Ten Funniest Shows at Brisbane Comedy Festival

Australia’s funniest are bringing their brand-new shows to the Brisbane Comedy Festival!

You've seen them on the small screen, starring on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Taskmaster Australia, Have You Been Paying Attention? and across social media - now it’s time to experience Australia’s funniest live on stage and have a great, feel-good night out.  Here are 10 of the funniest shows to see at this year's festival!

Pete Rowsthorn, Brisbane Powerhouse, May 8-11

Quite frankly an Australian comedy icon, Pete is best known as long-suffering husband and pants-man Brett Dean-Craig on Kath & Kim and from numerous Thank God You’re Here appearances. Pete returns to the festival circuit for the first time since the 80’s to talk life, TV, and aging ungraciously. Plus, also included is: a Kath and Kim quiz / shameless rort to pull a crowd!

Geraldine Hickey, Princess Theatre, May 15-17 

Fresh from the jungle and sold out shows across the country, Geraldine Hickey is bringing her brand-new stand-up show Meander straight to you! Geraldine loves a meander, a nice big walk, looking and thinking about birds. Both kinds.

Tommy Little, Brisbane Powerhouse, May 9-11

Tommy has had many successful moments in his life, but don’t worry this show is about none of those! Strap yourself in for an hour of laughs when comedic powerhouse, Tommy Little, takes the stage with his brand-new hour of stand-up, I’m Not Proud.

Dave Hughes, Brisbane Powerhouse, May 17

Join comedy legend Dave Hughes for an unforgettable evening of laughter when he takes the stage with his brand-new hour WTF?. Lately Dave has been saying WTF? more than ever! Hughesy is home from the jungle and ready to get back on the stage bringing the big laughs direct to you!

Lizzy Hoo, Brisbane Powerhouse, May 15-18

Fun title, fun show. Lizzy Hoo is back with a brand-new hour of stand up… actually it’s just the same 10-minute set on repeat. Déjà Hoo. Jokes! Lizzy is combatting going through the motions : golf lessons, piano, pickle ball, overnight hikes, scuba diving, bungee jumping, first dates and romantic holidays all on her own.

Gillian Cosgriff, Brisbane Powerhouse, May 24-25

Multi-award-winning musical comedian Gillian Cosgriff has been worrying for years, but it’s a testament to her work ethic that she’s able to continually find fresh new worries. Expect brilliant songs, joyful pessimism, and a high likelihood of leaving lighter than you came in.

Claire Hooper, Brisbane Powerhouse, May 22-25

If Claire Hooper falls over in the forest and nobody sees, does it make a sound? It’s a trick question. Somebody always sees. This is a show for anyone who’s ever tripped on something that wasn’t there, waved across the room to someone who didn’t see them or suffered any other small, public humiliation and kept smiling!

Lloyd Langford, Brisbane Powerhouse, May 23-24

Whether Lloyd Langford is performing comedy, putting the bins out or refusing to move out of the way of the books in an op shop, people cannot help but notice his powerful energy. You too can immerse yourself in his undeniable vibe by coming along to his brand-new stand-up show.

Nath Valvo, Brisbane Powerhouse, May 15-18

High energy and non-stop laughter are what you can expect from a Nath Valvo show, with some high kicks and twirls in between killer jokes! Fresh from the invite-only Montreal Comedy Festival, hosting Just For Laughs Australia, and sell out shows across the country – you’d be silly to miss Nath’s new show.

Michael Hing, Brisbane Powerhouse, May 16

In this brand-new hour of stand up from Michael Hing, you will find a deeply sleep deprived comedian attempting to be extremely normal for an hour! You know Hing from triple j, The Project or his smash hit podcasts Free to a Good Home or Dragon Friends (where for over a decade he has played a psychotic elf.

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