Brisbane Comedy Festival

Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

6 - 28 March 2009

It’s about time Brisbane got its own comedy festival, and here it is! According to the news the economy’s going down the plughole, the planet is kaput and you’re fat. What better time to get your fix of fun and laughter at this brilliant new festival?

Get ready for four crazy weeks featuring the funniest local, national and international talent at the inaugural Brisbane Comedy Festival.

Featuring a stack of the world’s top comedians, loads of local talent, plus a heap of cheap events, this is one festival you won’t be able to resist.

Dave Hughes is Handy

Brisbane Comedy Festival: Dave Hughes is Handy The only thing Dave Hughes is handy for is a laugh, which is handy given he calls himself a comedian.… more

Dates	Fri 6 March 2009 - Sat 7 March 2009
Venue	Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm

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Adam Hills - Inflatable

Brisbane Comedy Festival: Adam Hills - Inflatable The host of Spicks and Specks is back, live on stage, with an all-new hour-and-a-bit of world-class… more

Dates	Fri 13 March 2009 - Sun 15 March 2009
Venue	Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm

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Danny Bhoy

Brisbane Comedy Festival: Danny Bhoy Since last performing in Brisbane, Danny Bhoy has completed sold out tours of New Zealand, the UK and Canada as… more

Dates	Tue 17 March 2009 - Sun 22 March 2009
Venue	Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm

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Tim Minchin - Ready For This?

Brisbane Comedy Festival: Tim Minchin - Ready For This? After storming another Edinburgh Fringe Festival and packing out a 40-date UK tour, Tim… more

Dates	Wed 18 March 2009 - Sun 22 March 2009
Venue	Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm

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Hannah Gadsby - Kiss me Quick…I'm full of jubes

Brisbane Comedy Festival: Hannah Gadsby - Kiss me Quick…I’m full of jubes Hannah Gadsby is special. A highly gifted comedic talent whose unique,… more

Dates	Tue 24 March 2009 - Sat 28 March 2009
Venue	Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm

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Bart Freebairn - Doppelganger

Brisbane Comedy Festival: Bart Freebairn - Doppelganger As children we have simple ideas and pure dreams. Now those aspirations of ending up as a… more

Dates	Tue 24 March 2009 - Sat 28 March 2009
Venue	Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm

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Tom Gleeson: Going at it with a Big Stick

Brisbane Comedy Festival: Tom Gleeson: Going at it with a Big Stick One of Australia’s favourite comedians has got a big stick and he’s ready to… more

Dates	Wed 25 March 2009 - Sat 28 March 2009
Venue	Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm

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Stephen K Amos in Find the Funny!

Brisbane Comedy Festival: Stephen K Amos in Find the Funny! He’s back! After a worldwide tour, Australia’s favorite Brit is back on the search to… more