Events in the Comedy category that were part of the 1996 Fringe
Arrange in order of: Ascending | Descending
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Alan Parker - Urban Warrior, Comedy
Official, Presented by Alan Parker - Urban Warrior at The Grenfell Street Loft - 211 Grenfell St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
"The funniest, most original show you will see this year" - The London Times. Alan Parker - Urban Warrior is an hilariously misguided street-wise bedroom anarchist, a self appoi... -
Amazing Johnathon, Comedy
Official, Presented by Amazing Johnathon at Star Club - East End Markets, Charlicks Entrance, Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
He began as the uninspired Gamic the Great. Now he's graduated to become the Norman Bates of Comedy with his barnstorming tricks and wicked quickfire banter. The magician with m... -
An Evening With James Ellroy - The Demon Dog of American Crime Fiction, Comedy
Official, Presented by James Ellroy at The Arts Theatre - 53 Angas St, Adelaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
Best known for his LA Quartet - The Black Dahlia (1987), The Big Nowhere (1988), LA Confidential (1990), and White Jazz (1992). Of his most recent novel, American Tabloid, Ellro... -
Anthony Morgan Hour And Ten, Comedy
Official, Presented by Anthony Morgan at Headlines Theatre - Fringe Courtyard, off Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
If you ever wanted to see Anthony Morgan talking to a large group of people on his own then this is your chance! Anthony has performed at the Adelaide Fringe twice and got an aw... -
Anyone Out There?, Comedy
Official, Presented by Sue-Ann Post at Gerard Theatre - end Tavistock Lane, Off Frome St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Ever wondered where we go after this life? Or do you just want to see how far you can push God before he gets the lightning onto you? Australia's favourite big old lezzo thinks ... -
Bad Reputation, Comedy
Official, Presented by Penny Arcade at The Arts Theatre - 53 Angas St, Adelaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
An exploration of rape, sexual abuse, sexual harassment and the failure of feminism to address the way modern women betray each other. The veil of silence of the bad girl, the j... -
Best of Irish Comedy - Young, Gifted and Green, Comedy
Official, Presented by Best of Irish Comedy - Young, Gifted and Green at Gate One, University of SA - Cnr North Tce & Frome St, City as part of the 1996 Fringe
Double your laughs laughs twice twice! Prepare for a good dose of fun from four young Irish comics. North meets South with Andrew Maxwell and Rave Generation comedian Michael Sm... -
Best of the Fest 1, 2 & 3, Comedy
Official, Presented by Funny Business: The Advertiser International Comedy Festival at The Arts Theatre - 53 Angas St, Adelaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
5 of the best comedy acts on the Fringe for the price of one! Laugh your bits off. A different show each night. -
Best of the Fringe, Comedy
Official, Presented by Best of the Fringe at Star Club - East End Markets, Charlicks Entrance, Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
See the stars at the Star Club - the best bits of the best shows the Fringe has to offer, all in one show. Keep your eyes out for the announcement of the line up. -
Black Rose - Putting The Fab Back Into Faberge Tour, Comedy
Official, Presented by Black Rose as part of the 1996 Fringe
Melbourne's funniest band explodes into the Fringe with a Faberge tightening, Adidas Rome tapping, Bali singlet stretching pisstake of the Oz Rock Experience. "Hugely amusing...... -
Blimey, Comedy
Official, Presented by Matt King at Banana Lounge - Santos Centre East, 265 Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Matt King isn't terribly proud that he can comfortably condense the first 25 years of life in England into a one hour show. Matt is the tall skinny one from New Joke City (Adela... -
BLOKES by David Ross, Comedy
Official, Presented by Junction Theatre in association with Ambush Productions and Nice Guys at Headlines Theatre - Fringe Courtyard, off Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Blokes is a hilarious night with three nice guys and a slab of beer. "...sheer entertainment" - The Advertiser, "...smart and witty" - Sunday Mail "...guaranteed to make you lau... -
Cark, Comedy
Official, Presented by Impropriety Inc at Synagogue - Synagogue Pl, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
To die or not to die - that is the question. Impropriety Inc (perpetrators of the '94 Fringe **** hit In Transit) probes the grave issues of death and euthanasia. We leave no he... -
Curtains, Comedy
Official, Presented by Lano & Woodley at Apron Theatre - Freemasons Hall, 254 North Terrace, Adelaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
Lano & Woodley explode on stage in a manic collection of slapstick and silliness. After sellout seasons in Edinburgh and Melbourne, the winners of the 1994 Fringe Perrier Award ... -
Decandence by Steven Berkoff, Comedy
Official, Presented by Ford O'Connell Entertainment at The Arts Theatre - 53 Angas St, Adelaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
Lager Louts, Charles & Di, designer drugs....Decadence, Steven Berkoff's full frontal attack on the cannibalistic ruling classes and the loathsome lower class wannabes. The smas... -
Don't Drop Your Pants, Comedy
Official, Presented by Ministry of Weird at Gate One, University of SA - Cnr North Tce & Frome St, City as part of the 1996 Fringe
1954 - The secret Political Faction Ministry of Weird disintegrates, leaving Gareth & Trent the only survivors of a Killer Tomato holocaust. 1996 - the time is right - today Ade... -
Filthy Lucre, Comedy
Official, Presented by The Toasted Marshmallows at Banana Lounge - Santos Centre East, 265 Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Broke and pushed past their limit, The Toasted Marshmallows - Melbourne's masters of sketch comedy - are unleashed on Adelaide for the first time. Jo, Chris and Liam will take t... -
Four Game Show Hosts of the Apocalypse, Comedy
Official, Presented by Crescent Company at Little Theatre - Uni of Adelaide Gate 10 Victoria Drv Union House, Adealaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
"....smart and funny - The Advertiser, "....fast paced, timing superb" - dB Magazine, "Come on down!" Larry Emdur. They told us to write fifty words. So much for freedom of spee... -
Freud Notices His Fly Is Undone, Comedy
Official, Presented by Ego Productions at Promethean Theatre - 116 Grote St, Adelaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
A social satire with a Freudian twist. Delve into the collective psyche of a 90s share house. Learn how to be politically correct without even trying. Discover the mysteries of ... -
From Dragges To Riches, Comedy
Official, Presented by Lynda Gibson & Paul McCarthy at Gerard Theatre - end Tavistock Lane, Off Frome St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Noeline's lost on the gee-gees, the doggies and the pokies - she's ropable. Laurie's fifty but still can't work the can opener. A truly Australian marriage between a man who won... -
Funny Business Presents The Final Sunday, Comedy
Official, Presented by Funny Business: The Advertiser International Comedy Festival at Glen Ewin Estate - Houghton as part of the 1996 Fringe
All participants and staff from the three Festivals are invited for an afternoon of comedy, music, food and wine. STRICTLY limited tickets available to the public. -
Get Your Chops Around This, Comedy
Official, Presented by Viable Options at Boltz Cafe - 286 Rundle St, Adelaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
Those rude, rude girls from the wild, wild west are here to show you their naughty bits with an outrageous amalgam of comedy, harmony, and utter obscenity. Hot from the 1996 Hon... -
Hattie Hayridge, Comedy
Official, Presented by Hattie Hayridge at The Grenfell Street Loft - 211 Grenfell St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Award winning comedienne and internationally renowned star of the hit TV comedy Red Dwarf. Hattie's dry wit and deadpan delivery make her a unique and hilarious performer. A maj... -
Hoot, Comedy
Official, Presented by Bound & Gagged at Lion Theatre - Lion Arts Centre, cnr North Tce & Morphett St, Adelaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
"An explosion of laughter and entertainment" - Telegraph Mirror "... a spin dry cycle of furiously padded skits... you'll be left high and wanting more" - Beat Magazine. "Fresh,... -
In Love No One Can Hear You Scream, Comedy
Official, Presented by New Joke City at Fresh Fruit Theatre - Santos Centre West, 265 Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
One hundred scenes from relationships, from waking up to breaking up. If all we need is love then who gets to keep the dogs? A show for anyone who has ever been in, or out of a ... -
Jimeoin, Comedy
Official, Presented by Jimeoin at Star Club - East End Markets, Charlicks Entrance, Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
The amicable Irishman, Jimeoin, returns to Adelaide for a rare live Australian performance. So good they named a TV show after him. This jovial jokester needs little introductio... -
Johnny Lonely's Unhappy Hour, Comedy
Official, Presented by Brian Lohmann at Banana Lounge - Santos Centre East, 265 Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
If sad's your thing then Johnny's your man. A lounge singer from Lonelyville who proves that some men can be islands. "The crown prince of self pity... an arch send up of slick ... -
King of the Road, Comedy
Official, Presented by Judith Lucy at Apron Theatre - Freemasons Hall, 254 North Terrace, Adelaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
Judith tried to find herself and escape her family by travelling the world... she should have stayed at home. After sell out seasons across the country, King of the Road has fin... -
Looking For Mr Giles, Comedy
Official, Presented by Annabel Giles at The Garage - York St (behind Austral Hotel), East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
TV presenter, thirty-something and single parent, Annabel is Looking for Mr Giles. Not just any man (she's an expert on Mr Wrong!) but having exhausted supplies in London and Ed... -
Lovepuke - Duncan Sarkies, Comedy
Official, Presented by Ace Theatre Company at The Proscenium - 26 Blythe St, City as part of the 1996 Fringe
Directed by Anna Liptak. Back by popular demand for the 1996 Fringe, Lovepuke is a hilarious comedy which charts the course of 3 young couples and their relationships. The proce...
