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Sydney, impro »

[28 Jun 2008 | No Comment | ]
Off the Cuff ImproComic Relief presents OFF THE CUFF Impro nights @ The Gaelic Club in Surry Hills. OFF THE CUFF is an improvised comedy show where Australia’s best improvisers use real news headlines and audience suggestions to create comedy sketches. WE DON’T READ THE NEWS, WE MAKE UP THE NEWS Impro legends Rebecca de Unamuno, Murray Fahey and Marko Mustac will perform with a different special guest each… Continue reading

festivals, impro, stand-up »

[28 Jun 2008 | No Comment | ]
Just for Laughs Festival, MontrealThe Just For Laughs Festival has begun in Montreal, showcasing French-language performers for the first two weeks, and then English-language performers from July 10. Adam Hills is hosting a showcase of Australian and New Zealand comedians, for which the official website gives a "*coarse language" advisory. Bless. Late Nite Down Under Presented by Jacob’s Creek From the other side of the planet emerge the best and… Continue reading

Sydney, national »

[27 Jun 2008 | No Comment | ]
Kenny Graham in characterThe annual Mo Awards were presented last week at the Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney. Comedy Performer of the Year - Kenny Graham The full list of recipients is at the Mo Awards site [link]

Sydney, avagoyamug, open-mic, stand-up »

[25 Jun 2008 | No Comment | ]
Today's bulletin: Khaled John Cruickshank Guy Mosel Ryan Withers James March Sue Thomas James Breko Tony D’Amore Who will win Lord of Comedy for June? Will it be you? Will it be me? Depends on how much you love me! Starts @ 8pm so don't be late!… Continue reading

Sydney, avagoyamug, open-mic, stand-up »

[25 Jun 2008 | No Comment | ]
Comedy On The Rox
  • Tonight it's Heat #12 of the Quest for the Best open-mic contest. Ben Ellwood MCs, while Darren Sanders headlines and Nicky Talacko from Melbourne makes a guest appearance. 8 new comics will contest to progress from this heat.
  • Next Wednesday it's an escape from the footy as the Wicked Women go up against the

Sydney, open-mic, stand-up »

[23 Jun 2008 | No Comment | ]
Just received this bulletin: This week Comedy on the EDGE is proud to present 3 Amazing shows starting with...... June 23rd - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and 2 Other Guys. Join Justin D Lodge as he leads an All Star Comedic Showcase at the Tap Gallery* June 24th - Desh presents Sporobolous Viginicus!!! See one of Comedy on the EDGE's favourite Comics as he presents his debut solo show. With special guest MC… Continue reading

Melbourne, avagoyamug, impro, musical, sketch, stand-up »

[21 Jun 2008 | No Comment | ]
From StarNow, the international Casting Call website [link]: Group and solo comedy acts wanted for Sunday afternoons in Melbourne from August 2008 We are inviting applications for group and solo comedy acts to appear at a weekly Sunday afternoon event beginning in August. The event is aimed particularly at backpackers 18 - 35 but not exclusively and will be held in a pub environment. One comedy act each week will be required… Continue reading