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CARL BARRON DANNY BHOY JIMMY CARR NOEL FIELDING DYLAN MORAN JASON ALEXANDER DAWN FRENCH RONNY CHIENG WILL ANDERSON KITTY FLANAGAN LAWRENCE MOONEY JUDITH LUCY HANNAH GADSBY ROSS NOBLE ANH DO RUBY WAX STEVE MARTIN UMBILICAL BROTHERS JIMOEN WAYNE BRADY DAVE HUGHES JOEL OZBORN AKMAL JASON BYRNE PETER HELLIAR SAMMY J AND RANDY JOHN SAFRAN NAZEEM HUSSAIN

BOOKINGS

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March in Canberra is quickly becoming synonymous with laughter, and this year is no exception, as the Canberra Comedy Festival returns for its blockbuster 4th annual festival.This year weve worked hard to expand our international appearances, bringing world-class comedians from the USA, UK and IRE. In the Australian program, old favourites mix with up-and-coming stars. Add to this the best Canberran talent and a dedicated Childrens program with laughs for all ages, and in 2016 weve certainly got something for everybody.Not willing to commit to a single comedian? Check out one of our many line-up shows, a taste of multiple comedians on the one ticket, starting with our star-studded Opening Night Gala. And dont forget the Late Night Festival Club, where literally anything can happen.This year theres more chances than ever to be involved yourself. Why not register as a contestant in one of our competitions, Raw Comedy or Class Clowns, and see if youve got what it takes to make people laugh. Make sure you stay interacting with us on social media and our App.This year, make a night of it. Our program is structured so you can see multiple shows in one night, and the venues are close together. Share a laugh with an old favourite, and then have your ribs tickled by a new discovery. Were delighted to be back for a 4th year, and look forward to seeing you at the festival.

HELLO FROM THE FESTIVAL TEAM

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Canberra Comedy Festival 2016.

For one week, some of the finest comedic talent in the world are here in Canberra to entertain both locals and interstate visitors.

Canberra Comedy Festival has been growing from strength to strength, and the 4th annual festival will feature more shows with a range of fantastic local acts right through to international superstars.

The ACT Government is proud to support the Canberra Comedy Festival and I hope to join many Canberrans enjoying the festival.

Andrew Barr MLAACT Chief Minister

WELCOME FROM THE CHIEF MINISTER

From the Canberra Comedy Festival Team: Tim, Paddy, Benjamin, James, and Dave

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Fresh from touring the UK and Australia, the maestro of feel-good comedy returns to Canberra. Stephens show The Laughter Master will bring hilarious tales and stories of finding laughter in this crazy world we inhabit. Amos is a brilliant comedian. Evening Standard

Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 8:45pm (60min) $46.90 Full / $44.90 Conc* Canberra Theatre Playhouse

STEPHEN K AMOS (UK) THE LAUGHTER MASTER

In this brand new show, Kitty gives you the inside scoop on gravediggers, cops, cubans and spaghetti soss. Theres advice on how to speak to doctors, some funny music from Sister Penny plus a serious attempt to quantify one of lifes biggest mysteries: How much do old people love salt?

Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 7:00pm (75min) $46.90 Full / $44.90 Conc* Canberra Theatre Playhouse

KITTY FLANAGAN SERIOUSLY?

What are you waiting for? Hop on in, and lets ride. Theres plenty of room in here. Join me and together well contemplate everything from the social evolution of humanity, to the intriguing and elusive nature of non-sexually derived boners. A must see for anyone who loves a laugh. Adelaide Now

Fri 18 March 7:00pm & 9:00pm (70min) $46.90 Full / $44.90 Conc* Canberra Theatre

ARJ BARKER (USA) GET IN MY HEAD

The biggest show of the year is back to kick off the 2016 Festival with an explosive line-up of comedians!

Tue 15 March 7:00pm (120min) $67.50* Canberra Theatre

OPENING NIGHT GALA

EXTRA SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED DUE TO DEMAND! A very special encore of our star-studded gala, featuring the same acts, but with a different host. Book now or you will miss out.

Tue 15 March 7:30pm (120min) $67.50* Canberra Theatre Playhouse

OPENING NIGHT GALA: ENCORE!

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Frank Woodley fashions comic nonsense from any topic as easily as an origami master turns a sheet of paper into a beautiful giraffe thats not anatomically correct cause its really hard to make the legs as thin as they should be. one of our most naturally gifted comedians The Age

Sat 19 March 7:00pm (60min) $35 Full / $32 Conc* ANU Arts Centre Theatre

FRANK WOODLEY EXTRA ORDINARY

A story teller par excellence with a joke rate most dads at a family BBQ would envy. one of our best comedians: at once outr and heartfelt, brutal and uplifting. Shes a marvel The Age. just wonderfulsuch warmth, such candour, such intelligence and so many, many laughs ScotsmanPresented with Enlighten & Questacon

Fri 4 Mar, Sat 5 Mar 7:30pm (60min) $30 Full Questacon Japan Theatre

HANNAH GADSBY DOGMATIC

In 2015, Nazeem Hussains debut solo show SOLD OUT around Australia and Europe and was nominated for a Helpmann Award for BEST COMEDY. He also bagged a LOGIE nomination for his TV show Legally Brown (SBS) for MOST OUTSTANDING COMEDY. Hes back in 2016 with his brand new show!

Fri 18 March 7:00pm & 8:30pm (60min) $35 Full / $32 Conc* ANU Arts Centre Theatre

NAZEEM HUSSAIN HUSSAIN IN THE MEMBRANE

Music legends Tripod celebrate 20 years of crimes against comedy. A random selection from the stupidest songbook ever invented. These guys are good, these guys are great, these guys are jaw-hang-wide-open, drool-slowly-drip-out brilliant Herald Sun

Thur 17 March 8:30pm (60min) $46.90 Full / $44.90 Conc* Canberra Theatre Playhouse

TRIPOD 101 HITS

David ODoherty, the Aldi Enya, the broken Bubl, presents a new hour of talking and songs played on his stupid keyboard from 1986. Life is like a box of chocolates. But one where somebody has eaten the chocolates and replaced them with mouse heads and dishwasher tablets. One show only.

Thur 17 March 7:00pm (60min) $46.90 Full / $44.90 Conc* Canberra Theatre Playhouse

DAVID ODOHERTY (IRE) WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER, BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT DAVID ODOHERTY

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Im Dave and this is my new show. The previous one sold out - I know that sounds like bragging but I dont know any other way to explain audiences liked it. I really like doing comedy, if you come and see me I reckon youll have a good time.

Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 7:15pm (60min) $30 Full* Canberra Theatre Courtyard Studio

DAVE THORNTON SO ON AND SO FORTH

Last year saw Tommy flee the country to a health retreat, quit his job in breakfast radio, get in hot water for identity fraud and then flee that same health retreat after just 24 hours. Its time for this dickhead to tell his story. Tommy Little is a star Herald Sun

Sat 19 March 7:00pm & 8:30pm (60min) $30 Full Uni Pub

TOMMY LITTLE DICKHEAD

WINNER: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Barry Award & Edinburgh Fringe Perrier Award. Grab this rare chance to see Montanas critically acclaimed cranky yank let loose his wry, satirical scorn and rapid-fire wit. Hes never short of targets for his growling indignation. An evening spent in the company of this American hero is one of the most gratifying and joyful experiences to be had The Independent

Fri 18 March 8:30pm (60min) $30 Full Uni Pub

RICH HALL (USA)

TAHIR will explore all things racist. Boat people, terrorism, religion and even a pork-free society. This is a show where you might learn something with lots of laughs in between. Come along and find out your level of racism. It would be un-Australian not to book!

Wed 16 March 7:00pm (60min) $32 Full* ANU Arts Centre Theatre

TAHIR THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BEING A RACIST

Winner Directors Choice, 2015 Melbourne Comedy Festival 2015 was a huge year for Matt Okine, and in 2016 Matts back with his fifth straight solo show and you can be sure as hell that you wont wanna miss it.

Sat 19 March 8:30pm (60min) $35 Full / $32 Conc* ANU Arts Centre Theatre

MATT OKINE

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Corey White sifts through the wreckage of a broken home, mental illness and failed love, delivering an hour of sparkling stand-up comedy that cuts through woe to the beautiful heart of life. This is a show that affirms the power of the human spirit and the glory of being alive.

Thur 17 Mar, Fri 18 Mar 7:00pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub

COREY WHITE THE CANE TOAD EFFECT

Luke Heggie works on building sites and gets to listen to philosophers sitting on eskies dispensing wisdom, stating facts, virtues, theories, expert opinion, and listing achievements. It irks him. WINNER 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival Directors Choice. Unique, powerful, and insightful Sydney Morning Herald. No lowbreeds please.

Wed 16 Mar, Thur 17 Mar 8:30pm (60min) $21.40 Full* Canberra Theatre Courtyard Studio

LUKE HEGGIE ANYTHINK IS POSSIBLE

After selling out around the country and being nominated for Best Comedy in Perth in 2015, the identical twins and musical comedy sensations are back! Come see what all the fuss is about. Scathingly witty and hilariously riotous. Their songs are side-bustingly funny. MelbourneArts

Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 8:45pm (60min) $21.40 Full* Canberra Theatre Courtyard Studio

THE STEVENSON EXPERIENCE TWINFINITY

Anne Eddo Edmonds makes her debut at the Canberra Comedy Festival following a stellar 2015, which saw her sell out shows around the country, score rave reviews and walk away with the highly-coveted, peer-nominated award, Comics Choice, at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. sheer comic brilliance Herald Sun

Thur 17 March 7:00pm (60min) $21.40 Full* Canberra Theatre Courtyard Studio

ANNE EDMONDS THATS EDDOTAINMENT

Australia, its time. Time for a new leader, a new name and a new set of balls. Now that Australia seems to have a who wants a turn? approach to leaders it seems like anyone can have a go. So why shouldnt Chopper have a crack? Australias funniest comedy character The Sunday Mail

Wed 16 March 8:30pm (60min) $35 Full / $32 Conc* ANU Arts Centre Theatre

HEATH FRANKLINS CHOPPER CHOPPERS REPUBLIC OF ANZAKISTAN

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Hosted by Joel Dommett (UK) funny and spontaneous comedy THREE WEEKS Its survival of the funniest as the ACTs most recent comedy pioneers swing into action. Welcome to the jungle!

Thur 17 March 8:30pm (120min) $26.40 Full* ANU Arts Centre Theatre

RAW COMEDY HOSTED BY JOEL DOMMETT (UK)

On the wrong side of 30, to cope with life, partners and family, youve got to be match fit. Former RAW Comedy ACT winners and two of Canberras funniest, Greg Kimball and Chris Ryan will make you laugh while they make the rules up as they go.

Wed 16 Mar, Thur 17 Mar 8:15pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub

CHRIS RYAN AND GREG KIMBALL MATCH FIT

This is my fifth show. Read into that what you want. Ill pop some stars and reviews under this to prove its going ok. But also, comedy is super subjective. At the moment of writing this blurb my show is about lying.or is it?it is. Clever, a bit below-the-belt blatantly very funny Sydney Morning Herald

Sat 19 March 8:30pm (60min) $25 Full Novotel Canberra

RHYS NICHOLSON BONA FIDE

Tom Gibson has been blasting his way across Australia for the last decade, leaving come-dy rooms in tatters and audiences rolling on the floor in hysterics. Loud and unpredictable, there is only one thing for certain: his brand-new show will be coming at you A WHOLE LOT FASTER.

Wed 16 March 7:00pm (60min) $21.40 Full* Canberra Theatre Courtyard Studio

TOM GIBSON A WHOLE LOT FASTER

Award-winning comedian Joel Ozborn has toured the globe with his funny and spontane-ous comedy (The Age), sharing the stage with the biggest names in comedy.

Sat 19 March 7:00pm (60min) $25 Full The Civic Pub

JOEL OZBORN BE HERE NOW

l a t e , l o o s e a n d l i v ethe perfect way to cap off a night at the festival

Thu, Fri & Sat festival nights10pm til late

Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre

Enjoy hilarious comedy and a delightful bar.Free entry included with any festival ticket on the same night.

Entry without ticket $10, but ticket holders are given priority.

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Thu 17 Mar, Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 10pm to lateFree with any show ticket on same night, or $10 Canberra Theatre Courtyard Studio

Its late, loose and live... the perfect way to cap off a night at the festival.

The official late night festival club for the Canberra Comedy Festival. Drop in from 10pm on Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights during the festival to experience a specially curated line-up of festival comedians unleashing late-night hilarity.

Line-up is announced on the day through the Canberra Comedy Festival Daily Diary at canberracomedyfestival.com.au

Free entry is included with any Canberra Comedy Festival ticket on the same night. Entry without a ticket is $10 at the door, but ticket holders are given priority.

Festival Club is very popular and seats are limited, so we recommend you buy a ticket to another show on the same night and arrive early to guarantee your seat.

FESTIVAL CLUB

l a t e , l o o s e a n d l i v ethe perfect way to cap off a night at the festival

Thu, Fri & Sat festival nights10pm til late

Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre

Enjoy hilarious comedy and a delightful bar.Free entry included with any festival ticket on the same night.

Entry without ticket $10, but ticket holders are given priority.

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Tue 15 Mar

7:00pm Opening Night Gala 7:00pm7:30pm Opening Night Gala Encore 7:30pm

Wed 16 March

5:00pm Class Clowns 5:00pm7:00pm Tom Gibson Cam Knight Tahir 7:00pm7:30pm Abbott! The Musical 7:30pm8:15pm Chris Ryan & Greg Kimball 8:15pm8:30pm Luke Heggie Chopper 8:30pm8:45pm Tony Bradford & Grant Follett 8:45pm9:30pm Sean & Tom 9:30pm

Thur 17 March

7:00pm David ODoherty Anne Edmonds Corey White 7:00pm7:30pm Abbott! The Musical 7:30pm8:15pm Chris Ryan & Greg Kimball 8:15pm8:30pm Tripod Luke Heggie Raw Comedy 8:30pm8:45pm Tony Bradford & Grant Follett 8:45pm9:30pm Sean Woodland & Katie Burch 9:30pm10:00pm Festival Club 10:00pm

Fri 18 March

5:00pm 666 ABC Happy Hour (Canberra Theatre Link Bar) Beer Tasting 5:00pm7:00pm Arj Barker Kitty Flanagan Corey White Nazeem Hussain 7:00pm7:15pm Dave Thornton 7:15pm7:30pm Tanya Losanno 7:30pm8:15pm Toby Halligan 8:15pm8:30pm Rich Hall Nazeem Hussain 8:30pm8:45pm Stephen K Amos Stevenson Experience Secret Show 8:45pm9:00pm Arj Barker 9:00pm9:30pm Sean Woodland & Katie Burch 9:30pm10:00pm Festival Club 10:00pm

Sat19 March

1:00pm Frank Woodley (Kids) 1:00pm3:00pm The Nitwits (Kids) 3:00pm4:30pm 4:30pm5:00pm 5:00pm6:00pm 6:00pm7:00pm Kitty Flanagan Joel Ozborn Tommy Little Frank Woodley (Adults) David Graham 7:00pm7:15pm Dave Thornton 7:15pm8:15pm Toby Halligan 8:15pm8:30pm Tommy Little Matt Okine Rhys Nicholson 8:30pm8:45pm Stephen K Amos Stevenson Experience Secret Show 8:45pm10:00pm Festival Club Late

Sun 20 Mar

1:00pm Frank Woodley (Kids) 1:00pm3:00pm The Nitwits (Kids) 3:00pm

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Canberra Co medy Fes tiva l Pr ogram 15- 2 0 March 2016Canberra Theatre Centre The Civic Pub Uni Pub ANU Arts Centre Other

Main Theatre Playhouse Courtyard Studio The Civic Pub Uni Pub Drama Lab Main Theatre Novotel Canberra Chez Frederic

Tue 15 Mar

7:00pm Opening Night Gala 7:00pm7:30pm Opening Night Gala Encore 7:30pm

Wed 16 March

5:00pm Class Clowns 5:00pm7:00pm Tom Gibson Cam Knight Tahir 7:00pm7:30pm Abbott! The Musical 7:30pm8:15pm Chris Ryan & Greg Kimball 8:15pm8:30pm Luke Heggie Chopper 8:30pm8:45pm Tony Bradford & Grant Follett 8:45pm9:30pm Sean & Tom 9:30pm

Thur 17 March

7:00pm David ODoherty Anne Edmonds Corey White 7:00pm7:30pm Abbott! The Musical 7:30pm8:15pm Chris Ryan & Greg Kimball 8:15pm8:30pm Tripod Luke Heggie Raw Comedy 8:30pm8:45pm Tony Bradford & Grant Follett 8:45pm9:30pm Sean Woodland & Katie Burch 9:30pm10:00pm Festival Club 10:00pm

Fri 18 March

5:00pm 666 ABC Happy Hour (Canberra Theatre Link Bar) Beer Tasting 5:00pm7:00pm Arj Barker Kitty Flanagan Corey White Nazeem Hussain 7:00pm7:15pm Dave Thornton 7:15pm7:30pm Tanya Losanno 7:30pm8:15pm Toby Halligan 8:15pm8:30pm Rich Hall Nazeem Hussain 8:30pm8:45pm Stephen K Amos Stevenson Experience Secret Show 8:45pm9:00pm Arj Barker 9:00pm9:30pm Sean Woodland & Katie Burch 9:30pm10:00pm Festival Club 10:00pm

Sat19 March

1:00pm Frank Woodley (Kids) 1:00pm3:00pm The Nitwits (Kids) 3:00pm4:30pm 4:30pm5:00pm 5:00pm6:00pm 6:00pm7:00pm Kitty Flanagan Joel Ozborn Tommy Little Frank Woodley (Adults) David Graham 7:00pm7:15pm Dave Thornton 7:15pm8:15pm Toby Halligan 8:15pm8:30pm Tommy Little Matt Okine Rhys Nicholson 8:30pm8:45pm Stephen K Amos Stevenson Experience Secret Show 8:45pm10:00pm Festival Club Late

Sun 20 Mar

1:00pm Frank Woodley (Kids) 1:00pm3:00pm The Nitwits (Kids) 3:00pm

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*$20 dinner oer available on Saturday 19 March 2016 in One Bar only. Includes one meal from a limited choice menu plus one glass of house wine, house beer, softdrink or juice.

DINE LAUGH STAYW I T H N O V O T E L C A N B E R R A A N D THE CANBERRA COME D Y F E S T I VA L

SATURDAY 19 MARCH $20 DINNER* SPECIAL AT ONE BAR

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Why not make a night of it! Relax and enjoy the fun of the Canberra Comedy Festival. Treat yourself to dinner at One Restaurant & Bar or enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in the heart of the city.

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Two of Sydneys hottest comics go halves with their new shows! Praise for Katie Burch: Katie Burchs comedic range was unmatched. The SMH; Praise for Sean Woodland: Has more than the average number of laughs up his sleeveDo Woodland and yourself a favour and get along. Adelaide Advertiser

Thur 17 Mar, Fri 18 Mar 9:30pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub

SEAN WOODLAND AND KATIE BURCH 7 DANGERS OF CARING AND PARTY!

Youre invited to 666 ABC Canberras Happy Hour LIVE with Adam Shirley and some of the stars of the Canberra Comedy Festival! Free tickets will be released on Monday 29 February, dont miss out on this fun-filled variety hour of live music, laughs and special giveaways. Canberra Theatre Centre will also be having $5 drinks for Happy Hour!

Fri 18 March 5:00pm (60min) FREE Canberra Theatre Centre

666 ABC CANBERRA HAPPY HOUR

Grant and Tony have much in common an eye for the absurd, a love of wordplay, male pattern baldness. Tony has seen it all, and been confused by most of it. Grant - a Canberra comedy wunderkind, who single-handedly brings this shows average age down to 43. See their show.

Wed 16 Mar, Thur 17 Mar 8:45pm (60min) $20 Full ANU Arts Centre Drama Lab

TONY BRADFORD AND GRANT FOLLETT AN EVENING WITH BRADFORD AND FOLLETT

The Passenger is a stand up comedy show that proves that a mid-life crisis can not only bring you closer to your family but can even result in the accidental adoption of more relatives! From Canberra to Canada to Melbournes Coburg, The Passenger is a hilarious story of relatives and all their relative craziness

Fri 18 March 7:30pm (60min) $20 Full ANU Arts Centre Drama Lab

TANYA LOSANNO THE PASSENGER

Local comedian David Graham debuts his first solo show at the 2016 Canberra Comedy Festival. An average husband, dad and worker, Dave will explore his observations of his own mediocrity in an hour of self-deprecation. Hes not very good, but at least he will be out of the house Daves wife

Sat 19 March 7:00pm (60min) $20 Full Novotel Canberra

DAVID GRAHAM MEDIOCRE MAN

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Its a secret. Dont tell anyone. Tell everyone. Secret show is Canberras own late night/variety/sketch/secret/talk/show. Featuring some of the best of the Canberra Comedy scene including Tim Noon, Andrew & Danny Bensley, Harris Stuckey, Josh Glass, James Mcmahon, Riley Bell and secret guests.

Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 8:45pm (60min) $20 Full ANU Arts Centre Drama Lab

SECRET SHOW

Genius that I am, I have created Australias finest documentary-drama-masterpiece. It is a masterpiece. Now Im performing it live on a stage with a bunch of good for nothing actors (courtesy of Satyros Comedy). Come and see everything fall apart. Sean, Creative Genius. An existential joy Herald Sun

Wed 16 March 9:30pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub

SEAN & TOM POVERTY PARADE

One of the countrys most prolific comedy acts, Nominated in January 2015 at Perth Fringe for Best Comedy Show. Cam has recently received a highly coveted five star review by the Adelaide Advertiser for his Adelaide Fringe Festival show: Cam Knights show has it all

Wed 16 March 7:00pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub

CAM KNIGHT ALMOST BULLETPROOF

Tobys a cultured, urbane, gentleman. Except when hes a raging moron. Will you join him for an hour as he suffers the slings and arrows of his own outrageous fortune? That is the question. Toby writes jokes for the Project and Legally Brown. A comic natural. Chortle

Fri 18 Mar, Sat 19 Mar 8:15pm (60min) $20 Full The Civic Pub

TOBY HALLIGAN TOBY, OR NOT TOBY

Tony award winning show, Abbott! follows our ex-PM as he slides down the polls faster than a drunk burlesque dancer. Dont miss Abbotts final showdown with Turnbull in the show described as brave, clever and hilarious. Wonderfully executed Clothesline What weve all been waiting for Rip It Up

Wed 16 Mar, Thur 17 Mar 7:30pm (60min) $20 Full ANU Arts Centre Drama Lab

ABBOTT! THE MUSICAL

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Suitable for Kids 8+

Wonderful nonsense that has children bursting with joy! Dont miss one of Australias best comedians in his natural habitat, on stage, performing for the pure joy of it for kids. One of our most naturally gifted comedians The Age

Sat 19 Mar, Sun 20 Mar 1:00pm (60min) $17 Full / $55 Family of 4* Canberra Theatre Courtyard Studio

Frank Woodley Noodlenut

The search is on for Australias funniest teens! Class Clowns is Melbourne International Comedy Festivals one-of-a-kind, national comedy competition for teenagers in secondary schools around the country.Presented with Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Canberra Theatre Centre

Wed 16 March 5:00pm (75min) $7 Full* Canberra Theatre Courtyard Studio

Class Clowns

Competition for Highschool Ages

Join us in a flight of fancy as a grown boy is sent to his room without video games or any electronic devices to keep him occupied. GROUNDED brings Matty Grey to the stage with the most terrifying thing in his life his imagination!

Sat 19 Mar, Sun 20 Mar 3:00pm (60min) $17 Full / $55 Family of 4* Canberra Theatre Courtyard Studio

The NITWITS in GROUNDED

Suitable for Kids 5-12

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Think you know how to match craft beer with food? Or you have no idea and want two chicks to tell you how to do it? Taste five of the finest beers/ciders in the Coopers portfolio, matched with gourmet bites from Chez Frederic. At the end of it all, you get to keep a Coopers glass!

Fri 18 March 5:00pm (60min) $25 inc tasting with food Chez Frederic, Braddon

COOPERS BEER TASTING AT CHEZ FREDERIC

Inspired by George Selth Coppin, a comedian and theatre performer, enjoy a night of giggles in the NGA Sculpture Garden, presented in partnership with the National Gallery of Australia, hosted by Emo Parsonson.Presented with the National Gallery of Australia

Thur 3 March 6:00pm (120min) $30 Full / $25 NGA Members Sculpture Garden Restaurant, National Gallery of Australia

QUINTESSENTIAL: GIGGLES IN THE GARDEN

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RICHHALL

8.30PM FRI 18 MARCH UNI PUB

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WINNERMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL

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PERRIER AWARD

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We Are All in the Gutter, But Some of Us Are Looking at David ODoherty

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL PROUDLY PRESENTS

7PMTHURSDAY 17 MARCH CANBERRA THEATRE

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During the festival updates and other info will be an-nounced through our Daily Diary on the website, app, facebook, and twitter.

The Daily Diary will tell you whats on each day of the festival, plus Festival Club line-up announcements.

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Festival Information

Canberra Comedy Festival shows are held in and around Canberras city centre (Civic). Its a good idea to get to the show venue at least 15min before the performance commences. All venues have bars so you can grab a drink and a good seat while you wait for the show to start.

All venues are within walking distance to each other, and are surrounded by bars, restaurants and nightlife to make your night out a memorable one. If youve bought a ticket to any festival show you can also get free entry into the late night Festival Club on the same night, featuring comedians from the festival letting loose. Make a night of it - come in early, stay and play!

SEEING COMEDY SHOWS

Canberras eating and drinking options will liven your taste buds like a punch line finding your funny at the Opening Night Gala. The city centre is a taste sensation with stuff being pork pulled, wood fired and micro brewed from Haig Park right down to the lake. You can get the local word on whats good from websites like outincanberra.com.au and hercanberra.com.au In some cases youll have everything you need at our venues. The Civic Pub offers an awesome Pub Grub menu every night, and just down the road is Chez Frederic doing gourmet food take-away style. Novotel Canberras One Restaurant and Bar offers fine dining with excellent city views and a relaxed bar serving drinks and tapas, and Uni Pub also offer a great pub menu with tasty burgers, char-grilled steaks and ribs. All venues have bars, so you can enjoy a drink before and after a show. Remember to drink responsibly, keeping in mind it is our job to be the clowns, not yours.

EATING & DRINKING

While recovering from a big night of comedy or gearing up for one, why not see some of Canberras sights?Canberra is known for its wealth of national institutions including National Museum of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, National Library, National Portrait Gallery, National Botanic Gardens, Australian War Memorial and Questacon. All are open for daytime visits.For more light-hearted fun drop into Canberras cool climate wineries and micro breweries, or get adventurous with hot air ballooning, sky-diving and go-karting. If nature is your thing, take a drive out to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, or simply take a picnic by the lake. For more information check out visitcanberra.com.au or pick up a copy of BMA Mag from your nearest cafe or bar to find out what live music and other events are happening during the festival week.

CANBERRA SIGHTSEEING

Canberras city centre features a range of accommodation to suit your budget, from hostels to luxury hotel suites.

Novotel Canberra is the official accommodation partner of the festival, with quality 4.5 star rooms close to all the venues.

SLEEPING

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The festival promotes a low carbon footprint. Where possible, your tickets have been emailed

to you. Please present your ticket on a mobile device or print them out if necessary.

For shows at Canberra Theatre Centre and ANU Arts Centre Theatre, ticketing support is available

from Canberra Ticketing:Web: www.canberraticketing.com.au/site/

Phone: (02) 6275 2700 9:00-5:00pm Monday-Friday ; 10:00-2:00pm Sat

For shows at Novotel Canberra, Drama Lab, Uni Pub and The Civic Pub,

ticketing support is available from: E: ticketing@canberracomedyfestival.com.au

Phone: 0424 048 563

1 Canberra Theatre 2 The Civic Pub 3 ANU Arts Centre 4 Novotel 5 Uni Pub

ParkingCar parking around all festival venues is limited. Allow plenty of time

to find a park and walk to the venue. Consider public transport, car sharing, or walking as alternatives.

BusesACTION runs regular bus services to and from the City Interchange.

Visit action.act.gov.au for more information and timetables.

Taxi ServicesCanberra Elite - 132 227 Cabxpress - 1300 222 977

Walking TimesANU Arts Centre to Novotel: 14min

Civic Pub to Novotel: 8minCanberra Theatre to Civic Pub: 12min

Canberra Theatre to ANU Arts Centre: 17minCanberra Theatre to Novotel: 7min Canberra Theatre to Uni Pub: 5min

BikesIf you dont want to walk, why not hire a bicycle?

Novotel has a few out the front.

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