Comedy Court has an unusual format, what’s it all about and when did it start?
It started in Sydney in 2008, the concept is court, judges plus competitions. For comedians, the stage is the court, while the audience, with live digital voting pads, are instant judges.
I was told your MC is actually a barrister?
Well yes and no. He’s dressed up like a barrister i.e. wig, robe, gavel, but don’t try to retain him for legal purposes, he’s not real.
So it’s a competition as well, what’s on offer?
$1,000 in cash and prizes, plus a spot in the $2,000 Sydney Super Grand Final at Bondi Beach on Sunday December 16. The only way to get into the Super Grand Final, is to win one of our regular nine week competitions.
Are the Comics in the competitions local or from Sydney?
All contestants are local up and comers or semi-pros. We do have special guest from other cities like Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.
When and where are the Melbourne finals?
Friday December 7 at the Red Violin, 231 Bourke St. Doors open at 7.30pm, show starts at 8.30pm sharp.
