Arj Barker

New & Improved! (United States)

He’s back! Due to popular demand, after a sell-out Melbourne Fringe season Arj returns, armed with some new classics and some classic classics, to present one funny hour. If you don't laugh your ass off, there's something wrong with you! (In other words, don't ask for your money back.) He will certainly sell out, so come see him while he still has integrity!

Arj has firmly established himself as one of the golden boys on the international comedy circuit. For years, he has been honing his craft at comedy festivals and clubs all around the world. He has made numerous TV appearances including Letterman and Conan O'Brian shows, HBO's Flight of the Conchords and his own half hour special on Comedy Central.
Arj is a favourite on Aussie TV too.. appearing on Spicks and Specks, The Glasshouse and Thank God You’re Here.

Get it quick. World-class comedy.

"Genius." Beat

"Criminally talented." Herald (UK)

http://www.arjbarker.com

Sydney Tour
Wed 30 Apr 2008 7:30PM
Enmore Theatre
Tickets from $34
Book Now at Ticketek.com.au

David O'Doherty

It's David O'Doherty Time (Ireland)

What’s the time? It’s David O’Doherty time. Tick tock, tick tock, it’s O’Doherty O’Clock. Don’t miss David O’Doherty as he returns to the Festival with an all-new show.

“Beautiful mix of acute observation and startling invention.” The Irish Times.

"Team O'Doherty is a great place to be ****" The Edinburgh Evening News

“O’Doherty’s show is so enjoyable because he has no axe to grind, just a mind that sees the absurdity and comedy in the world around him.” The Stage (UK)

Barry Award Nominee 2007

http://www.myspace.com/phlaimeaux

Adelaide Fringe Festival
22 Feb – 15 Mar
Previews 22 – 24 Feb
Tue – Sat 9:45pm, Sun 8:45pm
Tix from $20
Cinema Nova 251 Rundle Street
Bookings:
FringeTIX 1300 FRINGE (374 643)
adelaidefringe.com.au

SYDNEY TOUR
Thu 17 April, Sat 19 April & Sun 20 April, 7.30pm
The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Enmore
Tickets: $30/ $25
Book at: factorytheatre.com.au or 02 9550 3666

Jeff Green

Life-ache (UK)

Don’t miss Festival favourite Jeff Green as he returns to Melbourne with an all-new show. Razor-sharp observations and abundant natural charm have marked him out as one of the brightest stars on the British comedy scene.

“A fantastically assured performer, he is in a class of his own.” The Evening News (UK)

http://www.jeffgreen.co.uk/

Adelaide Fringe Festival
22 Feb – 15 Mar
Previews 22 – 24 Feb
Tue – Sat 7:10pm, Sun 6.10pm
Tix from $22
Cinema Nova 251 Rundle Street
Bookings:
FringeTIX 1300 FRINGE (374 643)
adelaidefringe.com.au

Brisbane
Tue 29 Apr – Sat 3 May, 7.30pm
Preview Tue 29 Apr
Tickets from $25
Powerhouse Theatre
119 Lamington Street, New Farm
Bookings:
3358 8600
brisbanepowerhouse.org

Josie Long

Trying Is Good (UK)

Josie Long returns to Melbourne with a show that’s as good as playing Uno with your housemates or discovering foreign chocolate bars with offensive names.

“The most engaging comedian of her generation...Clever, engaging and brilliantly idiosyncratic.” Evening Standard (UK)

“She’s daft, she’s uplifting, she’s truly magical.” Time Out (UK)

If.comeddies Best Newcomer Award Edinburgh Fringe 2006

BARRY AWARD 2008 NOMINEE

http://www.ilovejosielong.co.uk/

Adelaide Fringe Festival
4 – 15 Mar
Tue – Sat 8:15pm, Sun 7:15pm
Tix from $19
Cinema Nova 251 Rundle Street
Tue – Sat 8:15pm, Sun 7:15pm
Tix from $19
Bookings:
FringeTIX 1300 FRINGE (374 643)
adelaidefringe.com.au

Mark Watson

Can I Briefly Talk to You About the Point of Life? (UK)

Time Out London Comic of the Year and Perrier and Barry Award Nominee returns to Melbourne with a new show that clears up the meaning of existence, leaving you free to worry about other things.

“One of the funniest, freshest, most entertaining comics on the fringe. *****” Metro (UK)

“Thank God he became a comedian. *****” Chortle (UK)

Patrons are advised to arrive at the Forum Theatre by 8pm at the latest

http://www.myspace.com/markwatsonthecomedian

Adelaide Fringe Festival
26 Feb – 15 Mar
Preview 26 Feb
Tue – Sat 8:30pm, Sun 7:30pm
Tix from $22
Cinema Nova, 251 Rundle Street
Bookings:
FringeTIX 1300 FRINGE (374 643)
adelaidefringe.com.au


Brisbane
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Apr 7.30pm
Preview Tue 22 Apr
Tickets from $25
Powerhouse Theatre
119 Lamington Street, New Farm
Bookings:
3358 8600
brisbanepowerhouse.org

SYDNEY TOUR
Tue 6 May – Sat 10 May, 9.15pm
The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Enmore
Tickets: $34 / $28 (exc Preview Tue 6 May: All Tix $25)
Book at: www.factorytheatre.com.au or 02 9550 3666

Reginald D Hunter (UK/USA)

Don’t miss "the hottest stand-up living and working in Britain today" (The List, UK) as three times Perrier Award nominated Reginald D Hunter brings his "unrivalled" (The Telegraph, UK) brand of no-holds barred comedy to Australia for the first time. Not for the easily offended.

"A Master comedian." The Independent on Sunday (UK)

“Magic …his is a perfect set.” The Guardian (UK)

http://www.reginalddhunter.co.uk/

SYDNEY TOUR
Presented by Melbourne Comedy Festival in association with the Studio at Sydney Opera House

Tue 15 – Sat 26 April
Previews: Tue 15 & Wed 16 April - All Tix $22
Tue 22 April - All Tix: $25
Wed – Sun - Full Price: $32, Concession: $28

The Studio at Sydney Opera House
www.sydneyoperahouse.com or call 02 9250 7777