Gig Guide

Jack Ansett is a Big Deal, he knows this because he has been added to the notable alumni section of his high school’s Wikipedia and how dare you suggest anyone can edit that.

As well as being a Big Deal, Jack Ansett has recently struck one. A big one, and he can’t wait to tell you and LinkedIn all about it in his brand-new hour of comedy ‘Jack Ansett: Big Deal’ touring Australia & New Zealand in 2027.

Get your tickets now if you mean BUSINESS (like Jack).

Now for some quotes from old men who work at the newspaper:

“Uproariously funny” – The Scotsman

“Keeps you hooked throughout with his confidence on stage and his impeccable timing. He has a mastery over his own distinctive voice.” – NZ Herald

A show with no meaning. I believe too many shows have deep messages and meaning but here I have made a show that is pure joy. No message, no meaning, just how life is when you are me.
And who doesn’t want to be me? Surely you would want to know how it feels to have limitless love requests and parents that believe in you following your dreams.

Greg Larsen is a big boy who has a new big show. It’s all about cops. And how much he hates the cops. (Except his Dad).

Please consider seeing Greg at this year’s fringe festival. Love you.

“…he commands the room by his physical and performance heft” – Chortle

“Larsen’s talent as a comedian is huge” – Glam Adelaide 

“Haircut incomplete” – Some douchebag on Instagram 

When Pete Helliar, Lehmo and Flem started the Make Me Good At Golf podcast 18 months ago they had no idea how deeply it would connect with golf lovers, sport lovers and comedy lovers alike. Come and see the boys live as they share stories of their golfing misadventures, the world of golf, their podcast and whether they are actually getting better at golf.

The game show that invites 5 top-tier comedians to showcase their devious deception skills. Contestants will be put through a series of lying-based games and challenges in front of a live audience. Best liar wins!

The Lie Olympics will be hosted by cheeky liars and comedians Mel McGlensey and Sashi Perera, featuring design and consultation from game designer and academic Douglas Wilson.

A must-see, multi-award-winning, internationally acclaimed stand-up comedy show inspired by a true story. When a routine stopover turns into a four-day layover in Dubai, South African comedian Dalin Oliver finds himself caught between missiles, cancelled flights, shutdown airspace, and a race across the world to make it to Adelaide Fringe. It’s packed with explosive laughs, unexpected twists & edge of your seat storytelling.

Show Accolades

Ovation Award Winner, National Arts Festival, South Africa

Jury Prize for Best Comedy Show, Bitesize Festival, London

Best Comedy Show Nominee, Stockholm Fringe Festival

Audience reviews

“A masterclass in storytelling”

“Hilarious from start to finish”

“A world-class comedian”

“Authentic & relentlessly funny”

See you at the show, mate!

One last night of laughter, love and celebration as Adelaide Fringe’s longest-running comedy show becomes Rachel’s Party, an unforgettable night of comedy raising funds for cancer research in memory of the wonderful Rachel Krieg.

Rachel was the soul of The Howling Owl and the heart of Rhino Room. Her warmth, generosity and infectious smile made everyone feel welcome, creating a home away from home for countless comedians, artists and friends.

The final Rhino Room Late Show always fell around Rachel’s birthday, and she loved celebrating it with us. So now, every year, the last Late Show of Adelaide Fringe will always be Rachel’s Party.

Join us for a spectacular line-up of comedians, surprise guests and plenty of laughter as we celebrate Rachel’s life and continue her legacy of kindness, creativity and community.

Together we’ve already raised over $21,000 for cancer research, and we’re not stopping there!

After paying the comedians, just as Rachel would have wanted, all ticket sales and 100% of bar sales will be donated to SAHMRI to support vital cancer research.

Fresh from supporting Greg Davies on his ‘Full Fat Legend’ tour, Barry takes his own show on the road. And on a plane. All the way here to Adelaide’s own Rhino Room.

Still utterly furious his parents chose the name Barry, it’s too late to change it now. And anyway,  what’s in a name? Quite a lot it turns out.

Some topics covered in the show:

An embarrassingly racist dog, a monkey-obsessed mother, an IVF child who cost so much he’s unlikely to be able to spend much time with due to working to pay off the debt. A solution to the Middle East crisis. And there’s a song at the beginning that’s so good, it should probably be at the end. All in all, it’s a show jam-packed with laughs.

He’d like to point out that he wrote the above (and this) and to be honest, he finds it a bit weird to be writing in the third person. He (i) also thinks it’s presumptuous to say his (my) show is jam-packed with laughs (even though he’s (I’m) very confident it will be as the ones he’s (I’ve) done so far have been). Why don’t you be the judge and come along? He (I) would also like to clarify that the quotes below weren’t written by him (me) but by actual reviewers (and an endorsement from Greg Davies). And he (I) would like to thank you for the time you’ve spent reading this and he (I) hopes to see you at one of the shows. Otherwise, he’s (I’ve) come a long way to lose money. And, as I (he) told you, I’ve got a daughter to finish paying for.

As seen on: BBC, Channel 4, ITV and SKY

“Astonishingly funny”  ★★★★★ The List

“Perfect” ★★★★★  3 weeks

“Hugely entertaining” ★★★★ Chortle

“A confident, likeable comic, it’s his self-deprecating bemusement that provides the most hilarity.” ★★★★ Metro

“His charm and willingness to make himself look ridiculous carry him through the trickiest of subject matter.” ★★★★ Edfest

“By far the funniest Barry I know (since my uncle died)” Greg Davies