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DATE: 28/10/08
SUPPORTED BY: James Rochford, Matt Dyktynski & MC David Smiedt
On its second ever comedy show, the Marble Bar sold out and was standing room only. Given that there's a nice long bar to lean on, standing room isn't too bad at all! The night began with a soft jazz musical act to wind the crowd down a bit after their day at work, this week guitarist Roger Black did the mellow honours. Then it was on with the funnies.
Every mum in Australia should be grateful to Fiona O'Loughlin for showing that mothering doesn't have to be taken oh so seriously. By her own report her style of parenting evokes the escapades of a St-Trinian's-4th-former, which must startle the neighbours at times... Continue reading
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After a great opening last week for the only comedy room in the heart of Sydney city, the second show at the Marble Bar is on next Tuesday night.
Coming this Tuesday 28th October looks like another great night of comedy with the fabulous Fiona O'Loughlin headlining.
O'Loughlin has been described as the funniest working mother in Australia today. She says… Continue reading Sydney, reviews, stand-up »
Comedy @ Marble BarThe Marble Bar (underneath the Hilton Hotel)
488 George Street, Sydney
6:30 pm Tuesdays
$15 (includes one free drink)
For the first time in far too many years, there's a comedy room in the heart of the city again. And what a room! Sydney institution The Marble Bar, its glamour restored and furnishings updated not too long ago, normally hosts musical entertainment; Lisa Rathbone has persuaded them to vary the menu and offer a night of stand-up comedy every week on Tuesdays, starting at the perfect time to catch people needing their ribs tickled after work.
The opening night line-up was guaranteed to draw a crowd: headlined by UK legend John Moloney, MC'ed by the engaging David Smiedt, and ably supported by veteran mischief-maker Jackie Loeb and popular rising comic Jacques Barrett. A full house turned up in the mood for a good time. Continue reading
Melbourne, Sydney, sketch, stand-up, tours »
British comic John Moloney is touring Oz, and this week he's popping up around Sydney.
Despite the fact that Moloney's website is desperately out of date, I have had a few alerts about some appearances:
Monday: BB's Comedy @ Bondi Beach 8:00 pm
Tuesday: Comedy @ the Marble Bar 6:30 pm (opening night at a new room, check it out! Jackie Loeb… Continue reading

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