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36 Alex Ward 11 Lawrence Mooney IT’S A WORKOUT Welcome to 48 Animated! 27 Lehmo 31 Angella Dravid + 51 Live and Local Melanie Bracewell Brisbane Comedy 40 Livespark 21 Angus Gordon FOR YOUR FACE. 14 Luke Heggie 10 Becky Lucas Festival 2018 07 Matt Okine 34 Brisburned HCF members have access to a range of discounted tickets, I once went to the park to play Frisbee with my dog. 24 Matt Stewart 47 Cal Wilson reserved seating and VIP experiences at Brisbane Comedy Festival It was rubbish. I think I need a flatter dog. 18 Mel Buttle 32 Cameron James So clearly, I’m not much of a (and don’t believe 12 Nazeem Hussain and more from HCF Thank You. 23 Cam Knight in animal cruelty!) but for those after a real laugh, look no 06 Neel Kolhatkar 45 Celia Pacquola further than the even bigger and better Brisbane Comedy 25 Nick Cody 38 Class Clowns Festival in 2018! 15 Pauly Fenech 38 Convince Me! The program is bursting at the seams with our largest ever 20 Peter Helliar 32 Cool Story Bro lineup of more than 70 and this year we’re laying 39  30 Daniel Sloss Theatresports™ comical siege across THREE mighty venues – Brisbane Championships 24 Danielle Walker Powerhouse, Brisbane City Hall and a new venue in SunPAC! 37 Queerstories 36 Damien Power From stand-up to improvisation, musical and sketch comedy, 22 Rama Nicholas 16 Dave Hughes comedy legends and newbies, we’re dishing up non-stop 04 Rich Hall 13 Dave Thornton laughs for everyone’s sense of humour. I mean, no matter 33 Rose Callaghan 14 David Smiedt how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery. 31 Sam Campbell 09 DeAnne Smith From humble beginnings, Brisbane Comedy Festival is now 08 Sam Simmons 23 Demi Lardner Australia’s fastest growing comedy festival, and like all 24 Sam Taunton 10 Des Bishop decent young upstarts we’re making our mark. Oh, and in 17 Shayne Hunter 21 Dilruk Jayasinha GO TO 2019 we celebrate 10 years! I like birthdays, but I think too 51 Simon Taylor many can kill you. 45 Dusty Rich hcf.com.au/thankyou 05 Stephen K Amos 43 Fiona O’Loughlin A very special thanks to Brisbane Comedy Festival partners 50 The Naked 17 Gen Fricker Magicians HCF and Brisbane Times, as well as our many generous HCF_Brisbane_Comedy_Festival_DD01.indd 1 24/11/17 5:53 pm 33 Gillian Cosgriff 26 The Stevenson supporters and of course you – the devotees who keep Experience coming back for more. There is no "i" in denial, so don’t 18 Guy Montgomery 28 The Travelling hold back! See you at a show – or two! 22 Harley Breen Sisters

13 Heath Franklin’s 33 Tim Hewitt Kris Stewart Chopper 42 Tom Gleeson Artistic Director, Brisbane Powerhouse 34 Ivan Aristeguieta 09 Tommy Little 47 Jacques Barrett 28 Tom Walker 29 James Smith BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL IS PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE 03 Urzila Carlson WITH SUPPORT FROM BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL 06 Jeff Green 44 Wil Anderson 46/ 53 Jimeoin 49 Yada Yada Yada 41 Jim Gaffigan 27 Zoë Coombs Marr 19

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PAGE 01 URZILA CARLSON STUDIES HAVE SHOWN BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE Every time you hear, ‘studies have shown’ you know you’re PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL about to learn something ridiculous! AND LIVE NATION

Studies have shown your dog is happier than your cat! Who cares! DATE Thu 22–Sat 24 Mar TIME Thu 7pm, Fri + Sat 6pm How about they give funding to scientists to come up with a way to VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, eradicate the unibrow, or those weird thin white hairs you occasionally Brisbane Powerhouse find attached to your face. Let’s get some research done on what TICKETS Thu $35 (f), $30 (c), Fri + Sat $40 + transaction fee of $5.95 happens to your blood pressure when your kid keeps getting out of bed when you’ve tucked them in 20 f*cking times already! SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+

CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE Last year, despite adding extra shows, Urzila’s Brisbane season sold out before the festival even started. So be warned... buy your tickets BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT right now to avoid disappointment! BRISBANEHALL CITY

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PRESENTED BY Are you ready Brisbane? BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY Kicking off Brisbane Comedy Festival 2018, is our night-of-nights BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL variety extravaganza. Frock on up, and join us for this special DATE Fri 23 Feb evening of non-stop laughs. TIME 7.30pm VENUE Main Auditorium, Join our host, Brisbane’s Mel Buttle, and fellow crowd Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $60 (f), $54 (c) favourites Matt Okine, Luke Heggie, Becky Lucas, + transaction fee of $5.95 Demi Lardner, plus surprise special guests. SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ MAY CONTAIN COARSE LANGUAGE

PAGE 02 PAGE 03 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE RICH HALL “LAUGHS CAME THICK AND FAST THROUGHOUT… Everyone’s favourite sardonic straight shooter Rich Hall PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL DON’T MISS IT." makes his long-awaited return to Brisbane. After a sell-out COMEDY FESTIVAL AND THE AGE BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE Australian tour in 2016, the cranky Yank is back, bringing more BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL of his trademark wit and caustic conversation. DATE Thu 22 Mar TIME 8.45pm Alongside top gongs at both Melbourne International Comedy Festival VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse and Edinburgh Fringe, Rich Hall has collected a legion of fans around TICKETS $39 (f), $35 (c) the world. An expert stand-up, musician and improviser, Rich Hall is + transaction fee of $5.95

a master of irony and the absurd. Do not miss this true festival legend SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ doing what he does best – nimbly delivering line after line of on-point CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

political observations and comic banter. AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE

“SEARING, SMART AND SO FUNNY IT HURTS." «««« THE ADVERTISER

STEPHEN K AMOS BREAD AND CIRCUSES

Brexit. Trump. Mary Berry! Things are looking bleak. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL So wouldn’t it be better to just forget all about it? AND MARY TOBIN PRESENTS

Comic maestro Stephen K Amos might not be able to provide bread DATE Fri 23 Mar–Sun 25 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 7.45pm, Sun 6.45pm to the hungry masses, but no one else is going to put on a better VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, circus. Leave your problems behind for the evening in the company Brisbane Powerhouse of the ‘effusively charming’ Amos and who knows? Maybe the world TICKETS Fri $45.50 (f), $42.50 (c), Sat $49.50 (f), $46.50 (c), will seem just a little bit brighter. Sun $42.50 (f), $39.50 (c) “Deliciously deft… we roared at ad-libbing that was first rate + transaction fee of $5.95 throughout… you’ll leave the show smiling.” THE TIMES SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ MAY CONTAIN COARSE LANGUAGE

PAGE 04 PAGE 05 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE “uncanny impersonations, entertaining observations- MATT OKINE Neel has been making waves in THE HAT GAME the Aussie comedy scene... and can’t be described as anything short of a star.” ««««« POWERHOUSE BRISBANE From a young age, Matt's dad taught him how to get the most PRESENTED BY THIS IS RADELAIDE BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL out of the slurpee machine. You gotta tap and shake the cup. AND CENTURY

Expel the air. Work it like a conga drum... These are the things DATE Thu 01–Sun 04 Mar our teachers never taught us. TIME Thu 7pm, Fri + Sat 7.45pm, Sun 6.45pm It’s been a massive 12 months for Matt Okine. You could not miss VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, him in 2017 when he wrote and starred in his very own hit series Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Thu + Sun $35, Fri + Sat $39 The Other Guy on , along with hosting his own cooking show on + transaction fee of $5.95 ABC, Shortcuts to Glory and touring the country with his live stand-up

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE show. Don’t miss seeing Matt Okine live in 2018. CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

“Okine is an outstanding storyteller.” ««««« THE MUSIC

JEFF GREEN NEEL KOLHATKAR 30 LIVE

Celebrating thirty years and numerous Neel is back with some of his best new awards, best-selling books, TV specials and material and some old faves! sold out West End runs, Jeff Green is at the Since skyrocketing to Internet stardom and height of his comedy powers. subsequently earning one million+ followers Jeff brings his latest, laughter-packed show to world-wide, Neel has continued to build an Brisbane Comedy Festival – don’t miss ‘one of impressive live following. Don't miss one of the greats’ (Herald UK) in this very special 30th Australia's best, live on stage. anniversary performance. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND FRONTIER COMEDY PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND FRONTIER COMEDY DATE Sat 10 Mar TIME 9.30pm DATE Fri 09–Sun 11 Mar VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TIME Fri + Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm TICKETS $30 + transaction fee of $5.95 VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Fri + Sun $35 (f), $30 (c), Sat $35 SUITABLE FOR AGE 16+ + transaction fee of $5.95 CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

PAGE 06 PAGE 07 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DEANNE SMITH TOMMY LITTLE WORTH IT THE LAST KING OF STUPID

Your favourite Barry-nominated Canadian/ Tommy Little is as stupid as they come. Lucky BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE American returns, ready to attack the last taboo. for the rest of us, stupid makes for great comedy.

Death? Sex? Sexy death? Nope! Money. He sold out shows all over the country in 2017, A post-industrial, consumer-based, sustainable so why wouldn’t you forget your troubles and comedy show for the new economy. come have a laugh with the best of all the idiots.

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DATE Thu 22–Sat 24 Mar DATE Tue 13–Sat 17 Mar TIME 6.45pm TIME Tue–Fri 8.30pm, Sat 4.15pm + 8.30pm

VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse VENUE Visy Theatre, Powerhouse Theatre (Sat 4.15pm only) AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE TICKETS Thu $22 (f), $20 (c), Fri + Sat $28 Brisbane Powerhouse + transaction fee of $5.95 TICKETS Tue $25 (preview), Wed + Thu $32, Fri + Sat $35 + transaction fee of $5.95 SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

“Smart, slick, silly brilliance.” ««««« THE MUSIC “Tommy Little is a star.” HERALD SUN

SAM SIMMONS RADICAL WOMEN OF LATIN AMERICAN ART, 1960–1985

Think you know everything about the feminist Latin art PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL movement of urban Puerto Rico in the 1970s?!?! AND TOKEN EVENTS

DATE Fri 23 Mar–Sun 25 Mar Well think again as Sam Simmons turns this world inside out TIME Fri + Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8.30pm and upside down. All killer no vanilla, let’s go f**k a caterpillar. VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Don’t miss this brand new offering from a unique, once in a Brisbane Powerhouse generation comedian. TICKETS Fri $28 (preview), Sat $39, Sun $35 + transaction fee of $5.95

winner BEST SHOW MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL + SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2015 CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

PAGE 08 PAGE 09 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE LAWRENCE MOONEY AN EVENING WITH MALCOLM TURNBULL BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE Malcolm Bligh Turnbull has got his own tonight show. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AU It’s time to discover the real Malcolm. Witty, charming, hilarious DATE Sat 10 + Sun 11 Mar and sexy. Come and spend an evening with Malcolm. TIME Sat 6pm, Sun 5pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, “Mooney is a fierce AND fearless hunter of the funny who deserves Brisbane Powerhouse his reputation as a master of the form.” «««« THE AGE TICKETS $44.90 + transaction fee of $5.95 SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ “Mooney doesn’t understand what 'off the record' means.” CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SENATOR SAM DASTYARI BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE

DES BISHOP BECKY LUCAS EGORITHM CUTE FUNNY SMART SEXY BEAUTIFUL

Native New Yorker and one of Ireland’s most loved comedians, Des Bishop returns to Australia Becky Lucas is the most exciting and in 2018 with a brand-new show, EGORITHM. refreshing voice on the Australian comedy In yet another open and honest, fast paced hour scene – come and see why. of stand-up, Des will delve into his thoughts on In 2017, Becky saw a man on crutches trying to a myriad of matters: male defensiveness around walk a big dog and has spent the entire year trying feminism; Islamophobia; his time in China; men; to write stand-up comedy that's funnier than that. sexual harassment... and as always, a few dirty bits. Charismatic and clever, Des Bishop is not to Becky has written for Emmy nominated show be missed. Please Like Me, co-wrote Matt Okine’s TV show The Other Guy for Stan and last year sold out PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND LIVE NATION tours nationally and overseas.

DATE Thu 22 Mar–Sun 25 Mar TIME Thu–Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND CENTURY VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TICKETS Thu + Sun $25 (f), $20 (c), Fri + Sat $30 TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm + transaction fee of $5.95 VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ TICKETS Tue–Thu $22, Fri + Sat $27, Sun $25 CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE + transaction fee of $5.95

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

PAGE 10 PAGE 11 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE DAVE THORNTON HEATH FRANKLIN’S SO WHAT NOW? CHOPPER BOGAN JESUS

Should you come see my show or not? BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE

Tell you what, look up my stand-up comedy on It's time religion took a hard look at itself, YouTube and if it makes you laugh grab some so Chopper is starting his own. tickets. This brand new show will be like that but with jokes you haven’t heard before. There is a new 'mo-ssiah' for a new age and he's holier than Oscar Pistorius' bathroom door. Thou PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS shalt harden up and become a Chopostle! So

DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar gather round and be healed by Bogan Jesus! TIME Tue–Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE TICKETS Tue $25 (preview), Wed, Thu + Sun $32, AND LAUGHING STOCK PRODUCTIONS Fri + Sat $35 + transaction fee of $5.95 DATE Sun 11 Mar SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ TIME 7pm CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse “AND JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU TICKETS $38 (f), $34 (c), $32 (group 6+) + transaction fee of $5.95 SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ HAVE HIM PEGGED, HE SNEAKS UP CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE “a quick and self-deprecating wit.” THE AGE ON YOU AGAIN, SHOWING SOCIETY’S CONVENTIONAL WISDOM TO BE LITTLE MORE THAN PREJUDICE, YET SOMEHOW PICKING OUT SOMETHING SIDE-SPLITTINGLY FUNNY THEREIN." THE TIMES (UK) NAZEEM HUSSAIN NO PAIN NO HUSSAIN

Since you last saw him on stage, Nazeem Hussain has been PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL around the world and back! AND LIVE NATION

DATE Fri 16 + Sat 17 Mar Performing live in London, Edinburgh and China, oh and swinging TIME 7.45pm back to the USA to film a second series with Bill Nye… not to VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, mention all the while recovering from those weeks in the depths Brisbane Powerhouse of the African jungle on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Finally TICKETS $40 + transaction fee of $5.95 Nazeem is back in Australia with a brand new show, No Pain No SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ “Australia’s funniest comedy character.” CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE THE SUNDAY MAIL Hussain! Please, please believe us when we say get in early and ««««« buy your tickets now. He will sell out!

PAGE 12 PAGE 13 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE “So very, very funny.” JOAN RIVERS PAULY FENECH THE BOGAN BIBLE BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE Mullets, single mums, Holdens, home-done tattoos. Ever PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL wondered what exactly is a Bogan? Where did Bogans come AND FRONTIER COMEDY

from? Are you yourself in fact a Bogan? These questions and DATE Thu 08 Mar more answered by the original Bogan Hunter. TIME 8.45pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, This hilarious brand new show takes you into the Bogan world Brisbane Powerhouse with stand-up comedy, multimedia and audience interaction. TICKETS $34.90 + transaction fee of $5.95 Learn to drink like a Bogan, sex it up like a Bogan, and meet SUITABLE FOR AGE 18+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE some of Australia’s finest Bogans. BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE In the beginning was the Bogan, and the man to bring this to the stage is Logie winner, Tropfest winner and creator and star of cult TV series’ Fat Pizza and Housos.

“COMEDIC GENIUS... A MUST SEE COMEDY SHOW." ««««« IMPULSE GAMER DAVID SMIEDT LUKE HEGGIE FINDING CHEMO TIPRAT

What happens when the comic that Adam No lowbreeds please. You heard me. Hills described as a “living breathing joke Winner of the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy machine", is diagnosed with cancer? Festival Comic’s Choice Award and winner of the What happens is a sparkling new hour of stand-up 2017 Weekly Comedy Award. from David Smiedt that is both dark and affirming, real and raw, tight and taboo. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND CENTURY DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar Show us your scar at the show and we’ll donate $5 TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm from each ticket to the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu $25, Fri + Sat $29, Sun $27 + transaction fee of $5.95 PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND MARK DAVID MANAGEMENT SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 6.45pm, Sun 5.45pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $15, Wed, Thu + Sun $25, Fri + Sat $20 + transaction fee of $5.95 “A unique, powerful and insightful Australian

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ comic voice.” «««« MORNING HERALD CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE “Absolutely rips along.” «««« HERALD SUN

PAGE 14 PAGE 15 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE GEN FRICKER SHAYNE HUNTER (I BET YOU THINK) BLAZE AGAINST THIS SHOW IS ABOUT YOU THE MACHINE BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE Gen Fricker (Drive on Triple J) cordially Blaze Against The Machine is the powerful invites you to spend 55(ish) minutes in a return of Shayne Hunter to the comedy circuit. room with her, so she can talk and play Why are some drugs illegal while others are legally songs at you. pushed onto children for profit? Shayne draws Fricker has quickly become one of the brightest upon his own relationship with addiction and its young stars on the national comedy circuit, negative impacts, shining a light on the hypocrisy with her unique blend of sassy stand-up and of the "war on drugs".

dark musical experimentation, delivered with AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE Shayne is a hilarious act who will not only make a butter-wouldn’t-melt-in-her-mouth smile. you laugh, he will make you think. Don’t miss Gen back in Brisbane with a brand new hilarious show. Polite applause and laughter PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND CENTURY is permitted, if not encouraged. DATE Fri 16–Sun 18 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 9.45pm, Sun 8.45pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND CENTURY TICKETS Fri + Sun $20, Sat $25 + transaction fee of $5.95 DATE Fri 02–Sun 04 Mar SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ TIME Fri + Sat 9.45pm, Sun 8.45pm CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Sat $28, Fri + Sun $25 + transaction fee of $5.95

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

DAVE HUGHES THE SNORKELER

Hughesy has left an indelible mark on the Australian comedy PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL scene over the last two decades. AND TOKEN EVENTS

He nails gig after gig, sells out theatres nationally and continues to DATE Thu 08–Sat 10 Mar TIME Thu + Fri 7pm, Sat 4.15pm + 7.45 pm get better every year. Don’t miss him! VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse “stand-up comedy king.” HERALD SUN, 2017 TICKETS Thu $30 (preview), Fri + Sat $45 + transaction fee of $5.95

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

PAGE 16 PAGE 17 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE JOEL CREASEY BLONDE BOMBSHELL BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE Australia's Crown Prince of Comedy, Joel Creasey, has whored PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL himself across Australian TV screens from comedy galas, AND LIVE NATION

panel shows, celebrity interviews and even the depths of the DATE Fri 16–Sun 18 Mar African jungle. TIME Fri + Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8.30pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, He is the protégé of the late, great Joan Rivers, and this past year Brisbane Powerhouse alone presided over commentary duties at Eurovision, released his TICKETS Fri + Sat $35, Sun $35 (f), $30 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 first memoir, won GQ Comedian of the Year, made his debut in a TV drama. Oh... and played a slut on Neighbours. SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+

CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE So you better believe he is ready to rip back the curtain and fill you in on all the juicy behind-the-scenes action. Strap yourselves in for a night with this blonde bombshell as he slices, dices, sasses and smashes celebrities, pop culture and himself.

As Joel's rule always stands... anyone not in the room... is a target! MEL BUTTLE GUY MONTGOMERY DOG BITCH DOESN'T CHECK HIS PHONE FOR AN HOUR

Mel is a dog lady, a dog fan, in fact once a man in a pub in Perth called her a dog bitch. For an entire hour Guy Montgomery will do Despite growing up with a fear of dogs, and having the unthinkable – resist the overwhelming an allergy to dogs, Mel has made the illogical urge to check his phone for any notifications, decision to work as a casual dog walker around emails or text messages. Brisbane; there’s nothing a 70 pack of Telfast and You read that correctly. Guy will walk on stage, a puffer can’t fix, right? place his phone within arms-reach and then Come, sit and stay for an hour of dog yarns with gallantly ignore it for a full sixty minutes. one of Australia’s favourite comedians. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND PEOPLE PEOPLE

*Cat owners welcome, I guess... DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.15pm, Sun 7.15pm PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue–Thu + Sun $20, Fri + Sat $25 DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar + transaction fee of $5.95 TIME Tue–Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ TICKETS Tue–Thu $24 (preview), Fri + Sat $34, Sun $28 CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE + transaction fee of $5.95

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE Nominee BEST SHOW NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017

winner BEST NEWCOMER MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2016

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BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE “Helliar’s arealpro.” As seenon There comes atimein every man’s life whenhemust puton Getting avasectomy isapretty goodplace to start. Peter Helliarreturns withwhathecalls his“most recent show yet”. his bigboy pants andgetonwithit… THE PROJECT, AND CRAM PETER HELLIAR «««« HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION? HERALD SUN BIG BOY PANTS PAGE 20 PAGE

+ transaction fee of$5.95 Brisbane Powerhouse DATE TICKETS VENUE TIME CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ AND TOKEN EVENTS BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY Fri +Sat6pm,Sun5pm Fri 02–Sun04Mar Powerhouse Theatre, Fri $39(preview), Sat+Sun$45

winner COMEDY FESTIVAL then hehaslittle left to learn. his suffering, how to overcome hislonging to flee, When amanhaslearned how to remain alone with with one’s suffering. Living withone’s amounts passions to living + transaction fee of$5.95 TICKETS VENUE TIME DATE AND ANGUS GORDON PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ Tue–Sat 7.15pm,Sun6.15pm Tue 27Feb–Sun 04Mar Graffiti Room, BrisbanePowerhouse

ANGUS GORDON BEST NEWCOMER MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL STANUP (AQUATIC) Tue–Thu +Sun$22,Fri +Sat$25 2017

PAGE 21 PAGE “A BRILLIANTHOUR.” as seenon Don’t miss hisbrand new show. voices inAustralian comedy. Dil isoneofthemost refreshing andexciting + transaction fee of$5.95 TICKETS VENUE TIME DATE PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ DILRUK JAYASINHA Thu–Sat6.45pm,Sun5.45pm Thu15–Sun18Mar Rooftop Terrace, BrisbanePowerhouse Thu$24(preview), Fri +Sat$32,Sun$29

UTOPIA BUNDLE OF JOY , CRAM «««« AND HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION? HERALD SUN, 2017

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BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE “Fantastically amusing” FLAT OUT DOING NOTHING Fri +Sat$32transaction fee of$5.95 TICKETS Tue $20,Wed, Thu+Sun$28(f),$25(c), VENUE Turbine Studio,BrisbanePowerhouse TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm,Sun7.45pm DATE bloody down under, you’ll leave upsidedown. Australian thanasnagatpolling booth.It’s so Nothing isasAussie asthrowing asickie. More Comedy favourite, Harley Breen’s Flat OutDoing then you’re doingAustralia wrong. If you’re nottryingto doless atyour life, AND LAUGHING STOCK PRODUCTIONS PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ Tue 13–Sun18Mar HARLEY BREEN ««««

BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 22 PAGE “An excessofcharm” DATE TICKETS VENUE TIME you’ll experience thisfestival. the most heart-gripping,pants-tingling hour the ocean to thefurthest edgeofthegalaxy. It’s adventure thatwilltake you from thedepthsof a one-woman, gender-bending, genre-blending A uniquely theatrical comedy experience – erotic adventures. One woman. 17characters. Two hilariously + transaction fee of$5.95 PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND RAMA NICHOLAS CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 18+ Tue–Sat 7.15pm,Sun6.15pm Tue 20–Sun25Mar Graffiti Room, BrisbanePowerhouse RAMA NICHOLAS Tue–Thu +Sun$23,Fri +Sat$27 THE LUCKY ONES ««««« BEAT MAGAZINE “Her hype has beenwell-earned... succinct «««« DATE winner TICKETS VENUE TIME make your bonesstrong andhandsome. muscles, maintain healthy hairandnails, A goodserve ofDemiLardner can helpbuild Brisbane debut. International ComedyFestival makes her Break outstar oflast year's Melbourne + transaction fee of$5.95 CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ AND LAUGHING STOCK PRODUCTIONS PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL COMEDY FESTIVAL moments ofstartling genius.” Fri +Sat8.15pm,Sun7.15pm Fri 23–Sun25Mar Rooftop Terrace, BrisbanePowerhouse DIRECTOR’S CHOICE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL Fri $22,Sat+Sun$28(f),$25(c) DEMI LARDNER I LOVE SKELETON

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PAGE 23 PAGE “From the minutehetakes the stage, ««««« DATE TICKETS VENUE TIME inaccurate. ticket to seeCamanddiscover that'sgrossly They say money can't buyhappiness? Buya crowd work. stories, mixed inwithapocketful of quick-fire oneliners andbrutally honest Cam isRICHinexperience, LOADED with + transaction fee of$5.95 PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND CENTURY CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ the laughs comethick &fast.” GET RICH OR DIE CRYING Tue–Sat 8.45pm,Sun7.45pm Tue 20–Sun25Mar Turbine Studio,BrisbanePowerhouse Tue +Wed $24,Thu+Sun$27,Fri +Sat$29 CAM KNIGHT

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OF STAND-UP." Tue–Thu $25, Fri + Sat $32, + Sat $32, $25, Fri Tue–Thu Visy Theatre, Theatre, Visy “MASTERFUL HOUR “MASTERFUL Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar 06–Sun 11 Tue Tue–Sat 7pm, Sun 6pm Tue–Sat SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ AGE FOR SUITABLE LANGUAGE COARSE CONTAINS PRESENTED BY BY PRESENTED FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE CENTURY AND Sun $29 + transaction fee of $5.95 fee Sun $29 + transaction TIME VENUE TICKETS DATE Brisbane Powerhouse PAGE 25 LOOSE UNIT LOOSE NICK CODY NICK BROADWAY BABY BROADWAY ««««« to packed crowds. crowds. packed to In the last year alone he has been all over the TV, is one of only a few a few is one of only the TV, all over he has been alone year In the last a new hour of world class stand-up, ready to blow the roof off. off. the roof blow to ready class stand-up, hour of world a new out there.” out there.” and heaps more. You know what to do. to what know You Gala and heaps more. Comedy Festival Your old mate Cody is back with his luscious ginger beard and beard his luscious ginger Cody is back with mate old Your in the USA and has toured the globe the globe on Conan in the USA and has toured perform to Australians Melbourne International Attention?, Been Paying As seen on Have You “A master storyteller en route to being one of the biggest names biggest names one of the being en route to storyteller “A master

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Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm Tue–Sat Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm Tue–Sat TIME TIME TIME PAGE 24 Tue–Thu $24 (preview), Fri + Sat $29, Sun $27 + transaction fee of $5.95 fee + Sat $29, Sun $27 + transaction Fri $24 (preview), Tue–Thu Tue $17, Wed, Thu + Sun $22 (f), $17 (c), Fri + Sat $27 (f), $22 (c) Thu + Sun $22 (f), $17 (c), Fri $17, Wed, Tue Brisbane Powerhouse Room, Graffiti Brisbane Powerhouse Room, Graffiti Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar Tue Tue 20–Sun 25 Mar Tue BATMAN VILLAIN WOULD BE PROUD OF.” BE PROUD VILLAIN WOULD BATMAN SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ AGE FOR SUITABLE LANGUAGE COARSE CONTAINS SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ AGE FOR SUITABLE LANGUAGE COARSE CONTAINS BUSH RAT BUSH IT'S NICE, IT'S MODERN IT'S NICE, IT'S VENUE TICKETS PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS TOKEN AND FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE BY PRESENTED DATE PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND SAM TAUNTON SAM AND FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE BY PRESENTED DATE VENUE TICKETS + transaction fee of $5.95 fee + transaction DANIELLE WALKER and bored I was Once me Bush Rat. calls my grandad Hi, I'm Danielle, a piece name onto burn my dead dog’s to me a magnifying glass he gave I won my show. to come Please put it on his grave. could so we of wood Laughs. at Just for Krack!n, on Get and performed was Comedy, RAW One of the most exciting new voices in Australian comedy, Sam Taunton Sam Taunton comedy, in Australian voices new exciting the most One of use never should you why and chances second perspective, explores at the 2017 Newcomer Best for Nominated festivals. at music the toilets and storytelling captive Sam’s Festival, Comedy Melbourne International reviews. rave to worldwide venues him play seen punchlines have quick fire SAM TAUNTON SAM “INSANE PAY-OFFS, DELIVERED WITH THE UNHINGED LAUGH A THE DELIVERED WITH PAY-OFFS, “INSANE

Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm Tue–Sat TIME THE AUSTRALIA TIMES AUSTRALIA THE Tue $21.75, Wed–Sun $25.75 (f), $22.75 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 fee (f), $22.75 (c) + transaction $25.75 $21.75, Wed–Sun Tue Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse Brisbane Powerhouse Room, Graffiti Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar Tue DRY GINGER MALE GINGER DRY TICKETS 15+ AGE FOR SUITABLE LANGUAGE COARSE CONTAINS PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL, STUPID OLD STUDIOS AND ESC PRODUCTIONS ESC AND STUDIOS OLD STUPID FESTIVAL, COMEDY BRISBANE BY PRESENTED DATE VENUE Melbourne International run at FRINGE WORLD a sell-out After and Melbourne International Dry show. new is back with a brand Matt Stewart Comedy Festival, fatherhood man caves, at masculinity, look is an ironic Ginger Male dry humour. trademark brimming with Stewart's and politics, MATT STEWART MATT «««« “HIS TIGHT ONE LINE SURREAL OBSERVATIONS MAKE THE STAGE HIS HOME.” STAGE THE MAKE “HIS TIGHT ONE LINE SURREAL OBSERVATIONS

BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE LEHMO ZOË COOMBS MARR HAPPY ANGRY BOSSY BOTTOM

Lehmo is happy angry. He's never angry to Zoë has been on hiatus. Sort of. BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE be happy but he is happy to be angry. For the past six years, she’s been a terrible male Getting happy angry is fast becoming an comedian with a neckbeard called Dave, winning Australian pastime – whether it be about stacks of awards and tons of great reviews. holding a baby and a beer at the same time, Whatever. Now, she’s scraped off the neckbeard same-sex marriage, spoilt pets or the deliberate and is BAAAAACK… as herself. out of bounds rule. Lehmo is jumping on board with this all new hour of stand up. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS DATE Wed 14–Sun 18 Mar BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS TIME Wed–Sat 8.15pm, Sun 7.15pm VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse DATE Sat 10 + Sun 11 Mar TICKETS Wed $24 (preview), Thu + Sun $28, Fri + Sat $32 TIME Sat 5.30pm, Sun 4.30pm + transaction fee of $5.95 VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $35 + transaction fee of $5.95 SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

Winner BEST SHOW MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AKMAL THE STEVENSON COMEDY FESTIVAL 2016 TRANSPARENT EXPERIENCE SPOT THE DIFFERENCE “Zoë Coombs Marr is a genius.” Akmal returns with his funniest show ever «««« in the history of comedy. Paramedics will be HERALD SUN on call to transport audience members to After sell-out seasons at Melbourne International hospital as their sides split from laughter.* Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Stevenson Experience debut in Brisbane Akmal is one of Australia's most respected, with an hour of uproarious musical comedy from successful and accomplished comics, displaying Australia’s favourite bickering identical twins. an incredible ability to deal with hot topics in a hilarious and slightly offensive way. His new show Settle in for hilarious songs that have seen them is no exception. compared to Flight of The Conchords and Tim Minchin.

*Please consult your doctor before seeing this show. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AU Not recommended for people under the age of 18 or over the age of 18, or people with lawyers. NO REFUNDS. DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AU TICKETS Tue $20, Wed–Sun $25 (f), $20 (c) DATE Sat 03 + Sun 04 Mar + transaction fee of $5.95 TIME Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8.30pm SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $40 (f), $37 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 SEE P 52 “One of those guys you’d love to have a SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ “An absolute stand-out, one-of-the-best- CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE beer with.” HERALD SUN moments-of-the-Fringe.” ««««« «««« THE FOUNTAIN (EDINBURGH)

PAGE 26 PAGE 27 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE JAMES SMITH PLEASURE ENTHUSIAST BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE Personally selected by to perform on his recent PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL arena tour, James is one of only four Australian comedians AND ALIST.COM.AU

ever to perform on Conan and the only Australian to be a DATE Fri 09 Mar regular at the Comedy Cellar in . TIME 8.45pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, He’s appeared on Flight of the Conchords, Just For Laughs, Brisbane Powerhouse Comedy Central and written for the Roasts of Justin Bieber and TICKETS $30 + transaction fee of $5.95 Rob Lowe. SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE

“Not for the faint of heart. Real weird. Real good.” «««« HERALD SUN, 2017

THE TRAVELLING TOM WALKER SISTERS HONK HONK HONK TOUPÉ HONK HONK

Hey man just this for the blurb: Masterfully combining physical comedy, characters and original music, The Travelling Tom Walker is the strongest man in the world. Sisters are 'insane geniuses of sketch comedy'. Tom is constantly gaining skills and topping the leaderboards of alternative comedy fantasy leagues This infectious trio conjure up characters and worldwide. This will be him onstage for an amount twists you won’t see coming. It’s a theme park of time that is not too much or too little, just enough ride for the soul. NO FURTHER QUESTIONS.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND THE TRAVELLING SISTERS PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS

DATE Fri 23–Sun 25 Mar DATE Tue 20–Sun 25 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm TIME Tue–Thu 8.15pm, Fri + Sat 9.45pm, Sun 8.45pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS $30 (f), $26 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 TICKETS Tue–Thu $24 (preview), Fri + Sat $29, Sun $25 + transaction fee of $5.95 SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

winner BEST COMEDY MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2017 nominee BEST SHOW MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017

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BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE “Sloss issimply world class…Endearingly unabashed... “Sloss isafestival highlight. Seehim.” a DVD, gave aTEDxtalk (aged19)andtours extensively throughout sell-out hypocrisy ofhuman nature” hilarious… Intelligently andironically callingoutthe acclaimed, award-winning Scottish comedian, DanielSloss. Star of Conan (arecord seven appearances), he'sperformed ten UK, Australasia, USAandEurope. NOW...what's next?! NOW isthesmash-hitnew show from internationally Edinburgh Festivals, two solo off-Broadway seasons, released DANIEL SLOSS «««« «««« BROADWAY BABY NOW PAGE 30 PAGE

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Brisbane Powerhouse DATE TICKETS VENUE DURATION TIME + transaction fee of$5.95 CENTURY AND MZA BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL, PRESENTED BY CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ Tue–Sat 8.30pm,Sun7.30pm Tue 06–Sun11Mar Visy Theatre, Tue–Thu $30,Fri–Sun $35 DARK STAND-UP." 75mins “DELICIOUSLY

MAIL ON SUNDAY ««««

ANGELLA DRAVID AND MELANIE BRACEWELL DATE across theditch notto bemissed! Comedy Festival create aspectacular show from Newcomer atthe2017New Zealand International Award andMelanieBracewell, declared Best Angella Dravid, winneroftheprestigious Billy T acts are coming to Brisbanefor thefirst time. Two of New Zealand’s fastest risingcomedy TICKETS VENUE TIME PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND PEOPLE PEOPLE CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ Fri +Sat9.45pm,Sun8.45pm Fri 09–Sun11Mar Rooftop Terrace, BrisbanePowerhouse Fri +Sat$20,Sun$15transaction fee of$5.95 PAGE 31 PAGE

DATE TICKETS VENUE TIME carry you into ethereal paradise. BUT thisonereally willknockyou offyour feet and You can goandseealltheother shows ifyou want at thewhole ruddyfestival! 2016, bringsyou thecraziest comedy show Melbourne InternationalComedyFestival The winnerofDirector’s Choice Award at + transaction fee of$5.95 PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND CENTURY CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ Tue–Sat 6.45pm,Sun5.45pm Tue 27Feb–Sun 04Mar Rooftop Terrace, BrisbanePowerhouse SAM CAMPBELL Tue–Thu $20,Fri +Sat$25,Sun$22 TROUGH “A COMICGENIUS" ««««« HERALD SUN

BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE TIM HEWITT HEWY'S COOKED ADVENTURES Self-proclaimed prince of Brisbane returns home from Melbourne with his debut solo show. Take ripper yarns, mix with character comedy and season with a healthy dash of the riff. Hewitt covers nights on Goldies with the old man on a family holiday, to ragers BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE at music festivals and every party in between.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TIM HEWITT

DATE Tue 06–Sun 11 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $18, Wed, Thu + Sun $22, Fri + Sat $27 + transaction fee of $5.95

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE

GILLIAN COSGRIFF TO THE MOON AND BACK Award-winning musical comedian Gillian Cosgriff has concerns about the future. Instead of seeing exciting possibilities, all she can think about is the impending apocalypse. See her now, before the COOL STORY BRO CAMERON JAMES world inevitably ends. “There’s not a single gag that doesn’t land, nor a hair out of place.” CHILLED OUT/ ««««« HERALD SUN FIRED UP Welcome to Cool Story Bro, the anarchic night PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND GILLIAN COSGRIFF

where true tales and off-the-cuff comedy collide! DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse Each show features a special guest home-grown Cam presents a killer hour of pure stand-up TICKETS Tue $20, Wed, Thu + Sun $23, Fri + Sat $28 + transaction fee of $5.95 comedian sharing real stories from their lives. about life’s most annoying everyday challenges SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ Brisbane’s best improvisers then remix those CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE and the good and evil voices that guide us stories, improvising a one-of-a-kind show that through them. you'll never see again. Plus there’ll be one joke about a panda bear that’s PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND BIG FORK THEATRE pretty cute and maybe an impression of a kid ROSE CALLAGHAN NO WAY ROSÉ DATE Sat 10, 17 + 24 Mar playing recorder (if he can be bothered learning it). TIME 5.15pm Rose Callaghan makes her Brisbane debut with her new show No Way VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AU Rosé. Find out how Rose has done some of the best and worst things TICKETS $22 (f), $18 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar in her life while drinking and why rosé is nicknamed “cougar juice”. SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ TIME Tue–Sat 8.15pm, Sun 7.15 pm CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE Callaghan is making a name for herself, mostly with security guards VENUE Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse but also in comedy, winning best comedy at Sydney Fringe and selling TICKETS Tue $20, Wed, Thu + Sun $22, Fri + Sat $25 + transaction fee of $5.95 out at festivals across Australia.

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ “BIG FORK THEATRE ARE A GIFT TO PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AU CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE BRISBANE COMEDY. ANY SHOW THEY ARE DATE Tue 20–Thu 22 Mar TIME 7.15pm VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse INVOLVED IN IS NOT TO BE MISSED." TICKETS Tue $20, Wed + Thu $25 + transaction fee of $5.95 ««««« THE MUSIC ««««« SUITABLE FOR AGE 18+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE ANYWHERE THEATRE FESTIVAL

PAGE 32 PAGE 33 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBURNED IVAN ARISTEGUIETA SKETCH COMEDY MATADOR ABOUT BRISBANE

Ever since he was young, Ivan wanted to be BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE If your relationship with Brisbane is love/ a Matador. hate, then see this show. Star of his own ABC show Lost in Pronunciation, After three sold-out shows at Bris Funny Fest, Australia’s favourite Venezeulan makes his Brisbane this hilarious revue-style comedy shines a light debut. Matador is about the fight we all have within on Brisbanites and their daily frustrations and ourselves to love something despite its horns. exasperations. From bridge climbers and football All jokes, no bull. commentators to John Oxley – no one is overlooked. PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

AND LAUGHING STOCK PRODUCTIONS AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND MARK LOMBARD DATE Wed 21–Sun 25 Mar DATE Sat 10, 17 + 24 Mar TIME Wed–Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7.30pm TIME 5.45pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Wed $20, Thu + Sun $28 (f), $25 (c), Fri + Sat $32 TICKETS $25 (f), $20 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 + transaction fee of $5.95

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

winner BEST NEWCOMER 2016 JUDE PERL JOE SHAFFER LET’S HANG OUT HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU, SQUID

Fusing her song writing talent with stand-up to great effect, Jude Perl's Let's Hang Out is an A show for animal lovers and haters alike! hour of social commentary, catchy tunes, and ever so graceful lamenting of weird things Here's Looking at You, Squid is a show all about one does as a child, an adult, and everywhere animals, but also love and regrets. But mostly in between. animals. Most animals are great, but swoop birds are the worst. Fun and interesting facts about animals PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL mixed with witty social commentary that reminds us AND HOT MESS PRODUCTIONS all that we are really just animals in clothes. DATE Tue 06–Thu 08 Mar TIME 8.45pm As seen on ABC TV and heard on ABC Radio, Joe VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse Shaffer returns to Brisbane with his signature upbeat TICKETS Tue $25, Wed + Thu $32 (f), $28 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 style and hilarious jokes. You can't bear to miss it!

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND BASED COMEDY CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.45pm VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse winner TWO CONSECUTIVE GREEN ROOM AWARDS FOR BEST ORIGINAL SONG TICKETS Tue $20, Wed–Sun $25 (f), $20 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

“Funny, engaging and clever” THE AUSTRALIAN SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

PAGE 34 PAGE 35 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE QUEERSTORIES

Join host Maeve Marsden and your favourite LGBTQI comedians PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL for a night of unexpected tales of lives well lived and battles BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE DATE Sat 17 Mar fought, pride, prejudice, love and of course humour. TIME 6pm VENUE Powerhouse Theatre, Featuring Alex Ward, Ben McLeay, Nayuka Gorrie and more to be Brisbane Powerhouse announced. TICKETS $25 (f), $20 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 In its usual home in Sydney, Queerstories has been selling out every THIS EVENT IS AUSLAN INTERPRETED month for over a year, bringing storytellers from all walks of life to the SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ stage. Now Queerstories travels interstate, debuting at Brisbane CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE Comedy Festival. Funny, moving, surprising and engaging, the stories from Queerstories are also available as a podcast. AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE

DAMIEN POWER ALEX WARD VIOLENT CHAOS ANYONE? GOOD, GREAT.

Damien Power is on an unprecedented hot Alex believes that everyone is trying their best, streak with three nominations in a row for but somehow people at their best can still be best show at the Melbourne International simply the worst. Alex is no exception, she’s Comedy Festival. quite possibly the best at being the worst. To be fair she doesn’t try that hard though. Damien’s assured style and material that swerves from the everyday to the philosophical Following a sold out season in 2017, Alex returns has everyone talking, thinking and laughing. to her home town from Melbourne, and believes He is not to be missed! her comedy will fill you with some anxiety and then warmth and then self-belief and... maybe love? PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS When not performing stand-up, Alex is writing for DATE Tue 27 Feb–Sun 04 Mar ’s The Project. TIME Tue–Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7.30pm VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALEX WARD TICKETS Tue + Thu $24 (preview), Fri + Sat $32, Sun $28 + transaction fee of $5.95 DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Tue–Sat 7.15pm, Sun 6.15pm SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE VENUE Graffiti Room, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Tue $20, Wed, Thu + Sun $22, Fri + Sat $25 + transaction fee of $5.95

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ winner PINDER PRIZE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017 nominee BARRY AWARD MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017, BEST SHOW MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017, 2016 + 2015 “Sophisticated, intelligent comedy; Ward is a IMAGE: PATRICK BOLAND AND VIV MCGREGOR scholar of the craft.” THE MUSIC “masterpiece.” ««««« HERALD SUN, 2017 ««««

PAGE 36 PAGE 37 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE CONVINCE ME! CLASS CLOWNS BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL DEBATES Each year hundreds of teens put down their pencils and pick up the microphone, as they take to the stage in the Class Clowns competition. BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BRISBANE Grab your palm cards, polish your rebuttal Be part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s and join us in reclaiming the art of debating one-of-a-kind, national secondary school comedy from Twitter trolls and racist aunties! competition open to people in Years 9–12. Register Convince Me! returns with more noted Brisbane your stand-up, sketch, physical or musical act brains from a diverse range of backgrounds and for free and participate in a two-hour workshop/ professions ready to argue for your approval. rehearsal with a professional comedian to polish No topic will be too strange or ridiculous for our your act before performing for a real live audience.

clever teams of riotous rhetoricians as they take up AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE State Final winners perform at the National Grand opposing positions and work hard to win you over. Final in Melbourne and go into the running to win a Each debate will feature a different line up, all $2500 prize package. under the watchful eye of Mr Moderator. But With alumni including Joel Creasey, Rhys Nicholson, ultimately it is you, the thinking comedy lover Aaron Chen and Tom Ballard, Class Clowns is a one- that needs to be convinced... of-a-kind experience and a springboard to success! Join us as the sun sets on the weekend for a To register go to www.classclowns.com.au last laugh.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL AND BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL DATE Sun 04, 11, 18 + 25 Mar DATE Sat 10 Mar + Tue 13 Mar (heats), Sun 18 Mar (finals) TIME 4.30pm Topic Announce, 5.30pm Convince Me! Debate TIME Sat 3pm, Tue 2pm, Sun 3pm QUEENSLAND AFTER HOURS VENUE Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse VENUE Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Free TICKETS Heats: Free, Finals: $17 (f), $13 (c) THEATRESPORTS™ SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES + transaction fee of $5.95 MAY CONTAIN COARSE LANGUAGE Don't miss the festival's late-night variety SUITABLE FOR AGE 13+ CHAMPIONSHIPS show with a mix of festival acts and Brisbane's best local comedians.

Choose a team! Our state’s finest impro Hosted by Dusty Rich and a surprise special comedians are going head to head with songs, guest (09 + 10 Mar), After Hours features an ever games and scenes, all invented on the spot changing line up. This is where your favourite from your suggestions. comedians go to get loose, try new material and bring back some old favourites. Anything can Armed with nothing but their wits, they’ll duke happen at After Hours! it out on the Turbine Platform in a series of hilarious free shows – but only one team will Line up announced each week at ascend the leaderboard to become the Queensland brisbanecomedyfestival.com Theatresports™ champions! PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND IMPROMAFIA DATE Fri 02, 09, 16 + 23 Mar + Sat 03, 10, 17 + 24 Mar TIME 10.15pm DATE Fri 02, 09, 16 + 23 Mar + Sat 03,10, 17 + 24 Mar VENUE Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse TIME 7.45pm TICKETS $15 + transaction fee of $5.95 VENUE Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse SUITABLE FOR AGE 18+ IMAGE: LAUREN DUONG, TICKETS Free CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE NATIONAL WINNER CLASS CLOWNS 2016 SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

PAGE 38 PAGE 39 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT BRISBANE POWERHOUSE JIM GAFFIGAN

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling, top touring PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL comedian, actor and two times New York Times best-selling AND FRONTIER COMEDY

author Jim Gaffigan is coming to Australia! DATE Fri 23–Sat 24 Mar TIME 7pm Known for his unique observational humour which largely VENUE Main Auditorium, revolves around fatherhood, life and food, Jim Gaffigan is one Brisbane City Hall of the world’s most familiar faces in comedy. TICKETS $54.90 + transaction fee of $5.95 SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ The Jim Gaffigan Show, Flight of the Conchords and Portlandia MAY CONTAIN COARSE LANGUAGE star is one of ten comedians to ever sell out Madison Square Garden, has hit iTunes’ Comedy Top 25 five times and made Forbes’ 2016 list of highest-grossing comedians. Don’t miss the comedy maestro live and in full flight!

LIVESPARK KNOCKOFF FREE MUSIC FREE COMEDY

Wind down for the weekend with a good dose Brisbane Powerhouse’s free comedy Friday CITY BRISBANE HALL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE of free live music every Sunday afternoon. continues during Brisbane Comedy Festival!

Livespark continues during Brisbane Comedy Start your weekend right. If you like your comedy Festival featuring some of Brisbane and Australia’s free, funny and full of surprises – look no further! finest songwriters and musicians. Held on the Turbine Platform every Friday afternoon during the Festival, the Knockoff line-up includes a Check the weekly program at variety of local and national comedians bringing you www.facebook.com/livesparkmusic the best one-liners.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Line-up announced weekly at AND SUGARRUSH MUSIC facebook.com/knockoffcomedy DATE 04, 11, 18 + 25 Mar TIME 3.30pm PRESENTED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE VENUE Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse TICKETS Free DATE 02, 09, 16 + 23 Mar TIME 6pm SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES VENUE Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse “SMART, CONVERSATIONAL, PICTURED: EMMA BOSWORTH TICKETS Free

BRISBANE AIRPORT CORPORATION IS KEEPING THIS FREE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ AND DAMN FUNNY." PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY TRIPLE M CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE THE LAUGH BUTTON (US)

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY TRIPLE M

PAGE 40 PAGE 41 TOM GLEESON SURE THING

"Who should we see?" PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL "Tom Gleeson." AND TOKEN EVENTS

"Sure thing." DATE Thu 22–Sat 24 Mar TIME 8.50pm Star of the The Weekly and host of ABC TV’s Hard Quiz. VENUE Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall “If there was such an event as the mythical comedy olympics, TICKETS Thu $39 (preview), Fri $40, GLEESON WOULD TAKE ON HECKLERS FOR AUSTRALIA.” HERALD SUN Sat $45 + transaction fee of $5.95

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT

BRISBANE HALL CITY

FIONA O LOUGHLIN CITY BRISBANE HALL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE GAP' YEAR

Fiona’s been on a bit of a trip... of a lifetime. After finishing a PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL Masters in how not to deal with some of life’s misgivings she’s AND MARK DAVID MANAGEMENT

decided she’s learned a few things. DATE Wed 21–Sat 24 Mar TIME 7pm How to talk to nurses after being away for a while (in a coma), how VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, to not sweat the sweat, and getting back to doing what she does best, Brisbane City Hall making us all laugh with a raconteur’s glide of effortless fun. TICKETS Wed $25 (preview), Thu $30 (f), $27 (c), Fiona sweeps through life’s tales with a frankness and honestly that Fri + Sat $35 (f), $31 (c) none other possess. Don’t miss this brand new show that will leave + transaction fee of $5.95 you wanting more. SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE “You’d have to have a heart of stone not to enjoy it.” «««« HERALD SUN “My stomach muscles are still aching… this woman is really, really, really funny.” THE SUNDAY AGE

PAGE 42 PAGE 43 DUSTY RICH CELIA PACQUOLA NOT FROM AROUND HERE ALL TALK

South African comedian from outer space, Star of ABC TV’s Rosehaven returns to Dusty Rich is invading Australian comedy. Brisbane Comedy Festival with the world premiere of her brand new show, All Talk. A new hour of stand-up mixed with his interstellar trademark crowd work and extra-terrestrial Six shows only, will sell out – book today! unpredictable hilarity! Join Dusty as he explores the universe inside our minds and what’s next for PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS our inter-galactic species, probing the crowd like DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar a sexy comedic space alien. TIME Tue–Thu 8.30pm, Fri + Sat 7.45pm, Sun 6.45pm VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Tue $30 (preview), Wed + Thu $35, Fri + Sat $42, PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND BASED COMEDY Sun $39 + transaction fee of $5.95

DATE Thu 15–Sat 17 Mar SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ TIME Thu 7.15pm, Fri + Sat 8pm CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Thu $25 (f), $20 (c), Fri + Sat $30 (f), $25 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95

SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ “One of our most gifted stand-ups at the top CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE of her game.” THE AGE

“An absolute master of crowd interaction.”

SPEAKEASY (NZ) BRISBANE HALL CITY BRISBANE CITY BRISBANE HALL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE WIL ANDERSON WILEGAL

Wil spent 2017 performing sold-out shows from Melbourne to PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL Montreal. He also got arrested on a plane to Wagga Wagga so AND TOKEN EVENTS

that will probably get a mention. DATE Fri 16–Sun 18 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 8.50pm, Sun 6pm Six-time winner of the People’s Choice Award at Melbourne VENUE Main Auditorium, International Comedy Festival. Host of ABC TV’s Gruen and heard Brisbane City Hall on podcasts TOFOP, Wilosophy and 2 Guys 1 Cup. TICKETS Fri + Sat $49, Sun $47 + transaction fee of $5.95

“Bravo. Go see it.” ««««« THE AGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

PAGE 44 PAGE 45 JIMEOIN THE RIDICULOUS

From the ridiculous to the hilarious… PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AU Come and see Jimeoin’s new show as he takes you into the brain of one the world’s best stand-up comedians and masters DATE Fri 16 + Sat 17 Mar TIME 7pm of observational humour. VENUE Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall SEE P 53 “Jimeoin is a true comedy legend doing what he does best… TICKETS $49 (f), $45 (c) finding the funny in everyday situations” + transaction fee of $5.95 SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ THE ADVERTISER «««« CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT

BRISBANE HALL CITY JACQUES BARRETT CAL WILSON IS PARTICULY GOOD HINDSIGHT AT THIS BRISBANE CITY BRISBANE HALL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE Cal’s made some awful decisions – One great man, and his truly amazing show. relationships, jobs, the ’90s.

This is one man's journey into the pitfalls of She's made some great ones as well, she just tall-poppy syndrome. If you've ever posted an didn't realise at the time. Cal's trying to make online review for your own restaurant, business sense of everything she’s ever done. Or she might or church... Jacques is a must see. just tell some jokes. You’ll only know afterwards.

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AU PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND TOKEN EVENTS

DATE Thu 22–Sun 25 Mar DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Thu 7.15pm, Fri + Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm TIME Tue–Thu 7pm, Fri + Sat 6.15pm, Sun 5.15pm VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Thu + Sun $25, Fri + Sat $30 + transaction fee of $5.95 TICKETS Tue $25 (preview), Wed, Thu + Sun $32, Fri + Sat $37 + transaction fee of $5.95 SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

“A handsome 5 star hero who also happens “a fast-paced hour of hilarious musings.” to do comedy.” YELP «««« THE ADVERTISER, 2017

PAGE 46 PAGE 47 YADA YADA YADA A ’90s SITCOM SPECIAL

It’s been 20 years since Ross and Rachel were on a break, PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL Elaine busted out her outrageous dance moves at a work AND HOT MESS PRODUCTIONS

‘do, and we fell in love with the flashy girl from Flushing. DATE Fri 16–Sat 17 Mar Celebrating the best decade of television history, Fran and TIME 9.15pm Yetta are filming A ’90s Sitcom Special, and you’re invited. VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall Yep, even you, Ugly Naked Guy. TICKETS $30 (f), $25 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 Hitting the ever popular City Hall for Brisbane Comedy Festival, SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ Yada Yada Yada brings together the much lauded comic stylings CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE of Lauren Edwards and Jude Perl. Described as 'Australia’s next Gina Riley and Jane Turner' (Stage Whispers) this slice of hilarity

BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT is a journey through what made iconic ‘90s sitcoms all that.

BRISBANE HALL CITY

ANIMATED! CITY BRISBANE HALL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL FAIRYTALE

Is your life completely bereft of talking animals? PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL Still cruising Tinder for true love’s kiss? AND IMPROMAFIA

Consider ImproMafia your fairy godparents. DATE Tue 13–Sun 18 Mar TIME Tue–Thu 8.45pm, Fri + Sat 9.30pm, Get set for a whole new world of comedy as these Brisbane legends Sun 8.30pm wave their magic wands and transform your everyday problems into VENUE Brisbane Room, a completely improvised adults-only parody of everyone’s favourite Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Tue $19, animated films! Wed–Sun $28 (f), $22 (c) With a little fairy dust and some audience suggestions, they’ll sing, + transaction fee of $5.95 dance (awkwardly) and narrowly avoid copyright infringement. When SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE it comes to hilarity, you ain’t never had a friend like ImproMafia.

“Hilarious from start to finish... ImproMafia have once again shown that they know their stuff and can strut it with ease on stage.” THE CREATIVE ISSUE

PAGE 48 PAGE 49 SIMON TAYLOR LIVE AND LOCAL HAPPY TIMES

These acts have only two things in common; where they call home, and that they are funny. Mid last year, Simon was told he was going to be a dad. That's it! Two lineups featuring the best upcoming talent from the Sunshine State, sharing the stage for Then he was told he might not be the dad. Then an hour of stand up, stories and wicked one liners. he was told he was probably the dad. Then he read the entire Internet trying to work out his chances 16–18 MAR Zack Dyer, Jasmine Fairbairn, of being the dad. This show details the hilarious Jack Gramenz, Ashwin Segkar, Stephanie Tisdell mess of Simon's journey to potential fatherhood, 23–25 MAR Rhi Down, Ben Knight, Jacob Lingard, from Australia's sharpest comedian. Andy Thompson (pictured), Oliver Twist

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AU PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL DATE Fri 23–Sun 25 Mar DATE Fri 16–Sun 18 Mar, Fri 23–Sun 25 Mar TIME Fri + Sat 9.30pm, Sun 8.30pm

BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT TIME Fri + Sat 6.30pm, Sun 5.30pm VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall VENUE Brisbane Room, Brisbane City Hall TICKETS $30 (f), $28 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 TICKETS Fri + Sun $22, Sat $25 + transaction fee of $5.95 SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

"His delivery is so finely tuned, he scores belly laughs each time. A master of timing."

BRISBANEHALL CITY ««««« THE AGE

THE NAKED MAGICIANS CITY BRISBANE HALL AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE

Seen on London’s West End, in 200+ cities around the world PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL and by over 50 million on television – The Naked Magicians is AND SAMUEL KLINGNER ENTERTAINMENT

undoubtedly the world’s funniest and naughtiest magic show! DATE Tue 20–Sun 25 Mar TIME Tue 7pm, Wed–Sat 8.30pm, Featuring magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem these two Sun 7.30pm hot and hilarious Aussie magicians say abracadabra and take magic VENUE Ithaca Auditorium, to a whole new level. Brisbane City Hall TICKETS Tue VIP $69.90*, This boisterous R-rated magic show strips away the top hats and Wed–Sun VIP $79.90*, Tue $39.90, capes, promising full-frontal illusions. Left without sleeves or Wed–Sun $49.90 (f), $44.90 (c) + transaction fee of $5.95 pockets, their saucy magic is baffling and entertaining, bringing * VIP includes premium seat, meet + greet and a new meaning to 'now you see it'. photo opportunity with The Naked Magicians and a VIP lanyard. Good magicians don’t need sleeves and great magicians don’t need SUITABLE FOR AGE 18+ pants. This show proves just that! CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE AND NUDITY

“We were left with laugh induced aching jaws” ««««« FRINGE REVIEW UK

PAGE 50 PAGE 51 JIMEOIN THE RIDICULOUS

From the ridiculous to the hilarious… PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AND ALIST.COM.AU Come and see Jimeoin’s new show as he takes you into the brain of one the world’s best stand-up comedians and masters DATE Thu 15 Mar TIME 7.30pm of observational humour. VENUE SunPAC TICKETS $49 (f), $45 (c) “Excels at …Funny and real.” + transaction fee of $5.95 SEE P 46

«««« HERALD SUN SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE

AKMAL TRANSPARENT BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL AT

Akmal returns with his funniest show ever in the history of PRESENTED BY BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL SUNPAC comedy. Paramedics will be on call to transport audience AND ALIST.COM.AU

members to hospital as their sides split from laughter.* DATE Fri 02 Mar TIME 7.30pm Akmal is one of Australia's most respected, successful and VENUE SunPAC SEE P 26 accomplished comics, displaying an incredible ability to deal TICKETS $40 (f), $37 (c) with hot topics in a hilarious and slightly offensive way. His new + transaction fee of $5.95

show is no exception. SUITABLE FOR AGE 15+ SUNPAC CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE *Please consult your doctor before seeing this show.

Not recommended for people under the age of 18 or over the age of 18, AT FESTIVAL COMEDY BRISBANE or people with lawyers. NO REFUNDS.

“Random, improvised and hilarious…” CRIKEY.COM.AU

PAGE 52 PAGE 53 Bus There is a major bus interchange underneath Courtesy Bus BRISBANE King George Square and Queen Street Mall, as well as many bus stops along Adelaide Street. Brisbane Comedy Festival wants to help a brother CITY HALL Train Brisbane City Hall is only a 5–10 minute walk out in 2018! 64 ADELAIDE STREET, from Central and Roma Street train stations. A courtesy bus is being run on a loop from Brisbane BRISBANE CITY PARKING Powerhouse to Fortitude Valley on Friday, Saturday PUBLIC TRANSPORT Paid car parking is available at the King George and Sunday nights from 6pm (approximately every CityCat The closest ferry terminal is North Quay. Square car park, located directly underneath 15 mins). King George Square. The FREE pick up and drop off point in town is outside the Empire Hotel (cnr Brunswick and Ann St) and at Brisbane Powerhouse. For timetable information go to brisbanecomedyfestival.com.au

Festival Venues

Taxi We definitely endorse a cheeky taxi or Uber BRISBANE ride to give you time to enjoy a glass of wine or a bite to eat at Bar Alto or WATT before the show. Taxi Taxi and drop-off zone is located along the POWERHOUSE The taxi zone is located inside the car park beside SUNPAC main driveway off McCullough Street, halfway 119 LAMINGTON ST, NEW FARM the Stores Building. 470 MCCULLOUGH STREET, between the Sunnybank Community and Sports PUBLIC TRANSPORT PARKING Club and SunPAC. Drop off zones are signed. CityCat The New Farm Park CityCat Jetty is a short If you're planning on driving, get here early and SUNNYBANK PARKING 400m walk from Brisbane Powerhouse. give yourself time to find a park! The Brisbane PUBLIC TRANSPORT SunPAC provides ample parking spaces with Bus The 195 and 196 bus services stop at the end Powerhouse car park has over 100 free car parks Bus The 155 bus service stops on McCullough an outdoor carpark, as well as an underground of Brunswick Street at Oxlade Drive, on the East but parking around the area can be quite difficult Street at the Granadilla Street intersection, and carpark that provides direct access via lift into the side of New Farm Park. The 199 bus stops at once this fills up. During busy times we open a one the 123 bus stops on Granadilla Street at the foyer free of charge. To access the underground Merthyr Road and Hawthorne Street. Both stops way link road that connects to the New Farm Park McCullough Street intersection. The 140 and carpark, follow the driveway to the front of the are a short walk from Brisbane Powerhouse. car park that provides more than 200 additional 598 buses stop at Mains Road at Sunnybank near Sunnybank Community and Sports Club, and car spaces. Bicycle racks are located outside the the McCullough Street intersection. All stops are follow the signs to the members car park. Stores Building and Brisbane Powerhouse. within a 5–15 minute walk away from SunPAC.

PAGE 54 PAGE 55 THANKS FOR Eat, Drink and YOUR SUPPORT Be Funny!

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE WATT WATT’s getting roasted for Brisbane Comedy Festival! Enjoy a serving of lamb, chicken or fish for two or more people with a bottle of wine for $99. Platter includes vegetables and condiments, bookings are essential.

W wattbrisbane.com.au T 61 7 3358 5464

BAR ALTO Bar Alto is a modern Italian restaurant located at the Brisbane Powerhouse, nestled on the beautiful banks of the Brisbane River.

W baralto.com.au T 61 7 3358 1063

HA HA BAR Enjoy your drinks under the stars during Brisbane Comedy Festival, with the Ha Ha Bar popping up on the Powerhouse Plaza from 6pm (Thu–Sun), thanks to Bar Alto.

BRISBANE CITY HALL Opening at 5pm Tue-Sun, the Pop Up in King George Square is the best place in town to let your hair down before your Brisbane Comedy Festival show at Brisbane City Hall. Thirst-quenching Mountain Goat beers on ice, delicious food, good tunes – you’ll be set!

Brisbane Comedy Festival bars will also be open inside City Hall an Host the best party at hour before each show. Brisbane Comedy Festival! SUNPAC Stand out from the crowd and treat your clients or colleagues to a unique Brisbane Comedy Festival SUNPAC BAR AND CAFÉ experience. Our tailored corporate entertainment packages include access to a private event space Offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as light with breathtaking river views, mouth-watering food and beverages along with tickets to some of the snacks before and after the show. most hilarious international and national comedians around. THE TERRACE Only available for the month of March, book now as spaces are limited. SunPAC encourages patrons looking for a more substantial meal to visit The Terrace at Sunnybank Community and Sports Club, which is Packages start from only $110 per person. That’s no laughing matter! conveniently attached to the building. ENQUIRE TODAY W sbru.com.au E [email protected] T 61 7 3323 9600 P 61 7 3358 8620

PAGE 56 PAGE 57 How to Book ONLINE brisbanecomedyfestival.com PHONE +61 7 3358 8600

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE BOX OFFICE HOURS Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 12–4pm, 60 min prior to performance start time. BRISBANE CITY HALL BOX OFFICE HOURS Week Two Box Office will be available on site and will open 60 minutes prior to performance start time.

SUNPAC BOX OFFICE HOURS TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN SHOW P. VENUE Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, 60 min prior to performance start time. 06 MAR 07 MAR 08 MAR 09 MAR 10 MAR 11 MAR

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

AFTER HOURS 39 Turbine Studio 10.15pm 10.15pm

ANGELLA DRAVID AND MELANIE 31 Rooftop Terrace 9.45pm 9.45pm 8.45pm Week One BRACEWELL BECKY LUCAS 10 Turbine Studio 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN SHOW P. VENUE 27 FEB 28 FEB 01 MAR 02 MAR 03 MAR 04 MAR BRISBURNED 34 Graffiti Room 5.45pm

CLASS CLOWNS 38 Visy Theatre 3pm BRISBANE POWERHOUSE CONVINCE ME! 38 Turbine Platform 5.30pm

AFTER HOURS 39 Turbine Studio 10.15pm 10.15pm COOL STORY BRO 32 Rooftop Terrace 5.15pm

AKMAL 26 Powerhouse Theatre 9.30pm 8.30pm DANIEL SLOSS 30 Visy Theatre 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm

ANGUS GORDON 21 Graffiti Room 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm DANIELLE WALKER 24 Graffiti Room 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm 4.15pm + CAMERON JAMES 32 Rooftop Terrace 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm DAVE HUGHES 16 Powerhouse Theatre 7pm 7pm 7.45pm CONVINCE ME! 38 Turbine Platform 5.30pm DAVID SMIEDT 14 Rooftop Terrace 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 5.45pm DAMIEN POWER 36 Visy Theatre 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm JAMES SMITH 29 Powerhouse Theatre 8.45pm JOE SHAFFER 35 Graffiti Room 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm JEFF GREEN 06 Turbine Studio 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm GEN FRICKER 17 Rooftop Terrace 9.45pm 9.45pm 8.45pm JUDE PERL 35 Turbine Studio 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm KNOCKOFF 40 Turbine Platform 6pm GUY MONTGOMERY 18 Rooftop Terrace 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm LIVESPARK 40 Turbine Platform 3.30pm HEATH FRANKLIN’S 13 Powerhouse Theatre 7pm LUKE HEGGIE 14 Turbine Studio 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm CHOPPER

MATT OKINE 07 Powerhouse Theatre 7pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 6.45pm KNOCKOFF 40 Turbine Platform 6pm

MEL BUTTLE 18 Visy Theatre 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 6pm LAWRENCE 11 Powerhouse Theatre 6pm 5pm MOONEY PETER HELLIAR 20 Powerhouse Theatre 6pm 6pm 5pm LEHMO 27 Visy Theatre 5.30pm 4.30pm QUEENSLAND THEATRESPORTS™ 39 Turbine Platform 7.45pm 7.45pm LIVESPARK 40 Turbine Platform 3.30pm CHAMPIONSHIPS NEEL KOLHATKAR 06 Powerhouse Theatre 9.30pm SAM CAMPBELL 31 Rooftop Terrace 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 5.45pm NICK CODY 25 Visy Theatre 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 6pm THE STEVENSON 26 Turbine Studio 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm EXPERIENCE PAULY FENECH 15 Powerhouse Theatre 8.45pm QUEENSLAND THEATRESPORTS™ 39 Turbine Platform 7.45pm 7.45pm SUNPAC CHAMPIONSHIPS

AKMAL 52 SunPAC 7.30pm TIM HEWITT 33 Graffiti Room 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm

PAGE 58 PAGE 59 Week Three Week Four

TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN SHOW P. VENUE SHOW P. VENUE 13 MAR 14 MAR 15 MAR 16 MAR 17 MAR 18 MAR 20 MAR 21 MAR 22 MAR 23 MAR 24 MAR 25 MAR

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AFTER HOURS 39 Turbine Studio 10.15pm 10.15pm AFTER HOURS 39 Turbine Studio 10.15pm 10.15pm

ALEX WARD 36 Graffiti Room 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm BRISBURNED 34 Graffiti Room 5.45pm

BRISBURNED 34 Graffiti Room 5.45pm CAM KNIGHT 23 Turbine Studio 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm

CLASS CLOWNS 38 Visy Theatre 2pm 3pm CONVINCE ME! 38 Visy Theatre 5.30pm

CONVINCE ME! 38 Turbine Platform 5.30pm COOL STORY BRO 32 Rooftop Terrace 5.15pm

COOL STORY BRO 32 Rooftop Terrace 5.15pm DEANNE SMITH 09 Rooftop Terrace 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 5.45pm

DAVE THORNTON 13 Visy Theatre 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 6pm DEMI LARDNER 23 Rooftop Terrace 8.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm

DILRUK JAYASINHA 21 Rooftop Terrace 6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 5.45pm DES BISHOP 10 Visy Theatre 7pm 7pm 7pm 6pm

JOEL CREASEY 19 Powerhouse Theatre 9.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm IVAN ARISTEGUIETA 34 Visy Theatre 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm

GILLIAN COSGRIFF 33 Turbine Studio 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm KNOCKOFF 40 Turbine Platform 6pm

HARLEY BREEN 22 Turbine Studio 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm LIVESPARK 40 Turbine Platform 3.30pm

KNOCKOFF 40 Turbine Platform 6pm QUEENSLAND THEATRESPORTS™ 39 Turbine Platform 7.45pm 7.45pm LIVESPARK 40 Turbine Platform 3.30pm CHAMPIONSHIPS

MATT STEWART 24 Graffiti Room 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm RAMA NICHOLAS 22 Graffiti Room 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm

NAZEEM HUSSAIN 12 Powerhouse Theatre 7.45pm 7.45pm RICH HALL 04 Powerhouse Theatre 8.45pm

QUEENSLAND ROSE CALLAGHAN 33 Turbine Studio 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm THEATRESPORTS™ 39 Turbine Platform 7.45pm 7.45pm CHAMPIONSHIPS SAM SIMMONS 08 Powerhouse Theatre 9.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm

QUEERSTORIES 37 Powerhouse Theatre 6pm SAM TAUNTON 24 Graffiti Room 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 7.45pm

SHAYNE HUNTER 17 Rooftop Terrace 9.45pm 9.45pm 8.45pm STEPHEN K AMOS 05 Powerhouse Theatre 7.45pm 7.45pm 6.45pm

Visy Theatre 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm THE TRAVELLING 28 Turbine Studio 7.15pm 7.15pm 6.15pm TOMMY LITTLE 09 SISTERS Powerhouse Theatre 4.15pm TOM WALKER 28 Rooftop Terrace 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 9.45pm 9.45pm 8.45pm ZOË COOMBS MARR 27 Rooftop Terrace 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm URZILA CARLSON 03 Powerhouse Theatre 7pm 6pm 6pm BRISBANE CITY HALL BRISBANE CITY HALL ANIMATED! 48 Brisbane Room 8.45pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm FIONA O’LOUGHLIN 43 Ithaca Auditorium 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm CAL WILSON 47 Ithaca Auditorium 7pm 7pm 7pm 6.15pm 6.15pm 5.15pm JACQUES BARRETT 47 Brisbane Room 7.15pm 8pm 8pm 7pm CELIA PACQUOLA 45 Ithaca Auditorium 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 6.45pm JIM GAFFIGAN 41 Main Auditorium 7pm 7pm DUSTY RICH 45 Brisbane Room 7.15pm 8pm 8pm LIVE AND LOCAL 51 Brisbane Room 6.30pm 6.30pm 5.30pm JIMEOIN 46 Main Auditorium 7pm 7pm SIMON TAYLOR 51 Brisbane Room 9.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm LIVE AND LOCAL 51 Brisbane Room 6.30pm 6.30pm 5.30pm THE NAKED 50 Ithaca Auditorium 7pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm WIL ANDERSON 44 Main Auditorium 8.50pm 8.50pm 6pm MAGICIANS

YADA YADA YADA 49 Ithaca Auditorium 9.15pm 9.15pm TOM GLEESON 42 Main Auditorium 8.50pm 8.50pm 8.50pm

SUNPAC All shows run for approximately 50–60 mins, unless otherwise indicated. JIMEOIN 53 SunPAC 7.30pm The information in this guide was correct at the time of printing. For any updates please visit brisbanecomedyfestival.com

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