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Rhino Room Late Show 26
The longest running show at the Adelaide Fringe is back for its 26th year in 2026, the legendary Rhino Room Late Show.
Featuring 100+ different comedians from across the festival over 10 shows. A brand new, hand picked lineup every Friday and Saturday of Fringe, 10pm to midnight.
It’s the home grown gala featuring the funniest of the Fringe in full flight. You never know who you might see live on stage or at the bar and we will never tell, until we are there. This one rule has given the Rhino Room Late Show its not-so-secret identity as a hotspot for the best in the biz to come and play alongside the hilarious stars of tomorrow in the home of Adelaide Comedy.
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Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
Fresh from a sell-out season in London’s West End, Garry Starr is (still) hell-bent on saving books from extinction by performing every Penguin Classic novel ever written. In an hour. Mostly naked (but with flippers).
The comic wunderkind takes us on a literary adventure through the world’s most iconic works of fiction. From The Little Prince to Moby Dick and everything in between, nothing is safe from being lampooned with the utmost nincompoopery.
Most Outstanding Show Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025
Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe 2025
Best Comedy Fringe World 2025
Nominated for Best Show in the Comedians’ Choice Awards
Nominated for Best Show at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
★★★★★ “One of the fringe shows of the decade” The Stage UK
★★★★★“ Audacious” The Scotsman
Lost in Translation
Your favourite movies translated badly.
Each night, we take a different classic film script, run it through an online translator a dozen times, and then read the results live on stage in character!
The final twist is that the guest stars read the scripts on stage for the first time.
To get the most enjoyment, we recommend you watch the film beforehand.
Tues 3 Mar – Twilight Wed 4 Mar – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Thurs 5 Mar – Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Fri 6 Mar – LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring Sat 7 Mar – Mean Girls Sun 8 Mar – Back to the Future Tues 10 Mar – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Wed 11 Mar – The Mummy (1999) Thurs 12 Mar – LOTR: The Two Towers Fri 13 Mar – Casino Royale Sat 14 Mar – Titanic Tues 17 Mar – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Wed 18 Mar – Ghostbusters Thurs 19 Mar – Mean Girls Fri 20 Mar – LOTR: Return of the King Sat 21 Mar – Love Actually
Dave Thornton – More or Less
A seasoned performer whose shows have been described as ‘devastatingly effective’ (Chortle), Dave is back with a brand-new hour of stand-up, focusing on the small things that frustrate him and the large things that get on top of him…. more or less.
Dave played to audiences all over the country last year and continues to garner fans with his accessible, grounded comedy. Maybe you’ve seen him on Sam Pang Tonight, The Cheap Seats, hosting The Big Trip or really stretching his acting chops as Troy in Upper Middle Bogan on Netflix
Come and check out a performer who’s spent almost half of his life doing what he loves. With his stand-up clips routinely getting millions of views online, you’re gonna love ‘More or Less’
★★★★ “An hour of quick wit and cheery anecdotes.” The Age
DAMIEN POWER: Unnerved
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s best comedians, Damien Power returns to Adelaide with a new hour of comedy. Don’t miss him, off the back of a sold out tour.
David Correos – TOUCHING MY ACTIVE MIND
This is my new show, Touching My Active Mind. I’m leaning into all the fun stuff that makes a room feel alive. There’ll be an essay, one part that delves into the taboos of comedy, a joke that’s really wet, and one prank . Also I got a revelation I wanna talk about. I want the show to feel playful and unexpected, like we’re all in on something together. It’s comedy, but with space to muck around, be a bit janky, and try things that feel fresh. If you’re coming, you’re part of the energy and we’re going to make the night feel new, fun, and little bit dangerous.
WINNER – Billy T Award
WINNER – Best Male Comic, NZCG Awards
5 or 6 x WINNER – Comic Originality, NZCG Awards
WINNER – Best Newcomer, Sydney Comedy Festival
“There’s a great sense that his material gradually builds in intensity and overwhelms you, which comes as a relief from washing-line shows that start and end strong while sagging in the middle.” – chortle.co.uk, 2025
“Correos does not really tell jokes, but he does do almost everything else, and he does it fast and loud and with all the energy in the world. He can dance, DJ, kiss wild birds and maybe do hypnosis.” – The Press, 2025
Romantic Comedy – Chris Nguyen and Robyn Reynolds
This is your chance to fall in love with an award-winning comedy couple.
Chris Nguyen and Robyn Reynolds are very much in love.
But, they spend every night making other people laugh!
So, they’ve invited the audience along.
Enjoy hilarious stories about dating and the Australian comedy scene.
For those brave enough, there’ll be an audience game…
If you’re looking for a FUN, lighthearted, love-filled night of comedy – look no further!
“A smooth and engaging show that allows audiences to simply sit back and enjoy a well put together stand up set” Theatre Travels
★★★★★ “Not only does Reynolds have a great voice, but she can also craft a catchy tune” TimeOut
★★★★★ Theatre Matters
★★★★★ Broadway World
Casey Filips: What a character
Shhhhh! There’s a new secret agent in town. ‘Who’s that?’, you ask? I’ll give you a clue – it’s me. But don’t tell anybody. Unless they’re cool cats looking for a good time.
No… not that kind of good time. It’s not that kind of show…unless you want it to be?… Anyway, your mission is to attend one of the greatest comedy shows at this year’s Festival.
…but if that’s sold out, you may as well come to this…
WINNER : Take a Chance on Adelaide Award (Best New Show) – 2024.
NOMINEE : Best Comedy, Melb Fringe – 2024
JUDGE’S PICK : Melbourne Fringe – 2024
Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Edinburgh Fringe – ’24 & ’25
★★★★★ “Utterly brilliant” The Age
★★★★★ “Filips is a master” Funny Tonne
★★★★★ “Truly inventive comedy” The Real Chrisparkle, UK
★★★★★ “Casey Filips is brilliant” Lillithia Reviews
The Lowes Lounge: Comedy with a Live Band
A raucous variety show where live comedy and jazz collide.
Join Alex Lowes and a rotating line-up of guest comedians as they deliver stand-up, musical comedy and more, all backed by a live four-piece band.
With music from acclaimed jazz-fusion outfit Trubug, this genre-blending show turns every punchline into a jam.
Grab a ticket to this strictly limited season to experience the ultimate comedy-jazz fever dream.
★★★★★ “A standout this festival” Funny Tonne (MICF)
“(Lowes) had the audience whipped in a frenzy.” Squirrel Comedy
CHRIS PARKER – TAKE A GOOD HARD LOOK AT ME
Hello! I’ve been vying for your attention for a long time now. I’d comfortably say, it’s been 30 years. 30 years of trying to make people look at me. In that time there have been many attempts to try and masquerade it as something “important” or “educational” but the longer I’ve sat with it, the more I’ve come to accept that it could maybe just be vanity. So I won’t sugar coat it in the blurb. There’s no secrets about to be dished, no valuable lesson to take away. I’m just a 35 year old gay man, who was told there was something special about him as a kid and has been grappling with that ever since, standing in front of an audience asking them to take a good hard look ME!
Dilruk Jayasinha – Gratitude Guy
Dilruk Jayasinha confidently claims his superpower is “gratitude”. But after taking a break from touring last year, he realised he has actually spent most of the last few years whinging about his life. To be fair, his heart attack off the back of a global pandemic, sprinkled with a hearty serve of heartache from a breakup, are reasonable ingredients for a solid sook. But in spite of being single and alone at 40, and as the surgeries and visits to ER seem to keep coming, he is desperately trying to focus more on what’s going right in his life so he can return to being the GOAT (gratefullest of all time)!
Dilruk Jayasinha has appeared on Utopia and Celebrity MasterChef Australia and filmed a stand-up special for Amazon Prime.
★★★★ Time Out
Nick White’s Talent Night
Nick White craves validation from audiences. This year he is upping the ante by seeking validation through 6 additional personas that live through him. But really, he just wants to have a fun, silly and interactive night with the characters his fans love most. Join Nick, Carli, Jerrie, Jean, Sharni, Bobbi and Leaf to find out who will walk away with the top prize.
“Hilarious and lightning quick” Theatre Travels
Kushi Venkatesh – Still Happy
After a sold-out run at the 2025 Adelaide Fringe and 50+ million views online, Kushi is back with her show Still Happy, a dive into what it means to be twenty and already feel like your life’s spiralling out of control — with older people telling you you’ve got your whole life ahead of you while younger kids are calling you unc.
‘Hits the mark with every joke, tale, and reference’ On the Record ★★★★1/2
‘Definitely the best comedian in the world’ My Mum ★★★★★
‘Commands the mic with the ease and flair of comedic presenter beyond her years’ ArtsHub
Directed by Jason Chong
Jordan Barr – Choir Girl
Jordan is unbulliable. This show is about the people who have tried.
Jordan Barr is the triple j weekend breakfast host who has previously opened for Hannah Gadsby and Catherine Cohen. She’s back with another stand-up show. Yewwwww!
Expect embarrassing stories, dark humour, and a weird chick demanding your attention (that’s her).
“It’ll turn gears in your head, and you’ll leave bemused, confused, and in awe.” ★★★★ Time Out
“You know that friend who always knows how to turn any situation into something hilariously memorable? That’s Jordan.” The Scoop
Bec Hill Creates the Perfect Show (WORK IN PROGRESS)
A special peek-behind-the-curtain as Bec creates the PERFECT SHOW* – because seeing how the sausage gets made is much more interesting than seeing a sausage**.
★★★★★ “Just put her on Taskmaster already.” BroadwayBaby
*This is NOT the PERFECT SHOW, but the lead-up to one (a bit like that song, Tribute).
**There are (probably***) no sausages in the show.
***No refunds.
Bring a “show-and-tell” item (a trinket/something you made/your favourite childhood joke/etc) in case of emergency.
Aaqib Merchant is Not The UberMan
Aaqib Merchant has no secrets from his audience! But yours are invited. Confess honestly and anonymously (or make public) the events that broke you and let Aaqib create catharsis from the comfort of your seat.
Getting scammed over a d*** pic, witnessing a goat sacrifice, and a man killed by a flying cow – Aaqib brings true stories and hilarious stand-up to an all-new show format where audience confessions make up half the show.
He’s an immigrant brown man with zero jokes about Uber, and he’s a long way from being the Ubermensch – but after an hour in his company audiences will leave feeling lighter, refreshed and with a sense of satisfaction that makes them a better person.
“Mischievous…cheeky routines to impress” Chortle UK
Audience confessions are encouraged but not required, and you can make them anonymously or make them public as you prefer.
AJ Lamarque: A Beginner’s Guide to Ancient Egypt
Pyramids. Pharaohs. Spells. Few civilizations capture the imagination quite like Ancient Egypt: a world of mystery, magic and mildly concerning burial practices. Now, award-winning comedian and amateur Egyptologist AJ Lamarque (Celebrity Letters & Numbers, ABC Radio Evenings) invites you to unwrap the myths in a crash course 5,000 years in the making.
After sold-out seasons at Sydney Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe and Brisbane Comedy Festival, AJ returns with an adults-only hour that’s part history lesson, part comedy, and entirely entertaining. Expect gods, gossip and a few historically questionable practices along the way.
★★★★½ Theatre Thoughts
★★★★½ The Barefoot Review
★★★★ Time Out Sydney
★★★★ Hugging Comedians
★★★★ Lilithia Reviews
URVI MAJUMDAR – “MISS!”
Urvi Majumdar is a Teacher by day, Comedian by night and hoping not to get recognised for the wrong one! From surviving six periods of PE to mishaps on Compass, a date that lasted 21 mins and road rage, nothing’s off limits in this brand-new hour of raw and honest stand-up from one of Australia’s best.
Urvi has performed to sold-out crowds around the country. You might recognise her from ABC’s critically acclaimed hit shows Fisk, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee and Spicks and Specks or Channel Ten’s Cheap Seats.
Her debut solo comedy show Urvi Went to an All Girls School was adapted by Screen Australia and ABC, into an AACTA and AWGIE nominated web-series and a half hour pilot which aired on ABC and ABC iview.
Coming Soon To Adelaide Comedy
Week Two of Fringe – 3rd – 8th Mar
Rhino Room Late Show, Marion Hotel Sunday Sessions, Lost In Translation, Lloyd Langford, Dave Thornton, Damien Power, David Correos, The Lowes Lounge, Michael Chamberlin, SEZ, Matt Stewart, Suren Jayemanne, Chris Nguyen, Robyn Reynolds, Jess Fuchs, Stella Kappos, Tim Batt, Who Knew It with Matt Stewart, Class Clowns, David Benaim, Lou Wall, Learning Indonesian with Om Tom, Casey Filips, Rueben Solo, Adam Rozenbachs, Stephen Sheely, Tom Ballard, Zoë Coombs Marr, Lindsay Webb, Dance Club Flash Mob Party, Barry Potter and the Magic of Wizardry.
Week Three of Fringe – 10th – 14th Mar
Justin Hamilton, Dilruk Jayasinha, Nick White, Chris Parker, Bron Lewis, Kushi Venkatesh, Greg Larsen, Jordan Barr, Bec Hill, John-Luke Roberts, Aaqib Merchant, AJ Lamarque, Urvi Majumdar, Chelsea Heaney, Sonia Di Iorio, Alexei Toliopoulos, Emma Holland, Vanessa Larry Mitchell, Date Night, Suraj Kolarkar,
Week Four of Fringe – 17th – 21st Mar
Abby Howells, Liam Withanil, Ting Lim, Succulent Comedy Showcase, Vida Slayman, Lewis Garnham, Tarang Hardiker, Jodie J Hill, Cath Styles, Thom Lion, Harry Jun, Jazz King, Maren May, Rachael Hornbuckle, Holographic Charizard, Louisa Jones, Sashi Perera, Gordon Southern
and our last show of the Adelaide Fringe Rachel’s Party at the Rhino Room Late Show.
Adelaide Comedy is Proud to Support the Best Comedy Award at the Adelaide Fringe.
Congratulations to Ivan Aristeguieta, Charlie Mulliner and Nikki Britton the winners of Best Comedy Weekly Award in the first week of Fringe.
Don’t miss last years winner Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
Coming Soon After Fringe
Craig Egan’s 50th Birthday Adelaide Comedy Showcase,
Brett Blake, Connor Burns, Jimmy Carr, Alfred Adriaan, Tom Sainsbury, Jarryd Goundrey and much more.
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Clip of the Week
Take a stroll down 25 years of Adelaide Comedy gold!
We’re celebrating our quarter-century in 2025 with regular blasts from the past on our socials. Posting classic posters and throwback photos of the incredible acts who’ve lit up the Adelaide Comedy stages over the last 25 years.
How many legends have you seen live?
25 Years of Posters : EP1, EP2, E3, EP 4.
25 Years of Pictures : EP1, EP2, E3, EP 4 & EP5.
Comedian Retrospectives.
Flashback photo reels of some of the Adelaide Comedy legends.
Justin Hamilton, Frehd Starr, Lori Bell, Jason Pestell, Mickey D,
The Beards, Kel Balnaves, Big Al & Emily Grace. More Coming Soon.
Flashback photo reels of some of the Adelaide Comedy legends.
Justin Hamilton, Frehd Starr, Lori Bell, Jason Pestell, Mickey D,
The Beards, Kel Balnaves, Big Al & Emily Grace. More Coming Soon.
Testimonials
Walking through the doors of the Rhino Room always reminds me of what I like about comedy. In the dirty little green room all are equal. Reputations are left at the door. New comics swap punch-lines with people you would normally only see on the TV. But if a comedian is killing on stage, then the backstage empties and every comic is found side stage, watching, laughing, riding the energy of the gig. The outside world doesn’t exist. It’s all about the show.
Wil Anderson
I love the Rhino Room because it’s the best comedy room in Adelaide. As for the bar … I can always remember walking in but I can never remember walking out. Too much fun.
Tom Gleeson
Gold Logie Winner, Hard Chat and Hard Quiz
What I love about the Adelaide Comedy Gigs is that apart from the providing the opportunity to see top-line comedy acts at about half the price you would pay to see them during the Fringe. There’s somewhere I can go to forget my troubles for a few hours and have a good laugh. It’s the best form of therapy I know! And as a regular comedygoer, it’s fascinating to watch the comedians (and even individual jokes) develop over time. Plus there’s the satisfaction of knowing that when some of the current crew make it big (which they will), I’ll be able to say “I saw them before they were famous…”
David Hyland
I love Adelaide Comedy because it is a symbol of fun, laughter, friendship and family. It has given me so many wonderful memories in the past few years, and I know it will always be a part of my laugh, whether I be behind the scenes or in the audience. So much love for AC and everyone who help to make it happen.
Lauren ‘Lolly Dolly’ Thiel
The Rhino Room is not only a great venue to see comedy; it’s also THE place to go for a drink if you want to view the comedians in their natural habitat.
Arj Barker
The perfect comedy oasis for great comics to play and create.
Greg Fleet
