Aborigi-LOL
11-23 April
Like a boomerang, it’s back! After sell-out shows at last year’s festival, Aborigi-LOL returns with two of Australia’s funniest first-nationers: Dane Simpson (hilarious Dad jokes) and Matt Ford (glorious cynic).
In 2016 Matt and Dane toured as part of the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars (alongside Kevin Kropinyeri and Shiralee Hood), which saw them perform 55 dates in total in almost every state and territory of Australia (next time, Tasmania, next time). This, by the way, was the longest independently produced regional comedy tour in the history of regional arts touring in Australia. Yes, this is impressive.
Deadly Funny 2017 National Final
8 April
From the oldest culture on earth comes the freshest and funniest stand-up comedy around. It’s the all-original Aboriginal Comedy Allstars showcase, featuring three of the brightest comedy stars under the Milky Way, Andy Saunders, Kevin Kropinyeri and Sean Choolburra. It doesn’t get more Aussie than this! This comedy show is cheeky, playful, irreverent, and absolutely hilarious! The Aboriginal Comedy Allstars is a unique comedy experience with great, big belly laughs from the heart of the wide, brown land. Welcome to comedy, everyone!
'This show is hilarious. Belly aching, cheek hurting, hilarious... see it. See it. See it! ★★★★★' Adelaide Advertiser
Cheeky and loud, black and proud! This national comedy competition unearths the freshest, fiercest and funniest new Indigenous performers from around the country. In this, the National Grand Final & Showcase, comedy competitors perform alongside the deadliest professional comedians. Hosted by Sean Choolburra, Shiralee Hood, Kevin Kropinyeri, and Andy Saunders.
Featuring a performance by 2016 Winner Jalen Sutcliffe.
Now in its 11th year, this one-of-a-kind comedy program and competition is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people aged 18 and over.
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Aboriginal Comedy Allstars
6-8 April
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