With the world feeling a bit crazy at times and stress levels being at an all-time high, there’s nothing better than heading out for a laugh.
With international comedians still a while from returning to our stages, we are getting a heap of awesome shows from some great comedians who are on our doorsteps.
Melbourne doesn’t have a shortage of comedy theatres, so it’s pretty easy to find a comedy show near you. Today we’re diving into some of the coolest comedy gigs happening this month.
Check out Melbourne’s latest stage shows, stand-up comedy and theatrical events here.
Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour (ATCT)
If you’re over in the Eastern suburbs and don’t feel like travelling into the city, don’t fret, some awesome comics are heading to you! The ATCT is dedicated to bringing Australia’s best comedians to areas and regional towns that don’t usually get a lot of shows happening near them.
This show will be happening in the suburb of Knox, and will feature Kirsty Webeck, Matt Stewart and Emma Holland, as well as Mike Goldstein who you may have seen in The Hundred with Andy Lee, and Claire Hooper who is known for her work on The Project.
It’s happening tonight, and you can grab your tickets here, they start from around $30.
Comedy Connection
Comedy Connection is an awesome regular comedy night that always delivers great laughs to patrons that attend, it’s ideal for lighting up a bad day, or getting a smile on your face before you make your way into the weekend.
The show’s going down at the awesome Comedy Republic, and usually operates on a rotating roster of comedians, but has recently included Rhys Nicholson, Sami Shah, Claire Hooper, and many more. Any night with a Comedy Connection show, Comedy Republic put on some killer drinks deals as well, making it an even better experience.
It’s happening various points throughout February, check out more info here.
Geraldine Hickey
She’s one of the most prolific performers in our country, and she’s hitting the road this year. Geraldine Hickey has garnered a lot of attention recently for her work, recently winning most outstanding Show at the 2021 Melbourne Comedy Festival, so you know it’ll be an awesome show, bound to make you laugh.
She’s hitting the Malthouse Outdoor stage and will be supported by some bloody great comedians in Alex Ward, Jordan Barr, Vidya Rajan, and Celia Pacquola.
It’s taking place February 18 – February 20, grab your tickets here.
Chris Franklin
Chris Franklin has been a staple of the Aussie comedy scene for several years now, and just keeps getting better and better. His Australian based humour has sent him to plenty of places across the globe, where he has garnered a great deal of loyal fans.
He’s hitting Melbourne’s The Rubber Chicken with his Bogan Comedy Special show, which as the name suggests, is a celebration of all things bogan. He’ll be joined by Christine Basil, Evan Hocking, and Matt Tully.
It’s happening on February 19, and you can grab your tickets here. It’s also important to note, everyone in attendance will get to take home a Bogan Brewery tinnie featuring Chris Franklin and The Rubber Chicken.
Randy Feltface
Perhaps best known for his work with comedian Sammy J, Randy Feltface is hitting the road on his own, coming to the beautiful Atheneum Theatre late this month. This show is coming after a required cancellation in January, and if you already had tickets, they are still valid for this show.
It’s a brand-new hour of material, so don’t worry if you’ve seen him before, this show has a heap of fresh jokes. Usually performing musical comedy with Sammy J, Randy’s solo show will be more joke oriented.
It’s happening on February 25, grab your tickets here.
Dirty Secrets Comedy
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Taking place regularly throughout February at Caz Reitops Dirty Secrets, Dirty Secrets Comedy is an awesome display of Melbourne’s best up and comers, paired with well-versed performers that are household names.
It happens every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday throughout February, with the weekend show starting at 4, if you’re not a night owl. Tickets are only an easy $10 as well, which sounds like an absolute steal for the amazing comedians you may be getting to see.
You can grab your tickets here.
Comedy at Coopers Inn
If you’re keen to get out of the house and enjoy some laughs on a Friday, Comedy at Coopers inn is the choice for you. It happens every week throughout the year, and features some of Australia’s coolest up and comers, as well as some more well-known comedic geniuses for that added little treat.
In the past, Comedy at Coopers has featured such acts as Dave Thornton, Tom Gleeson, and Anne Edmonds.
You can grab your tickets here.
Comedy Wednesday’s at George’s Bar
In what seems to be a theme with Comedy in Melbourne, we’ve got another weekly comedy show at a bar thanks to George’s Bar.
Each week, some of Melbourne’s best comics and comedic minds grace the George’s Bar stage for a killer set. Best of all, the shows are free! You can catch some future Melbourne International Comedy Festival headliners for nothing. February 9’s show includes awesome up and comer Sami Shah.
It takes place weekly at George’s Bar, check out more info here.
Firebomb: Experimental Comedy
If you are someone with massive comedy cred and are looking for something a little different, this is the show for you. It involves putting some of our best comedians under pressure, for a rapid fire 1 hour set.
A theme is thrown their way, and like all good comedians out there, their aim is to make us all laugh. It’s set to be a really great show, and it’s happening at Club Voltaire on February 26, and tickets are only an easy $10! Performers that night include He Huang and Jez Watts, two amazing comedians that have flown under the radar for too long.
You can grab them here.
Keen for some more comedy? Check out info on Denise Scott and Judith Lucy’s show here.
