Comedy Events in Adelaide

Reuben Kaye is back. Sharper, sexier, and more political than ever. Expect glitter, guts, and the kind of biting comedy only Kaye can deliver. Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 | Best Show Nominee   Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2024 | Cabaret Icon Award   Green Room Award | Best Cabaret Artist 2022 | Nominee    Green Room Award | Best Production 2022 | Winner |  Green Room Award | Best Musical Direction 2022 | Winner  ★★★★★ “…a masterclass in the art of cabaret.” – Glam Adelaide   ★★★★★ “A God” – Broadway Baby   ★★★★★ “An Icon” – Edfest Mag

Tumble down The Kaye Hole with Reuben Kaye for the ultimate night out this Adelaide Fringe. Queer, messy, fast, loose and f#%king hilarious. The hottest late-night ticket in town where the riskiest and most diverse acts let loose, all backed by a live band. This is a comedy variety show unlike any other, all led by international powerhouse Reuben Kaye. With sold-out runs wherever it goes, this is not a night to be missed. ★★★★★ "It. Is. Carnage." Miro Magazine ★★★★★ "Sign up to the church of Reuben Kaye." Time Out ★★★★★ "An explosion of energy, high camp, big notes and filthy humour" Scottish Sun ★★★★★ "Hilarious, outrageous and bloody fabulous." Adelaide Advertiser ★★★★★ "Gob-smacking, phenomenal, extraordinary." Stage Whispers ★★★★★ "A night you won't forget." Deadline

Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand new show. His first and (hopefully, for the love of all things good) only show post divorce. Schalk hasn’t checked in with you all in sometime and he wants to talk to you. Actually… he NEEDS to talk to you! Why? Because it’s cheaper than therapy. That’s why!    ‘Rapid-fire gags and manic energy. Highly recommended.’ ★★★★ – The Age. As seen on Netflix and Comedy Central. Arena tour support for Trevor Noah.   ★★★★★ Ed Fringe Review   ★★★★ Mervyn Stutter   ★★★★ Broadway Baby  ‘Fast-rising talent’ The Guardian   Age guidance: 14+  Includes strong language  *Please note this is a seated event. Seats are on a first come, first served basis. Arrive at the venue early to secure seats.

Approximate Run Times: Doors - 6pm Start - 7pm Main Act - 7:15pm Finish - 8:30pm After losing one of his best friends to cancer, Dr Jason Leong did a very Dr Jason Leong thing to process his grief: write a comedy show about it. Join him in his most personal hour yet, as he navigates loss and love with laughter. Dr Jason Leong is a medical doctor turned comedian and he never fails to bring that up, unprompted. He has had two Netflix specials, performed at Just For Laughs Montreal in 2022, and won the 7th Annual International Hong Kong Comedy Competition. He tours around the world because he loves comedy and ultimately, money.

Melanie Bracewell is back with a brand new hour about procrastination. With rave reviews and multiple awards under her belt you don't want to miss it. She is a phenomenal storyteller.

Comedian Akaash Singh is bringing his Generational Triumph Tour Down Under! Akaash Singh is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor. His career took off with many television shows including MTV’s Wild’n Out, Netflix’s Brown Nation and HBO’s The Leftovers. After finding success in TV, he pivoted his focus toward the now hugely successful podcast Flagrant, co-created with fellow comedian and good friend Andrew Schulz. Then he moved his attention to his stand-up comedy career. His comedy specials and clips have amassed almost two billion total views on YouTube alone. His latest special Gaslit already has over six million views. Aside from stand-up, look for Akaash in #1 Happy Family USA, a Hulu series created by Ramy Youssef.