Stranger Than Fiction

Monday 28 July, 7:30pm

Hosted by Damian Callinan with Julian O'Shea, Claire Hooper & more.

Comedy Republic presents Stranger Than Fiction, an evening of wild ideas, vivid truths, real-life experiences and outright lies. Join Melbourne’s most exciting, funny and refreshing voices for an intimate evening storytelling.

Be captivated as our storytellers from the worlds of comedy, literature and the media share their tall tales, nostalgic novellas, and fabulous fables. This month, they'll be sharing tales to the theme of Third Times a Charm.

Past guests Lawrence Leung, Geraldine Hickey, Claire Hooper, Nelly Thomas, Cal Wilson, David Quirk, Osman Faruqi, Kirsty Webeck, Zachary Ruane, Mark Watson (UK), Michael Hing, Chris Parker (NZ), Josie Long (UK) & Laura Davis, Celia Pacquola, Tom Ballard, Michelle Brasier, Rowan Thambar, Rhys Nicholson, Greg Larsen, Chloe Elisabeth Wilson, Sashi Perera, Tess Birch & more.

• Narrative
• $25.00
• 28 July 2025-22 December 2025
• 70 minutes
• Comedy Republic Theatre
• Suitable for ages 16+