The largest Fringe Arts Festival in the southern hemisphere, Adelaide Fringe runs from February 19th to March 14th. Visit the Adelaide Fringe website for full program details.

Running from February 23rd to March 21st, The Brisbane Comedy Festival happens at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Visit the Brisbane Comedy Festival website for full program details.

Running from March 24th to April 18th, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival takes over the city with performances by artists from everywhere! Visit the Melbourne International Comedy Festival website for full program details.


The last frontier has now been sorted for a Comedy Venue. The NT was the last place in Australia that did not have a Comedy Venue. Thats was before May 16th 2009 when the Darwin Comedy Club was launched. This venue is probably the most unique venue in the country. Its got 3 walls and no roof.

The Old Darwin Town Ruins were build in 1883 during the Pine Creek gold rush. The building survived the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese during WWII, only to be destroyed by Cyclone Tracy 50 years later.. The building is Hertitage listed and is now an unused open-air theatrette… Well ‘unused’ until the bloddy comedians rocked up.

As most of the old building still exists, the accoustics are brilliant. Nik Coppin (UK) opened proceedings (May 16) with a sold out gig. The feedback has been awesome.

The season will last all of the dry season, and has been filled with performers like Greg Fleet, George Kapiniaris, Bradley Oakes, Bogan Bingo, Green Faces and many more.

To see more go to the Darwin Comedy Club facebook site

For any comedians wanting to know more about future spots email standupproductions@live.com.au

Tonights Gigs

Adelaide Fringe Festival (SA)
Visit the Adelaide Fringe Website for the full program.
Brisbane Comedy Festival (QLD)
Visit the Brisbane Comedy Festival website for full program details.
The Dog Theatre (VIC)
The Impro Cave Summer Club
7:30, $15/$10
Bookings through the Impro Melbourne website
Local Laughs
Join their Facebook Group for line ups.
7:30, $10
Comedy On The Edge
2pm, Exit by donation
On The March Impro ACT. At the Street Theatre, 13th & 14th Marh, 7pm. Tickets are available online at www.thestreet.org.au or from the Street Theatre Box Office (062) 6247 1221
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