Comedy at the Shirley

Next date: Friday, 14 March 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

March

Annie Louey
A thoroughly charming and quick-witted comedian and presenter who moves seamlessly between TV, radio and stage. Annie began her comedy career aged 16 years old when she won the national Class Clowns competition for high school students and has gone on to appear on the Melbourne International Festival Allstars Opening Night Supershow and was recently featured on Australian Story. Fun fact: Annie is also a celebrant, so keep that in mind for your wedding (and/or funeral).

Tony Martin
Our headliner is the Mayor of Sizzletown himself! Best know as a member of the D-Generation, co-host of long-running radio show Martin & Molly and host of hit podcast Sizzletown, Tony has been a cornerstone of Australian comedy for eons. With a keen eye focused on observing the world from the macro to the micro, you are in the hands of one of the best.

Jude Perl
Musical comedy pocket rocket. Darkly humorous lyrics wrapped in cheery piano, delivered with soaring vocals. Scathingly honest and delightfully introspective. As seen on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala.