2020s

THU 12 MAR

TILLY ODDY-BLACK – WORK IN PROGRESS

TILLY ODDY-BLACK – WORK IN PROGRESS Come along to the Work In Progress of Tilly's brand-new show "Tilly Does A ...

THU 12 MAR

MOUNTAIN GRASS UNIT

MOUNTAIN GRASS UNIT Love Police proudly present MOUNTAIN GRASS UNIT — the young bluegrass trailblazers from ...

THU 12 MAR

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WILL GIBB – WORK IN PROGRESS

WILL GIBB – WORK IN PROGRESS Come along to the Work In Progress of Will Gibb's brand-new show "Condfidence Is ...

FRI 13 MAR

HARRY JUN – WORK IN PROGRESS

HARRY JUN – WORK IN PROGRESS Special Guest + Harry Jun is a Sydney based comedian, host and cartoonist. He stars in ABC’s Good Game: Spawn ...

FRI 13 MAR

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AMPLIFY LIVE - CANCELLED

AMPLIFY LIVE - CANCELLED Your Favourite Creators, Live On Stage for One Night OnlyFor one night only this March, some of ...

SUN 15 MAR

FREEKIN WEEKENDS X OUR OWN FESTIVAL

FREEKIN WEEKENDS X OUR OWN FESTIVAL Special Guest + Sydney’s creative calendar is getting a bold refresh this March with the return ...

SUN 15 MAR

SYDNEY ROSE

SYDNEY ROSE Nashville based singer-songwriter Sydney Rose will bring her intimate and vulnerable music style to ...

FRI 20 MAR

BOIS NIGHT OUT

BOIS NIGHT OUT Special Guest + Tonight’s the night. We’re going out, bois.Whether you’re Ridin’ Solo, ready to Break ...

THU 26 MAR

BLANCO WHITE

BLANCO WHITE Special Guest + After a successful debut tour of Australia in 2024, English folk singer-songwriter and ...

FRI 27 MAR

DAVID MCCREDIE

DAVID MCCREDIE Special Guest + After a breakout year in 2025, including the release of his debut EP ‘Will It Ever Make Sense’ ...

FRI 27 MAR

GEN Z: Who asked? - Toby B - Trial show

GEN Z: Who asked? - Toby B - Trial show Unhinged stand-up — explodes into onstage audience chaos.Kicking off the show with Toby’s fever ...

SAT 28 MAR

FREEKIN WEEKENDS X YOU ARE YOU

FREEKIN WEEKENDS X YOU ARE YOU Special Guest + YOU ARE YOU presents: Freekin Weekends x Courtyard Sessions Saturday 28 March | 2–6pm Factory ...

SAT 28 MAR

BRANDY TSANG – PURPLE DONUTS

BRANDY TSANG – PURPLE DONUTS SHOW ADDED DUE TO DEMAND!It has been a minute since Brandy has taken the stage. 10 years to be ...

SUN 29 MAR

FREEKIN WEEKENDS X POCKETWATCH

FREEKIN WEEKENDS X POCKETWATCH Special Guest + Pocketwatch are heading back to the Factory Theatre courtyard for the last Freekin’ ...

WED 1 APR
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THU 2 APR

STEPH TOLEV - KEEPIN' 'EM HARD

STEPH TOLEV - KEEPIN' 'EM HARD TBC + A-List Entertainment presents Steph Tolev brings her signature raunchy, filthy, no-holds-barred ...

THU 2 APR

AARYAN SHAH

AARYAN SHAH Aaryan Shah Presents The 'Somewhere In The Unknown' World Tour.The 25-year-old artist has ...

WED 8 APR
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THU 9 APR

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THE USELESS HOTLINE LIVE PODCAST

THE USELESS HOTLINE LIVE PODCAST Special Guest + Join Max Balegde & George Clark as they search Australia for their new hire at The Useless ...

FRI 10 APR

THE MIDWIVES

THE MIDWIVES Failsafe + Ghazza The Midwives launch their second single "Denial (I Refuse)" on Friday 10th AprilJoined ...

TUE 14 APR

CHASE MATTHEW

CHASE MATTHEW Special Guest + Following his successful tour with Keith Urban in August 2025, one of country’s boldest new ...

THU 16 APR

SEAN COLLYNS

SEAN COLLYNS Special Guest + Join internationally recognised medium and Hay House author Sean Collyns for an unforgettable ...

THU 16 APR

THUMB CRAMPS

THUMB CRAMPS The video game review podcast Thumb Cramps are making their live Sydney debut to present: Thumb ...

TUE 21 APR

DANIEL FOXX – HOW LOVELY. @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

DANIEL FOXX – HOW LOVELY. @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join ...

TUE 21 APR

ROSEBUD BAKER

ROSEBUD BAKER Rosebud Baker is a New York based comedian, actor, and Emmy Award-winning writer. Named one of ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 17 MAY

BEST OF THE FEST

BEST OF THE FEST Experience the best of the Festival in just one hour! Running five nights a week at the Factory ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

ELF LYONS - SWAN

ELF LYONS - SWAN The giraffe-limbed icon and Gaulier-trained harlequin Elf Lyons brings her cult classic, critically ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

ETHAN CAVANAGH - BOND, LOST MY BOND

ETHAN CAVANAGH - BOND, LOST MY BOND Best Newcomer Nominee MICF 2025Best in Category Award Adelaide Fringe 2024Comedy Weekly Award Perth ...

WED 22 APR

TOM SAINSBURY – LESSONS NOT LEARNT

TOM SAINSBURY – LESSONS NOT LEARNT After a sell-out 2024 Australian tour (and several life wisedoms still not absorbed), comedy ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

DAN TIERNAN - QUARTZ AND ALL

DAN TIERNAN - QUARTZ AND ALL Dan Tiernan is back at it again: and this time he’s got magic rocks in his pocket. With a ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

SOFIE HAGEN - I THINK SOME OF THIS IS MY FAULT

SOFIE HAGEN - I THINK SOME OF THIS IS MY FAULT Sofie won Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival in 2015 and she thinks you all stopped talking ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

JOE KENT-WALTERS IS FRANKIE MONROE: LIVE!!! (&DEAD!!!)

JOE KENT-WALTERS IS FRANKIE MONROE: LIVE!!! (&DEAD!!!) Here he is! Yorkshire’s biggest bastard is in Sydney for the very first time! Join owner and MC ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

SHASH KAPUR & IAN MU

SHASH KAPUR & IAN MU From dodging parental disappointment to dodging sunburn, Shash and Ian are navigating life between ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

ALISON SPITTLE - BIG

ALISON SPITTLE - BIG A man told Alison to sit down and now she’s doing a whole stand up show about it. The ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

COCO THE TIME TRAVELLING TART

COCO THE TIME TRAVELLING TART Darling, history is about to get naughty! Join London’s infamous socialite Coco The ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

CHLOE PETTS – BIG NATURALS

CHLOE PETTS – BIG NATURALS Taking a deep dive into her upbringing at the height of lad culture, Chloe brings a brand-new show ...

WED 22 APR
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FRI 24 APR

KURT STERLING – QUIET, I’M HAVING A VISION

KURT STERLING – QUIET, I’M HAVING A VISION After a massive year with sold-out shows across two continents and 25+ million views online, Kurt ...

WED 22 APR
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SUN 26 APR

MR CHONKERS

MR CHONKERS It's a solo show. A mockery and celebration of performance. Absurd. Simple. Outrageous. ...

WED 22 APR

ELF LYONS – WIP

ELF LYONS – WIP “I’m sorry, I’ve said too much… I'm a woman on the edge...”A very normal love ...

THU 23 APR

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KYLA COBBLER – GONE ROGUE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

KYLA COBBLER – GONE ROGUE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Kyla is one of the fastest-rising names in comedy. The Cork-born comic first gained attention ...

THU 23 APR
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FRI 24 APR

JOSHUA HAUVILLE – JOSHY IN PARIS

JOSHUA HAUVILLE – JOSHY IN PARIS Aussie comedian Joshua Hauville shares the tale of life lived as a gay Australian trying to make ...

FRI 24 APR

TAPE FACE - 20 @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

TAPE FACE - 20 @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Celebrating 20 years of TAPE FACE - the show returns to Australia the first time in over 10 ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

JOSHUA HAUVILLE – JOSHY IN PARIS (FRENCH SHOW)

JOSHUA HAUVILLE – JOSHY IN PARIS (FRENCH SHOW) Après avoir dechiré les scènes lors de sa tournée à Melbourne, Paris, Londres, Perth, ...

SAT 25 APR

CHRIS KENT – OFFLINE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

CHRIS KENT – OFFLINE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Cork’s Chris Kent debuts in Australia with his show ‘Offline’. He tries to give up the ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

CHRIS MARLTON – DESMOND LITTLE

CHRIS MARLTON – DESMOND LITTLE Desmond Little, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin is out for the night. He’s got a few drinks, an open ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

SHAD & PETE SAVE THE WORLD

SHAD & PETE SAVE THE WORLD Special Guest + We all have problems – and who better to solve yours than two unqualified comedians?Got a problem ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

CHURCH OF THE CLITORI

CHURCH OF THE CLITORI Special Guest + Where Pleasure is Power and Every Clit is SacredFollowing their smash-hit, sold-out season at ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

STEPHANIE HARE - A CHANCE TO ADDRESS THE AMISH RUMOURS

STEPHANIE HARE - A CHANCE TO ADDRESS THE AMISH RUMOURS Stephanie Hare grew up off the electricity grid without the internet, phone reception, hot water, ...

SAT 25 APR
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SUN 26 APR

THE LATE NITE POWERPOINT COMEDY SHOWCASE

THE LATE NITE POWERPOINT COMEDY SHOWCASE Special Guest + Winner Best of Variety Weekly Award 2025 Adelaide FringeThis cult classic returns to Sydney Comedy ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

EMMA AND MADDIE UNPLUGGED

EMMA AND MADDIE UNPLUGGED Emma and Maddie: Unplugged takes musical comedy to the next level, with a killer setlist of songs ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

BLANKTOWN

BLANKTOWN Special Guest + Blanktown is a high-energy improv comedy show where the audience creates the town, and we create ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

TIM COLLINS & HANNAH CONDA: BROTHERS IN WIGS

TIM COLLINS & HANNAH CONDA: BROTHERS IN WIGS Blood may be thicker than water, but not thicker than a full-coverage foundation.Fresh off their ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

CARLY ELECTRIC – IN MY BOX

CARLY ELECTRIC – IN MY BOX You’ll find yourself laughing at things you probably shouldn’t and cringing at things you ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

HOT DEPARTMENT - AMALGAMATION

HOT DEPARTMENT - AMALGAMATION Dangerously funny and deliriously sexy: sketch comedy that’s as smart as it is filthy.Deep dive ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

MANDY SCOTNEY - MARRIED FOR SIX WEEKS

MANDY SCOTNEY - MARRIED FOR SIX WEEKS Special Guest + The true story of a tumultuous six-week marriage that left Mandy with a broken heart, solo-custody ...

WED 29 APR
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SUN 3 MAY

MY PRECIOUS! THE CABARET

MY PRECIOUS! THE CABARET One Cabaret To Rule Them AllDirect from the Steamy Summits of Median-earth comes your favourite ...

WED 29 APR
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SUN 10 MAY

BREAK OUT COMEDY

BREAK OUT COMEDY Meet the future of comedy at Break Out - a showcase of Australia's best up and coming ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

RYAN SIM – TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS TO PERMANENT PROBLEMS

RYAN SIM – TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS TO PERMANENT PROBLEMS The world is burning and every year I go to K-Mart and buy the exact same $20 pedestal fan I bought ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

ALEXANDRA HUDSON - KING OF THE CARPARK

ALEXANDRA HUDSON - KING OF THE CARPARK Alexandra isn't the King of the Carpark, but she is the queen of her own universe, the boss of ...

WED 29 APR
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FRI 1 MAY

TEACH ME IF YOU CAN

TEACH ME IF YOU CAN A night where comedy meets curiosity.Join Luca Trovato and Nelson Scott as they take the stage for ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

THALIA JOAN - TELL ME ABOUT IT?

THALIA JOAN - TELL ME ABOUT IT? There's a reason why Thalia Joan was nominated 'Best in Comedy, 2024' and 'Best in ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

RACHAEL RAGLAND - FERAL

RACHAEL RAGLAND - FERAL Rachael Sue Ragland is unafraid of the consequences of being her primal self. This ...

SAT 2 MAY

LOUIS HANSON LIVE: GOOD BOY

LOUIS HANSON LIVE: GOOD BOY Louis Hanson’s debut one-man show has arrived.    Last year, Louis made a certain discovery ...

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SUN 3 MAY

DANIELLE WALKER - BITTERSWEET @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

DANIELLE WALKER - BITTERSWEET @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Special Guest + They say you can’t put lipstick on a pig, well call the Guinness Book of Records, cause I did it ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

KIRSTY CARR – ME & MY DRUNKEN INNER CHILD

KIRSTY CARR – ME & MY DRUNKEN INNER CHILD Forget everything you think you know about self-help—this is therapy you can skull a beer ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

THE FAIRBAIRNS – FAIR DINKUM

THE FAIRBAIRNS – FAIR DINKUM Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn are bringing an hour of sketch comedy live to the stage for the very ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

ADITYA GAUTAM - ENLIGHTENMENT FOR DUMMIES

ADITYA GAUTAM - ENLIGHTENMENT FOR DUMMIES A journey from scams, Hindu gods, video tapes and Instagram fame to Enlightenment.After receiving ...

SAT 2 MAY
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SUN 3 MAY

ELLIOT MCLAREN - CRIP WALKS & BLOOD TALKS

ELLIOT MCLAREN - CRIP WALKS & BLOOD TALKS Starting at age 4 Elliot McLaren bit half his tongue out of his mouth, three and a half hours ...

WED 6 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

MISH WITTRUP – NOT AS GOOD AS I REMEMBER

MISH WITTRUP – NOT AS GOOD AS I REMEMBER Remember the good old days? When you were hotter/braver/brasher/more fun? Well, let's go back ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

GABBI BOLT - SMALL POPPY

GABBI BOLT - SMALL POPPY Special Guest + Poppies are tricky. Nurture them too much and they wilt; ignore them and they thrive—until they ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

ROHAN ARNEIL – YOU WOULDN’T HAVE CUT ME OFF IF I WASN’T SO SUNBURNT

ROHAN ARNEIL – YOU WOULDN’T HAVE CUT ME OFF IF I WASN’T SO SUNBURNT Very excited about the new jokes. I’ve been supervising some apprentices so I genuinely have a ...

WED 6 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

ALRIGHT HEY - BRING BACK GLAMOUR

ALRIGHT HEY - BRING BACK GLAMOUR In a world that’s gotten undeniably ugly, Alright Hey is hitting the road on a mission to Bring ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

FRANKIE MCNAIR – HUGE ASS MINDSET

FRANKIE MCNAIR – HUGE ASS MINDSET After a lifetime of anxiety, CPTSD, and low self-esteem (wild for someone whose eye colour shifts ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

ANITH MUKHERJEE - WASTING TIME

ANITH MUKHERJEE - WASTING TIME Special Guest + “That Spring pollen filled the air, little blooms of orange dust that flew into the cafés in the ...

WED 6 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

GLACE'S BIG THINGS

GLACE'S BIG THINGS Special Guest + GO BIG OR GO HOME(less)...Armed with a GoPro, a selfie stick and a delusional belief she can fix ...

WED 6 MAY
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FRI 8 MAY

ELOUISE EFTOS – APHRODITE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

ELOUISE EFTOS – APHRODITE @ THE FACTORY THEATRE To be desired is currency. To desire is a liability. Australia’s First Attractive Comedian is ...

FRI 8 MAY

SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT - HEY HEY DIVORCÉ @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT - HEY HEY DIVORCÉ @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand new show. His first and (hopefully, for the love of all ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

LENA MOON - SOUNDS LIKE A BRAG

LENA MOON - SOUNDS LIKE A BRAG Best Comedy Nominee - Melbourne Fringe Festival, 2019Lena Moon has lived a life but doesn’t want ...

SAT 9 MAY

BEN HUNTER – EVIL COMEDY

BEN HUNTER – EVIL COMEDY A new hour of cruel, wicked and otherwise dastardly comedy from the noggin of Ben Hunter, a young ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

KATE DOLAN – TROUT

KATE DOLAN – TROUT Rapid fire, high energy, off kilter. This is stand up comedy but different. Join award winning ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

MEG JAGER - A BEAUTIFUL MIND

MEG JAGER - A BEAUTIFUL MIND Best Newcomer Nomination - Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025RAW Comedy Runner up, ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

STELLA WU – ASIAN BABY GIRL

STELLA WU – ASIAN BABY GIRL Special Guest + Asian Baby Girl is part cultural roast, part motherhood panic spiral, and part rebellious love ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

IRENE NICOLA – BOUGATSA IN THE SHEETS

IRENE NICOLA – BOUGATSA IN THE SHEETS Special Guest + Bougatsa: a delicious, messy-centred Greek sweet.Often served for breakfast.Sounds like a fun time, ...

SAT 9 MAY
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SUN 10 MAY

IRINA LUUR - CULTURAL DELIGHT

IRINA LUUR - CULTURAL DELIGHT Irina Luur is a Russian–Estonian comedian presenting her new show “Cultural Delight.”A sharp, ...

WED 13 MAY
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FRI 15 MAY

SURAJ KOLARKAR – BROWN BOY MARRIES WHITE GIRL

SURAJ KOLARKAR – BROWN BOY MARRIES WHITE GIRL This is a standup comedy show written and performed by your favourite brown boy Suraj Kolarkar ...

WED 13 MAY
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FRI 15 MAY

CON COUTIS – JOKE PROTOCOL

CON COUTIS – JOKE PROTOCOL Nominee Best Comedy 2023 & 2024 Melbourne FringeNominee Green Room Award for Best Sound ...

WED 13 MAY
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FRI 15 MAY

BEN RICHARDSON - WELCOME TO THE AUSLAN JUNGLE

BEN RICHARDSON - WELCOME TO THE AUSLAN JUNGLE Special Guest + Welcome to the Auslan jungle is a show about Auslan, the sort of sign language you use in the ...

WED 13 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

LAURENCE DRISCOLL – GAY FOR PAY CHEQUE

LAURENCE DRISCOLL – GAY FOR PAY CHEQUE “You’re going to love Laurence” used to be the office guarantee. The cheerful promise ...

WED 13 MAY
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FRI 15 MAY

UNPLANNED MELODIES - TO BOLDLY GO

UNPLANNED MELODIES - TO BOLDLY GO Set phasers to be stunned at the galaxy’s most ridiculous night of live entertainment: a fully ...

SAT 16 MAY

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL KIDS & FAMILY DAY

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL KIDS & FAMILY DAY Special Guest + Sat 16 May 2024 from 11am @ the Factory Theatre Festival HubThe Sydney Comedy Festival is back with ...

SAT 16 MAY

“WHAT’S SO FUNNY” KIDS COMEDY COMPETITION

“WHAT’S SO FUNNY” KIDS COMEDY COMPETITION On Saturday 16 May as part of Kids & Family Day, Sydney Comedy Festival will be asking the kids ...

SAT 16 MAY

BEST OF THE FEST – PG EDITION

BEST OF THE FEST – PG EDITION Come on down for the BEST OF THE FEST PG Edition – all of SCF’s top comedians, without the rude ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

ELLIOT ULM - BOOK SIGNING @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

ELLIOT ULM - BOOK SIGNING @ THE FACTORY THEATRE Winner Best Comedy 2024 Sydney FringePlease join Elliot for an evening of pleasantries and prose. ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

THE BURTON BROTHERS - TINSELTOWN

THE BURTON BROTHERS - TINSELTOWN Nominee Best Comedy 2023 & 2024 Melbourne FringeLights! Camera! Action! The Burton Brothers are ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

RAPHA MANAJEM – THE SALMON WAS GOOD

RAPHA MANAJEM – THE SALMON WAS GOOD Best Newcomer Nominee, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 RAW Comedy Runner Up, ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

THE IMPRO-INVESTIGATORS

THE IMPRO-INVESTIGATORS Special Guest + Lost your keys? Sent an awkward text? Roommate ate your leftovers? Our crack team ...

SAT 16 MAY
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SUN 17 MAY

SEZ - SORRY, WHAT?

SEZ - SORRY, WHAT? An hour of music, comedy and questionable life choices. It’s fine. Everything’s fine.Five foot ...

SUN 17 MAY

RUBY TEYS – CHERRY VINYL ENCORE

RUBY TEYS – CHERRY VINYL ENCORE Ruby Tey's returns with a one-night-only encore of her award winning, critically acclaimed ...

SUN 17 MAY

5 MISTAKES THAT CHANGED HISTORY @ THE FACTORY THEATRE

5 MISTAKES THAT CHANGED HISTORY @ THE FACTORY THEATRE We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history.5 Mistakes That Changed ...

FRI 22 MAY

POP CULTURE PARENTING PODCAST

POP CULTURE PARENTING PODCAST After a sold-out Melbourne show last year, we’re returning to the stage with a brand-new live ...

SAT 4 JUL

DARCY & JER

DARCY & JER Together for over 20 years, Darcy & Jer are first and foremost proud dads to their ...

SUN 23 AUG

CAFE OF THE GATE OF SALVATION 40TH ANNIVERSARY

CAFE OF THE GATE OF SALVATION 40TH ANNIVERSARY none. The choir will be doing both sets + Celebrate four decades of powerful voices, shared joy, and community as Café of the Gate of ...

WED 14 OCT

NATHAN EVANS & THE SAINT PHNX BAND

NATHAN EVANS & THE SAINT PHNX BAND Nathan Evans is bringing his distinctly Scottish sound to Australian shores for the first time ever ...