Gig Guide
Blake Pavey – An Intimate Evening With Blake Pavey
After a massive tour of Australia, New Zealand & The UK in 2026, Blake Pavey is winding it back with an intimate work in progress show in 2027.
All brand new jokes never done before, as well as plenty of crowdwork (we all know the kids on TikTok love the crowdwork).
Some will be great, some might be sh*t. Both will still be funny either way. Come watch him work it all out in real time!
Rapha Manajem – Whingers
Melbourne Int’l Comedy Festival Best Newcomer nominee and RAW runner-up returns with a new show that questions why no matter how many times Rapha’s been wrong, he’s sure this time he’s got it right.
After a noise complaint causes division in his apartment block’s WhatsApp group, Rapha attempts to heal the divide through the power of litigation, but in order to win his bond back, he must first convince a jury that his body corporate’s real motivation for eviction is not the music festival in his lounge room, but his campaign for better recycling facilities in the building.
From a baby present that toppled a friendship, to a rum rage that toppled a government, Whingers parallels history with Rapha’s petty grievances, to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he is the real victim.
Rhys Nicholson: These Are My New Jokes. No Refunds
Hello, it’s me, your best friend Rhys. I suppose we should probably start putting together a new show? But how? Well, what about I come to where you are and for a low price I stand on stage and try and work it out? Would that be nice? Would you like that? Ok great. See you soon. Love you. No you hang up. X
“There are few greater pleasures in comedy than watching Rhys Nicholson in full flight” ★★★★★ The Age
“Nicholson is an absolute master of the form…” ★★★★★ TimeOut Sydney
Harry Jun: Bright Brightness
Bright Brightness comes from my Korean name 유형, Yoo-Hyung. Yoo means “bright” and you’ll never guess what Hyung ALSO means.
This stand up comedy show is about how every glass is half-full but you’re just not thirsty. How good is your life!!
★★★★★ “Unbelievably likeable, energetic, hilarious and entertaining” Broadway World
★★★★★ “a bright, burning sun, bursting onto stage” Theatre Matters
Nona Mona in Showbiz: Fame Fur & Fillers
In this gloriously silly comedy, Nona Mona shapeshifts through a menagerie of larger than life personalities in a world where fame is fleeting, the fur is fabulous and absolutely nobody is behaving themselves. A delightfully ridiculous night out for anyone who loves their fur babies, a little chaos and, of course, glamour.
Dress to impress, darlings. The gala awaits!
RAW Comedy State Finalist
Weekly Fringe Award Winner – Emerging Artist
★★★★★ “Smart, sexy, hilarious” – UPSIDE ADELAIDE
Rob Newman presents Mum told me this would happen
We’ve all heard it: “You’ll thank me one day!” But what happens when Mum turns out to be right?
From childhood rules about sleep and homework to teenage rebellion, first jobs, travel, love, marriage, raising kids, life has a funny way of proving Mum knew a thing or two.
Adelaide comedian Rob Newman takes you on a hilarious, relatable journey through the advice we ignored, the mistakes we made and the consequences that we now live with that Mum warned us about.
Whether you’re young, middle-aged or enjoying your golden years, there’s something everyone.
Through laughter, nostalgia and life’s lessons, listening to those who care can help us live happier lives.
Come for the laughs, leave with a smile and maybe think twice before ignoring Mum again!
Ryan Mason: Laugh Actually
A tribute to rom coms and to love itself, ‘Laugh Actually’ is the true story of a rollercoaster time in which former Adelaide Fringe One to Watch Award winner Ryan Mason lived a real-life rom com.
With a story stretching across one year and two continents, Ryan bares his soul and leaves everything on the table because when you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want to tell an audience as quickly as possible.
At the end of the day, he’s just a boy, standing in front of a crowd, asking them to laugh at him.
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Matt Stewart – Lapsed
Award-winning comedian Matt Stewart grew up in the Catholic Church, went through Catholic schooling and was raised by parents from Catholic families. These days he’s well and truly lapsed. In this confessional solo hour, he looks back on it all with his trademark bone-dry delivery.
Matt is one third of the AACTA-nominated podcast Do Go On, hosts Who Knew It, has toured sold-out stand-up and podcast shows through the UK, and has released three comedy specials on YouTube.
“Deliberately monotone, creatively restrained, and gut-bustingly funny… On the dartboard of comedy, he’s a straight-up 180.” Pedestrian
“Stewart’s strength is his smart writing.” Chortle
“Matt Stewart is a wry comedian with a measured wit.” Fest Mag
Con Coutis Tries To Figure Out Whats Going On
Con Coutis has gone missing. The real Con Coutis has not been seen since 2026. For the past year, an imposter has taken his place. If you have seen someone claiming to be Con Coutis in the last 12 months, you have seen a fake. In this show, the REAL Con Coutis resurfaces to tell the story of how he solved his own murder.
‘There’s no one doing comedy quite like him’ – ★★★★★ Arts Hub
‘One of the most innovative comedians of this year’ ★★★★★ – Lilithia Reviews
★★★★★ Funny Tonne
2027 Moosehead Award Recipient
Sound and Technical Excellence Award (Winner) 2024 Melbourne Fringe
Best Sound Design (Nominee) Green Room Awards 2023 & 2024
Best Comedy (Nominee) and Judge’s Pick 2023 & 2024 Melbourne Fringe
Golden Gibbo (Nominee) 2023