Events in the Comedy category that were part of the 1996 Fringe
Arrange in order of: Ascending | Descending
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Modern Problems In Science, Comedy
Official, Presented by Modern Problems In Science at The Grenfell Street Loft - 211 Grenfell St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Three 'Professors' from Chicago prove absurd scientific hypotheses suggested by the audience - Up is Down, Food eaten by the light of the refrigerator door has no calories and U... -
Nick Wilty - Standing Up For England, Comedy
Official, Presented by Nick Wilty at Gate One, University of SA - Cnr North Tce & Frome St, City as part of the 1996 Fringe
Hilarious observations on modern life - The Scotsman. "Laidback intelligent charm" - The Guardian, "If you like straight stand up, Nick Wilty delivers with vengeance" - The Scot... -
Ol, Comedy
Official, Presented at Star Club - East End Markets, Charlicks Entrance, Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
A multicultural melange of juggling, flamenco guitar, fruit, opera, comedy and wicked good looks. Ole have wielded their mighty talents at Festivals throughout the world to rapt... -
Risk Gay, Comedy
Official, Presented by Scott Capurro at Gerard Theatre - end Tavistock Lane, Off Frome St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Direct from San Francisco, a hit at last year's Melbourne Comedy Festival and a sell out at the Edinburgh Festival, Scott Capurro's hilarious one man show combines stand-up and ... -
Sean Lock, Comedy
Official, Presented by Sean Lock at The Garage - York St (behind Austral Hotel), East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Following a sell-out tour of the UK, Britain's fastest rising comedy star presents "a marvellously crazed and outlandishly funny show" - The Independent, London. "A man with sha... -
Simon Pegg, Comedy
Official, Presented by Simon Pegg at The Garage - York St (behind Austral Hotel), East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Following a smash entrance onto the Festival circuit, Simon's brilliant dry wit fused with slick surreal twists will have you in uncontrollable hysterics. A refreshingly origina... -
Smells Like Bin Night, Comedy
Official, Presented by Fred Rowan & Dave O'Neil at Gerard Theatre - end Tavistock Lane, Off Frome St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Pop culture with the piss taken out of it. Stage dive into the mosh pit of cutting edge comedy with the sell out sensations of the 1995 Melbourne Comedy Festival. "Fred Rowan wa... -
Stand Up Jewish Comedy, Comedy
Official, Presented by Ivor Dembina at The Garage - York St (behind Austral Hotel), East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Following last year's hit tour of Australia, the UK's funniest Jewish comedian is back! Ivor Dembina's performance is an irresistible mixture of truth and lies recounting school... -
Thai-Die, Comedy
Official, Presented by Greg Fleet at Fresh Fruit Theatre - Santos Centre West, 265 Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
A comic's holiday in Thailand leads to tense times with kidnappers, card-sharks and kooky, teenage guerrillas. Sell out hit in Melbourne, Edinburgh and Perth. "Relentless origin... -
The Epic of Ben Hur, Comedy
Official, Presented by The Three Canadians at Headlines Theatre - Fringe Courtyard, off Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
The Canadians are back and this time they have a script. Picture this, the epic saga of Ben Hur complete with Roman legions, lepers and a full scale chariot race. All performed ... -
The Funny Business Galah, Comedy
Official, Presented by Funny Business: The Advertiser International Comedy Festival at Thebarton Theatre - 114 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville as part of the 1996 Fringe
A showcase of comedy acts highlighting the Funny Business program including top international comedians with the night filmed by Channel 9, so laugh loud!! -
The Funny Business Lark In The Park, Comedy
Official, Presented by Funny Business: The Advertiser International Comedy Festival at East Parklands - Rundle Rd, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Think funny? Enjoy funny things? Then don't miss this funny family day in the park, with funny acts, funny activities and much more. -
The International Yarn Spinning Challenge, 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
In conjunction with the Edinburgh Fringe, the search is on to find Australia's best story teller including current world champion Kevin Naughton from ABC Radio - Darwin. -
The Make Me Laugh Award, Comedy
Official, Presented by Funny Business: The Advertiser International Comedy Festival at Gate One, University of SA - Cnr North Tce & Frome St, City as part of the 1996 Fringe
The finals of Triple J's national search to unearth Australia's hottest new comedy talent. -
The Not All There Late Show, Comedy
Official, Presented by Duff & Rove at Banana Lounge - Santos Centre East, 265 Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Come to our show and see heaps of sketches, stand-up and assorted bits of silliness. Learn - different uses for a plastic bread bag clip. Be Dazzled By - Duff & Rove's amazing S... -
The Sin Bin, Comedy
Official, Presented by Funny Business: The Advertiser International Comedy Festival at Synagogue Nightclub - Synagogue Place, Adelaide as part of the 1996 Fringe
The Synagogue Nightclub transforms into the craziest club on the Fringe. Comics, bands, DJ's. Check The Sin Bin wall and Daily Diary for further details. -
Tom Miles, Comedy
Official, Presented by Tom Miles at The Grenfell Street Loft - 211 Grenfell St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
After 2 years of touring internationally and three consecutive sell-out seasons and rave reviews at the Edinburgh Festival, Tom Miles finally comes to Adelaide with a brand new ... -
Tracy Bartram Bringing Up Baby, Comedy
Official, Presented by Tracy Bartram at Headlines Theatre - Fringe Courtyard, off Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Since her sellout '94 Fringe show, she's been O .S. (the Scots raved, the Irish gave her a standing ovation), had the world's worst pregnancy and done the hippy home water birth... -
We Have Come For The Barney Rubble Mask, Comedy
Official, Presented at Fresh Fruit Theatre - Santos Centre West, 265 Rundle St, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Three of Australia's weirdest comics, "we don't want to talk right now thanks Joe, just tell the Fringe we'll be there in Feb... can you tell them not to call back please Joe. J... -
Who's Fanny?, Comedy
Official, Presented by Queenbitchery at Synagogue - Synagogue Pl, East End as part of the 1996 Fringe
Queenbitchery stand tall, proud and slightly haughty, look the world in eye and say... Ha! Four vibrant creatures trapped in the 90s post-sexual revolution, explode on an unsusp...
