SIX hilarious days! Festival Program Your official guide to the Canberra Comedy Festival
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Fe st ival Pro gram
Your officia l g ui de t o t h e C anbe rra Comedy Festival
CARL BARRON DANNY BHOY JIMMY CARR NOEL FIELDING DYLAN MORAN JASON ALEXANDER DAWN FRENCH RONNY CHIENG WILL ANDERSON KITTY FLANAGAN LAWRENCE MOONEY JUDITH LUCY HANNAH GADSBY ROSS NOBLE ANH DO RUBY WAX STEVE MARTIN UMBILICAL BROTHERS JIMOEN WAYNE BRADY DAVE HUGHES JOEL OZBORN AKMAL JASON BYRNE PETER HELLIAR SAMMY J AND RANDY JOHN SAFRAN NAZEEM HUSSAIN
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March in Canberra is quickly becoming synonymous with laughter, and this year is no exception, as the Canberra Comedy Festival returns for its blockbuster 4th annual festival.This year we’ve worked hard to expand our international appearances, bringing world-class comedians from the USA, UK and IRE. In the Australian program, old favourites mix with up-and-coming stars. Add to this the best Canberran talent and a dedicated Children’s program with laughs for all ages, and in 2016 we’ve certainly got something for everybody.Not willing to commit to a single comedian? Check out one of our many line-up shows, a taste of multiple comedians on the one ticket, starting with our star-studded Opening Night Gala. And don’t forget the Late Night Festival Club, where literally anything can happen.This year there’s more chances than ever to be involved yourself. Why not register as a contestant in one of our competitions, Raw Comedy or Class Clowns, and see if you’ve got what it takes to make people laugh. Make sure you stay interacting with us on social media and our App.This year, make a night of it. Our program is structured so you can see multiple shows in one night, and the venues are close together. Share a laugh with an old favourite, and then have your ribs tickled by a new discovery. We’re delighted to be back for a 4th year, and look forward to seeing you at the festival.
HELLO FROM THE FESTIVAL TEAM
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It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Canberra Comedy Festival 2016.
For one week, some of the finest comedic talent in the world are here in Canberra to entertain both locals and interstate visitors.
Canberra Comedy Festival has been growing from strength to strength, and the 4th annual festival will feature more shows with a range of fantastic local acts right through to international superstars.
The ACT Government is proud to support the Canberra Comedy Festival and I hope to join many Canberrans enjoying the festival.
Andrew Barr MLAACT Chief Minister
WELCOME FROM THE CHIEF MINISTER
From the Canberra Comedy Festival Team: Tim, Paddy, Benjamin, James, and Dave
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Fresh from touring the UK and Australia, the maestro of feel-good comedy returns to Canberra. Stephen’s show “The Laughter Master” will bring hilarious tales and stories of finding laughter in this crazy world we inhabit. “Amos is a brilliant comedian.” –– Evening Standard
Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 8:45pm (60min) $46.90 Full / $44.90 Conc* Canberra Theatre — Playhouse
STEPHEN K AMOS (UK) THE LAUGHTER MASTER
In this brand new show, Kitty gives you the inside scoop on gravediggers, cops, cubans and spaghetti soss. There’s advice on how to speak to doctors, some funny music from Sister Penny plus a serious attempt to quantify one of life’s biggest mysteries: “How much do old people love salt?”
Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 7:00pm (75min) $46.90 Full / $44.90 Conc* Canberra Theatre — Playhouse
KITTY FLANAGAN SERIOUSLY?
What are you waiting for? Hop on in, and let’s ride. There’s plenty of room in here. Join me and together we’ll contemplate everything from the social evolution of humanity, to the intriguing and elusive nature of non-sexually derived boners. “A must see for anyone who loves a laugh.” –– Adelaide Now
Fri 18 March 7:00pm & 9:00pm (70min) $46.90 Full / $44.90 Conc* Canberra Theatre
ARJ BARKER (USA) GET IN MY HEAD
The biggest show of the year is back to kick off the 2016 Festival with an explosive line-up of comedians!
Tue 15 March 7:00pm (120min) $67.50* Canberra Theatre
OPENING NIGHT GALA匀伀䰀䐀 伀唀吀℀
EXTRA SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED DUE TO DEMAND! A very special encore of our star-studded gala, featuring the same acts, but with a different host. Book now or you will miss out.
Tue 15 March 7:30pm (120min) $67.50* Canberra Theatre — Playhouse
OPENING NIGHT GALA: ENCORE!
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Frank Woodley fashions comic nonsense from any topic as easily as an origami master turns a sheet of paper into a beautiful giraffe that’s not anatomically correct ‘cause it’s really hard to make the legs as thin as they should be. “one of our most naturally gifted comedians” –– The Age
Sat 19 March 7:00pm (60min) $35 Full / $32 Conc* ANU Arts Centre — Theatre
FRANK WOODLEY EXTRA ORDINARY
A story teller par excellence with a joke rate most dads at a family BBQ would envy. “one of our best comedians: at once outré and heartfelt, brutal and uplifting. She’s a marvel” –The Age. “just wonderful…such warmth, such candour, such intelligence and so many, many laughs” –– ScotsmanPresented with Enlighten & Questacon
Fri 4 Mar, Sat 5 Mar 7:30pm (60min) $30 Full Questacon – Japan Theatre
HANNAH GADSBY DOGMATIC
In 2015, Nazeem Hussain’s debut solo show SOLD OUT around Australia and Europe and was nominated for a Helpmann Award for BEST COMEDY. He also bagged a LOGIE nomination for his TV show ‘Legally Brown’ (SBS) for MOST OUTSTANDING COMEDY. He’s back in 2016 with his brand new show!
Fri 18 March 7:00pm & 8:30pm (60min) $35 Full / $32 Conc* ANU Arts Centre — Theatre
NAZEEM HUSSAIN HUSSAIN IN THE MEMBRANE
Music legends Tripod celebrate 20 years of crimes against comedy. A random selection from the stupidest songbook ever invented. “These guys are good, these guys are great, these guys are jaw-hang-wide-open, drool-slowly-drip-out brilliant” –Herald Sun
Thur 17 March 8:30pm (60min) $46.90 Full / $44.90 Conc* Canberra Theatre — Playhouse
TRIPOD 101 HITS
David O’Doherty, the Aldi Enya, the broken Bublé, presents a new hour of talking and songs played on his stupid keyboard from 1986. Life is like a box of chocolates. But one where somebody has eaten the chocolates and replaced them with mouse heads and dishwasher tablets. One show only.
Thur 17 March 7:00pm (60min) $46.90 Full / $44.90 Conc* Canberra Theatre — Playhouse
DAVID O’DOHERTY (IRE) WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER, BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT DAVID O’DOHERTY
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I’m Dave and this is my new show. The previous one sold out - I know that sounds like bragging but I don’t know any other way to explain audiences liked it. I really like doing comedy, if you come and see me I reckon you’ll have a good time.
Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 7:15pm (60min) $30 Full* Canberra Theatre — Courtyard Studio
DAVE THORNTON SO ON AND SO FORTH
Last year saw Tommy flee the country to a health retreat, quit his job in breakfast radio, get in hot water for identity fraud and then flee that same health retreat after just 24 hours. It’s time for this dickhead to tell his story. “Tommy Little is a star” –½ – Herald Sun
Sat 19 March 7:00pm & 8:30pm (60min) $30 Full Uni Pub
TOMMY LITTLE DICKHEAD
WINNER: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Barry Award & Edinburgh Fringe Perrier Award. Grab this rare chance to see Montana’s critically acclaimed cranky yank let loose his wry, satirical scorn and rapid-fire wit. He’s never short of targets for his growling indignation. “An evening spent in the company of this American hero is one of the most gratifying and joyful experiences to be had” –The Independent
Fri 18 March 8:30pm (60min) $30 Full Uni Pub
RICH HALL (USA)
TAHIR will explore all things racist. Boat people, terrorism, religion and even a pork-free society. This is a show where you might learn something with lots of laughs in between. Come along and find out your level of racism. It would be un-Australian not to book!
Wed 16 March 7:00pm (60min) $32 Full* ANU Arts Centre — Theatre
TAHIR THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BEING A RACIST
Winner Directors Choice, 2015 Melbourne Comedy Festival 2015 was a huge year for Matt Okine, and in 2016 Matt’s back with his fifth straight solo show and you can be sure as hell that you won’t wanna miss it.
Sat 19 March 8:30pm (60min) $35 Full / $32 Conc* ANU Arts Centre — Theatre
MATT OKINE
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Corey White sifts through the wreckage of a broken home, mental illness and failed love, delivering an hour of sparkling stand-up comedy that cuts through woe to the beautiful heart of life. This is a show that affirms the power of the human spirit and the glory of being alive.
Thur 17 Mar, Fri 18 Mar 7:00pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub
COREY WHITE THE CANE TOAD EFFECT
Luke Heggie works on building sites and gets to listen to philosophers sitting on eskies dispensing wisdom, stating facts, virtues, theories, expert opinion, and listing achievements. It irks him. WINNER – 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival Director’s Choice. “Unique, powerful, and insightful” –½ – Sydney Morning Herald. No lowbreeds please.
Wed 16 Mar, Thur 17 Mar 8:30pm (60min) $21.40 Full* Canberra Theatre — Courtyard Studio
LUKE HEGGIE ANYTHINK IS POSSIBLE
After selling out around the country and being nominated for Best Comedy in Perth in 2015, the identical twins and musical comedy sensations are back! Come see what all the fuss is about. “Scathingly witty and hilariously riotous. Their songs are side-bustingly funny.” –– MelbourneArts
Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 8:45pm (60min) $21.40 Full* Canberra Theatre — Courtyard Studio
THE STEVENSON EXPERIENCE TWINFINITY
Anne “Eddo” Edmonds makes her debut at the Canberra Comedy Festival following a stellar 2015, which saw her sell out shows around the country, score rave reviews and walk away with the highly-coveted, peer-nominated award, Comic’s Choice, at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. “sheer comic brilliance” –½ – Herald Sun
Thur 17 March 7:00pm (60min) $21.40 Full* Canberra Theatre — Courtyard Studio
ANNE EDMONDS THAT’S EDDOTAINMENT
Australia, it’s time. Time for a new leader, a new name and a new set of balls. Now that Australia seems to have a ‘who wants a turn?’ approach to leaders it seems like anyone can have a go. So why shouldn’t Chopper have a crack? “Australia’s funniest comedy character” –– The Sunday Mail
Wed 16 March 8:30pm (60min) $35 Full / $32 Conc* ANU Arts Centre — Theatre
HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER CHOPPER’S REPUBLIC OF ANZAKISTAN
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Hosted by Joel Dommett (UK) – “funny and spontaneous comedy” ––THREE WEEKS It’s survival of the funniest as the ACT’s most recent comedy pioneers swing into action. Welcome to the jungle!
Thur 17 March 8:30pm (120min) $26.40 Full* ANU Arts Centre — Theatre
RAW COMEDY HOSTED BY JOEL DOMMETT (UK)
On the wrong side of 30, to cope with life, partners and family, you’ve got to be match fit. Former RAW Comedy ACT winners and two of Canberra’s funniest, Greg Kimball and Chris Ryan will make you laugh while they make the rules up as they go.
Wed 16 Mar, Thur 17 Mar 8:15pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub
CHRIS RYAN AND GREG KIMBALL MATCH FIT
This is my fifth show. Read into that what you want. I’ll pop some stars and reviews under this to prove it’s going ok. But also, comedy is super subjective. At the moment of writing this blurb my show is about lying….or is it?…it is. “Clever, a bit below-the-belt… blatantly very funny” ––Sydney Morning Herald
Sat 19 March 8:30pm (60min) $25 Full Novotel Canberra
RHYS NICHOLSON BONA FIDE
Tom Gibson has been blasting his way across Australia for the last decade, leaving come-dy rooms in tatters and audiences rolling on the floor in hysterics. Loud and unpredictable, there is only one thing for certain: his brand-new show will be coming at you A WHOLE LOT FASTER.
Wed 16 March 7:00pm (60min) $21.40 Full* Canberra Theatre — Courtyard Studio
TOM GIBSON A WHOLE LOT FASTER
Award-winning comedian Joel Ozborn has toured the globe with his ‘funny and spontane-ous comedy’ (The Age), sharing the stage with the biggest names in comedy.
Sat 19 March 7:00pm (60min) $25 Full The Civic Pub
JOEL OZBORN BE HERE NOW
l a t e , l o o s e a n d l i v ethe perfect way to cap off a night at the festival
Thu, Fri & Sat festival nights10pm til late
Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre
Enjoy hilarious comedy and a delightful bar.Free entry included with any festival ticket on the same night.
Entry without ticket $10, but ticket holders are given priority.
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Thu 17 Mar, Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 10pm to lateFree with any show ticket on same night, or $10 Canberra Theatre — Courtyard Studio
It’s late, loose and live... the perfect way to cap off a night at the festival.
The official late night festival club for the Canberra Comedy Festival. Drop in from 10pm on Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights during the festival to experience a specially curated line-up of festival comedians unleashing late-night hilarity.
Line-up is announced on the day through the Canberra Comedy Festival Daily Diary at canberracomedyfestival.com.au
Free entry is included with any Canberra Comedy Festival ticket on the same night. Entry without a ticket is $10 at the door, but ticket holders are given priority.
Festival Club is very popular and seats are limited, so we recommend you buy a ticket to another show on the same night and arrive early to guarantee your seat.
FESTIVAL CLUB
l a t e , l o o s e a n d l i v ethe perfect way to cap off a night at the festival
Thu, Fri & Sat festival nights10pm til late
Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre
Enjoy hilarious comedy and a delightful bar.Free entry included with any festival ticket on the same night.
Entry without ticket $10, but ticket holders are given priority.
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C a n berra Co medy Festival Program 15-20 March 2016Canberra Theatre Centre The Civic Pub Uni Pub ANU Arts Centre Other
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Tue 15 Mar
7:00pm Opening Night Gala 7:00pm7:30pm Opening Night Gala Encore 7:30pm
Wed 16 March
5:00pm Class Clowns 5:00pm7:00pm Tom Gibson Cam Knight Tahir 7:00pm7:30pm Abbott! The Musical 7:30pm8:15pm Chris Ryan & Greg Kimball 8:15pm8:30pm Luke Heggie Chopper 8:30pm8:45pm Tony Bradford & Grant Follett 8:45pm9:30pm Sean & Tom 9:30pm
Thur 17 March
7:00pm David O’Doherty Anne Edmonds Corey White 7:00pm7:30pm Abbott! The Musical 7:30pm8:15pm Chris Ryan & Greg Kimball 8:15pm8:30pm Tripod Luke Heggie Raw Comedy 8:30pm8:45pm Tony Bradford & Grant Follett 8:45pm9:30pm Sean Woodland & Katie Burch 9:30pm10:00pm Festival Club 10:00pm
Fri 18 March
5:00pm 666 ABC Happy Hour (Canberra Theatre Link Bar) Beer Tasting 5:00pm7:00pm Arj Barker Kitty Flanagan Corey White Nazeem Hussain 7:00pm7:15pm Dave Thornton 7:15pm7:30pm Tanya Losanno 7:30pm8:15pm Toby Halligan 8:15pm8:30pm Rich Hall Nazeem Hussain 8:30pm8:45pm Stephen K Amos Stevenson Experience Secret Show 8:45pm9:00pm Arj Barker 9:00pm9:30pm Sean Woodland & Katie Burch 9:30pm10:00pm Festival Club 10:00pm
Sat19 March
1:00pm Frank Woodley (Kids) 1:00pm3:00pm The Nitwits (Kids) 3:00pm4:30pm 4:30pm5:00pm 5:00pm6:00pm 6:00pm7:00pm Kitty Flanagan Joel Ozborn Tommy Little Frank Woodley (Adults) David Graham 7:00pm7:15pm Dave Thornton 7:15pm8:15pm Toby Halligan 8:15pm8:30pm Tommy Little Matt Okine Rhys Nicholson 8:30pm8:45pm Stephen K Amos Stevenson Experience Secret Show 8:45pm10:00pm Festival Club Late
Sun 20 Mar
1:00pm Frank Woodley (Kids) 1:00pm3:00pm The Nitwits (Kids) 3:00pm
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Canberra Co medy Fes tiva l Pr ogram 15- 2 0 March 2016Canberra Theatre Centre The Civic Pub Uni Pub ANU Arts Centre Other
Main Theatre Playhouse Courtyard Studio The Civic Pub Uni Pub Drama Lab Main Theatre Novotel Canberra Chez Frederic
Tue 15 Mar
7:00pm Opening Night Gala 7:00pm7:30pm Opening Night Gala Encore 7:30pm
Wed 16 March
5:00pm Class Clowns 5:00pm7:00pm Tom Gibson Cam Knight Tahir 7:00pm7:30pm Abbott! The Musical 7:30pm8:15pm Chris Ryan & Greg Kimball 8:15pm8:30pm Luke Heggie Chopper 8:30pm8:45pm Tony Bradford & Grant Follett 8:45pm9:30pm Sean & Tom 9:30pm
Thur 17 March
7:00pm David O’Doherty Anne Edmonds Corey White 7:00pm7:30pm Abbott! The Musical 7:30pm8:15pm Chris Ryan & Greg Kimball 8:15pm8:30pm Tripod Luke Heggie Raw Comedy 8:30pm8:45pm Tony Bradford & Grant Follett 8:45pm9:30pm Sean Woodland & Katie Burch 9:30pm10:00pm Festival Club 10:00pm
Fri 18 March
5:00pm 666 ABC Happy Hour (Canberra Theatre Link Bar) Beer Tasting 5:00pm7:00pm Arj Barker Kitty Flanagan Corey White Nazeem Hussain 7:00pm7:15pm Dave Thornton 7:15pm7:30pm Tanya Losanno 7:30pm8:15pm Toby Halligan 8:15pm8:30pm Rich Hall Nazeem Hussain 8:30pm8:45pm Stephen K Amos Stevenson Experience Secret Show 8:45pm9:00pm Arj Barker 9:00pm9:30pm Sean Woodland & Katie Burch 9:30pm10:00pm Festival Club 10:00pm
Sat19 March
1:00pm Frank Woodley (Kids) 1:00pm3:00pm The Nitwits (Kids) 3:00pm4:30pm 4:30pm5:00pm 5:00pm6:00pm 6:00pm7:00pm Kitty Flanagan Joel Ozborn Tommy Little Frank Woodley (Adults) David Graham 7:00pm7:15pm Dave Thornton 7:15pm8:15pm Toby Halligan 8:15pm8:30pm Tommy Little Matt Okine Rhys Nicholson 8:30pm8:45pm Stephen K Amos Stevenson Experience Secret Show 8:45pm10:00pm Festival Club Late
Sun 20 Mar
1:00pm Frank Woodley (Kids) 1:00pm3:00pm The Nitwits (Kids) 3:00pm
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*$20 dinner o�er available on Saturday 19 March 2016 in One Bar only. Includes one meal from a limited choice menu plus one glass of house wine, house beer, softdrink or juice.
DINE • LAUGH• STAYW I T H N O V O T E L C A N B E R R A A N D THE CANBERRA COME D Y F E S T I VA L
SATURDAY 19 MARCH $20 DINNER* SPECIAL AT ONE BAR
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Why not make a night of it! Relax and enjoy the fun of the Canberra Comedy Festival. Treat yourself to dinner at One Restaurant & Bar or enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in the heart of the city.
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Two of Sydney’s hottest comics go halves with their new shows! Praise for Katie Burch: “Katie Burch’s comedic range was unmatched.” – The SMH; Praise for Sean Woodland: “Has more than the average number of laughs up his sleeve…Do Woodland and yourself a favour and get along.” –– Adelaide Advertiser
Thur 17 Mar, Fri 18 Mar 9:30pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub
SEAN WOODLAND AND KATIE BURCH 7 DANGERS OF CARING AND PARTY!
You’re invited to 666 ABC Canberra’s Happy Hour LIVE with Adam Shirley and some of the stars of the Canberra Comedy Festival! Free tickets will be released on Monday 29 February, don’t miss out on this fun-filled variety hour of live music, laughs and special giveaways. Canberra Theatre Centre will also be having $5 drinks for Happy Hour!
Fri 18 March 5:00pm (60min) FREE Canberra Theatre Centre
666 ABC CANBERRA HAPPY HOUR
Grant and Tony have much in common – an eye for the absurd, a love of wordplay, male pattern baldness. Tony has seen it all, and been confused by most of it. Grant - a Canberra comedy wunderkind, who single-handedly brings this show’s average age down to 43. See their show.
Wed 16 Mar, Thur 17 Mar 8:45pm (60min) $20 Full ANU Arts Centre — Drama Lab
TONY BRADFORD AND GRANT FOLLETT AN EVENING WITH BRADFORD AND FOLLETT
The Passenger is a stand up comedy show that proves that a mid-life crisis can not only bring you closer to your family but can even result in the accidental adoption of more relatives! From Canberra to Canada to Melbourne’s Coburg, The Passenger is a hilarious story of relatives and all their relative craziness
Fri 18 March 7:30pm (60min) $20 Full ANU Arts Centre — Drama Lab
TANYA LOSANNO THE PASSENGER
Local comedian David Graham debuts his first solo show at the 2016 Canberra Comedy Festival. An average husband, dad and worker, Dave will explore his observations of his own mediocrity in an hour of self-deprecation. “He’s not very good, but at least he will be out of the house” –Dave’s wife
Sat 19 March 7:00pm (60min) $20 Full Novotel Canberra
DAVID GRAHAM MEDIOCRE MAN
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It’s a secret. Don’t tell anyone. Tell everyone. Secret show is Canberra’s own late night/variety/sketch/secret/talk/show. Featuring some of the best of the Canberra Comedy scene including Tim Noon, Andrew & Danny Bensley, Harris Stuckey, Josh Glass, James Mcmahon, Riley Bell and secret guests.
Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 8:45pm (60min) $20 Full ANU Arts Centre — Drama Lab
SECRET SHOW
Genius that I am, I have created Australia’s finest documentary-drama-masterpiece. It is a masterpiece. Now I’m performing it live on a stage with a bunch of good for nothing actors (courtesy of Satyros Comedy). “Come and see everything fall apart.” –Sean, Creative Genius. “An existential joy” –Herald Sun
Wed 16 March 9:30pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub
SEAN & TOM POVERTY PARADE
One of the country’s most prolific comedy acts, Nominated in January 2015 at Perth Fringe for Best Comedy Show. Cam has recently received a highly coveted five star review by the Adelaide Advertiser for his Adelaide Fringe Festival show: –– “Cam Knight’s show has it all”
Wed 16 March 7:00pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub
CAM KNIGHT ALMOST BULLETPROOF
Toby’s a cultured, urbane, gentleman. Except when he’s a raging moron. Will you join him for an hour as he suffers the slings and arrows of his own outrageous fortune? That is the question. Toby writes jokes for the Project and Legally Brown. “A comic natural.” Chortle
Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 8:15pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub
TOBY HALLIGAN TOBY, OR NOT TOBY
“Tony” award winning show, Abbott! follows our ex-PM as he slides down the polls faster than a drunk burlesque dancer. Don’t miss Abbott’s final showdown with Turnbull in the show described as “brave, clever and hilarious”. “Wonderfully executed” –– Clothesline “What we’ve all been waiting for” –– Rip It Up
Wed 16 Mar, Thur 17 Mar 7:30pm (60min) $20 Full ANU Arts Centre — Drama Lab
ABBOTT! THE MUSICAL
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Suitable for Kids 8+
Wonderful nonsense that has children bursting with joy! Don’t miss one of Australia’s best comedians in his natural habitat, on stage, performing for the pure joy of it – for kids. “One of our most naturally gifted comedians” –– The Age
Sat 19 Mar, Sun 20 Mar 1:00pm (60min) $17 Full / $55 Family of 4* Canberra Theatre — Courtyard Studio
Frank Woodley Noodlenut
The search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! Class Clowns is Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s one-of-a-kind, national comedy competition for teenagers in secondary schools around the country.Presented with Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Canberra Theatre Centre
Wed 16 March 5:00pm (75min) $7 Full* Canberra Theatre — Courtyard Studio
Class Clowns
Competition for Highschool Ages
Join us in a flight of fancy as a grown boy is sent to his room without video games or any electronic devices to keep him occupied. ‘GROUNDED’ brings Matty Grey to the stage with the most terrifying thing in his life – his imagination!
Sat 19 Mar, Sun 20 Mar 3:00pm (60min) $17 Full / $55 Family of 4* Canberra Theatre — Courtyard Studio
The NITWITS in GROUNDED
Suitable for Kids 5-12
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Think you know how to match craft beer with food? Or you have no idea and want two chicks to tell you how to do it? Taste five of the finest beers/ciders in the Coopers portfolio, matched with gourmet bites from Chez Frederic. At the end of it all, you get to keep a Coopers glass!
Fri 18 March 5:00pm (60min) $25 inc tasting with food Chez Frederic, Braddon
COOPERS BEER TASTING AT CHEZ FREDERIC
Inspired by George Selth Coppin, a comedian and theatre performer, enjoy a night of giggles in the NGA Sculpture Garden, presented in partnership with the National Gallery of Australia, hosted by Emo Parsonson.Presented with the National Gallery of Australia
Thur 3 March 6:00pm (120min) $30 Full / $25 NGA Members Sculpture Garden Restaurant, National Gallery of Australia
QUINTESSENTIAL: GIGGLES IN THE GARDEN
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RICHHALL
8.30PM • FRI 18 MARCH • UNI PUB
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Canberra Comedy Festival shows are held in and around Canberra’s city centre (Civic). It’s a good idea to get to the show venue at least 15min before the performance commences. All venues have bars so you can grab a drink and a good seat while you wait for the show to start.
All venues are within walking distance to each other, and are surrounded by bars, restaurants and nightlife to make your night out a memorable one. If you’ve bought a ticket to any festival show you can also get free entry into the late night Festival Club on the same night, featuring comedians from the festival letting loose. Make a night of it - come in early, stay and play!
SEEING COMEDY SHOWS
Canberra’s eating and drinking options will liven your taste buds like a punch line finding your funny at the Opening Night Gala. The city centre is a taste sensation with stuff being pork pulled, wood fired and micro brewed from Haig Park right down to the lake. You can get the local word on what’s good from websites like outincanberra.com.au and hercanberra.com.au In some cases you’ll have everything you need at our venues. The Civic Pub offers an awesome “Pub Grub” menu every night, and just down the road is Chez Frederic doing gourmet food take-away style. Novotel Canberra’s One Restaurant and Bar offers fine dining with excellent city views and a relaxed bar serving drinks and tapas, and Uni Pub also offer a great pub menu with tasty burgers, char-grilled steaks and ribs. All venues have bars, so you can enjoy a drink before and after a show. Remember to drink responsibly, keeping in mind it is our job to be the clowns, not yours.
EATING & DRINKING
While recovering from a big night of comedy or gearing up for one, why not see some of Canberra’s sights?Canberra is known for it’s wealth of national institutions including National Museum of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, National Library, National Portrait Gallery, National Botanic Gardens, Australian War Memorial and Questacon. All are open for daytime visits.For more light-hearted fun drop into Canberra’s cool climate wineries and micro breweries, or get adventurous with hot air ballooning, sky-diving and go-karting. If nature is your thing, take a drive out to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, or simply take a picnic by the lake. For more information check out visitcanberra.com.au or pick up a copy of BMA Mag from your nearest cafe or bar to find out what live music and other events are happening during the festival week.
CANBERRA SIGHTSEEING
Canberra’s city centre features a range of accommodation to suit your budget, from hostels to luxury hotel suites.
Novotel Canberra is the official accommodation partner of the festival, with quality 4.5 star rooms close to all the venues.
SLEEPING
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The festival promotes a low carbon footprint. Where possible, your tickets have been emailed
to you. Please present your ticket on a mobile device or print them out if necessary.
For shows at Canberra Theatre Centre and ANU Arts Centre Theatre, ticketing support is available
from Canberra Ticketing:Web: www.canberraticketing.com.au/site/
Phone: (02) 6275 2700 9:00-5:00pm Monday-Friday ; 10:00-2:00pm Sat
For shows at Novotel Canberra, Drama Lab, Uni Pub and The Civic Pub,
ticketing support is available from: E: [email protected]
Phone: 0424 048 563
1 Canberra Theatre 2 The Civic Pub 3 ANU Arts Centre 4 Novotel 5 Uni Pub
ParkingCar parking around all festival venues is limited. Allow plenty of time
to find a park and walk to the venue. Consider public transport, car sharing, or walking as alternatives.
BusesACTION runs regular bus services to and from the City Interchange.
Visit action.act.gov.au for more information and timetables.
Taxi ServicesCanberra Elite - 132 227 Cabxpress - 1300 222 977
Walking TimesANU Arts Centre to Novotel: 14min
Civic Pub to Novotel: 8minCanberra Theatre to Civic Pub: 12min
Canberra Theatre to ANU Arts Centre: 17minCanberra Theatre to Novotel: 7min Canberra Theatre to Uni Pub: 5min
BikesIf you don’t want to walk, why not hire a bicycle?
Novotel has a few out the front.
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