The Albion Comedy Club & Restaurant is the biggest comedy club in Australia and one of the biggest in the world.
Every Friday and Saturday night we proudly present an all-professional lineup of the best local, interstate and international comedians currently working the circuit.
Each night we feature five or six different comedians. The following comedians will be performing on various nights throughout August, September and October 2008:
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OCTOBER 3rd, 4th - LINDSAY WEBB (Good News Week, The Footy Show), Fred Lang (Australian Story), Matt Marr, Sean Conroy, James Hunter, Stewart 'Stav' Davidson (B105 Breakfast Show),
OCTOBER 10th, 11th - ADAM VINCENT (Last Comic Standing),Greg 'Sully' Sullivan (Tiple M), Damien Power, Nicky Talacko (Melbourne), Sarah Pember, Steve Allison (The Footy Show), Stewart 'Stav' Davidson (B105 Breakfast Show).
OCTOBER 17th, 18th - GREG SULLIVAN (Triple M Breakfast Show), Steve Allison (The Footy Show), Sean Conroy, Brendan Lovechild (Standup Australia), Fiona McGary (Standup Australia), Fred Lang (Australian Story).
OCTOBER 24th, 25th - STEWART 'STAV' DAVIDSON (B105 Breakfast Show), Brendan Lovechild (Standup Australia), James Hunter, Damien Power, Steve Allison (The Footy Show).
OCTOBER 31st, NOVEMBER 1st - BIG BROTHER LITTLE BROTHER (Sydney), Brendan Lovechild (Standup Australia), Josh Thomas (Good News Week, Rove Live), Matty Marr, Mark Werner, James Hunter.
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STEVE ALLISON(The Footy Show)
Steve Allison was born into show business, his parents (The Allison's) were Australia's top sight act for over thirty years. His dad always said as long as you live under this roof you will do things my way. So Steve had to come home from school every day drunk, and tell mum a joke.
Steve Allison knows how to make people laugh. And as soon as Steve picks up the microphone it's obvious. He commands attention, and laughter is the best way to get it. With a cool and casual approach hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed his clever style of comedy.
The confidence and experience earned from performing over a thousand live shows is clear. He is funny! With a natural sense of humour and quick wit, Steve’s show is a well crafted mix of snappy one-liners, hilarious stories, funny home truth’s and current topics. It’s Aussie humour at it’s best. Standout performances in comedy clubs has led to countless corporate gigs, International tours and television appearances, on- “The footy Show” - The Comedy Channel’s “Headliners” –“Brownies Coast Watch” -“Brisbane Extra” – “FMVTV” and “Domino's home delivered comedy”
Steve Allison isn't a yobbo. He's a genuine larrikin, with an individual show of fun and laughter.
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GREG 'Sully' SULLIVAN (Triple M Breakfast Show)
Greg has been performing comedy for over a decade and is one of the countries most experienced performers. He can be heard every weekday morning as co-host of the 'Triple M Breakfast Show' and has appeared on television several times including shows such as 'Good News Week'.
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STEWART 'Stav' DAVIDSON (B105 Breakfast Show)
Stav was born in Glasgow Scotland, and moved to Australia just early enough in his life to avoid permanently speaking with a Scottish accent.
Stav made the national finals of Triple J’s Raw Comedy Competition in 2000, and might have won if not for a nasty incident backstage with a fire hose that put him ever so slightly off his game. He made up for it in 2002, winning the Bacardi Breezer New Comic of the Year competition, and appearing on The Comedy Channel’s “Hahn Ice Headliners”.
In January 2006 Stav joined Brisbane's B105 and is now the host of the 'New Breakfast Show' with Labrat, Camilla and Stav. Stav maintains a busy schedule of live shows, performing at all Queensland comedy venues.
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JOSH THOMAS (Rove Live, Good News Week)
At the age of just 17, Josh Thomas was the youngest ever winner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s RAW Comedy Competition in 2005. He also made the finals of So You Think You’re Funny, Edinburgh’s equivalent to RAW Comedy. He thought he was the king of the world. His next gig was in a scary you-might-actually-die-when-they-stab-you style tavern in front of 12 comics and a man sitting at the bar crying into his beer.
“The comedy festival’s most junior player is also one of it’s best… fiercely funny” The Age
After only a few short years of performing stand up Josh’s unique talent has the Australian Comedy Industry abuzz. His virginal looks and cutting dialect combine to create a voice that is genuinely distinct and exciting. For a performer so young to have such an honest and developed sense of who he is on stage is quite remarkable.
2007 was a cracker year for Josh, picking up the gong for the Melbourne Airport Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, for his first ever solo show, Please Like Me. This was followed by 6 weeks touring with the Comedy Festival Roadshow and an invitation to perform at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal in July.
He returned to Australia and made his TV debut with not one, but two, stand up spots on ABC TV’s The Sideshow. Josh also had a busy year honing his skills and performing at professional Comedy Clubs around Australia including Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.
“The future of Australian comedy” Time Off Magazine
In the last twelve months, Josh has performed on the Comedy Channel’s Stand Up! Australia and supported the likes of Dave Hughes in front of a crowd of 1500. He has also made numerous appearances on Channel 10’s ‘Good News Week’ and also a recent appearance on ‘Rove Live’.
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ADAM VINCENT (Melbourne)
As seen on NBC's Worldwide comedy programme 'Last Comic Standing'.
Vincent's comedy is powerful, engaging, surreal, dark and dry. With an ability to be politically incorrect, poignant and endearing in the same breath, he leaves audiences wondering why they haven't heard of him before. An insightful and original talent with a fearless approach that makes him refreshing to watch, Adam is well on the way to becoming a circuit favourite both here and abroad.
"Adam Vincent took to the stage like a natural, jigging with energy and rousing the audience into fits of hilarity. With 100% energy from the first, he owned the stage and delivered a barrage of bullish and hilarious material, at one point cowing an irritating heckler into silence. A terrific set from a strong, professional and sharp performer who will definitely be back."
-Toby Hadoke, XS Malarky promoter.
Adam hails from Australia and his set was short but confident. He had a friendly style that seemed to harbour a slightly darker side once he got going - keep an eye out for him. - BBC
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FRED LANG (ABC's Australian Story)
Fred is one of Australia’s most sought after "live" stand-up comics. Pubs, clubs, town halls, conference centers, or Opera Houses... it makes little difference to this wild professional. Fred’s love of stand-up comes from a deep seated need to have his say... and not get arrested! He’ll push, prod and provoke an audience with a style that is, like all individuals, uniquely his.
Fred has had the misfortune of working with just about every well known comic in the country - most of whom he has little respect for. Those he looks forward to working again with include Peter Berner, Tommy Dean, Jimeoin, and the Scared Weird Little Guys.
Whether it be traveling, working or fleeing, Fred has managed to fill 3 passports in the last 10 years - from New Zealand to England, Germany to Fiji, Borneo to Turkey and just about every country in between. In his beloved Australia Fred has worked both coasts, every major city and most of the minor ones as well.
He has appeared on television so many times he is convinced there are still some performances he hasn’t been paid for! His most recent television appearance was on the ABC's Australian Story programme which followed Fred on his recent tour entertaining the Australian troops in Afghanistan.
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BIG BROTHER LITTLE BROTHER (Sydney)
Two brothers, one guitar and a triangle!
Big Brother Little Brother is a hilarious musical comedy act featuring brothers Adam and Mathew Hedditch.
Inspired by their disturbed upbringing and Playschool, Big Brother Little Brother will have you singing in stitches with songs that are original, interactive and painfully funny!
From Shirvo to Shazza, no one is safe from Big Brother Little Brother, especially the audience!
In only a short period of time, they've wooed audiences in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and are regulars on the Sydney Comedy Circuit.
Big Brother Little Brother have performed with some of the country's leading comics, including Steady Eddy, Chris Franklin, Darren Sanders, Chris Wainhouse, Stevie Starr, Garry Who, Garry Eck and many more.
In 2002, the boys were fortunate enough to win GREENFACES, a prestigious national comedy competition held each year in Canberra for up and coming comics.
Adam (Big Brother) is the country's leading Triangle player and is referred to by other Triangle players as the "Master Banger." He says it's all in the wrist!
Mathew (Little Brother) is an accomplished guitar player who has mastered the basic chords, even the hard ones like G and F.
Together they form Big Brother Little Brother, a hilarious musical comedy act that will have you singing for more.
Big Brother Little Brother - they're not your normal boy band!
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LINDSAY WEBB (Good News Week, The Footy Show)
Currently working the QLD comedy circuit with regular tours to Sydney’s “Comedy Store” & the Melbourne Comedy circuit. As well as various guest spots on TV & Radio around the country, such as “Stand Up Australia” (Fox Comedy Channel) & most recently on Good News Week CH 10 & The Footy Show CH 9.
Both a national and International performer for the past five years Lindsay has attended the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, . In 2006 Lindsay performed his debut one hour solo show “Foolosophy” and received among others a 4 star review (Three Weeks) and was a great success on the world stage & was last year accepted on the Jongleurs circuit through London and the UK. In 2007 Lindsay returned to Edinburgh with his show ”Lad to Dad” the show was a huge success both abroad and also back here at home.
Until Feb 2005 Lindsay was with the Sea FM Morning Crew on the Sunshine Coast QLD for four years, Lindsay has been successfully working the Australian Comedy Circuit since he won the Queensland finals of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival JJJ Raw Comedy Competition in 1998. In 1999 he made the finals of the "Comic of the Year" competition at the Sydney Comedy Festival. In October 2002 he was awarded a Radio RAWARD as Best Radio Newcomer. In 2004 Lindsay was a finalist in the ill fated Australian Comedy Awards in Melbourne, he didn’t win and the Awards were scrapped the next year, you do the math! In 2007 Lindsay was judged the “Best Comedy Host” as part of the QLD Comedy Awards.
Lindsay’s style features observational comedy mixed with character voices and audience interaction. Witness Improvisation at its height an awesome interaction with the crowd leaving them with a truly one off experience.
Lindsay has toured throughout and . He has appeared with many of Australia’s best known Comedians including Jimoein, Bob Franklin, Adam Hills, Lano and Woodley, Carl Barron, Scared Weird Little Guys and Chris Franklin.
