Sydney Comedy Festival 2010
Sydney, get ready to yuk it up as the Sydney Comedy Festival prepares to tickle your funniest of bones
Welcome to the 2010 Sydney Comedy Festival – that time of year when the city asks itself whether chickens really do cross roads, how dogs smell when they have no nose, and what is it with airline food (am I right ladies)?
We'll be keeping up to the minute with new performer announcements, date changes and all the other minutiae that come with the Festival, so keep on checking back for details as the Festival approaches. We'll also be adding interviews, clips and more to the links below, because we love you – and comedy – that much.
You're welcome.
Time Out Sydney Comedy Awards
Lovers of laughs, take note: the third annual Time Out
Sydney Comedy Awards are happening again and we are asking YOU to cast
your vote for the funniest performer at this year's Sydney Comedy
Festival.
It's not going to be easy since it's a hell of a line-up, and many of
our previous award recipients are
coming back this year, including Al
Pitcher, DeAnne
Smith, Jeremy
Hotz and the Pajama
Men. Because we respect how tricky a task it is, the mere act
of
voting puts you in the running for a kick-ass Sydney Comedy Prize Pack
including a year's tickets to the Comedy Store!
People's Choice
Award (Public Vote)
Best Newcomer
Best Local
Best International
The Jury Prize
(Industry Vote)
Best of the Fest
Award
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60 in 60
27 Apr
The Factory Theatre
60 comedians in 60 minutes.
Akmal
1 May
The Enmore Theatre
The Life of Akmal – one night only.
Alexis Dubus
4-8 May
The Enmore Theatre
Dubus examines the art, history and reasons behind swearing in all its amusing glory.
Alonzo Bodden
6-17 April
The Comedy Store Sydney
Winner of Last Comic Standing and qualified jet mechanic, makes the rest
of us look bad.
Al Pitcher
30 Apr-1 May
The
Factory Theatre
Al brings you his Picture Show Tour of the World.
Amelia Jane Hunter
30 Apr-2 May
The Enmore Theatre
Amelia presents Hell West and Crooked.
Anthony Salame
4 May-8 May
The
Factory Theatre
He’s On Fire in this brand new comedy performance.
Axis of Awesome
30 Apr-1 May
The
Factory Theatre
Prepare yourself for Infinity Rock Explosion! from this musical comedy trio.
Bad Boys of Comedy
30 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
A new group of four Sydney-side comedians.
Basile
16 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
For fans of comedy and all things Greek.
The Bedroom Philosopher
29 Apr
The Vanguard
Justin Heazlewood launches his new single Northcote.
Benjamin Crellin
24-26 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO PLANES BEING GROUNDED IN LONDON
Bulmer's Best of the Edinburgh Fringe
27 Apr-2 May
The
Factory Theatre
The Best of the Ed Fest 2010 proves promising once again.
Carl-Einar Hackner
21-25 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
See magic merge with music in this loopy comedy.
Celia Pacquola
21-22 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
Being 30-something and awkwardly single makes for awesome comedy.
Chopper
25 Apr
The Metro Theatre
How better could one spend Anzac Day?
Cloud Girls
27 Apr-1 May
The
Factory Theatre
Catch them after a sold out 2009 season.
Cracker Night
20 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
Local and international comedy unite for the opening night of SCF. Jarred Christmas, Benajamin Crellin and Daniel Sloss are unable to appear.
Craig Hill
21-25 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
The mad Scotsman is back.
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Daniel Moore
28 Apr-1 May
Parade Theatre
Moore appears in his first SCF performance.
Daniel Sloss
1 May
The
Factory Theatre
Young gun Sloss comes to Oz on his Teenage Kicks tour.
Daniel Townes
27 Apr-1 May
The
Factory Theatre
SCF regular Townes returns for his 5th season.
Dave Bloustien
21-24 Apr
Parade Theatre
Join him on a whirlwind tour through the history of western philosophy.
Dave Eastgate
1, 8-9 May
The
Factory Theatre
Every genre of musical comedy from rock and rap to emo and country.
Dave Thornton
21-24 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
Watch this popular TV and radio personality make his debut SCF appearance.
David O'Doherty
30 Apr-1 May
The Metro Theatre
A brand new show filled with musical goodness.
Dead Cat Bounce
4-8 May
The
Factory Theatre
Down under for the first time and ready to rock the stage with their
musical hilarity.
DeAnne Smith
4-8 May
The
Factory Theatre
Best Newcomer in the Time Out Sydney 2008 comedy awards.
Des Bishop
30 Apr-1 May
The Metro Theatre
The American-Irish comedian makes his first national tour of Australia.
Diane Spencer
21-23 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
UK’s Spencer showcases Lost in the Mouth Specific.
Die Roten Punkte
27 Apr-1 May
The Metro Theatre
An electric musical comedy performance.
Dom Irrera
21 Apr-1 May
The Comedy Store Sydney
The Italian-centric American comedy veteran comes Down Under.
Doubledog in the Ultimate Board Game - Unscripted
23-24 Apr, 30 Apr-1 May, 7-8 May
The
Factory Theatre
Monopoly, Boggle, Twister, Cluedo and more crash head on.
Eddie Ifft
21-24 & 26 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
A sell out in 2009, he's back with his new show Things I Shouldn't Have Said.
Fear of a Brown Planet
27 Apr-2 May
The
Factory Theatre
A humorous take on controversial issues.
Fiona O'Loughlin
30 Apr
Parade Theatre
Fiona O'Loughlin recounts her colourful year spent battling the bottle.
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The Gigalees Crazy Circus Show
24 Apr-9 May
The
Factory Theatre
Australia's top kids comedy show is coming to Sydney.
Gina Yashere
4-8 May
The
Factory Theatre
One of America's hottest comics brings her internationally acclaimed act to Sydney.
Glenn Wool
21-26 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
Making his SCF debut after a long run around the world.
The Great Comedy Debate
28 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
Has modern music overrun rock n' roll?
Hannah Gadsby
4-8 May
The Enmore Theatre
Gadsby ponders the appeal of underachievement in a success-obsessed
world.
Henry Rollins
18-19 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
He’s back and angrier than ever.
Hing & Magee
22-24 Apr
Parade Theatre
Join them for some lessons on love.
Jackie Loeb
27 Apr-1 May
Parade Theatre
Loeb returns to SCF to perform The Worst Songs Ever Written.
Jason Byrne
23-24 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
Manic, hilarious and Irish.
Jeremy Hotz
23-24 Apr
The Metro Theatre
Eternally melancholic and back in town for two nights only.
Julian Clary
20 Apr
The State Theatre
Back for the first time in 6 years.
Justin Hamilton
23-24 & 26 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
This local comic muses on old age and immaturity.
Kids Comedy Showcase
24-25 April, 1-2 May & 8-9 May
The
Factory Theatre
The first ever stand up show especially for the little ones.
Kitty Flanagan
21-25 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
She returns to Sydney with Charming and Alarming.
The Kransky Sisters
23-24 Apr
Parade Theatre
Dark humour meets hilarious vocals.
Late Night Features @ Funny Little Creatures
1 May & 8 May
The
Factory Theatre
head to this after hours session for an extra comic fix.
Luke & Wyatt
21-24 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
The musical comedy duo delivers infectious songs and hilarious stand up.
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Michael Chamberlin
30 Apr-2 May
The Enmore Theatre
See his first full length live show in three years.
Michael Workman
21-26 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
In town with his debut stand-up show The Ogre.
Mick Molloy, Glenn Robbins & Jeff Stilson
30 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
A truly great comedy trio.
Mitch Fatel
21-24 Apr
The Metro Theatre
Fatel gives a modest depiction of a modern everyman.
Mother of all Galas
9 May
Parade Theatre
An all-female line up comes together one again for this special
Mothers' Day performance.
Much Ado About Impro
7-8 Apr
Parade Theatre
Shakespearean inspired stand up, completely unscripted from start to
finish.
The Musical of Musicals The Musical!
6-8 May, 11-15 May, 18-22 May & 25-29 May
Parade Theatre
A five act cabaret parody based on the big names in the musical theatre
business.
Nick Sun
1, 7-9 May
The
Factory Theatre
The surrealist comedian ponders self, hate, love, morality and the Apocalypse.
Pablo Francisco
21 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
Francisco guarantees another energetic performance.
The Pajama Men
27 Apr-1 May
Sydney Opera House
2009 Time Out Sydney Comedy Awards champions return with The Last Stand to Reason.
Pauly Shore
16 April
The Comedy Store Sydney
Shore visits Australia on the cusp of his next film’s release.
Peter Berner
29 Apr-1 May
The
Factory Theatre
The well known Aussie comic makes a limited three night stand.
Phat Cave
24-25 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
Part comedy battle royale, part roast, part block party.
Princess Cabaret
27 Apr-1 May
Parade Theatre
Disney’s fairytales are all grown up.
Puppy Fight Social Club
23 Apr & 7 May
The
Factory Theatre
Improv + standup + funk = awesome
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Raymond Crowe
1 May
The Enmore Theatre
Watch shadow puppetry, ventriloquism and world-class magic.
Reginald D Hunter
21-25 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
Brutal, but hilarious.
Ross Noble
5-8 May
The Enmore Theatre
Catch the UK comedy great in one of three shows.
Russell Kane
21-25 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
See him tackle masculinity in his first Sydney performance.
Satan's Workshop
27 Apr-1 May
The
Factory Theatre
The comic side of corporate slavery.
Shane
Mauss
20-24 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
Touted the next big thing in comedy.
Shenanigans
9 May
The
Factory Theatre
Five weird and wonderful comedians.
Six Quick Chicks
12-16 Apr
Parade Theatre
An ever-changing cast of hilarious women.
Slumwog Millionaire
4-8 May
The
Factory Theatre
Featuring cast members from Acropolis Now and Pizza.
Steve Hughes
21-25 Apr
The Metro Theatre
Hughes returns to home soil for his debut at the SCF.
Storytelling
24 Apr, 1 & 8 May
The Enmore Theatre
The true story comedy series.
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Theatresports
2 May
The Enmore Theatre
Improv junkies go head to head.
Tom Gleeson
21-24 Apr
Parade Theatre
One of Australia's favourite comedians.
Tom Green
16 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
The quirky MTV personality performs just one night of stand up.
Tommy Bradson
4-8 May
The
Factory Theatre
A comic portrait of a heartbroken hermaphrodite with split-personality.
Tommy Dean
27-28 Apr
The
Factory Theatre
He’s become one of Australia's most popular comedic personalities – come and see why.
Tommy Tiernan
21 Apr
The Enmore Theatre
The Irish comedy superstar showcases his new act, Crooked Man.
Tony Woods
21 Apr-1 May
The Comedy Store Sydney
Discover why he’s Dave Chapelle’s muse.
Tripod
21 Apr-1 May
Sydney Opera House
The award-winning trio embark on another musical journey.
Wil Anderson
3 May
The Comedy Store Sydney
The Aussie comedy veteran delivers his signature witty commentary.
Withers, Capper and Matheson
8 May
The
Factory Theatre
Three of Sydney's best comedy newcomers.
Sydney Comedy Festival 2010 Venues:
The Comedy Store Sydney
The Enmore Theatre
The
Factory Theatre
The Metro Theatre
Parade Theatre
Sydney Opera House
The Vanguard
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