2014 Comedy in the Basement Guide (April — June)

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APRIL — JUNE 2014 #COMEDYINTHEBASEMENT


The Coast’s best comedy venue brings you a raucous evening of local, national and international performers, with regular appearances from popular TV and radio personalities. Enjoy guaranteed non-stop laughs and hilarious antics.

showtime 8.00pm

Dinner + Show Package $79.00 Closed Good Friday

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Friday 4 April

Friday 25 April

brad oakes

tahir

His take on comedy is that it will be best for the audience if they can ‘see jokes through his eyes’ and accordingly takes time to craft his material.

Tahir is one of Australia’s busiest comedians. This Logie-nominated performer has featured in comedy venues around the country and had numerous television appearances.

‘He is dry, cynical and funny... extremely proficient stand-up comic’ — Melbourne Age Newspaper

You may remember his hilarious character ‘Habib’ in the SBS series Pizza and the hit movie Fat Pizza.

Friday 11 April

Friday 2 May

dave williams

Doug Chappel

David Williams who has a Jim Carrey look and manner brings the house down laughing. By no means a novice, David performed alongside some of the world’s best including, Jimeoin, Carl Barron, The Amazing Jonathon, Judith Lucy, Shane Bourne, Steady Eddy, Julia Morris, Kitty Flanagan and more.

Doug Chappel has been a professional comedian for over 10 years and is an energetic performer with hilarious facial expressions, astute observation and charm. He has toured internationally, been the headline act in every major comedy club in Australia, while also headlining comedy clubs all over the UK.


Friday 9 May

Friday 23 May

pommy johnson

tom siegert

Pommy Johnson is a live–wire stand up comedian who has toured extensively.

Tom has a unique style of comedy that has made him a crowd favourite all over Australia.

His act is versatile and well suited to a wide cross section of audiences and situations.

He is a talented writer and this becomes obvious as you get hit with punch lines that no one sees coming. Tom is a very different ‘must see’ act.

Friday 16 May

Friday 30 May

adam rozenbachs

jacques barrett

Stand up comedian, writer, broadcaster and ventriloquist dummy disliker – has steadily risen to become one of Australia’s funniest and most consistent performers, writers and broadcasters.

With great versatility in his skills and performance he’s one of the most sort after comics in the Australian comedy scene. Catch him now to say you saw him when...


Friday 6 June

Friday 20 June

harley breen

chris radburn

Harley Breen has blown away audiences from the sugarcane fringes of Queensland to the sweaty stages of the Edinburgh Fringe. Regularly headlining around Australia, Harley has won over a legion of fans with his accessible and relatable comedy.

With his hilarious observational style of humour, former lawyer Chris Radburn is one of the funniest comics on the scene today. Chris has made numerous television appearances including The NRL Footy Show, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Stand up Australia and Joker Poker.

Friday 13 June

Friday 27 June

sean woodland

darren sanders

Sean Woodland tells jokes that make people laugh. A genuine, authentic character, rich in experiences, Sean is more passionate about his pursuit of comic excellence than he ever was about being a public servant or sex toy salesman.

One of Australia’s best (comics that is) appearing on Rove as well as The Comedy Channel and just about every other TV and Radio station in Oz and currently on TV with his own show — The Darren Sanders Show.


The Arts Centre Gold Coast Presents

DATE Thu 22 May, 7.30pm VENUE Arts Theatre COST Adult $52.00, Concession $46.00, Student $29.00


Functions and Events at The Arts Centre Gold Coast Planning an 18th party, 21st birthday, wedding or other celebration? The Arts Centre Gold Coast offers a range of spaces to make your event a success. For events catering up to 100 people, choose from our luxurious Panorama Suite with a large balcony and sweeping views of Surfers, or the Lakeside Terrace with views of Evandale lake and Surfers skyline. For larger events catering for up to 800 people, our Paradise Showroom features an 8m stage, state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment plus a large terrace with stunning water views. And for the lovebirds, The Arts Centre Gold Coast can create your perfect day, whether it’s an intimate ceremony or grand affair. The heritage-listed St Margaret’s Chapel is a popular choice for wedding ceremonies. Contact our Functions and Events team to discuss your next event via phone on (07) 5588 4000 or email at events@theartscentregc.com.au.


Dinner and show packages available from $79.00 Includes entry, main meal and a 4 hour drink package.

Box Office Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am — 9.00pm Saturday 9.00am — 9.00pm Sunday 11.00am — 7.00pm

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The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents JAZZ HOSTED BY Mal WooD Some of Australia’s finest jazz and blues artists take the stage each month with smokin’ hot jazz or rhythm ‘n blues. Your host Mal Wood handpicks the finest swinging ensembles to guarantee a fine night out for lovers of jazz. time 7.30pm VENUE The Basement cost $29.00 (adult) or $22.00 (concession)

Saturday 5 April MISS MANDY SWINGS

Saturday 3 May THE INGRID JAMES QUINTET

Saturday 31 May SHANNON MARSHALL AND THE SOULS ALMIGHTY


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Box Office (07) 5588 4000 www.theartscentregc.com.au boxoffice@theartscentregc.com.au 135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Proudly supported by

Information correct at time of printing. (March 2014)


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