laughing matter!

ENQUIRE TODAY E [email protected] P 61 7 3358 8620

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AFTER HOURS 39 Turbine Studio 10.15pm 10.15pm

AKMAL 26 Powerhouse Theatre 9.30pm 8.30pm

ANGUS GORDON 21 Graffiti Room 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm

CAMERON JAMES 32 Rooftop Terrace 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm

CONVINCE ME! 38 Turbine Platform 5.30pm

DAMIEN POWER 36 Visy Theatre 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm

JOE SHAFFER 35 Graffiti Room 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm

GEN FRICKER 17 Rooftop Terrace 9.45pm 9.45pm 8.45pm

KNOCKOFF 40 Turbine Platform 6pm

LIVESPARK 40 Turbine Platform 3.30pm

LUKE HEGGIE 14 Turbine Studio 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm

MATT OKINE 07 Powerhouse Theatre 7pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 6.45pm

MEL BUTTLE 18 Visy Theatre 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 6pm

PETER HELLIAR 20 Powerhouse Theatre 6pm 6pm 5pm

QUEENSLAND THEATRESPORTS™ CHAMPIONSHIPS

39 Turbine Platform 7.45pm 7.45pm

SAM CAMPBELL 31 Rooftop Terrace 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 5.45pm

THE STEVENSON EXPERIENCE 26 Turbine Studio 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm

AKMAL 52 SunPAC 7.30pm

SHOW P. VENUE TUE 27 FEB

WED 28 FEB

THU 01 MAR

FRI 02 MAR

SAT 03 MAR

SUN 04 MAR

SUNPAC

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

Week One

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How to BookONLINE brisbanecomedyfestival.com PHONE +61 7 3358 8600

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BOX OFFICE HOURS Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 12–4pm, 60 min prior to performance start time. BRISBANE CITY HALL BOX OFFICE HOURS Box Office will be available on site and will open 60 minutes prior to performance start time. SUNPAC BOX OFFICE HOURS Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, 60 min prior to performance start time.


ANGELLA DRAVID AND MELANIE BRACEWELL

31 Rooftop Terrace 9.45pm 9.45pm 8.45pm

BECKY LUCAS 10 Turbine Studio 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm

BRISBURNED 34 Graffiti Room 5.45pm

CLASS CLOWNS 38 Visy Theatre 3pm


COOL STORY BRO 32 Rooftop Terrace 5.15pm

DANIEL SLOSS 30 Visy Theatre 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm

DANIELLE WALKER 24 Graffiti Room 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm

DAVE HUGHES 16 Powerhouse Theatre 7pm 7pm4.15pm + 7.45pm

DAVID SMIEDT 14 Rooftop Terrace 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 5.45pm

JAMES SMITH 29 Powerhouse Theatre 8.45pm

JEFF GREEN 06 Turbine Studio 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm

JUDE PERL 35 Turbine Studio 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm

GUY MONTGOMERY 18 Rooftop Terrace 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm

HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER 13 Powerhouse Theatre 7pm


LAWRENCE MOONEY 11 Powerhouse Theatre 6pm 5pm

LEHMO 27 Visy Theatre 5.30pm 4.30pm


NEEL KOLHATKAR 06 Powerhouse Theatre 9.30pm

NICK CODY 25 Visy Theatre 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 6pm

PAULY FENECH 15 Powerhouse Theatre 8.45pm



TIM HEWITT 33 Graffiti Room 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm

SHOW P. VENUE TUE 06 MAR

WED 07 MAR

THU 08 MAR

FRI 09 MAR

SAT 10 MAR

SUN 11 MAR

Week Two

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE


ALEX WARD 36 Graffiti Room 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm


CLASS CLOWNS 38 Visy Theatre 2pm 3pm



DAVE THORNTON 13 Visy Theatre 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 6pm

DILRUK JAYASINHA 21 Rooftop Terrace 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 5.45pm

JOEL CREASEY 19 Powerhouse Theatre 9.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm

GILLIAN COSGRIFF 33 Turbine Studio 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm

HARLEY BREEN 22 Turbine Studio 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm



MATT STEWART 24 Graffiti Room 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm

NAZEEM HUSSAIN 12 Powerhouse Theatre 7.45pm 7.45pm



QUEERSTORIES 37 Powerhouse Theatre 6pm

SHAYNE HUNTER 17 Rooftop Terrace 9.45pm 9.45pm 8.45pm

Visy Theatre 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm

Powerhouse Theatre 4.15pm

ZOË COOMBS MARR 27 Rooftop Terrace 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm



CAM KNIGHT 23 Turbine Studio 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm

CONVINCE ME! 38 Visy Theatre 5.30pm


DEANNE SMITH 09 Rooftop Terrace 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 5.45pm

DEMI LARDNER 23 Rooftop Terrace 8.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm

DES BISHOP 10 Visy Theatre 7pm 7pm 7pm 6pm

IVAN ARISTEGUIETA 34 Visy Theatre 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm





RAMA NICHOLAS 22 Graffiti Room 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm

RICH HALL 04 Powerhouse Theatre 8.45pm

ROSE CALLAGHAN 33 Turbine Studio 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm

SAM SIMMONS 08 Powerhouse Theatre 9.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm

SAM TAUNTON 24 Graffiti Room 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm

STEPHEN K AMOS 05 Powerhouse Theatre 7.45pm 7.45pm 6.45pm

THE TRAVELLING SISTERS 28 Turbine Studio 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm

TOM WALKER 28 Rooftop Terrace 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 9.45pm 9.45pm 8.45pm

URZILA CARLSON 03 Powerhouse Theatre 7pm 6pm 6pm

JIMEOIN 53 SunPAC 7.30pm

ANIMATED! 48 Brisbane Room 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm

CAL WILSON 47 Ithaca Auditorium 7pm 7pm 7pm 6.15pm 6.15pm 5.15pm

CELIA PACQUOLA 45 Ithaca Auditorium 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 6.45pm

DUSTY RICH 45 Brisbane Room 7.15pm 8pm 8pm

JIMEOIN 46 Main Auditorium 7pm 7pm

LIVE AND LOCAL 51 Brisbane Room 6.30pm 6.30pm 5.30pm

WIL ANDERSON 44 Main Auditorium 8.50pm 8.50pm 6pm

YADA YADA YADA 49 Ithaca Auditorium 9.15pm 9.15pm

FIONA O’LOUGHLIN 43 Ithaca Auditorium 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm

JACQUES BARRETT 47 Brisbane Room 7.15pm 8pm 8pm 7pm

JIM GAFFIGAN 41 Main Auditorium 7pm 7pm

LIVE AND LOCAL 51 Brisbane Room 6.30pm 6.30pm 5.30pm

SIMON TAYLOR 51 Brisbane Room 9.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm

THE NAKED MAGICIANS 50 Ithaca Auditorium 7pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm

TOM GLEESON 42 Main Auditorium 8.50pm 8.50pm 8.50pm

SHOW P. VENUE TUE 13 MAR

WED 14 MAR

THU 15 MAR

FRI 16 MAR

SAT 17 MAR

SUN 18 MAR SHOW P. VENUE TUE

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All shows run for approximately 50–60 mins, unless otherwise indicated. The information in this guide was correct at the time of printing. For any updates please visit brisbanecomedyfestival.com

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