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With theatres, bars, and all the laughs conveniently located in one buzzing (air-conditioned!) hub at AANT Centre, right in the heart of Darwin city, we’ve made it super easy to hop from show to show and fully immerse yourself in the laughter and energy of the Festival.
THURSDAY 5 MARCH
STUDIO THEATRE THE PLAYHOUSE LAUGH LOUNGE RAW COMEDY NT FINAL
FESTIVAL OPENING
Join us for a special Welcome to Country acknowledging the custodians and country that our Festival takes place on.
5-5.30pm AANT Centre
7.30-9.30pm THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS Speedmouse 6-7.15pm
FRIDAY 6 MARCH STUDIO THEATRE THE PLAYHOUSE
NAT’S WHAT I RECKON Panic at the Bistro 7.45-8.45pm AMY HETHERINGTON Gone Troppo 6-7pm
NAT’S WHAT I RECKON
Panic at the Bistro 9.30-10.30pm
SATURDAY 7 MARCH STUDIO THEATRE THE PLAYHOUSE LAUGH LOUNGE
BEATS & LAUGHS On Fri & Sat vibe to DJs on the Balcony Bar
LIZZY HOO Says Hoo? 3-4pm
DENISE SCOTT Tickety Boo 4-5pm
KEVIN KROPINYERI Gone Talkabout 5-6pm
KAREN FROM FINANCE Is Out of Office 7-8pm MEL BUTTLE Taking My Sunglasses Off to Hear You Better 8.45-9.45pm
THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS
Speedmouse
Thu 5 Mar, 6pm The Playhouse | $51-$60
The beloved hit show returns! A wild, fast-paced comedy adventure packed with mind-bending physicality, surreal
LAUGH Lounge Hit the Laugh Lounge after the show!
RAW
COMEDY NT FINAL
Thu 5 Mar, 7.30pm Studio Theatre | $34-$40
Get ready for the Top End’s brightest comedy talent, competing for a chance to shine at the RAW Comedy National Grand Final
EM RUSCIANO
Addicted to Love
Thu 5 Mar, 8.30pm The Playhouse | $55.25-$65
From hot flushes to heartfelt ballads, Em Rusciano transforms midlife madness into a bold, laugh-so-hard-you-cry night of comedy and song.
LAUGH Lounge Hit the Laugh Lounge before the show!
JIMMY REEES
One Night Only
AMY HETHERINGTON
Gone Troppo
Fri 6 Mar, 6pm Studio Theatre | $34-$40
Darwin’s favourite funny person, Amy Hetherington, has Gone Troppo in this hilarious, high-energy stand-up ride through parenting, Territory chaos, and tropical madness.
LAUGH Lounge Hit the Laugh Lounge after the show!
Fri 6 Mar, 7.30pm The Playhouse | $75.65-$110
Viral comedy sensation, Jimmy Rees, brings his sharp wit, iconic characters, and laugh-out-loud social satire to Darwin for one unforgettable night!
NAT’S WHAT I RECKON
Panic at the Bistro
Fri 6 Mar, 7.45pm & 9.30pm Studio Theatre | $41.65-$49
Australia’s favourite sweary comedian and viral sensation brings live comedy chaos and outrageous laughs. Grab your tickets and come party, champignons!
LAUGH Lounge Hit the Laugh Lounge before the show!
CLASS CLOWNS
Sat 7 Mar, 2.30pm Laugh Lounge | $10-$15
Join the search for Australia’s funniest teens! Come see the next generation of Australian comedians hit the stage in this special teenage comedy bash.
LIZZY HOO
Says Hoo?
Sat 7 Mar, 3pm Studio Theatre | $34-$40
From shared-custody dogs to cake-shop breakups and big second-wife energy, Lizzy Hoo serves a hilarious new hour of stand-up.
KEVIN KROPINYERI
Gone Talkabout
Sat 7 Mar, 5pm
Studio Theatre | $34-$40
Rapidly becoming a national treasure, Kev opens up the book on his colourful and checkered past, bringing his own truth, and deadly funny comedy A-game!
AKMAL
Sat 7 Mar, 6pm The Playhouse | $51-$60
Akmal is back with a smash-hit tour, sharing laughs from his “spiritual journey” to India. Settle in for unscripted comedy gold.
LAUGH Lounge Hit the Laugh Lounge after the show!
KAREN FROM FINANCE
Is Out of Office
Sat 7 Mar, 7pm
Studio Theatre | $34-$40
Pack your calculators and save your spreadsheets! Karen delivers lip-syncs, mashups, and self-annihilation in a one-woman show full of laughs.
LAUGH Lounge Hit the Laugh Lounge after the show!
MEL BUTTLE
Taking My Sunglasses Off to Hear You Better
Sat 7 Mar, 8.45pm Studio Theatre | $37.40-$44
Serving sharp comedy, mum-life chaos, “Lyn” energy and clever observations, in an unforgettable night of laughter.
JONATHAN VAN NESS
Hot & Healed
Sat 7 Mar, 9pm The Playhouse | $75.65-$110
Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness is bringing his brand-new show to Australia straight from the US, and Darwin – it’s our turn! A show of unfiltered comedy, wildly entertaining and fun!
LAUGH Lounge Hit the Laugh Lounge before the show!
THE HUB FOR LAUGHS, DRINKS, AND LOCAL COMEDY! GRAB YOUR FRIENDS, SOAK UP THE CITY’S VIBRANT COMEDY SCENE, AND CATCH ALL THE ACTION BEFORE AND AFTER SHOWS ON THE BIG STAGES. Laugh Lounge (The Gallery)
TOP FLOOR COMEDY SHOWCASE
Thu 5 Mar, 7pm | All tix $28
Witness Darwin’s sharpest, sassiest comedians delivering bold stories, big energy, and uniquely Territory humour. Absolutely unmissable.
HOT NIGHTS, TROPPO TALES
Fri 6 Mar, 7pm | $20-$25
Top End yarns that are hilarious and straight from the heart. Big laughs, riveting adventures – this is storytelling turned up to tropical.
PITCH PLEASE
DENISE SCOTT
Tickety Boo
Sat 7 Mar, 4pm The Playhouse | $42.50-$50
Famous for her razor-sharp wit and unflinching honesty, this is Scotty at her authentic best, blending observational comedy with reflections on sanity, resilience, and the truly unexpected.
Get your tix today!
Sat 7 Mar, 8pm | $20-$25
Forget boring polished lectures, this is Pitch Please, where comedy collides with the unexpected. It’s fast-paced, visual, and packed with ridiculous surprises.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER COMEDIAN WORKSHOP & SHOW
Sat 7 Mar from 12pm
Brave and hilarious women and non-binary emerging comics will take the stage for the very first time, following an empowering comedy workshop with Danielle Andrews! Top Floor Comedy, 35 Cavenagh St yourcentre.com.au
SNAP UP A DEAL
SAVE BIG WITH THE GRINNERS MULTIPACK DISCOUNT!
Save 15% on full-priced tickets when you add the Grinners Multipack ticket type to three or more eligible events in a single transaction.
It’s the perfect way to experience the best of the Festival while keeping your wallet happy!
*Excludes the Em Rusciano, Jimmy Rees and Jonathan Van Ness Premium Ticket Packages, and Top Floor Comedy Showcase
BOOK YOUR TICKETS
Online yourcentre.com.au
Phone 08 8980 3333 In person AANT Centre one hour prior to events
Email enquiries boxoffice@yourcentre.com.au
BOOKING FEES
A one-off service fee of $5.50 per transaction applies on all purchases online, by phone and at the Box Office. All ticket prices include GST.
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VENUE INFO
Darwin Comedy Festival takes place at AANT Centre 93 Mitchell St, Darwin City. Fuel up with onsite bars, bites and nearby dining.
ACCESS
For access requirements please contact the Box Office.
AANT Centre respectfully acknowledges the Larrakia people, the traditional owners of the land on which we hold our Festival. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, and recognise all First Nations peoples as the original storytellers of these lands.
