Events in the Comedy category that were part of the 2008 Fringe
Arrange in order of: Ascending | Descending
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RAW COMEDY 2008, Comedy
Official, Presented by MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL at THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS - UMBRELLA REVOLUTION - RUNDLE PARK, CORNER OF EAST TERRACE & RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Get out of that kitchen and rattle those pots and puns! Raw is on a nationwide search to find out who can make us shake, rattle and roll with laughter. Nervous newbies live ons... -
PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS, Comedy
Official, Presented by A-LIST ENTERTAINMENT as part of the 2008 Fringe
From London's West End to Broadway NY, the boys have been getting it out all over the world, and now its your chance to see them in your town. Come and see "The Hamburger", "Th... -
PLUCK - THE TITANIC SHOW, Comedy
Official, Presented by PLUCK as part of the 2008 Fringe
Hallelujah! Pluck is back! (The Advertiser) You saw 'Musical Arson!' in 2004. You saw 'The Specialists' in 2006. now see 'The Titanic Show' - the Australian premiere of Pluck's ... -
PETER MORLEY: NO MATERIAL, Comedy
Official, Presented by FAT LIP at THE LIPODOME (LIP 1) - LEVEL 1/66 HINDLEY STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Unlike other comedians, Peter Morley will go the entire Fringe Festival without repeating a single joke. Having spent the last two years studying improv comedy at Second City in... -
PETER BERNER, Comedy
Official, Presented by ANDREW TAYLOR MANAGEMENT at RHINO ROOM UPSTAIRS - 13 FROME STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
The star of ABCTV and comedy legend is back on stage in his first ever Fringe season. His style ranges from satirical to whimsical, observational and back - unique and hilarious... -
PETE MONAGHAN - 'MONNERS' MAKETH THE MAN, Comedy
Official, Presented at GRIFFINS HEAD HOTEL - LOUNGE ROOM - 38 HINDMARSH SQUARE ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
We all had one, some good, some nasty. So do schoolyard nicknames shape our destiny? Only as much as we let them, says Pete 'Monners' Monaghan. His new show, encompassing great ... -
PARALYSED BY CHOICE, Comedy
Official, Presented by HANNAH GADSBY at NOVA CINEMA 1 - 251 RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Hannah Gadsby is a minimalist- but her path of least resistance has hit a brick wall. In her highly anticipated new show Hannah will look at the pros and cons of minimal effort.... -
PALE & CONFUSED, Comedy
Official, Presented at GRIFFINS HEAD HOTEL - LOUNGE ROOM - 38 HINDMARSH SQUARE ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Intelligent, twisted, dark and very funny. Stuart Black's debut solo show is provocative and heart-warming. An hour of stand-up from the UK's hottest new comedian. "Skillful de... -
ONE MAN STAR WARS, Comedy
Official, Presented by TIM WOODS ENTERTAINMENT as part of the 2008 Fringe
Returning to Australia from a sell-out 2006 tour, don't miss this high energy 60 minute romp through the original Star Wars Trilogy. Charles Ross plays all the characters, recre... -
NICKY TALACKO IN CINDER-EFFIN-RELLA, Comedy
Official, Presented by NICKY TALACKO at RHINO ROOM DOWNSTAIRS - 13 FROME STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Following sold out shows in the Melbourne Fringe. Nicky Talacko (Best Newcomer Monaco International Film Festival) is smart, clean and wickedly funny. A show for everyone, but e... -
NICK SUN - TEAR OUT YOUR EYES, Comedy
Official, Presented by WWW.ANDREWTAYLORMANAGEMENT.COM AND THE GARDEN at THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS - GARDEN SHED - RUNDLE PARK, CORNER OF EAST TERRACE & RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Sometimes we see things we don't want to see and we'd rather tear out our eyes and wander around bleeding from the sockets screaming 'ALL I SEE IS RED!'. But if you open your ey... -
MY YEAR WITHOUT SEX, Comedy
Official, Presented by JESSICA GERGER AND DIRECTED BY BEVERLY BLANKENSHIP at THE COURTHOUSE - 83 STURT STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Mrs Winifred Tickletext, widow and past president of the Pembleworth Ladies Society, is traveling Europe in the footsteps of Apostle Paul. Very British, very prudish and totally... -
MIKE SHEER IS FREE, Comedy
Official, Presented by WORLD'S BEST INC. at COLONEL LIGHT HOTEL (GEMINI LOUNGE) - 45 LIGHT SQUARE ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Multi-disciplinary comedian Mike Sheer from Toronto with his first Adelaide Fringe show. Recommended to those who love sick days and hate cops. Free speech, free associations, f... -
MICKEY D - EXCESSS, Comedy
Official, Presented by VELOCITY BOY PRODUCTIONS at RHINO ROOM UPSTAIRS - 13 FROME STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
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MARK WATSON - CAN I BRIEFLY TALK TO YOU ABOUT THE POINT OF LIFE?, Comedy
Official, Presented by MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL at NOVA CINEMA 2 - 251 RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Time Out London Comic of The Year and Perrier and Barry Award nominee, returns for second Adelaide season with a show that clears up the meaning of existence, leaving you free t... -
MARK BUTLER - BODY LANGUAGE, Comedy
Official, Presented by MARK BUTLER at ELECTRIC LIGHT HOTEL (THE GARDEN) - 235 GRENFELL STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
What does your body language say about you? Let Mark explain as he explores the way we pose, pout, flirt and scratch. "Mark Butler drops comic pearls before an engaged audience.... -
LUCY WATSON IN 'THE ROBIN HOOD INVESTIGATION', Comedy
Official, Presented by LUCY WATSON at COLONEL LIGHT HOTEL (GEMINI LOUNGE) - 45 LIGHT SQUARE ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Lucy Watson (MICF shows 'Rockin' ', 2004, and 'The Vinyl Countdown', 2005) wants answers. What the hell is it with Robin Hood? He's the subject of countless legends, songs, film... -
LAWRENCE MOONEY, Comedy
Official, Presented by THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS at THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS - LE CASCADEUR - RUNDLE PARK, CORNER OF EAST TERRACE & RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
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LAWRENCE LEUNG LEARNS TO BREAKDANCE, Comedy
Official, Presented by AUSTRALIAN COMEDY MANAGEMENT AND THE GARDEN at THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS - BOSCO THEATER - RUNDLE PARK, CORNER OF EAST TERRACE & RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Winner - Age Critics' Award, 2007 Melbourne Comedy Festival. Sold out in Melbourne, Edinburgh and London. Lawrence is on a wonderfully foolhardy quest to be cooler than his olde... -
LAURENCE CLARK 12% EVIL, Comedy
Official, Presented by ARTS ACCESS SA at FOWLER'S LIVE - 68 NORTH TERRACE (CNR MORPHETT STREET) ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Laurence Clark's 2007 not to be missed Edinburgh Fringe comedy show, '12% Evil' makes its Australian premiere at High Beam Global. '12% Evil' sucks you in with bizarre villains ... -
LAUGHAPOOLOOZA, Comedy
Official, Presented by THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS at THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS - LE CASCADEUR - RUNDLE PARK, CORNER OF EAST TERRACE & RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
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LATE NITE COMEDY, Comedy
Official, Presented at RHINO ROOM UPSTAIRS - 13 FROME STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Once again Late Nite Comedy will give Adelaide audiences an opportunity to see the best comedians from overseas and interstate up close at the Rhino Room five nights a week. Wi... -
KINGS OF THE WATERCOOLER, Comedy
Official, Presented by GOLDEN PRODUCTIONS at MERCURY CINEMA - THE IRIS - 13 MORPHETT STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Break out of the cubicle of banality and into the boardroom of the extraordinary as Kings of the Watercooler see how far the mouse cord can stretch. Come on a journey of technol... -
KIERAN BUTLER CLAIMS COLLINGWOOD RUINED MY LIFE - THE 1977 GRAND FINAL REPLAY, Comedy
Official, Presented by DVO MEDIA as part of the 2008 Fringe
Sold Out 2007 Adelaide Fringe. The comedy and tragedy of being a Magpie fan. As seen by Rene Kink and James Manson. "This is what stand up comedy is all about... 10/10" artshub.... -
KIDS COMEDY GALA, Comedy
Official, Presented by STRUT & FRET AND THE GARDEN at THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS - UMBRELLA REVOLUTION - RUNDLE PARK, CORNER OF EAST TERRACE & RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Totally sold out for the last 2 years! The biggest and craziest comedy show for kids! Completely captivating, hysterically funny, enjoy these hand-picked experts as they provide... -
KENT VALENTINE - A FISTFUL OF RAINBOWS, Comedy
Official, Presented at RHINO ROOM DOWNSTAIRS - 13 FROME STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
BEST EMERGING COMEDY noMINEE Adelaide Fringe. A comedy-epic about adventure, change and diffracting light. "rapid-fire, quick-witted... An undeniably funny hour ****" The Advert... -
KAREN DUNBAR, Comedy
Official, Presented by GILDED BALLOON PRODUCTIONS AND THE GARDEN at THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS - THE POD - RUNDLE PARK, CNR OF EAST TERRACE & RUNDLE ST ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Karen Dunbar burst onto the Scottish screen in 1999 in the hit comedy sketch show 'Chewin' the Fat' then upped the anti with her own show surprisingly named 'The Karen Dunbar Sh... -
JUSTIN HAMILTON - THREE COLOURS HAMMO: THE LETTER, Comedy
Official, Presented by TOKEN EVENTS & THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS at THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS - GARDEN SHED - RUNDLE PARK, CORNER OF EAST TERRACE & RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
This is the final chapter in the Three Colours Hammo trilogy. Receiving a letter, Justin returns to Adelaide to face his family, his childhood and a long lost friend. Three sepa... -
JUSTIN HAMILTON - THREE COLOURS HAMMO: MOVING, Comedy
Official, Presented by TOKEN EVENTS & THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS at THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS - GARDEN SHED - RUNDLE PARK, CORNER OF EAST TERRACE & RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
WINNER FESTIVAL DIRECTOR'S AWARD MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL The Three Colours Hammo trilogy was the cult hit of the 2007 Melbourne Comedy Festival. Moving is the first instalment... -
JUSTIN HAMILTON - THREE COLOURS HAMMO: CALLIOPE , Comedy
Official, Presented by TOKEN EVENTS & THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS at THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS - GARDEN SHED - RUNDLE PARK, CORNER OF EAST TERRACE & RUNDLE STREET ADELAIDE 5000 as part of the 2008 Fringe
Calliope is the second chapter in the Three Colours Hammo trilogy. People believe that laughter is the best medicine...but what happens when someone dies and you're the one left...