Thursday 10 October, 6:15pm

The surprise discovery of his mother’s 1946 diary leads 3 time MICF Most Outstanding Show nominee, Damian Callinan, on a cinematic, romantic romp through post-war Australia.

The creator & star of the hit film The Merger, uses his powerful gift for storytelling in a funny and poignant double feature of love & loss.

“A storyteller at the top of his game. Such dextrous movement between the funny, the sad and the beautiful.” Rob Carlton (Actor, Film Maker, Storyteller)  

“Utterly brilliant. What a work of gorgeous humanity. I needed that. The world needs that. I’m awestruck.” Kate Mulvaney (Actor, Playwright)  

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8:00pm

Comedy Republic's signature lineup show!

Main Stage has quickly become our biggest show, selling out on the regular with huge all-star lineups and lively fun-loving crowds. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, you can be sure to catch a heap of the best comedians Melbourne and the wider world have to offer.

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Main Stage (90min show, 5+ comedians, inc interval)
Thursday 8:00pm - $26
Friday 8:00pm - $29
Saturday 8:00pm - $36

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THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER Jordan Barr, Eli Matthewson, Michael Hing, Damien Power, Meg Jager, William Wang & Angus Gordon

FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER Eli Matthewson, Damien Power, Meg Jager, Bea Barbeau-Scurla, William Wang & Angus Gordon

SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER Eli Matthewson, Damien Power, Meg Jager, Bea Barbeau-Scurla, William Wang & Angus Gordon

Coming up in October: Luke Mcgregor, Luka Muller, Jordan Barr, Tony Lyall, Kirsty Webeck, Alexandra Hudson, Laura Coleman, Firdi Billimoria & more

(Lineups are subject to last minute changes)

Every Friday, 10:00pm

Melbourne's loosest late-night panel show featuring some of Australia's hottest new celebrity guests.

Every Friday Night at 10:00pm, The InfLATE Show brings you the wildest late-night comedy in town, hosted by the unstoppable Fergus Neal. This is where Australia’s biggest TikTok comedians—like Purple Pingers, Nick White, and Sez—collide with an unpredictable roster of celebrity guests from the worlds of AFL, music, philosophy, and more.

It’s fast, loose, and totally unfiltered. Each week, Fergus welcomes two comedians and a non-comedian guest to an all-inflatable panel show, where the jokes are quick, the banter is sharp, and nothing stays grounded for long.

With a limited season and an even more limited number of seats, this show is the definition of unmissable.

Don’t miss out—this show is sure to blow up!

October 4: Purple Pingers, Sez, Lizzy Hoo

October 11: Ashton Hardman-Le Cornu (SPACEY JANE), Ray O'Leary, Krutika Harale

12 October & 23 November, 6:00pm

Come watch Australia's funniest Asian comedians ranging from professional acts seen on television as well as up-and-coming stars of the local comedy scene.

From strict parents to racism, from the everyday absurdities of life to the political status of Taiwan, no topic is off limits for this 90 minute show of non-stop laughs.

Every Tuesday, 7:30pm

New comedians doing their best, and the best comedians doing their new.

Get the crew together for cheap tickets, cheap drinks, cheap laughs. What’s not to love!

Tuesday 15 October Takashi Wakasugi, Sez, Firdi Billimoria, Chris Demos, Ben Hunter, Lauren Deborah & Ty Gray

16 & 17 October, 6:00pm

Two hilarious nights of stand-up routines from students at the University of Melbourne, who have just completed the course Stand Up and Be Funny at the VCA Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.

For 12 weeks they have played around, honed their comedy skills, and written cracking routines that they're ready (and nervous) to perform for you all.

Over 2 hilarious nights, facilitated and MC'd by professional stand-up comics Ashley Apap and Scout Boxall.

Every Wednesday, 8:00pm

Something Good is Melbourne's best improv show, starring cast and crew from Ch 10’s television improv juggernaut 'Thank God You’re Here' Ben Russell, Amy Ruffle, Lena Moon and Alistair Baldwin.

It’s long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week for a completely improvised and always chaotic performance.

Based off audience suggestion, Something Good makes up a show that is something great and something that will never be seen again. Past guests include Tony Martin, Adam Hills, Virginia Gay and Broden Kelly.

Extended ensemble features Pedro Cooray, Tiana Hogben, Taylor Griffiths, Millie Holten, Tim Hewitt, Kyran Nicholson, Josh Chodziesner and Barney Pollock.

Two show bundle: You can see Something Good & YESYESYES on the same night for just $30. To access this special price just add a Something Good ticket and a YESYESYES ticket to your shopping basket and the discount will be automatically applied. Easy!

2 - 30 October, 6:30pm

We are back with our Spring Season of Melbourne’s premier wacky, weird and wonderful character comedy night - YESYESYES!

Showcasing some of Australia’s most lauded and applauded comedians and groups performing brand new characters, sketches, skits and bits.

Regular award winning and nominated performers include Hannah Camillleri, Stuart Daulman, Nat Harris, Alex Hines, Oliver Coleman, Jordan Barr, Belinda Anderson-Hunt, Matt Jenner and Blake Everett

PLUS a huge array of very special guests will be joining them this Spring season including Greg Larsen, Sez, Frankie McNair, Tricksy Collins, Henry Yan, Takashi Wakasugi, Wil Greenway, Nicolette Minster, Ashley Apap, Penny Greenhalgh, Aiden Willcox, Issac Haig, Annie and Lena, Bronwyn Kuss, Jeromaia Detto, Casey Filips, Mish Wittrup, Vidya Rajan, Con Coutis, Jackie Hatton...AND MORE!?

Every show is different. Every show is a wild ride. Yes, Yes…Oh *SNEEZES* yes indeed (spring edition)

Two show bundle: You can see YESYESYES & Something Good on the same night for just $30. To access this special price just add a YESYESYES ticket and a Something Good ticket to your shopping basket and the discount will be automatically applied. Easy!

24 - 26 October, 6:30pm

Margaret and David are two of the biggest reviewers in Australia. They get to watch as many movies as they want. Everything is going awesome… until the government tries to ban a little film called Ken Park.

Comedians and film lovers Zachary Ruane and Alexei Toliopoulos recount this little nugget of Australian history in this strange hybrid of comedy show, documentary and verbatim theatre that surely would have gotten a bad review from Margaret and David.

This show is an ambitious work in progress pls be kind :(

31 October - 1 November, 6:00pm

Self-help Singh is the alter ego of international comedian Masood Boomgaard. Self-help Singh, described as a comedic alternative life coach and de-motivational speaker, first appeared to Boomgaard in a vision after he fell and hit his head while rushing to the bathroom in an attempt to outrun the gastric consequences of bad lamb vindaloo.

Boomgaard has since been sharing the "common sense wisdom" and de-motivational teachings of Self-help Singh to millions of people on the internet. The Self-help Singh live show is a hilarious yet thought provoking juxtaposition of stand-up comedy, parody and motivational speaking.

During his decade long full time professional comedy career Boomgaard has performed in New York, London, Dubai and during the lockdown, in his father's garage. He lives in South Africa with his cat...for now.

Meet & Greet + GA Ticket option available - $135 +bf

Saturday 2 November, 6:30pm

A rising star of the comedy stage - Sonia has opened for Ronny Chieng, performed at Splendour in the Grass and all the best Comedy Clubs right around the country.

Equal parts crude and endearing, her sharp new show about technology, chronic pain and boundaries, asks how much better her life would be if she was a robot.

A writer for Network Ten's 'The Project'
As seen on ‘The Roast of Tommy Little’
As heard on the popular comedy podcasts 'The Little Dum Dum Club' and 'Don't You Know Who I Am?'

“Quick-witted, tight and oozing with confidence” Popculture-y  

“Clearly an accomplished performer” Squirrel Comedy  

First Monday Of Every Month, 7:30pm

Monthly drag bingo with your favourite nans.

Edith Vale, Maureen McGillicuddy and Caroline Springs have been hosting their sold out Granny Bingo night for 5 years. The pandemic almost took them out, but never fear; Caroline doesn't think it's real, so we're back live in the Comedy Republic bar!

And yes, you will actually play bingo! Nanna kisses xx

7 October: Granny Bingo's 9th Birthday Celebration
4 November: Melbourne Cup Eve
2 December: Christmas Special

Thursday 14 November, 6:30pm

After sold-out shows around the country, Jennifer Wong (ABC’s Chopsticks or Fork?) is bringing The Sweet and Sour Hour of Power back to Melbourne for one night only!

In pursuit of a sense of vitality while managing depression, comedian and food enthusiast Jennifer Wong road-tests the latest fitness and wellbeing trends so that you don’t have to. It’s the show for anyone who’s ever been asked, “Have you tried yoga?

As seen and heard on The Cook Up (SBS), Celebrity Letters and Numbers (SBS), Thank God It’s Friday (ABC Radio Sydney), Chat 10 Looks 3.

★★★★1/2 The Age  

★★★★1/2 InDaily  

★★★★ ArtsHub  

Saturday 16 November, 6:30pm

Have you dallied with the idea of going on a Gay Cruise? Interested in Gay Culture? Or perhaps you just want to hear about all the sordid details of these infamous trips?

Whatever your motivations, get ready for your beginner’s guide to Gay cruising.

With a sold-out run and encore at Sydney Comedy Festival, join the award-winning AJ Lamarque as he shares his stories, insights and analyses about travelling aboard the world’s largest Gay Cruise.

Don’t bring your mothers… but maybe your daddies.

About AJ Lamarque
AJ's comedy style combines an undeniable warmth, a sharp intellect, and a little spice to round things off. Think the love child of Rhys Nicholson, Katherine Ryan, and Michael Mcintyre.

Having performed across Australia, some of AJ’s most notable career accolades so far include; appearing on (and winning!) SBS’s Celebrity Letters and Numbers; hosting Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s 2023 Comedy Zone; being a regular guest contributor on ABC Radio Evenings (Sydney & ACT); performing at Mardi Gras', MELT Festival's & OzAsia's Comedy Galas; and his viral 2024 mocumentary 'The Gays'.

“He has his finger on the pulse, tackles sharp topics with softness, and knows his way around a relatable anecdote” Sydney Morning Herald  

“Lamarque’s stand-up craft is like a scented mind missile, hitting its target with precise panache.” The Age  

Thursday 21 November, 6:30pm

Remember school? Learning new things with mates every day?

Imagine that again - minus the exams, detentions and raging hormones in the way.

Welcome to Sashi Perera’s Night School! A learning utopia featuring an hour lesson from Melbourne’s best comics and (some) actual experts.

If you’re tired of new knowledge limited to internet videos on a 3am scroll spiral in the dark - come along for lots of laughs, a little learning and absolutely no qualifications.

Joining Sashi Perera will be Julian O'Shea, Anisa Nandaula, Tim Hewitt & Han Arbuthnott

Sunday 24 November, 6:00pm & 8:00pm

Melbourne, I am bringing back my show “Your Laughter Is Just Making Me Stronger” after its sell-out run in the festival this year, and I am going to film it.

That’s no pressure on you though. The camera will be on me the whole time so it doesn’t even matter what you look like. I will be the face of the operation. Come see the show that Melbourne Comedy Festival thought was good enough to be nominated for Best Show in 2024 but not quite good enough to win

Every time I do stand-up comedy and people laugh I get a little bit more strong. Soon I will be the most powerful man in the universe. At the end of this show I will be able to lift a car above my head.

Fresh from a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe Festival run, Best Show Nomination at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and 3x nominee for Best Male Comedian by the NZ Comedy Guild. Ray is a staple on Australasian television including Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You’re Here, and The Cheap Seats.

“A very strong comic indeed” ★★★★ Chortle.co.uk  

“In awe of the talented performer’s ability to captivate his audience” ★★★★ Edinburgh Festival Magazine