There never seems to be a time when great comedians aren’t visiting Australia on tour. Here are the funny men to look out for over the coming months…
Dylan Moran
Continuing his Australia tour into August, Ireland’s Dylan Moran will hit up Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney this month in Off The Hook. The creator and star of Black Books will be ranting his way through his shows with insane observations and imagery on ageing, religion, kids and relationships, to name just a few topics.
4th, 16th, 18th & 19th August – Concert Hall Qpac, Brisbane
15th August – Royal Theatre Canberra, Canberra
23rd & 24th August – State Theatre, Sydney
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Russell Brand
Author, presenter, actor, activist and thinker, Russell Brand is seemingly a part- time comedian! Lucky for us, then, that he’s returning to Australia on the Trew World Order tour this October. The opinionated Brit will be speaking to Australian audiences on all manner of debates and issues, and will no doubt spark conversation among the crowd when they’re not cracking up at his quick wit.
17th October – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
18th October – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
20th October – Perth Arena, Perth
22nd October – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
23rd October – Sydney Opera House, Sydney
24th October – Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney
www.ticketmaster.com.au
John Bishop
Loveable favourite, John Bishop, will be live in Australia this October including an appearance at Just For Laughs at the Sydney Opera House. Who can believe this huge UK name has never toured Australia before? Since starting his career in 2000, Bishop has played to sell-out crowds countless times, and he has even recounted the bike journey he took from Sydney to Tropical North Queensland when he was 25. Finally, he can tell his story to the people of Australia when he returns!
20th October – The Tivoli, Brisbane
21st October – Sydney Opera House, Sydney
22nd October – Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
25th October – Astor Theatre, Perth
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Kevin Smith
One of the smartest brains in independent film and comedy including cult classic, Clerks, Kevin Smith will be embarking on an Australian tour this September, accompanied by co-star Jason Mewes. An Evening With Kevin Smith: The Jersey Boys Tour is in two parts: Jay and Silent Bob Get Old (telling stories and making fun of each other) and Q&A with Kevin Smith. The opportunity to see these two together on stage is an unmissable opportunity, and then to grill the man himself – unforgettable.
18th September – State Theatre, Sydney
19th September (5pm & 8.45pm) – The Tivoli, Brisbane
21st September – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
23rd September – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
www.ticketmaster.com.au
