2023 JUST FOR LAUGHS SYDNEY – FINAL LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT!
2023 JUST FOR LAUGHS SYDNEY – FINAL LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT!
12- 21 NOVEMBER
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW TO THE FUNNIEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!
With less than 30 days away, Just For Laughs Sydney is excited to announce the final line-up of its 11th edition which promises to be the biggest event to date!
The full line-up of the crown jewel of the festival, the Just For Laughs All-Star Gala, hosted by Urzila Carlson has been revealed! The All-Star Gala will once again feature a star-studded line up with some of the world’s top comedians along with some of Australia’s best with performances by Nina Conti, Dara O Briain, Dilruk Jayasinha, Russell Kane, Tommy Little and Joanne McNally.
Additional comedians have also been announced for the very popular, Just For Laughs Australia: Live hosted by Melanie Bracewell, star of Channel 10’s The Cheap Seats. A festival favourite, the series of shows give audiences the opportunity to catch many top comedians in an intimate setting over three hilarious nights. Each show features a different line-up. The series is filmed in front of a live audience and is set to air on Network Ten in 2024.
Just For Laughs Australia: Live features an incredible line-up of over 30 Australian and International comedians including: Geraldine Hickey, Tom Cardy, Harley Breen, Michael Hing, Catherine Cohen, Joanne McNally, Urzila Carlson, Zoe Coombs Marr, Luke Heggie, Nina Oyama, Joe Daymond, Caroline Rhea, Tommy Little, Nazeem Hussain, Dan Rath, Michelle Brasier, Guy Montgomery, He Huang, Ivan Aristeguieta, Dara O Briain, Becky Lucas, Cameron James, Dilruk Jayasinha, Sam Taunton, Gilian Cosgriff Nina Conti, Kevin Kropinyeri, Bronwyn Kuss, Russell Kane, Daniel Muggleton and Damien Power.
And finally, the latest addition to this year’s fest is Canadian born comedian, Caroline Rhea, best known for her role on the hit series Sabrina The Teenage Witch. Caroline will be performing her current show, “I Identify as a Witch” at The Studio at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday 15 November. Caroline currently stars as the voice of Linda Flynn-Fletcher on the hit Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb.
The Festival will take place 12-21 November and tickets are on sale now. Visit justforlaughs.sydney for show details and ticket information and follow our X, Facebook and Instagram pages to stay up-to-date on announcements and current events.
As our Official Hotel Partner, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth have created a tailored offer for Just for Laughs Sydney audiences. If you are planning to travel to Sydney or just for a staycation, enhance your experience by booking a luxury stay at Sydney’s iconic hotel with the So Cultural Offer. Details on the Just For Laughs Sydney website.
About Just For Laughs
Global leader in comedy and home to the #1 Comedy Festival in the World, Just for Laughs Group has been launching and championing top comedic talent - including Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Trevor Noah, Ali Wong, Hannah Gadsby, Hasan Minhaj, Jo Koy and Russell Peters - for close to 40 years. Founded in 1983, the company is an international powerhouse in the creation of multiplatform comedic content. Every year, millions of spectators are entertained at its worldwide festivals, from Montréal – the biggest comedy event in the world – to Toronto and Vancouver, Canada; Austin, U.S.A.; London, UK; and Sydney, Australia; featuring thousands of Canadian and international comedians - from well-established artists to aspiring up-and-comers. With concentrated growth on television development and production, the Group’s digital and televised content is shown in over 150 countries and followed by an online audience of over 14 million. In addition, the Group produces touring shows, stages its own musicals and is the originator of the ComedyPRO industry conference.
JUST FOR LAUGHS SYDNEY – 12-21 November
FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Tickets On Sale Now
| DAY | DATE | ARTIST | THEATRE | SHOWTIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 28 October | Trevor Wallace | Enmore Theatre | 7:00 PM |
| Monday | 13 November | Catherine Cohen | Factory Theatre | 7:00 PM |
| Monday | 13 November | Kevin Bridges | State Theatre | 8:00 PM |
| Monday | 13 November | Phil Wang | Enmore Theatre | 8:00 PM |
| Monday | 13 November | Sooshi Mango (Hosts) & Friends Effie, My Cousin Vlad, Nikki Osborne, Joe White, Ibby Akbar, Troy Kinne | Sydney Opera House | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 14 November | Bassem Youssef | Enmore Theatre | 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 14 November | Dara O Briain | State Theatre | 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 15 November | The Alternative Show Hosted by Geraldine Hickey Guy Montgomery, Dan Rath, Takashi Wakasugi & Zoe Coombs Marr | Factory Theatre | 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 15 November | My Therapist Ghosted Me Live! | State Theatre | 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 15 November | Caroline Rhea | Sydney Opera House | 7:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 15 November | Musical Comedy Is Cool Hosted by Tom Cardy Cameron James, Gillian Cosgriff & Catherine Cohen | Factory Theatre | 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 16 November | Russell Kane | Factory Theatre | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 16 November | Just For Laughs Australia: Live Hosted by Melanie Bracewell Geraldine Hickey, Tom Cardy, Harley Breen, Michael Hing & Catherine Cohen | Sydney Opera House | 7:15 PM |
| Thursday | 16 November | Just For Laughs Australia: Live Hosted by Melanie Bracewell Zoe Coombs-Marr, Luke Heggie, Nina Oyama, Joe Daymond & Caroline Rhea | Sydney Opera House | 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 17 November | Just For Laughs All-Star Gala Hosted by Urzila Carlson Nina Conti, Dara O Briain, Dilruk Jayasinha, Russell Kane, Tommy Little & Joanne McNally | Sydney Opera House | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 17 November | Just For Laughs Australia: Live Hosted by Melanie Bracewell Tommy Little, Nazeem Hussain, Dan Rath, Gillian Cosgriff & Guy Montgomery | Sydney Opera House | 7:15 PM |
| Friday | 17 November | Andrew Schulz | Aware Super Theatre | 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 17 November | Just For Laughs Australia: Live Hosted by Melanie Bracewell He Huang, Ivan Aristeguieta, Urzila Carlson, Dara O Briain & Joanne McNally | Sydney Opera House | 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 18 November | Just For Laughs Australia: Live Hosted by Melanie Bracewell Becky Lucas, Cameron James, Dilruk Jayasinha, Sam Taunton, Daniel Muggleton & Michelle Brasier | Sydney Opera House | 7:15 PM |
| Saturday | 18 November | Andrew Schulz | Aware Super Theatre | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 18 November | Just For Laughs Australia: Live Hosted by Melanie Bracewell Nina Conti, Kevin Kropinyeri, Bronwyn Kuss, Russell Kane & Damien Power | Sydney Opera House | 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 19 November | Becky Robinson | Factory Theatre | 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 19 November | Kevin Bridges | State Theatre | 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 19 November | Sam Morril | Enmore Theatre | 7:00 PM |
| Monday | 20 November | Nina Conti | Sydney Opera House | 7:00 PM |
| Monday | 20 November | Russell Kane | Factory Theatre | 7:00 PM |
| Monday | 20 November | Kevin Bridges | Sydney Opera House | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 21 November | Nina Conti | Sydney Opera House | 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 21 November | Kevin Bridges | State Theatre | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2 December | Gabriel Iglesias | Qudos Bank Arena | 8:00 PM |
Tickets available at sydneyoperahouse.com/justforlaughs
or 02 9250 7777 and via Ticketek 132 849 or ticketek.com.au
Tickets for Catherine Cohen, Phil Wang, Russell Kane, Andrew Schulz, Becky Robinson, Sam Morril, Gabriel Iglesias, Trevor Wallace, Bassem Youssef, The Alternative Show & Musical Comedy Is Cool are available at ticketek.com.au
Tickets for Dara O Briain, Kevin Bridges (State Theatre) & My Therapist Ghosted Me Live! are available at ticketmaster.com.au
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