As part of the 2007 St Kilda Festival this year (February 3rd to the 11th), we will see the advent of the inaugural The St Kilda Laughs Festival.
Supported by Bendigo Bank, St Kilda Festival, Comedy Knockout and Advanced Amusements, the The St Kilda Laughs Festival will feature on February 3 & 4 the St Kilda Laughs Comedy Convention, which is described as a convention for new comics, working comedians and people who would like to have a try at comedy. This convention will showcase the industry in all areas Media and Live Comedy performance, with featured speakers workshops and New Comic Showcase Events over two days including: Dave O’Neil on working in the Media. Brad Oakes will present a workshop on performance,writing & stagecraft. The Crew on Impro performance, with guest panelists , Bev Killick on the road in between for comics on their way. Bev brings survival tips in the comedy jungle. Tony Day talks on tech and lighting for a comedy show. Tony is a professional Tech specializing in lighting and sound, learn from Tony about PA Equipment from hire to set up and the importance of lighting. Sammy J will present a one hour workshop on Musical Comedy- Panel discussions include CJ Fortuna, Marty Lappan, Janelle Koenig, Vanessa Bennett, Lawrence Mooney & more to be announced. There will also be a Hot Comics Showcase plus a opportunity for anyone who wants to have a go to jump up on stage and make us laugh.
Registration is $100 for two days and includes a double pass to all St Kilda Laughs Events. Venue: St Kilda Army and Navy Club RSL Memorial Hall 88 Acland St St Kilda To register email melissa@comedyknockout.com and say “Yes I want to come to the Comedy Convention”.
Other Events
Saturday 3rd February – St Kilda Laughs Opening Night
Saturday 3rd February – St Kilda Laughs Convention Sunday Arvo Show, features new comics plus a special guest headliner and MC.
Thursday 8th February – Dave Grant – Man The Myth, 8.30pm; Bogan Bingo, 9.30pm
Friday 9th February – Melbourne Fire Brigade Great Anzac Run Fundraiser, 8PM
Saturday 10th February – St Kilda Laughs Gala Show, 8pm
Saturday 10th February Sunday 11th February Comedy Carnival for the Family featuring The Jellybugs.
Sunday 11th February – St Kilda Laughs Festival Sunday Arvo, Steady Eddy, Chris Franklin and a special guest, 4pm.