Gig Guide

Internationally renowned comedian Sam McCool returns with his brand-new stand-up comedy special: “McCool 5.0″ — a razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud journey through life, death, and everything in between.

A finalist on Australia’s Got Talent, and creator of 3 world-first initiatives, he sold out solo shows at the Sydney Opera House and entertained approximately one million people worldwide, performing in over 20 countries. After ‘quitting his day job’ at 35, comedy has since taken him to the 4 corners of the Earth. From Greenland to South Africa, from Quebec to Rio de Janeiro, from Bombay to Bora Bora. Along the way he has had countless unique experiences from swimming with humpback whales in Tonga, climbing the Great Pyramid of Egypt at midnight, and surviving empty air tanks while scuba diving in Bali. This show will share such stories and much more.

Now turning 50, in the last decade he has gained 3 children, lost 2 parents and had only 1 career choice… to get back out on stage and make people laugh about life while ageing gratefully. Blending his skills of accurate cultural observations, lighting fast audience interaction and a self-effacing charm this show brings the philosophical depth and human hilarity of a life well lived.

Trusted by global brands like Amazon, Dell, IBM, Qantas, and TEDx, and praised with comments like “truly entertaining, truly funny, truly engaging” and even “the funniest comedian I have ever seen,” Sam has built a reputation as one of the most dynamic comedians on the international circuit. From corporate events, to cruise ships to comedy festivals, this show brings world-class stand-up with an Australian edge and global appeal.

If you like your comedy smart, fast, and provocative — this is your show.

Adelaide Comedy is teaming up with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around Australia, delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far. With a curated line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces from Australia and beyond, the Roadshow has all your comedy bases covered (no joke) – all in one side-splitting show! Hosted by David Quirk with Kate Dolan, Kushi Venkatesh, Sashi Perera and Takashi Wakasugi.

For almost three decades the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has been touring far and wide, bringing giggles, guffaws and good times to Australia – and now they are coming to the home of Adelaide Comedy the Rhino Room and the Marion Hotel which is a wheelchair accessible show.

Experience the fun of Australia’s largest comedy festival in your own backyard. Grab your mates and get on board the Roadshow.

‘A seamless and ultra-hilarious evening!’ Scenestr

‘We were laughing from the moment the lights went down, to well into the drive home.’ Scenestr

‘Side-splitting fun, razor-sharp, high velocity wit.’ Daily Examiner, Grafton (NSW)

‘Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow… has everyone’s humour covered.’ The Sunday Times (WA)

Show running time is approximately 2 hours including 20 minutes interval

Performances often contain coarse language, adult themes, sexual references and material that may offend. The show is recommended for people aged 15 years or older.

Khaled Khalafalla has performed stand-up everywhere from the Middle East to the New York Comedy Festival, and toured nationally with Mo Amer. You’ve also seen him on Utopia, Ali’s Wedding and Upper Middle Bogan.

The show evolves every 4–5 weeks, with new material written in response to the moment. If you’ve seen Khaled in Adelaide before- this’ll be a new show!

With every performance, Khaled has built a following of people who’ve left his shows laughing, gasping, and finally seeing their own unspoken thoughts in the stories woven on stage.

If you think about identity, or your place in the world- this will be a show that puts words to what you’ve felt but never articulated. It’s honest, clean, and hilarious.

And it’ll be even funnier tomorrow.

‘One of comedy’s hottest talents, a must see. ★★★★’ The West Australian

‘Khalafalla is raw and witty, leaves the audiences in stitches… one not to miss. ★★★★’ The Music

‘Bursts onto the stage with confidence and enthusiasm and has the audience in stitches from the get go. ★★★★’ Herald Sun

‘This guy can do no wrong. Everything he touches turns to gold. He’s taking steps forward every day and it’d be a crying shame if you missed him in action.’ The AU Review