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Just For Laughs Sydney Announced!
The world’s favourite comedy festival, JUST FOR LAUGHS, is returning this October for its fourth edition at the Sydney Opera House. The highly acclaimed global comedy festival will be loaded with some of the biggest international and Australian comedians. Get your tickets now as they will sell out!
READ MOREGabriel Iglesias Hits Australia & NZ!
Gabriel Iglesias returns to Australia & hits NZ for the first time for his biggest tour yet after his sold out Stand Up Revolution tour in 2012. Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably witty, electrifying, and a talented performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a uniquely hilarious comedy experience - from start to finish - in every venue he performs in. His high-octane show is a sure-fire hit: a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal experiences to life. Gabe’s clean and animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal, making him popular among fans of all ages. Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, "He was so funny!".
Don’t miss your chance to see Gabriel Iglesias live as these shows will sell out!
Kevin Bridges Announces Change Of Venue!
Due to huge demand for Kevin Bridges tickets at the Melbourne Comedy Festival we have moved Kevin's Friday 18 April Trades Hall show to the Main Hall at the Melbourne Town Hall. Tickets are on sale now and patrons holding tickets to the Trades Hall show will be able to continue holding their tickets which are now valid for the Main Hall, Town Hall show. Details are
MELBOURNE TOWN HALL
FRIDAY 18 APRIL 9.15PM
BOOK AT TICKETMASTER 1300 660 013 COMEDYFESTIVAL.COM.AU
Kevin Bridges 3rd Sydney Show!
Due to popular demand we have just put the 3rd and final show for Kevin Bridges in Sydney on sale today! The details are
SYDNEY
FACTORY THEATRE
WED 23 APRIL 7.30PM
BOOK AT FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE 9550 6966 SYDNEYCOMEDYFEST.COM.AU OR TICKETEK 132 849 TICKETEK.COM.AU
8th & Final John Cleese Sydney Show
Due to Incredible Demand we've added the 8th and final show for John Cleese in Sydney at The Concourse on Wednesday 16 April. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketek!
READ MOREKevin Bridges Venue Change!
Due to Overwhelming Demand for Kevin Bridges tickets in Melbourne for the Comedy Festival Kevin's Saturday 19 April show has been moved to the 1400 capacity Main Hall at the Town Hall. The show starts at 9.15pm and tickets are available through Ticketmaster
Jeff Dunham Returns to Australia!
Hailed as one of the most influential comedians and ventriloquists in the world today, Jeff Dunham is returning to Australia to bring alive his hilarious & world famous characters.
His television specials and series have been the highest rated programming in Comedy Central history, his DVD sales have reached seven million units, his videos have received a half a billion views on You Tube, and his live concerts have become mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas worldwide.
No wonder Time Magazine wrote that he is “the most popular comedian in the United States” and Forbes named him to its Celebrity 100 list of most powerful entertainers three years running.
Jeff Dunham’s Disorderly Conduct Tour offers his global fan base a brand new show packed with more laughs than ever before. Dunham’s famed troupe of sidekicks are back: Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J, the manic purple creature Peanut, the spicy pepper from south of the border José Jalapeño, and Peanut’s own ventriloquist dummy Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself. They may have all been conceived and hand crafted by Dunham, but his characters, who are anything but dummies, have now taken on a life of their own, each with their own legion of fans.
Don’t miss your chance to see Jeff Dunham LIVE!
“...the most popular stand-up comedian in the US...” TIME MAGAZINE
Kevin Bridges Announces First Tour of Oz!
Still just 26, Kevin Bridges is Scotland’s biggest export. Dubbed as ‘brilliant’ by Billy Connolly Kevin first made his debut at The Edinburgh Playhouse on BBC1’s ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’ in 2009. Overnight success followed with Kevin selling out his run at the Edinburgh Festival in just a day.
Kevin's astonishing rise to success continued in 2010 – when he recorded his debut DVD at a sold out Glasgow SECC arena, in front of 10,000 adoring fans. The DVD was released in November 2010 and went on to out-sell Frankie Boyle and Billy Connolly.
His autumn 2012 tour, Kevin Bridges – The Story Continues…, smashed box office records for opening day ticket sales. A staggering 45,000 tickets were sold on the first day, selling out an incredible nine-show run at the Glasgow SECC Arena.
“Brilliant” Billy Connolly
“It’s his eye for detail that has elevated him to a MUST-SEE act” Daily Mirror
Julian Clary Returns to Australia & NZ!
Back by popular demand, international comedy treasure and self-proclaimed ‘Lord of Mince’ Julian Clary will return for his 8th Australian tour in April with a brand new show Position Vacant: Apply Within. Currently touring the UK this has become one of Julian’s most successful shows to date!
Master of camp Julian Clary is scouring the land in search of love. He’s promised to leave no straight unturned. “Because I’m still considered to be quite a catch and because your town is noted for it’s heterosexuals on the cusp, there’s bound to be stiff competition”, says Julian. “Therefore I’ll be hosting ruthless elimination games. You can be sure of one thing. By the end of the evening, we’ll all be celebrating my new partnership.”
Don’t miss Julian at his very best when he returns to Australia this April. Get your tickets quickly as they are sure to sell out fast.
John Cleese Announces Australian Tour For 2014!
One of the most influential and important comedians in entertainment history returns with his hit one man show “An Evening With John Cleese” to Australia for a limited number of shows in 2014.
Cleese is loved the world over for his comedic antics in cult films such as “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life”, “The Life of Brian” and the ever memorable television series “Fawlty Towers”. In 1998 he won a British Academy Award for Best Actor in “A Fish Called Wanda” which also starred Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Kline. He also appeared in the James Bond films “The World is Not Enough” and “Die Another Day”.
Few comedy troupes have reached the same fame of Monty Python, and a large part of that success was due to John Cleese and his impeccable timing and sense of humour.
John Cleese will regale fans with stories and exclusive clips from his illustrious 40 year career. It's an opportunity to get up close and personal with a true living legend.
Cleese has mastered everything from dry wit to slapstick humour, making his type of humour one that everyone can enjoy. He is the master comedian and admired and respected by everyone. Don’t miss this legendary comedian following his sell out tour in 2012.