Comedy at the Shirley

Next date: Friday, 02 May 2025 | 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM

Join us for an unforgettable evening of gut-busting humour, featuring a treasure trove or comedic talent that'll have you laughing 'til your cheeks ache.

Expect big-name comics and rising stars from Australia and around the world – here to light up the Shirley Burke Theatre. You'll recognise these talents from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, and from shows such as Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You're Here and Spicks and Specks. Lovingly curated by veteran comedy programmer Janet A McLeod (aka the fairy godmother of Melbourne comedy), Comedy at the Shirley is guaranteed to leave you in hysterics.

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Presenters

May

Charisa Bossinakis
One of the brightest sparks of the new brigade of standup comedians. Observational, conversational, relatable and very, very funny.

Daniel Connell
Dan has been on Have You Been Paying Attention, the Comedy Festival Opening Night Supershow and more. An A+ jokesmith.

Kirsty Webeck
Winning fans and hearts wherever she goes with an upbeat and relatable brand of comedy. Playful, light-hearted and fun, Kirsty is a gifted storyteller, a south-of-the-river local and the owner of an adorable Pomeranian named Joan and a furious orange cat named Fergie. As seen on Channel 10’s Just For Laughs; as heard on ABC radio and podcasts across the globe.

Tina del Twist
Gin-soaked cabaret at its finest. Tina Del Twist is Australia’s much-loved velvet-clad nightingale, known for her ‘beautiful voice and wicked sense of comic timing’ (The Age). With a voice as smooth as honey and a comedic wit you could grate parmesan cheese on, you’ll have a ball enjoying the talents of Tina Del Twist.