It’s coming up to that hilarious time of year when it’s impossible to throw a stone in Melbourne without hitting a handful of comedians.
Better yet, if the stone is thrown in St Kilda, it might just hit Comedy Gold. This March, the National Theatre has curated a stellar lineup of all things funny and golden for their Friday Night Laughs as part of the Comedy Gold program.
From long-time legends to rising stars, all that glitters will certainly be gold with this top-notch array of comedians on show in St Kilda. Read on below to see who’s playing!
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Friday, March 1
Lehmo
A figure of Aussie comedy that needs no introduction, long-standing comedian legend Lehmo will be performing to the reception of nothing but room-filling belly-laughs at the National Theatre in March, so grab a ticket whilst they’re hot!
Lizzy Hoo
Frequent star of broadcast television’s favourite unserious quiz show, this Have You Been Paying Attention? contestant and all-round funny woman is one of Australia’s most exciting and most original new voices in the local comedy scene.
Rusty Berther (Scared Weird Little Guys)
One half of iconic comedy duo Scared Weird Little Guys will be gracing the St Kilda stage with his own gasping-for-air weird little material.
Urvi Majumdar
Rising star of observational comedy, Urvi Majumdar mixes in dark wit and sarcasm with an electrifying excitability. Self-deprecating in all the best ways, she’ll have you giggling for gold by the end of the show.
Ivan Aristeguieta
Venezuelan-born Ivan Aristeguieta is bringing all his witty insights of the Australian way of life to the stage this March as he takes the piss of the country he’s found a home in, in what he has dubbed the Venez-stralian way.
Friday, March 8
Anna Perry
From behind the scenes in television production to firmly in front of the scene on the comedy stage, Anna Perry knows how to make a show work. Anna’s witty jokes are sure to bring light to even the darkest of ideas.
Matt Stewart
Podcaster, writer, actor, director and – of course – comedian Matt Stewart is hitting the National Theatre stage with all the witty remarks and serious stares that this red-headed funny guy is known for.
Tony Martin
New-Zealand born, Australian-living legend Tony Martin of Aussie comedy television royalty will be a popular pick for Comedy Gold, and for good all-things-hilarious reasons.
Friday, March 15
Scout Boxall
Self-dubbed “comedian, writer, good egg, dumb bitch”, this winner of the Adelaide Fringe Best Comedy 2023 is widely considered one of the country’s most exciting new talents rising up the comedy ranks.
Jon Walpole
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From clown school in France to the comedy stages of Melbourne, Jon Walpole will be serving up a slice of everything funny from musical comedy, audience interaction, sketch, improvisation, and, of course, a dash of clowning.
Friday, March 22
Henry Yan
The winner of the Melbourne Comedy Festival’s 2023 Raw Comedy National Final will be gracing the stage this festival season with quick-fire crowd work and thoughts that only he could think up in the shower.
Josh Glanc
Whilst corporate lawyers aren’t normally known for their comedic abilities, Josh Glanc might be the only exception. Ditching the suits for the stage, this all-rounder has performed everywhere from Glastonbury to Adelaide. Don’t miss him when he’s down in Melbourne.
Friday, March 29
Jay Wymarra
A comedian that knows how to perform to an audience of any kind – whether it be that of a Ted Talk or that of a lip sync battle – Jay Wymarra will leave you gasping for breath between laughs when he’s done with you.
Michael Shafar
No one has their finger on the cultural pulse quite like comedian Michael Shafar. With witty takes on everything in the news cycle – from the Queen’s death to antivaxxers – you can forsake the news cycle in favour of a few jokes from this guy.
Rachel Berger
Trailblazer Rachel Berger will be hitting the National Theatre stage with the kind of loud and brash comedic timing she’s come to be known for. A sure-fire legend in the comedy scene that’s not to be missed.
Popping across the ditch for Melbourne’s festival season, this Kiwi is rising fast and sharp in the comedy ranks. With a program choc-a-bloc of dark, silly humour, Kura Turuwhenua is one to keep a keen eye out for.
For more on the National Theatre’s Comedy Gold series and to grab your tickets, head here.
