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Media Release
Friday 30 November 2012
Brisbane Comedy Festival Line-Up Announced
Brisbane Powerhouse and brisbanetimes.com.au present
Brisbane Comedy Festival 2013
Feeling depressed by politics, the economy and global warming? Try a distraction from your
problems or have a good laugh at them at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2013 – with 52 international,
Australian and local comedians on stage there’s something for everyone to have a chortle at.
Brisbane Comedy Festival is on Tuesday 26 February – Sunday 24 March 2013.
International headliners Danny Bhoy and Stephen K Amos will return for the 2013 festival and
audiences will be able to see Britain’s Paul Foot and Sarah Millican in their Brisbane premieres.
Australians Wil Anderson, Hannah Gadsby, Tom Gleeson, Tom Ballard, Dave O’Neil, Josh Earl,
Heath Franklin, Dave Thornton, Jenny Wynter, Jon Bennet, Josh Thomas and Sammy J and Randy
will bring to the stage witticisms, quirky observations and hilarious tales of their personal triumphs
and challenges.
The one-liners, whimsy and mockery continue with local comedians Mel Buttle, Paul Brasch, Skills in
Time and Super Happy Fun Times. This year the festival also includes two live podcasts – The
Minutes Podcast with Mel Buttle and Patience Hodgson from The Grates and The Little Dum Dum
Club Podcast with comedians Tommy Dassalo and Karl Chandler.
Another addition to the festival is the family-friendly Adam by Belgian comedian/puppeteer Stephane
Gerois who will bring over 40 household objects to life and explore love, the universe and Newton’s
theory of gravity.
Audiences will enjoy comic musings, side-splitting stories and tear-inducing tales from Ronny Chieng,
Damian Callinan, Breakout Comedy, Jack Druce, Bart Freebairn, Rhys Nicholson, Damien Power,
Matt Okine, Darren McGinlay and Slow Clap.
On Fridays and Saturdays during the festival audiences can check out the 10pm Chalkboard
sessions – a one-hour set which features a variety of comedians. Tickets are $15 and the line-up is
announced daily.
Brisbane Powerhouse is Brisbane City Council’s leading arts performance venue helping to deliver a vibrant and creative city.
-ENDS-
Dates
Venue
Tickets
Bookings
Tue 26 February – Sun 24 March 2012
Brisbane Powerhouse
$10 - $46
www.briscomfest.com.au and 07 3358 8600
For more information, images and interviews please contact
Brisbane Powerhouse Publicist, Amanda Doellinger
p 07 3358 8670 m 0423 148 213 f 07 3358 8649
e [email protected]
MEDIA RELEASE
Mary Tobin Presents…
STEPHEN K AMOS
is
THE SPOKESMAN
Anagrammatist and word master, Stephen K Amos is THE SPOKESMAN.
Returning to Australia for a strictly limited season after a sell-out world-wide tour.
This new show is a refreshingly honest tale of comedy and life.
‘Slick, polished and professional, Amos delivered a memorable night of comedy, just as you would
expect from a celebrated international comedian at the top of his game’ Herald Sun 2012
Amos has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his easy, relaxed style, intelligent wit
and honest warm-hearted joie de vivre. The last few years have seen Stephen steadily become a
household name performing all over Australia and appearing on Thank God You’re Here, Spicks & Specks,
The Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala, Great Debate and Good News Week.
In the UK he has recently starred in a number of popular TV shows including Have I Got News For You’
(BBC One), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV) and Celebrity Masterchef (BBC2).
‘Amos is a hugely skilled performer, genial and always in control... clever and outrageously
extravagant.’ The Scotsman
‘Laughs by the bucket load.’ Edinburgh Festivals
www.stephenkamos.com
www.marytobinpresents.com.au
2013 STEPHEN K AMOS – AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
ADELAIDE FRINGE –12 - 16 Feb 2013
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL – Powerhouse Theatre
Tues 26 Feb – Sat 10 Mar 2013 (no show Mondays)
7pm (60 Mins)
5.30pm Sundays
Tues $36
Weds, Thurs & Sun $40/$37
Fri & Sat $44.50/39.50
Bookings 07 3358 8600 and briscomfest.com
ADELAIDE FRINGE – 12 - 16 Mar 2013
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL - 28 March –21 April 2013
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL – 9 - 11 May
MEDIA INQUIRIES TO BUXTON WALKER PUBLICITY
Michelle Buxton – [email protected] or 0419 134 278
Hannah Tobin – [email protected] or 0407 682 662
Token Events presents WIL ANDERSON – GoodWil
It is in the arena of his true love, stand‐up comedy, that Wil has made his mark on the world stage. Wil has shared the stage with Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Louis CK, Daniel Tosh, Stephen Fry and Alan Davies. John Cleese has named him as one of comedy's hottest acts. If you’re not sure whether to trust John though, trust thousands of audience members over the last 3 years who have voted him People’s Choice Award WINNER, Melbourne Comedy Festival 2010 2011 & 2012 NOMINEE – Most Outstanding Show, Melbourne Comedy Festival 2010, 2012 “astute, sharp and intelligent, Wil Anderson is a master” ‐ The Age 2012 “a man in black on a bare stage spinning every thought he has into comedy gold” **** 1/2 ‐ Herald Sun 2012 Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse – Powerhouse Theatre
Address: 119 Lamington St, New Farm
Dates: Tue 19 – Sun 24 March
Time: Tue – Sat 9:00pm, Sun 7:30pm
Ticket Prices: Sat All Tix $45, All Tix $38
Bookings: www.briscomfest.com or 3358 8600
Token Events presents TOM BALLARD - My Ego Is Better Than Your Ego
He’s hands down one of the best young stand-ups in this country and you won’t want to
miss his brand new show...
As heard on triple j Breakfast. As seen on The Project and Can of Worms.
Tom desperately craves attention and validation. That's why he does comedy and radio
and TV. But sometimes it doesn't work out. Mainly because he desperately craves
attention and validation.
“[Ballard’s] material, most importantly, absolutely kills…It’s tightly paced, it’s perfectly
delivered and it’s funny as hell” ***** Time Out
“consistently, acutely hilarious” **** Herald Sun
“excellent, unflinching and at times brutally funny…[Ballard’s] natural poise and charming
on-stage persona means he appears likely to have a long career ahead” **** The Age
Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse – VISY Theatre
Address: 119 Lamington St, New Farm Dates: Tue 5 – Sun 10 March
Ticket Prices: Fri/Sat All Tix $30, Full $26, Conc $24, Preview (5 Mar) $24 Bookings: www.briscomfest.com or 3358 8600
Pretending Things Are a Cock
‘Bennett is a master storyteller’ **** Time Out, Melbourne
‘Instantly likeable, Bennett is a deft storyteller with a frank, confessional style that blends pathos &
humour to great effect’ ****½ Uptown Magazine
Just For Laughs Best Comedy Nominee – Montreal Fringe
Best of the Fest – Winnipeg Fringe
After critically acclaimed performances to sell out audiences around the world, and a legion of
Facebook fans - Australian comedic artist Jon Bennett brings his Just for Laughs - Best Comedy
nominated show of over 200 pretend cocks to the Brisbane Comedy Festival.
A unique stand-up experience, Pretending Things Are A Cock is part photographic display, part
pot-holed journey into the idiosyncratic world of Jon Bennett.
The product of four years global wandering, Bennett presents a show which combines an artistic, phallic‐themed photographic display with hilarious and heart‐wrenching tales from his life, giving the audience an insight into the artist’s mind.
Bennett’s ‘cocks’ range from ordinary household utensils, monuments around the world to weird
and obscure objects. The show grew from an exhibition and art experiment that delved into the
nature of masculinity and sex, but mainly exposes the interpretations of irony within society.
Spawning a published book, PTAAC has now become a live event.
PTAAC has performed sold out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2010/11),
Vancouver and Montreal Fringe Festivals (2010), Edmonton Fringe (2011), Falls Festival (2011/12),
Winnipeg Fringe (2012) and the Edinburgh Fringe (2012).
‘At the end of this hilarious and thoughtful hour, no one seems to want to leave the room’
**** Vue Weekly
‘True brilliance’ **** Edmonton Journal
Full bio - www.jonbennettcomedy.com/about
WATCH - PTAAC Public Service Announcement - www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gUHYYRU1KY
----------------------------------------------------- END ----------------------------------------------------Brisbane Comedy Festival
Dates: 19 – 24 March 2013
Times: Tues – Sat 7.15pm, Sun – 5.15pm
Venue: Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse
Tickets: $15-$20
Bookings: www.briscomfest.com.au or 07 3358 8600
Media Contact:
2hoots Productions - Bronwyn Hooton
M:
+61 422 817 017
E:
[email protected]
A:
1107/422 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 AUS
MEDIA RELEASE
2hoots Productions presents
AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE COMEDIAN RETURNS AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2013 Letters. Funny old things? They can make you laugh. They can make you cry. They can make paper aeroplanes. This show features some of the letters you never got round to writing because you thought life was too short. Well, I think life is just about the right length, so plenty of time to write to these arseholes. Crusade is not the right word, but join me on my crusade to effect real change in this broken world. This is a stand up show with some sitting down – Danny Bhoy Danny began his stand up career in 1998 and in 1999 he won The Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award, the biggest national competition in the UK for new comics. In 2001, Danny debuted his first solo show at the Edinburgh Festival to audience enrapture and critical acclaim. Since then, he has continued to build on his stand up success in the UK, with nine return visits to the Edinburgh Fringe, with his latest offerings packing out the biggest venues in town! But, his success at home tells only a small part of the story. Since his first visit abroad to the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2003, Danny has become one of the most globally successful and prolific comics working in the world today. He has built up a massive following in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, where he regularly tours record‐breaking shows. As probably the most travelled comedian working in the world today, Danny’s unique brand of story‐telling and razor sharp wit has been described as “effortlessly funny”, and “the stand‐up equivalent of Bill Bryson”. Danny’s first two DVD’s ‘Live at The Opera House’, and ‘Live at the Athenaeum’ released only in Australia and New Zealand, enjoyed huge success. And in early 2012, Danny recorded his first worldwide DVD in his home town of Edinburgh, ‘Live At The Festival Theatre’ which was recently released in the UK and will be released in Australia on March 7 through Roadshow Entertainment to coincide with the tour. In addition to regular appearances on Canada’s ‘Just For Laughs’ galas, Danny has also performed TV spots on ‘Live At The Apollo’ in the UK and ‘The David Letterman Show’ in the US. He has also recorded a highly prestigious one‐hour Comedy Central Special. BRISBANE POWERHOUSE 18‐23 MARCH Book at Brisbane Powerhouse Box Office 3358 8600 www.brisbanepowerhouse.org www.dannybhoy.com www.abpresents.com.au Presented by Adrian Bohm by arrangement with Lisa Thomas Management For further information, interviews, photos etc, please contact Dianna O’Neill Publicity Phone: 02 9337 2288 Mob: 0418 468 148 Email: [email protected] PRESS RELEASE PAUL BRASCH’S A TO Z OF SUPERHEROES We live in the age of the superhero and Paul has written a new show to find out more about these costumed characters and why they are so funny. Paul’s A to Z of Superheroes gives us the down‐low on 26 heroes in 60 minutes. From Aquaman to Batman and from Captain America to Xena, Paul asks “why do these people want to save us and why do they need to dress up in tights to do it?”. “What are the stories behind the gadgets, the costumes and the secret identities? What Skin cream does Aquaman wear to hydrate? If Batman was born in Queensland would he be Fruit‐Batman? Is Superman the strongest asylum seeker ever?” Described by the press as one of Australia’s greatest comedians, Paul’s A to Z of Superheroes is his fifth one‐man‐show which will show not only a comedian at the height of his powers but also bring to light his life‐long addiction to comic books. Dates: 12 – 17 March Times: Tue – Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7pm Tickets: $16 ‐ $22 Bookings: www.briscomfest.com Media Contact: Paul Brasch [email protected] 0421 787 950 CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS BREAKOUT COMEDY A SHOWCASE OF THE HOTTEST EMERGING TALENT IN AUSTRALIAN COMEDY! NICK CODY, TIEN TRAN, DAYNE RATHBONE & MICHAEL HING These are the most exciting new voices on the Australian comedy scene and they are quickly commanding attention! Off the back of sold‐out festival shows, rave reviews and memorable TV appearances, this award winning ensemble is letting loose its considerable comedic chops to deliver a rollicking showcase of world‐class comedy. NICK CODY “Both uncontrollably laugh‐out‐loud funny and hang‐your‐head‐in‐shame funny” ‐ Herald Sun TIEN TRAN “Tien Tran hit the ground running with a bold, confident delivery... performed with such conviction” – Chortle DAYNE RATHBONE “Truly original” ‐ Chortle MICHAEL HING ‘Wicked smart, and one of the funniest fucking comics I have ever seen’ – Jamie Kilstein, Citizen Radio 2013 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
SHOW: Breakout Comedy
VENUE: Rooftop Terrace
DATES:Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd March 2013
TIME: 8:30PM
TICKETS: $15 Thursday, $20 Friday, $22 Saturday (Early Bird $10/$15)
BOOKINGS: 07 3358 860 www.briscomfest.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Craig Ivanoff - [email protected] 02 9519 9231
TICKETS ON SALE 30th NOVEMBER 2012
CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
MEL BUTTLE
HOW EMBARRASSMENT
Triple J’s Mel Buttle is a comedian from Brisbane who struggles with embarrassment, her desire to put cats
in costumes, the paid parking at Chermside and keeping up to date with writing in her Feelings Journal.
Mel Buttle is proud to debut her hotly anticipated new show, in her home town of Brisbane. She had a
cracker of a year in 2012, scoring a column in The Courier Mail and her own segment with Tom and Alex
on Triple J not to mention that her hit podcast The Minutes with Mel and Patience debuted at #2 overall on
the iTunes. (Whatever though).
Despite her success, Mel Buttle is writing this in her pajamas with Cheezel-stained fingers but wants you to
know even though she is crippled by this awkward third person writing style, she is very professional.
“Oh no, you’re not going to write that are you?” – Mel’s mum.
“Gifted of rare talent” The Age
“Buttle has the right mix of confidence and vulnerability to get the audience on side and the
material to keep them there … there is something about Buttle that brings a young Judith Lucy to
mind. It would come as no surprise if she was just as successful.” Brisbane Courier Mail
“With the confidence, presence and sarcasm of a young Kitty Flanagan, Buttle had the audience
eating out of her hand with some hilariously wrong stories…”
The West Australian
2013 BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
SHOW: Mel Buttle: How Embarrassment
DATES: Tuesday 5th March 2013 – Saturday 9th March 2013
TIME: 7:00PM
TICKETS: $15 Tuesday, $20/$18con Wednesday – Thursday + Sunday, $25/$22 Con Friday - Saturday
Media Release For Immediate Release The Minutes Podcast with Mel and Patience Brissy girls, Comedian Mel Buttle and Patience from The Grates have been making their very own homemade podcast since 2011. With over 6,000 downloads a week and a debut that ruffled Hamish and Andy’s feathers (peaking at #2 on the iTunes charts) these girls started with a simple podcast, but have ended up building a community of listeners worldwide who just can’t get enough. Mel and Pae developed The Minutes podcast idea, over tea and cake on Patience’s couch in Camp Hill, the podcast is heavily and purposefully set in Brisbane. ‘We’re Brisbane to the core, we love Brissy to death!’ said Patience. The Girls have achieved success interstate, selling out their debut live podcast at the Sydney Fringe Festival, but are keen as mustard to show their wares during the Brisbane Comedy Festival. ‘I can’t wait to do The Minutes podcast in my hometown, I’ll be able to make jokes about Chermside and Stefan’s Needle and Sarina Russo and have people get them’ said Mel. The podcast is peppered with big name guests from the worlds of comedy and music, with singer Ben Lee appearing in the girls live Sydney podcast, can Brisbane expect to see the girls calling in any favours from their famous friends for the Brisbane Comedy Festival? ‘We’ve made some phone calls, we’re waiting to hear back, also I’d check your email Nicki Minaj’ said Patience . Patience is the charismatic front woman of chart‐topping ARIA‐award‐nominated Brisbane band The Grates. Although their style is low fi they’re no strangers to live performance, with Mel continuing to be one of the fastest rising stars on the national standup scene. ‘Come see our podcast, it’ll be at least as good as a night out at the Carina Leagues Club’ said Mel. Date: Sunday 10 March Time: 2pm Tickets: $21 ‐ $24 Bookings: www.briscomfest.com All media enquires [email protected] 0450 959 251 Website: http://theminutespodcast.tumblr.com/ Patience: http://thegrates.com/ Mel http://melbuttle.com.au/ Media Release
Brisbane Powerhouse and Harley Breen
Present
Harley Breen – Some kind of something
Fresh from spreading his own kind of “something” all around Australia on his successful
solo tour, Harley Breen is back and ready to share his own unique take on the world in
what is sure to be another knock-out show.
“The man is truly funny” herald sun
Through his wide travels (Which last year included extensive touring of Australia and also shows
throughout India as part of their inaugural Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow) Breen has
come across a lot of people and experiences that have over the years helped form his worldview.
In recent years he has found a lot of what he thought to be truths to be, well, full of shit.
This year Breen wants to look back on some of the things that he had accepted as truths, without
ever really checking the facts.
Perhaps raising a child means that he wants to pass on reputable knowledge, or perhaps he’s just
simply sick of all the misdirection in the world. Either way, with a suitcase bearing notches from
South-East Asia to Edinburgh, Breen has a wealth of world-experience to draw upon as he lays
down the truth and laughs as only he can.
" Very funny" -The Age
“Breen flipped the mood in to all out fun!” mediaculture.org.au
"Breen is equal parts exhilarating, easy-to-follow and improvised as he bounces seamlessly from punchline
to punchline without missing a beat in an impeccably timed comedic routine." Herald sun
LISTING INFORMATION
Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse – rooftop terrace
Dates: March 12th – 17th 2013
Tickets: Full $23.50 con. $19.00
Times: 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Bookings: Brisbanepowerhouse.org
PRESS CONTACT: [email protected] 0414408307
STAND –UP DAMIAN CALLINAN Presents ‘THE MERGER’ After two years of touring, Damian Callinan brings The Merger to the 2013 Brisbane Comedy Festival. This character based, one‐man show received its 3rd Barry Award nomination for Best Show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and has gone onto critically acclaimed seasons at Sydney’s Seymour Centre, The Adelaide Fringe Festival and regional arts tours throughout Australia. “ … A ready‐to‐go one‐man sitcom ‐ could be the next Summer Heights High.” UK Chortle.com The Merger tells the tale of The Bodgy Creek Football Club. Winless for a record 34 games, they take solace after taking out Carbon Neutral Footy Club Of The Year. But their joy is short lived and struggling to field a team for the new season they seemed destined to either fold or merge with their arch rivals ‐ Hudson’s Flat. Prodigal son, coach Troy Carrington has other ideas and to save the battling rural club he embarks on a program to recruit Asylum Seekers. Will the new players cope with pre season training whilst fasting for Ramadan? ‘The Merger is another terrific solo effort from one of this country's finest character comedians’ Herald Sun ‘He is a sharp comic performer and raconteur. What is surprising is the nimbleness and nuance in his characters. All the focus is on Callinan and he holds it expertly.’ Sydney Morning Herald www.damiancallinan.com.au Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse Address: 119 Lamington Street, New Farm Dates: 12 – 17 March Tickets: Full $27 Conc $22 Cheap Tue/ Group $20 Times: Tue‐Sat 7.15pm, Sun 5.15pm Bookings: www.brisbanepowerhouse.org & 07 3358 8600 Publicity Contact: TS Publicity Amaya Courtis [email protected] (03) 9419 8837
MEDIA RELEASE Karl Chandler Has (Literally) 1.5 Million Jokes Get ready for Karl Chandler to attempt to fit 1.5 million jokes into his hour‐long show in the Brisbane Comedy Festival! …. Ok. Let’s be honest. He doesn’t have 1.5 million jokes. It just seemed like a funny name at the time. What he WILL do is pack as many razor‐sharp jokes with weird logic into an hour. There’ll be one‐liners, two‐liners, and if he’s feeling particularly fit, some marathon three‐liners. If you like your jokes short, sharp, weird and frequent, this is the show for you! Chandler’s written for all sorts of TV shows, like The Project, Good News Week and (believe it or not) I Will Survive, and has appeared on The Circle. He’s also the co‐host of one of Australia’s most popular comedy podcasts, The Little Dum Dum Club, with thousands of downloads every week. 'Worthy of the world’s most respected gagsmiths.' - Chortle.co.uk
“The best one-linesman in the country.” - Sam Simmons, Triple J
________________________________________________________________ Brisbane Comedy Festival Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm Dates: Tue 26 Feb – Sun 3 March Times: Tue – Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7pm Tickets: $16‐$22 Bookings: 07 3358 8600 or www.briscomfest.com Media Contact: Karl Chandler [email protected] 0438 660 836 CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
RONNY CHIENG
CAN YOU DO THIS? NO YOU CAN’T.
Winner 2012 Best Newcomer Melbourne International Comedy Festival
2012 was a huge year for Malaysian Ronny Chieng LLB BCom (Melb) GradDip in Legal Practice (ANU)
and this year looks even bigger.
Fresh from his sold out seasons at the Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals (including extra shows by
popular demand), winning the Best Newcomer Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
2012, an invitation to perform at the prestigious Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and a season at
London's Soho Theatre, Ronny brings the pain in his brand new hour special as he shows you what he can
do (and what you can't do).
Ronny Chieng is a comedy force to contend with. Winning audiences the world over with his confidence
and distinctive style, there is no one quite like Ronny. Do not miss this show!
“1/2…Chieng has a rapid-fire, confident style that never lets up…” - The Age
“…witheringly condescending…bluntly funny…impressive…” - Chortle
“…He’s sharp, he’s funny, he’s quick-witted…” - The Herald Sun
SHOW: Ronny Chieng: Can You Do This? No You Can’t
VENUE: Turbine Studio
DATES: Tuesday, 5th March 2013 – Saturday 9th March 2013
TIME: 7:15PM
TICKETS: $15 Thursday 28th January 2013, $25 Friday 1st February + 2nd February 2013
MediaRelease
TommyDassalo
Spread
In1924,FredWalkerinventedVegemite.
In2013,hisgreat‐grandsonTommyDassaloistellinghisstory.Well,aslightlyfabricatedversionof
hisstory,tomakeitmoreappealingtoamodernaudience.
Foryears,Tommyhasbeentellingpeoplethathisgreat‐grandfatherinventedVegemite.Untilthis
year,whenamancalledJamieCallisterreleasedabookentitled‘TheManWhoInventedVegemite’,
abouthisgrandfather,CyrilCallister.
Withhisfamilies’reputationontheline,TommyisattemptingtotellFredWalker’ssideofthestory,
andtomakeitmoreinterestingthanCyrilCallister’sstory.Thefactswillbeinthere,butsowillabit
oftimetravelandmaybesomewerewolves,justtospicethingsupforamodernaudience.
Partstand‐uproutine,partbiographyandpartcomicstrip,‘Spread’isataleaboutlegacy,familyand
spinningagoodyarn,aswellasacomediclookatthehistoryofournation’sbelovedVegemite.
TommyDassalohaswrittenforshowslikeTalkin’‘BoutYourGeneration,appearedinTheLibrarians,
andisoneofthehostsofthehugelypopularpodcastTheLittleDumDumClub,andisasold‐out
favouriteatfestivalsacrossAustralia.
'Extremelyfunny...oneofthefindsofthisyearsfestival.'****1/2–Herald Sun. DATE Tue 26 Feb – Sun 3 Mar TIME Tue – Sat 7pm, Sun 5.30pm VENUE Graffiti Room DURATION 50mins TICKETS Preview Tue $16, Wed ‐ Sun $22(f), $18(c), $18(group 5+) Media enquiries: Tommy Dassalo [email protected] 0419 435 357 JackDruce
Un‐qualifiedLifeCoach
“Pure,sparklingwit!Aclassactthatwillgrowintoastar”
‐ThePun
At21,JackisaComedyFestivalveteran.OriginallyfromCanada,Jackbeganhisstandupcareerstand
upaswinneroftheNSWKickStartcomedycompetitionattheripeoldageof15.
NowJackdoescomedyatclubsandfestivalsalloverthecountryandhasbeenastaffwriteronthehit
ABC3kidsShow‘You’reSkittingme’
"Thisyoungmanwillhavealong,illustriouscareerincomedy"
‐AustralianComedyReview
Inhisnewshow,Jackisonaself‐helpcrusade!Joinhimonhisquesttounderstandandmaster:
Motivation,SocialSkills,Courage,Horsemanshipandmuchmoreinhisnewlifechangingshow!*
Jackhasnoformaltraininginpsychology(oranythingelse)buthemorethanmakesupforthiswith
hisacuteknowledgeofStarWars,histendencytogetfartooemotionalwhenwatchingdocumentary
aboutPenguins.
*Lifechanginginthesensethatlifeiseverchanging
Dates:
5–10March
Times:
Tue–Sat8.30pm,Sun7pm
Tickets:
$16‐$22
Bookings:
www.briscomfest.com
FormoreJackDrucerelatedcomedycheckout'TheDruceandHingPodcast'Freeonitunes!
www.jackdruce.com
www.twitter.com/jackdruce
For media enquiries please contact: Jack Druce [email protected] 0406 955 501 Josh Earl Is A Librarian
Josh Earl is an award winning* comedian, ageing hipster, a cake enthusiast and a school
librarian. After sell out seasons in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth Josh is going to dazzle
audiences in Brisbane with the whirlwind life of being a… librarian.
Josh will strum up a storm as he sings (and jokes) about the system – The Dewey Decimal
System – working his way from 001 to 920.7 (He would of liked to have gone further but the show
can only go for an hour).
Josh also writes and performs for the hugely popular Lime Champions sketch show on Melbourne
radio Triple R and has appeared on Triple J, in Frankie Magazine, and has been seen on such
shows as Spicks and Specks (ABC TV), Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation (Channel Ten), and the
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Gala.
* Best Comedy at Perth International Fringe Festival 2012
“4 stars – talent to burn” The Sunday Age
“4 stars – Just like a library book, check him out” The Sunday Herald Sun
“Hilarious… An unforgettable experience, and must see viewing” Beat Magazine
“To find a comedian that has you laughing the entire way through a show is hard. To find
one that you could happily sit through another hour of is almost impossible, but he
managed to do just that.” Rip It up
“9/10 - His gigs are ALWAYS hilarious (he never misses). Earl had the crowd rollicking and
the laughs didn’t stop.” - RHUM
Show Title: Josh Earl is a Librarian
Producer: Josh Earl
Dates: 12th – 17th of March
Time: 7pm (5:30pm Sunday)
Venue: Rooftop Terrace
Tickets: $17-$20
Bookings: www.briscomfest.com or Ph: 33588600
For media enquiries please contact Josh at [email protected] or on 0409213698
STAND‐UP Melbourne International Comedy Festival proudly presents Britain's PAUL FOOT – KENNY LARCH IS DEAD (UK) Barry Award Nominee Melbourne Comedy Festival 2011 & 2012 The man who speaks a comic language from a galaxy far away debuts in Brisbane after two critically acclaimed, Barry Award nominated Melbourne Comedy Festival seasons. Mr Foot will delight and amuse connoisseurs and newcomers alike with a show he personally describes in the following manner: Deep within the sinking sands of the perspex jungle of youth, in the forgotten nebula of nothingness, comes an objet d'esire: a trombone fruit. Needless to say, it's another warm year. “His routines are like jazz clusters, loose hammocks, choked to the brim with jokes and ideas." Noel Fielding, (Mighty Boosh) “Inspired, surreal and incomprehensibly funny,” Chortle LISTING INFORMATION Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse Dates: 22 – 24 March, 2013 Preview: Friday 22 March, 2013 Tickets: Early bird (tix purchased before February) ‐ $27.50 Preview ‐ $29.00 Full price: $33.50 Concession: $29.00 Bookings: BRISCOMFEST.COM or 07 3358 8600 MEDIACONTACT:AmayaCourtisT:0394198837/0438904149E:[email protected]
Media Release
HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER
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THE (S)HITLIST
ONE SHOW ONLY!
Friday 8 March at 9pm
Brisbane Powerhouse
Bookings: 07 3358 8600 and briscomfest.com
Australia's MOST WANTED comedian Chopper is fizzing at the bumhole to be back in Brisbane, and this
time, he's brought a big pad of paper with your name on it.
Some people have a shopping list. Some have a to-do list. Chopper has a (s)hitlist. Because sometimes
when you get angry, you have to get organised.
Restaurant serves your dinner cold. Put it on the (s)hitlist. Friend stabbed you. (s)hitlist. Just saw a
romantic comedy you didn’t like... well maybe put yourself on the shitlist for that one, what did you expect?
Everybody needs a (s)hitlist. Its about making sure you don’t make the same mistake twice and giving
Karma a bit of hurry along, in this life.
Everybody has a (s)hitlist. What’s on yours? Every night Chopper creates a new (s)hitlist with the audience
in an audio-visual, interactive, group therapy comedy slapdown. Be part of show by submitting your entry
to The Shitlist now by tweeting #Choppersshitlist.
So, see Chopper live and in stabbing distance, in fact put it on your to do list, just above laughing your arse
off.
Easily the best list since Schindler's.
"Australia’s funniest comedy character..." ***** - Sunday Mail
'He is a wonderful mimic. He is also a bloody good comic. " **** - The Age
"This is a top hour of uproariously entertaining comedy. Heath Franklin’s comically ghastly creation is a
rock-solid stand-up, a character so well cast that he seems to have an independent life…packed with good
gags and ‘so wrong its right" moments’" **** - Chortle UK
www.laughingstock.com.au MediaInquiriestoBuxtonWalkerPublicity
MichelleBuxton–[email protected]
HannahTobin–[email protected]
Stand up Comedy
Bart Freebairn
Presents
The Age of Wonder
We were all small and full of wonder once. Reality was sparkly, mysterious and terrifying.
Come exploring with Bart Freebairn as he looks at these ideas with his light whimsical
stories and jokes in a fun slightly cheeky show about youth and it’s mystery as we continue
to strive to stay young at heart.
Let this rising young comedian will take you on a journey back to the past where things
seemed simple and pure. A place where some of us are still trying to reach after all of these
years so hold tight and let the fun begin!
From the Raw Comedy National finals to the Comedy channel Bart Freebairn is on the up
and up in the world funny. It is safe to say after writing for channel Tens Good New Week
and appearances on TripleJ you should catch him now before he is ruined by fame and
fortune.
Coming from well received seasons at Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne International
Comedy Festival Bart Freebairn has a treat for Brisbane Comedy Festival that should not be
missed.
"…a joy to watch" The Age ★★★★
" …turns ordinary tales into wonderful adventures"
Adelaide Advertiser ★★★★
Dates:
Times:
Tickets:
Bookings:
19 – 24 March
Tue – Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7pm
$16 - $22
www.briscomfest.com
For Media enquiries please contact:
Bart Freebairn
[email protected]
0438756235
Token Events presents HANNAH GADSBY – Happiness Is A Bedside Table
You’ve seen her on Adam Hills In Gordon Street Tonight, now see her live on stage... Award‐winning comedian Hannah Gadsby has written a new show about the lowest point in her life (thus far) and how she eventually found happiness in a piece of furniture. Contains imagined nudity and metaphorical nakedness. “fascinating and fun in equal measure...a thoroughly entertaining hour of good, intelligent company” **** ‐ Chortle (UK) “deliciously awkward” ‐ The Age Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse – VISY Theatre
Time: 7:15pm
Ticket Prices: Fri/Sat All Tix $35, Full $30
Media Release
Thursday 1 November
Comedy for Young and Old at Brisbane Comedy Festival
Brisbane Powerhouse, Compagnie Chemins de Terre, Belgium, in association with Black Hole
Theatre, Inc. presents: Adam, Professor of the Laboratory
“Truly magical!” Le Jour
“Belgian performer Stephane Georis is a master at animating the inanimate object, imbuing it with
character and feelings.” The Australian
Looking for kid-friendly comedy at Brisbane Comedy Festival? This year critically-acclaimed Belgian
puppeteer Stephane Georis brings cabbages, pizza and coffee cups to life in Adam, a show that
combines comedy and science to explore the origins of the universe. Adam is on at Brisbane
Comedy festival in Saturday 16 March.
Professor Adam is trying to discover the origin of the universe, and he asks other scientists to help
with his experiments. In their quest eggs are catapulted to demonstrate the theory of gravity, green
slime signals the start of Darwinian evolution and dinosaurs roam the earth in the form of cucumbers.
In between experiments audiences will meet Mr Gauche as tries to fly.
According to The Australian, “It’s hard to pinpoint the qualities in this show that elevate it from
theatre-in-education fare to absurdist puppet theatre for adults and kids alike.
“Georis is part of an emerging trend in puppetry that dispenses with actual puppets; instead, ordinary
objects are transformed simply by adding a pair of glasses or turning them upside down. In this
show, three upturned coffee pots become loquacious companions, their lids turned into moving lips.”
The Dirt Roads Theatre Company was founded in 1988 by Stephane Georis and Geneviève Cabodi
to create work in theatre, circus and clown arts, music, dance, puppetry and object theatre. Almost
30 years later the company has performed in theatre and streets around the world and have also had
numerous co-productions with French, Italian and Danish theatre companies.
Director: Francy Begasse
Co-writers: Stéphane Georis and Francy Begasse
Brisbane Powerhouse is Brisbane City Council’s leading arts performance venue helping to deliver a vibrant and creative city.
-ENDS-
Date
Time
Venue
Tickets
Info
Saturday 16 March
10am and 1pm
Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse
$18 - $25
07 3358 8600 or brisbanepowerhouse.org
For information please contact: Amanda Doellinger Brisbane Powerhouse Publicist
P 07 3358 8670 M 0423 148 213 E [email protected]
Token Events presents TOM GLEESON – HELLO BITCHES!
You can’t go past Tom Gleeson for smart, relatable, top shelf stand-up. He’s the black
label of comedy...
He’s performed at every major comedy festival in the world and supported Louis CK, the
biggest stand-up in the world right now. He is the comedian other comedians watch. Last
year’s season completely sold out. Don’t miss out bitches!
"Gleeson is at the top of his game" - The Age 2012
"Gleeson reveals himself to be the thinking man’s stand-up comic" - Herald Sun 2012
Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse – VISY Theatre
Time: 7:15pm
Ticket Prices: Fri/Sat All Tix $35, Full $30
CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS STEVE HUGHES BIG ISSUES Australia’s own comic wizard is back.
With worldly insights into the bleeding obvious, Steve Hughes - arguably one of our greatest comedy exports –
returns to Australia for the third consecutive year in 2013 with his hit stand up show, Big Issues.
“Makes Armageddon sounds like a proper laugh riot.” Rolling Stone Magazine
Having sold out his seasons at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival and the NZ
International Comedy Festival in 2012, Hughes returns armed with more issues than an occupy movement.
Hughes tells it like it is - little is off limits for this biting political stand up. Renowned and revered for his observations
and opinions on the everyday political, social and existential world that we live in, Hughes is widely regarded as one
of the most exciting stand up comedians working the stages of the UK, Europe and Australia.
Having begun his performance career as the drummer in several Australian thrash metal bands in the 80s, Hughes
shipped out in 2002 and has been performing on the overseas stand up circuit ever since, including UK TV spots on
BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Live at The Apollo, as well as Ch 4’s Stand Up For The Week.
Locally he has performed as part of the line-up on Network Ten’s annual Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Gala.
Expect a whirlwind of vitriolic social commentary from one of our most original and thought-provoking performers.
Hail the Gods of Metal and Comedy!
2013 ADELAIDE FRINGE
Venue: The Arts Theatre
Dates: Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th February
Tickets: $30.00 Thursday/Sunday; $35.00 Friday/Saturday
Time: 8:30pm
Bookings: www.adelaidefringe.com.au or 08 8100 3000
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30
Venue: Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Date: Tuesday 5th – Sunday 10th March
Tickets: $25.00 Tuesday; $30.00 Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday; $35.00 Friday/Saturday
Time: 8:45pm
Bookings: www.briscomfest.com or 07 3358 8600
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY DECEMBER 7
MEDIA CONTACT: Hannah Watkins Publicity
M 0411 362 727
E [email protected]
Brisbane Comedy Festival 2013
STAND UP
Seesault presents
Danny McGinlay
Hypertonic
In the last twelve months Danny McGinlay has learned Ukrainian, got married, travelled round the
world and worked on two axed TV shows. He has crammed more into one extraordinary year than
most people manage to fit into a standard decade.
As seen on The Project, The Footy Show, The Circle, John Safran’s Race Relations and Adam
Hills In Gordon Street Tonight, as well as the best comedy venues around the country, Danny
McGinlay’s fresh, honest humour has audiences all over Australia in fits of laughter as they can
relate, not so much to his own ludicrous experiences, but to his ambitious appetite for getting the
most out of life.
Danny began his stand-up career at the age of 16 and has gone on to become a local favourite at
his hometown Comedy Festival in Melbourne, as well as performing in New York, London and
Edinburgh. He has performed in Brisbane every year since 2004, and proudly thinks of the city as
his second home. 2013 will mark his first appearance at the Brisbane Comedy Festival.
‘Brilliant…had the audience itching for a standing ovation… McGinlay is sure to
win you over’ Herald Sun
‘Hilarious… engaging…genuinely funny’ The Age
‘A cracker…good fun’ Adelaide Advertiser
‘Infectious…his jokes are quick and slick’ The Pun
‘Quite possibly the funniest man in the world!’ Hypoactive
‘Genius’ Inpress
‘McGinlay is huge fun’ Squirrel Comedy
LISTING INFORMATION
Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse, The Graffiti Room
Dates: Tuesday 12th March – Sunday 17th March
Times: 7:00pm (55 mins)
Tickets: $22.00 Full, $18.00 Conc/Groups (5 or more), $16.00 Preview/Cheap Tuesday
Bookings: www.brisbanepowerhouse.org www.dannymcginlay.com or at the venue
More information: www.dannymcginlay.com
Media Contact: Aneke McCulloch [email protected] 0408 81 STAND‐UP Melbourne International Comedy Festival Presents Sarah Millican – HOME BIRD (UK) WINNER The People’s Choice Award: Queen of Comedy, The British Comedy Awards 2011 NOMINEE Best Female TV Comic, The British Comedy Awards 2011 NOMINEE Best Female Comedy Breakthrough Artist, The British Comedy Awards 2010 NOMINEE Barry Award, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2009 WINNER Edinburgh if.comedy Best Newcomer 2008 “The funniest woman in Britain” The List “Effortlessly engaging” The Age Sarah Millican, UK superstar and queen of sweet and caustic comedy, is coming to Australia to give Brisbane audiences a taste of her deliciously dirty ways for the very first time. Star of the BBC’s The Sarah Millican Television Programme and British Comedy Award winner, Sarah Millican, is settling down (taking her bra off), learning to cook (roasting rather than toasting), she even has a child (cat). “Probably the finest female comedian working at the moment” Time Out In her highly anticipated Brisbane debut Sarah Millican – Home Bird expect to learn what to take on a dirty weekend, the easiest way to blend in in posh restaurants and how to teach pensioners to swear. Don't be fooled by this sweet voiced Geordie ‐ she may look like a schoolteacher, but she has the mouth of a biker. Get ready as she punches out top notch and hilarious views on domestic bliss – no aprons required. “A distinctive blend of northern charm and utter filth” The Observer LISTING INFORMATION Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse Dates: 19 Mar & 21 – 24 Mar Preview: Tuesday 19 Mar Tickets: Early bird (tix purchased before February) ‐ $27.50 Cheap Tuesday/Preview ‐ $29 Full price: $33.50, Concession: $29 Bookings: BRISCOMFEST.COM / 07 3358 8600 MEDIA CONTACT: Amaya Courtis T: 03 9419 8837 / 0438 904 149 E: [email protected] CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
RHYS NICHOLSON
DAWN OF A NEW ERROR
Winner 2012 Best Newcomer Sydney Comedy Festival
Rhys Nicholson was sitting on the couch watching TV with his boyfriend when he suddenly had a weird
feeling. It was a sort of strange warm sensation over his whole body. Rhys thought it was a stroke. It turned
out to be happiness.
Like some sort of coma patient, awoken from a sleep of misery and pessimism, Rhys will present a glorified
pros and cons list about contentment. He’s also going to swear, a lot, and talk about his problems, a lot.
Happiness is bullshit. Rhys will explain. No refunds.
Dawn of a New Error is the brand new show by Australia’s most hilarious, salacious and exciting up-andcoming performers.
“★★★★ - check your moral outrage and political correctness at the door" Herald Sun
"His tongue is as sharp as his dress sense. See him before his career becomes as big as his hair”
Wil Anderson
“razor sharp, corrosive wit” Sydney Morning Herald
SHOW: Rhys Nicholson: Dawn of a New Error
VENUE: Turbine Studio
TIME: 8:45PM
TICKETS: $15 Thursday 28th January 2013, $25 1st February + 2nd February 2013
MATT OKINE
BROKEN DIAMOND HOUSE
Winner 2012 Best Newcomer Melbourne International Comedy Festival
On the long and bumpy road from Brisbane New Comic of the Year (2005) to Diamond House, Matt Okine
has had a lot of thinking to do. He’s always felt broke, but here, he has more money than god. Well… not
that much, but enough to get the lobster. And at least he’s not sharing a room with 150 other dudes. In fact,
Matt’s been a touch spoilt! And now he knows it… But can he make amends??
Everyone wants something for nothing, but how do you make something out of nothing for everyone?
In his fourth solo stand-up show, award-winning comedian Matt Okine explores expectations in a world
where you’re told to expect the unexpected.
Expect nothing, except everything.
Following a year of sold out shows in London, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and an invitation to the
prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, you can expect Matt Okine to be awesome. He is.
“Skillfully crafted and confidently told” Metro London
“Outstanding…rising star” Time Out
“Side-splittingly funny” The Australian Times
SHOW: Matt Okine: Broken Diamond House
TIME: 8:30PM
TICKETS: $15 Tuesday, $20 Wednesday – Thursday + Sunday. $25 Friday - Saturday
Media Release
For Immediate Release
Dave O’Neil in 33 things I should have said NO to…
Comedian Dave O’Neil returns to the Brisbane Comedy Festival
with his brand new stand-up show. Dave has 33 things he
should have said NO to, and he’s just getting around to saying
‘no’ to them now. These things range from the obvious –
McDonalds, drugs and Crocs, to the more complicated and deeper
issues – a suburban upbringing, a public education and Crocs.
In his laid back style Dave will have you agreeing with at
least one of his 33 things and maybe coming up with your own.
At the very least you’ll walk away from Dave’s show with the
thought ‘What’s so wrong with Crocs?’
Dave O’Neil is one of Australia’s most loved comics having
appeared on ABC TV’s SPICKS AND SPECKS 49 times. More recently
Dave has been seen on the ABC on Andrew Denton’s show
‘RANDLING’ where his team reached the finals. Dave was also
featured on the Adam Hill’s show ‘IN GORDON ST TONIGHT’ where
he was the live cross reporter.
Dave has performed solo shows at the Adelaide Fringe, Way out
West Perth Comedy Festival and 14 Melbourne Comedy Festivals.
This is Dave’s second time at the Brisbane Comedy Festival,
having done his ‘Happy to be out of the house’ in 2010.
“It’s an atmosphere some comedians would kill to be able to
generate, unprepossessingly good-spirited fun” Steve Bennett, Chortle
March 7- 9th Brisbane Powerhouse 7.15 pm
Tickets $22 - $26 on www.briscomfest.com
Media enquiries:
Abbey Luckhurst, Adams Management: 03 9804 7187
Dave O’Neil: 0413 754 669
DAMIEN POWER
THE DISILLUSIONED EGO
Damien Power returns for his third year to the Brisbane Comedy Festival and he’s bigger and better than
ever!
Widely regarded as one of the top rising stars of Australian comedy, Damien’s latest comedy escapade
tackles the conflicts between our unconscious primitive desires and our higher purpose as humans.
2012 was an incredible year in comedy for Damien, selling out shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
Comedy Festivals. After reaching the finals in the national RAW Comedy competition, Damien was
selected by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to perform in their exclusive showcase of
Australia’s best emerging comedians, The Comedy Zone.
See Damien Power before this fish gets too big to catch…
“A serious talent to watch” Scene Magazine
“An outstanding character comedian, conjuring exotic personae in clever routines.” The Courier
Mail
DamienPower.com | Twitter.com/DamienPower01 | facebook.com/Damien.Power2
SHOW: Damien Power: The Disillusioned Ego
DATES: Tuesday 19th March – Sunday 24th March
TIME: 8:30PM
TICKETS: $15 Tuesday, $20 Wednesday – Thursday + Sunday. $25 Friday - Saturday
MEDIARELEASE
Nostoryline,noprops,justanhourofhits,hypeandskinny,purpleshenanigans...
SAMMYJ&RANDY
starin
THEARENASPECTACULAR
Saturday 9 March at 9pm, Sunday March 10 at 7 30pm
Brisbane Powerhouse
Bookings: 07 3358 8600 and briscomfest.com
‘Atriumphandagiddydelight.Afterseeingit,youwillimmediatelywanttoseeitagain.’The
Skinny(UK)
‘ThereasonI’vegiventhisshowfivestarsisthatIreallydon’tknowhowitcould
bebetter’HeraldSun
In2010SammyJandRandywonAustralia’smostcovetedcomedyaward,TheBarry,
fortheirone‐man/one‐puppetshow,SammyJ&RandyinRickettsLane.In2011,they
wowedaudiencesaroundtheglobewithSammyJ&RandyinBinNight,thenagainin
2012,withthethirdshowintheirtrilogy,TheInheritance.
TheyarewithoutquestiontwoofthemostsoughtaftercomicsinAustraliatoday.
Combiningcatchysongswithchaotictomfooleryandoutburstsoffilth,thesetwo
adorablecharactershaveanuncannyknackofcharmingthepantsoffeveryonethey
meet.
TheyhaveplayedtosoldouthousesatTheSydneyOperaHouse,closedtheMontreal
JustForLaughsComedyGalaandsoldoutseasonsatEdinburghFringe.In2012the
pairhostedtheMelbourneInternationalComedyFestival’sOpeningNightTVGala.
SammyJ&Randyarecurrentlydevelopingashowfortelevision,sonowisyourchance
toseethemattheirbest,doingtheirbestbits,soyoubestbethere.
Winner:BarryAwardforBestShowofMelbourneComedyFestival2010
Winner:TheAgeCritics’AwardMelbourneComedyFestival2008
Nominee:BestComedyAdelaideFringe2012
MediaInquiriestoBuxtonWalkerPublicity
MichelleBuxton–[email protected]
HannahTobin–[email protected]
LOCAL COMEDY COLLECTIVE IN THE RING FOR ROUND 2 Skills In Time premieres their second hilarious stage show at the 2013 Brisbane Comedy Festival. Greg Larsen, Henry Stone and Sam Campbell have certainly turned some heads since their pursuit of comedy began 4 years ago. Mostly being known for their sprightful online videos and live stand‐up the group shook things up when they debuted a piece of theatre at the 2012 Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals. Impressing fans and critics alike the show was an explosive mix of surrealism and character comedy. They return to this format for their 2013 show Checkmates : The Story of Kasparov and Deep Blue, an exaggerated retelling of the famous chess match between the worlds grandmaster Garry Kasparov and a computer built by IBM – Deep Blue. Transposed onto a backdrop of suburban Australia the story will follow young ‘Gavin Kasparov’ as he befriends a robot – Deep Blue. The friendship sono turns to rivalry however and the stage is set for the ultimate showdown. Who will win, man or machine? “As with our first show, Big City Dreams, this is going to be some outlandish sheeezy” offers up group member Greg. “Have you ever seen a robot get it on at schoolies? Well get your bucket lists ready to be ticked because that’s something that only this show can offer.” Where – Brisbane Powerhouse, Graffiti Room When – Tuesday 5th – Sunday 10th of March 2013 Price ‐ $16 ‐ $22 Publicity Contact – Henry Stone, 0400985963, [email protected] Web – www.skillsintime.com MEDIA RELEASE
30 November 2012
SUPER? HAPPY? FUN? JUST IN TIME!
Turn up the music. Down your drink. Hold your lover close. Relax. Welcome
to ‘Super Happy Fun Time’, a place where only cool dudes and hot babes hang out.
A place where you can find all of your hopes and dreams, and a mini bar too. A
place where the stories are interesting and the love is deep. Also your mum isn’t
there, so that’s good.
Regulars on the local Brisbane comedy scene, Matthew Ford, Nick Robertson,
Jordan Schulte and Sam Bowden are ready to take you by the hand and lead you
through a comedy soiree like no other.
Don't miss your chance to see the guys who brought you last year’s 'The End Of
The World (And Other Things)' and 'Young Blood Comedy All Stars' in their edgiest
and most hilarious show yet.
“The future of Australian comedy is in very good hands”– Sammy J
“These guys are everything you want from comedy – smart, new, and very very
funny. Check them out now before they sell out” – Josh Earl.
Venue: Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse
Dates and times: Saturday 9th of [email protected]
Saturday 16th of [email protected]
Saturday 23rd of [email protected]
Tickets: Full $20
Contact: Matthew Ford
Mobile: 04484 40360
Email: [email protected]
Token Events presents JOSH THOMAS – Douchebag
The wait is over Brisbane, this comedy super star is popping home for a visit...and he has a
brand new show...
Josh wants to be a better person. He also wants to tell jokes. So, he’s going to tell jokes
about wanting to be a better person. You can judge him but you’ll have to buy a ticket
first.
“compellingly honest, relentlessly entertaining” - The Age
“brave, funny and thoroughly entertaining” - Sunday Telegraph
Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse – Powerhouse Theatre
Dates: Thu 14 – Sun 17 March
Time: 7:00pm
Ticket Prices: Sat All Tix $38, Full $34, Conc $32, Preview (14 Mar) $30
Token Events presents DAVE THORNTON – Tall & Pointy
With height and angles on his side, Thornton (b105, Comedy Festival Gala) is back, live on
stage. For a cracking night out you can’t go past this honest, engaging, whip smart and
damn funny star on the rise.
“brilliant…spent the entire night in stitches” Adelaide Advertiser 2012
Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse - Turbine
Address: 119 Lamington St, New Farm Dates: Tue 5 – Sun 10 March
Ticket Prices: Fri/Sat All Tix $30, Full $26, Conc $24, Preview (5 Mar) $24
"Jenny Wynter may be the funniest lady in cabaret." Adelaide Now. ★★★★★ "A sparkling gem." New Adelaide Theatre Guide. WINNER: Award for Excellence in Cabaret, Melbourne Fringe 2011 SOLD OUT: Adelaide Fringe Festival 2012 SOLD OUT: Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2012 Lord Mayor's Fellowship for New and Emerging Artists 2006 Brisbane Comedy Festival and 3 of a Kind Productions proudly present Jenny Wynter's WONDERLAND! featuring Betty and the Betties After sell‐out performances around the country of her award‐
winning "An Unexpected Variety Show", Brisbane’s own beloved musical comedienne with a passion for improvisation is back in her hometown with a brand new show…and this time, she's bringing some sassy singing ladies with her! Acapella swing gals Betty and the Betties (featuring Jenny’s sister, Angeline Wynter) are the resident ‘house band’ in this part improvised, part scripted, all wonderlandish celebration of the awesomely ridiculous, and the ridiculously awesome. From pint‐sized David Bowie costumes, to calorie‐free fairy floss, to disciplining children through the power of dance, join Jenny and the Betties as they invite you to forget your worries for an hour and enjoy the wonderland that is: 'being very silly'! About Jenny: Jenny has trained in and performed improvised comedy with some of the USA and Canada's greatest teachers, including Second City, Loose Moose Theatre and more. Since starting out in comedy in 2005, she has become known for her spontaneous, energetic and interactive style and her trademark improvised songs based on audience suggestion: no two shows are ever the same! “(I)…am not exaggerating when I say that she possesses a rare quality – a combination of stage presence, wit, intelligence and honesty – that I don’t come across too often.” Michael Pollock, musical director of Second City LA, credits include The Drew Carey Show, The Tonight Show. "...a highlight of Melbourne's Fringe Festival. Wynter ...captivates her audience, both male and female, from start to finish." Beat Magazine. “..a very funny, talented lady… I hope that Brisbane appreciates what a treasure it has.” Steve Kaplan, USA comedy coach and creator of HBO Workspace (produced Jack Black, Nathan Lane and Nia Vardalos) Dates: March 12‐17 Times: 8.45pm (7.15pm Sunday) Venue: Turbine Studio, Brisbane Powerhouse Tickets: $20‐$28 Book: 07 3358 8600 or briscomfest.com Media enquiries: Jenny Wynter ‐ [email protected] or 0432 638 867 Brisbane Comedy Festival 2013 Media Contacts Sheet
Artists Publicity Contact Phone Phone Email Stephen K Amos Michelle Buxton 0419 134 278 [email protected]
Wil Anderson Amaya Courtis 03 9419 8837 0438 904 149 [email protected]
Tom Ballard Amaya Courtis 03 9419 8837 0438 904 149 [email protected]
Jon Bennett Bronwyn Hooton 0422 817 017 [email protected] Danny Bhoy Dianna O’Neill 0418 468 148 02 9337 2288 [email protected] Paul Brash Paul Brash 0421 787 950 [email protected] Breakout Comedy Craig Ivanoff 02 9519 9231 [email protected] Mel Buttle Mel Buttle and Patience Hodgsen Craig Ivanoff 02 9519 9231 [email protected] Mel Buttle 0450 959 251 [email protected] Harley Breen Harley Breen 0414 408 307 Damian Callinan Mary Thompson [email protected]
03 9419 8837 0415 745 910 [email protected] Karl Chandler Karl Chandler 0438 660 836 [email protected] Ronny Chieng Craig Ivanoff 02 9519 9231 [email protected] Tommy Dassalo Tommy Dassalo 0419 435 357 [email protected] Jack Druce Jack Druce 0406 955 501 [email protected]
Josh Earl Josh Earl 0409 213 698 [email protected]
Paul Foot Amaya Courtis 0438 904 149 03 9419 8837 [email protected] Heath Franklin Bart Freebairn Michelle Buxton Bart Freebairn 0419 134 278 0438 756 235 [email protected]
[email protected]
Hannah Gadsby 03 9419 8837 0438 904 149 [email protected]
Stephane Georis Amaya Courtis Amanda Doellinger 07 3358 8670 0423 148 213 [email protected]
Tom Gleeson Amaya Courtis 03 9419 8837 0438 904 149 [email protected]
Steve Hughes Hannah Watkins 0411 362 727 [email protected]
The Little Dum Dum Club Tommy Dassalo 0419 435 357 [email protected] Danny McGinlay Aneke McCulloch 0408 818 708 [email protected]
Sarah Millican Amaya Courtis 03 9419 8837 0438 904 149 [email protected]
Rhys Nicholson Craig Ivanoff 02 9519 9231 [email protected] Matt Okine Craig Ivanoff 02 9519 9231 [email protected] Dave O'Neil Abby 03 9804 7187 Dave O'Neil 0413 754 669 Damien Power Craig Ivanoff 02 9519 9231 [email protected] Sammy J & Randy Michelle Buxton 0419 134 278 [email protected]
Skills in Time Henry Stone 0400 985 963 [email protected]
Super Happy Fun Times Matthew Ford 0488 440 360 [email protected] Josh Thomas Amaya Courtis 03 9419 8837 0438 904 149 [email protected] Dave Thornton Amaya Courtis 03 9419 8837 0438 904 149 [email protected] Jenny Wynter Jenny Wynter 0432 638 867 [email protected]

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