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Sydney, stand-up »

[31 Oct 2008 | No Comment | ]
Tickets go on sale today There'll be shows 6 nights a week at the basement room on the corner of Elizabeth & Park Sts. Ticket prices: Mon-Wed $10 | Thurs $15 | Fri & Sat $25 (prices may vary for special events) --- OPENING WEEK ALL TICKETS WILL BE $10 --- Bookings can be made by calling (02) 8883 1111. All of a sudden the CBD has… Continue reading

Sydney, reviews, stand-up »

[17 Oct 2008 | No Comment | ]
Comedy @ Marble Bar
The 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

Sydney, stand-up »

[3 Sep 2008 | No Comment | ]
The Laugh Garage will be opening its new venue in the heart of Sydney's CBD soon. Still keeping coy about the precise location, but more and more details keep emerging. They need casual bar staff and wait staff. They're looking for managerial staff for the bar too. [link]

Sydney, stand-up »

[11 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]
Bar Bondi opening nightWagon Productions will be bringing Sydney a fortnightly room at Bondi, jostling with the bustle of Campbell Parade at the fabulous BB's - Bar Bondi. Opening night Monday 18/08/08: Tommy Dean MC Jacques Barrett supported by Tom Oakley Jim Rochford Ray Badran Winged monkeys are working around the clock to bring the hungry comedy hordes of Sydney a website and myspace gig-guide and facebook page, but in the meantime Wagon… Continue reading

Melbourne, open-mic, stand-up »

[11 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes! a Mic in Hand is expanding to Melbourne next month, with a new room opening up at VIBE on Smith Street in Fitzroy. The line up is not confirmed at this stage, but we will be launching with a bang. You can keep up to date at the Mic in Hand website. [link]

Sydney, impro »

[14 Jul 2008 | No Comment | ]
Scared Scriptless - improvised comedyScared Scriptless returns, now on Thursday nights at the revived Harold Park Hotel, iconic mainstay of Sydney comedy and impro during the 80s and 90s. The show uses the classic Theatresports(R) format. There appears to be a little confusion between the venue and the performers, as the Impro Australia site says that the show starts at 8pm while the Harold Park… Continue reading

Melbourne, Sydney, impro »

[19 Jun 2008 | 4 Comments | ]
Lovers of improvised comedy will be sad to learn that regular impro performances in both cities are having venue problems.
  • Sydney's longest running improvised comedy show, Scared Scriptless from Impro Australia, is looking for a new venue: Scared Scriptless ladyAfter three and a half years and 182 shows at The Clarence Hotel, as of May 2008 we've had to move on, because it has been sold to