3 x Perth Fringe World Comedy Award Winner. Adelaide Fringe Comedy Award Winner 2022.
New jokes and stories from the globe-trotting Brit who now calls Australia home. Following on from his “accidental Covid trilogy” and the barnstorming success of “A Brief History of History”, this is a return to proper no-frills stand-up and high-voltage anecdotage from one of the best in the business.
“Fresh and relatable… plenty of laughter, astoundment and unavoidable smiles” ★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser, 2022
“Inclusive and genuinely funny… A glittering jewel.” ★★★★ X-Press Magazine, 2020
“Joy personified” ★★★★ Herald Sun, 2019
“Full to bursting with comedic gold“ ★★★★★ Broadway Baby, 2017
Oh, and he wrote a film that won six awards but doesn’t like to bang on about it.
Celebrating the life of Rachel Krieg: the soul of The Howling Owl and the heart of Rhino Room.
The last Rhino Room Late Show of Fringe was always Rachel’s birthday and she always celebrated it with us at the show. So to remember this incredible human being, the last Rhino Late Show will always be Rachel’s Party.
After paying the artists as Rachel would have wanted, all ticket sales and 100% of bar will be donated to SAHMRI to continue their much-needed research into finding better preventions and treatments for cancer. Last year we raised over $13,500, lets add to that total again this year.
Come raise a glass, laugh loud, and help continue her legacy of kindness, creativity and connection.
If you can’t attend, you can donate in Rachel’s name to support SAHMRI’s work at AdelaideComedy.com
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.
Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets.
Jokes attract people, but they can also repel.
Some people are repelled by Jimmy’s dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them.
But if it’s the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you’ll like.
Hurry, this will definitely sell out!
“A comedy hero for our times” The Guardian
“Jimmy Carr is a world-class comedian” The Independent
GALLUS is Connor Burn’s fourth solo hour. A prolific joke writer who’s lightning fast, razor- sharp wit combines with his signature single malt Scottish-level cynicism to help create the perfect storm of brilliant jokes performed by a disarming comedy powerhouse and, now more recently, has seen Connor become a social media star.
Connor’s previous smash-hit show “1994” sold 10,000+ tickets in Edinburgh, sold out 2 solo Glasgow King’s Theatre dates and toured worldwide (including 50+ UK shows, 35+ in Australia, 15 shows across Europe and included an off-Broadway run as part of 2024’s New York Comedy Festival). Winner of the prestigious international Fringe Encore Series in both 2025 and 2024, Connor has supported Daniel Sloss in 3 continents and filmed his debut special “Vertigo”, for world-wide release on the prestigious 800LB Gorilla comedy label.
‘Burns has arrived… An authentic Scottish voice. And a gallus one at that’ ★★★★ (Entertainment-Now.com)
‘Hugely gifted’ (BeyondtheJoke.com).
‘Brilliant… gags coming at you at a terrifying rate… Superb!’ ★★★★ (List).
‘Hilarious… he is fearless and it is wonderful!’ ★★★★★ (Scotsman).
Strong language, adult themes.
This South African comedy sensation, known for selling out shows across Mzansi and beyond, is returning to Australia to tickle your funny bone with his unique take on life.
In “Positive Strokes,” Alfred dives headfirst into the wonderful, bewildering world of fatherhood, contrasting his own parenting style with the hilarious differences he observed from his own folks. He’ll take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, exploring his childhood and the wild dynamics of growing up with his family, cousins, and siblings.
You’ve heard the buzz! Critics have raved about Alfred’s “unapologetically hilarious” (IOL) performances and “sharp wit” (The Citizen). He’s been praised for his “relatable comedy that hits home” (Cape Town Magazine), proving why he’s a comedic force to be reckoned with.
After a sell-out 2024 tour (and several life wisedoms still not absorbed), comedy chameleon Tom Sainsbury is back with his brand-new show!
After a sell-out 2024 Australian tour (and several life wisedoms still not absorbed), comedy chameleon Tom Sainsbury is back with his brand-new live show Lessons Not Learnt.
You’ll know Tom from New Zealand Taskmaster, Wellington Paranormal and his weirdly accurate social-media sketches – the ones that make you go, “Oh no… that’s me.” Whether he’s being a nosy neighbour, an overbearing boss or one of his iconic 80s mums, Tom dives headfirst into the gloriously awkward bits of everyday life.
Expect dodgy decisions, small-town scandals, misguided confidence and a few emotional breakthroughs (maybe). It’s part stand-up, part therapy session, and part fever dream of all the things Tom should have learnt by now.
So grab your mates, your mum, or that friend who never learns from their mistakes, and prepare for a night of laughter, nostalgia and light self-loathing – in the best possible way.
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