Based Comedy

17/02/2025

20 February | 7:00pm | Last Night On Earth
Tickets - http://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/last-night-on-earth.html

Join us this Thursday Feb 20th for an absolutely side-splitting night of live comedy headlined by the one and only Darren Carr. Darren is a comedy ventriloquist with decades of experience in the funny business and is one of the most hilarious acts working today. Joining him to host the show and bring on our talented support acts is Brisbane crowd-favourite and crusher Jemma Bayley. We can't wait to kick this one off.

Darren is a ventriloquist… yep… one of those. Basically it means he plays with dolls and talks to himself and he has been doing it as a living for over 20 years.
He has appeared on the telly numerous times (Comedy Channel, Today, Footy Show, AGT), on way too many cruise ships, at hundreds of clubs and pubs, and nearly a thousand corporate functions… He has even headlined at the ventriloquist convention in the USA, six times. He has been in two movies, three commercials, four magazines, five boxing rings and is a six time winner of the Aust “MO” awards “Performer of the Year” trophy. He is a Capricorn, a safe driver, fully vaccinated and likes Indian food.

Jemma is an over the hill ‘young up and coming’ comedian. You name a comedic power house and She has stood next them in green rooms and showed a few where the toilets are. One time she made Dylan Moran laugh but we doubt he remembers her. She is lovely and never underestimated because she does about as well as you would expect. If you see her off stage give her $5. It’s not going well.

Join us Thursday nights as we make an incredible comeback to Last Night on Earth for a night of laughs every week - kicking off at 7pm.

Southport | 7pm

13/02/2025

14 February | 7:00pm | Madocke Beer Brewing Company
Tickets - http://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/madocke-beer-brewing-company.html

Don't miss crowd-work king and stellar performer Andrew Roper Feb 14th headlining a lineup of the best up and coming comedians on the east coast comedy scene. Andrew is far and away one of the finest and funniest comedians in the country and we can't wait to see him live and doing what he does best. Joining him to host the show is Northern Rivers sidesplitter and crowd-favourite John Peacock.

Andrew Roper has been a stand up comedian and writer for over 20 years. including a decade of Stand Up comedy performing all over London and the UK. He has performed multiple times at Comedy Festivals in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brighton and Edinburgh. Outside of stand up, corporate work and festivals he has also had long radio stints at TT FM, MIX FM, and GOLD FM in Australia.
“Roper brings with him an air of professionalism .. impeccable delivery.” - CHORTLE ( Edinburgh Fest )
“Easily the stand out of the show.” - Three Weeks ( Edinburgh Fest )

In 2012, John Peacock was carpet cleaner of the year. Now he’s a middle aged man with a bee in his bonnet and several mental health issues. A deep thinker with social anxiety and middle age spread. He might also be gluten intolerant. In 2015 aged 44, John Peacock worked out what he wanted to do when he grew up. Unfortunately he is yet to grow up and remains largely unfulfilled. Cleaning carpets provides John with a lot of time alone with his wand to consider the World. It’s not perfect (the World that is) but he has a plan. It’s not much of a plan in fairness and essentially involves telling dick jokes to strangers in a hope that that will change the World without the associated effort which would invariably be involved in actually trying to change the World. John Peacock is one of the bright, young, things (yeah righto shut up) of Northern Rivers Comedy. He recently supported AustenTayshus in what some are calling a seminal turning point in Austen’s career. He’s opened for some actually funny people as well and watched a lot of very humerous people on You Tube. John is a stand up comedian with an impressive performance history at comedy festivals around the country. He has performed Internationally in Singapore, Sweden and at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He is an experienced MC, award winning public speaker, monthly columnist and enduring anchor of The Brekky Banter on the iconic Byron Bay FM. Founder of The Comedy Commune and promoter of sell out gigs locally and interstate. John is a modern day Man for All Seasons. Except for Summer which he finds a bit too hot and sweaty.

Every week from 7pm at Madocke Beer Brewing Company.

Ashmore | 7pm

13/02/2025

13 February | 7:00pm | Last Night On Earth
Tickets - http://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/last-night-on-earth.html

This week Feb 13th the side-splitting and absolutely sensational Dave Eastgate is here to headline our famous Thursday night comedy and trust us when we say Dave is one of the best in the business. Joining him to host the show and introduce our hand-picked support acts for the evening is the pride of the Northern Rivers John Peacock. We can't wait to kick this one off.

In 2015, Dave starred alongside his comedy idols, Glenn Robbins, Magda Szubanski, Gina Riley & Jane Turner in the Comedy Channel’s flagship, sketch comedy series, Open Slather. The series ran for 20 episodes and featured Dave in sketches alongside UFC Champ Ronda Rousey & Grammy Award Winner, Sting. Other credits include the multi-award winning ABC comedy series, A Moody Xmas & it’s sequel, The Moody’s, as well as Maximum Choppage, Soul Mates, Ronny Chieng: International Student and Channel 9’s smash hit comedy Here Come The Habibs. Stand-up comedy remains Dave's staple as he tours extensively around Australia and internationally in NZ, UK, US, Singapore and even in the Middle East for the Australian Defence Force. In 2012 Dave shared the stage with Academy Award Winner Robin Williams during his Australian tour and considers it a career highlight. Other highlights include playing sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011 & 2012 & performing at the UK's biggest heavy metal festival Download in 2012. In addition to this Dave has supported touring international comics such as Arj Barker, Rich Fulcher, Jim Jefferies, Jeff Ross and Ross Noble. Dave has appeared as a stand-up comedian on Channel 9’s Mornings, SBS’s The Full Brazilian, Channel 10’s Thursday Night Live and the Comedy Channel’s Stand Up Australia and Just For Laughs at The Sydney Opera House. In 2016 he was featured on the ABC's Comedy Next Gen - we're thrilled to have him with us!

Join us Thursday nights as we make an incredible comeback to Last Night on Earth for a night of laughs every week - kicking off at 7pm.

06/02/2025

7 February | 7:00pm | Madocke Beer Brewing Company
Tickets - http://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/madocke-beer-brewing-company.html

Don't miss the absolutely incredible Dave Eastgate headlining our famous comedy upstairs this Friday February 7th along with some of the best emerging talent on the Australian stand up comedy scene. Dave is a veteran of the stand and screen and one of the funniest working stand ups in the country. Joining him to host the show and introduce our talented support acts is the pride of Coffs Harbour Ben Stevenson. We can't wait to kick this one off.

In 2015, Dave starred alongside his comedy idols, Glenn Robbins, Magda Szubanski, Gina Riley & Jane Turner in the Comedy Channel’s flagship, sketch comedy series, Open Slather. The series ran for 20 episodes and featured Dave in sketches alongside UFC Champ Ronda Rousey & Grammy Award Winner, Sting. Other credits include the multi-award winning ABC comedy series, A Moody Xmas & it’s sequel, The Moody’s, as well as Maximum Choppage, Soul Mates, Ronny Chieng: International Student and Channel 9’s smash hit comedy Here Come The Habibs. Stand-up comedy remains Dave's staple as he tours extensively around Australia and internationally in NZ, UK, US, Singapore and even in the Middle East for the Australian Defence Force. In 2012 Dave shared the stage with Academy Award Winner Robin Williams during his Australian tour and considers it a career highlight. Other highlights include playing sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011 & 2012 & performing at the UK's biggest heavy metal festival Download in 2012. In addition to this Dave has supported touring international comics such as Arj Barker, Rich Fulcher, Jim Jefferies, Jeff Ross and Ross Noble. Dave has appeared as a stand-up comedian on Channel 9’s Mornings, SBS’s The Full Brazilian, Channel 10’s Thursday Night Live and the Comedy Channel’s Stand Up Australia and Just For Laughs at The Sydney Opera House. In 2016 he was featured on the ABC's Comedy Next Gen - we're thrilled to have him with us!

Every week from 7pm at Madocke Beer Brewing Company.

06/02/2025

6 February | 7:00pm | Last Night On Earth
Tickets - http://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/last-night-on-earth.html

Don't miss the absolutely incredible, incredulous, and insanely hilarious Dusty Rich headlining our famous Thursday night comedy this week supported by some of the funniest up and coming names on the Australian comedy club and festival scene. Dusty is a whirlwind of comedic chaos and a wholly unique act that has to be seen to be believed. Joining him to warm us up and steer the ship is stand up and radio sensation Ben Stevenson.

Dusty is his own special kind of genius - you've never seen anyone like him. He has his own special on Comedy Central, operates a cyber-neon future circus, he’s toured all over the world and, in the few years he has been here, become a favourite of the Australian comedy circuit. Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, New Zealand Comedy Festival and shows all around the country, he’s a sell-out act everywhere he goes. Wild, improvisational and unpredictable, Dusty leaves every audience doubled over with laughter.

Join us Thursday nights as we make an incredible comeback to Last Night on Earth for a night of laughs every week - kicking off at 7pm.

13/08/2024

** SECOND SHOW ADDED **

Don’t miss your chance to see this king’s killer show 9pm Sat 17th, tickets are flying out the door so grab some friends and save the date.

Tickets - https://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/andrew-hamilton-lateshow.html

28/11/2022

stand up comedian plays chess against the open act while doing crowd work.

this was filmed at and we have shows every Friday Madocke Beer Brewing Companycompany produced by Based Comedy

this thurs I have a show called Crowd Control Comedy Competition Good Chat Comedy Club ticket link - https://goodchatcomedy.com/index.php/events/crowd-control-a-crowd-work-comedy-competition-5/

23/11/2022

Friday 😍!

CBD SUNDOWN STAND-UP IN THE STREET

🎤 Get your chuckle on this November as local legends Based Comedy curate a line-up of the best comedians on the Coast, ranging from witty and smart, to rude and crude. There’ll be live music, a pop-up bar and a food truck. What a fun(ny) way to spend your Friday night!

📆 Friday, 25 November
⏰ 6:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 3 – 15 Nerang Street, Southport

This FREE event is recommended for 18+ as the show may include strong coarse language, adult themes and crude humour.
Visit the event page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/5778198082219232

07/11/2022

Monday Night Comedy | 7:30pm
Den Devine Broadbeach | 7 November
Book at https://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/den-devine.html

We're very excited to bring you our inaugural Monday night comedy at Den Devine and we have a killer lineup to make this a show that you will never soon forget. Queensland comedy legend Steve Allison is here to headline a powerful lineup of comedic talent and is one of the best working comedians in the country. Brisbane crowd favourite and absolutely hilarious Matt Ford is here to host the show and introduce our wonderful support acts. We can't wait to see you there.

Book ahead - make a reservation with Den Devine at the link for Monday at 7:00pm.

7:30 at Den Devine

18/10/2022

TUESDAY COMEDY | Runaway Bay Tavern
18 October 7:30pm
Book at: https://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/runaway-bay-tavern.html

Runaway Bay Tavern's famous Tuesday night comedy is here again and this week we have a huge show coming your way. Gold Coast via the UK's Dan Willis is here to knock out a killer headline set and is a veteran of international stand up. Joining him as your host is stand up sensation and online superstar Aaron Gocs to steer the ship and introduce us to our hilarious support acts for the evening.

Live and hilarious, every Tuesday night at Runaway Bay Tavern we are bringing the very best comedians from around Queensland, Australia and the world. Get your stand-up fix every week, 7:30pm at Runaway Bay Tavern, book ahead here: www.runawaybaytavern.com.au/whats-on.

12/10/2022

Comedy Club | Wednesday Night
Atrium Bar | 12 October | 7:30pm
Reservations: https://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/atrium-bar.html

Fill your Wednesday nights with laughter at Atrium Bar's Comedy Club. Every week from 5 October, Based Comedy is bringing fresh line ups of local, national and international comedians to the stage every week! Entry is free - make sure to book ahead so you don't miss out.

This week your headline act is the unbelievably hilarious and talented comedy ventriloquist Darren Carr. Darren is one of the most sought-after acts in the country and you'll see realise why. See the full line up from 7:30pm.

Darren is a ventriloquist… yep… one of those. Basically it means he plays with dolls and talks to himself and he has been doing it as a living for over 20 years.
He has appeared on the telly numerous times (Comedy Channel, Today, Footy Show, AGT), on way too many cruise ships, at hundreds of clubs and pubs, and nearly a thousand corporate functions… He has even headlined at the ventriloquist convention in the USA, six times. He has been in two movies, three commercials, four magazines, five boxing rings and is a six time winner of the Aust “MO” awards “Performer of the Year” trophy. He is a Capricorn, a safe driver, fully vaccinated and likes Indian food.

Join us at Atrium Bar's Comedy Club this and every Wednesday for big laughs. Book ahead at https://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/atrium-bar.html.

7:30pm at Atrium Bar

08/10/2022

Dan Rath | Cockroach Party
October 8 at Comedy Underground, Home of the Arts

Tickets from basedcomedy.com.au.

Cockroach Party will be a rambling tour through a mind that is on its last legs. Cockroach Party is what happens when Danny and the boys get together. It only takes one cockroach to ruin a bowl of cherries. But it takes a cockroach party to save the world. Will include crowd work but don't worry the water's warm.

Have you ever gone on incognito mode to google symptoms of multiple sclerosis? Well let's get this party started.

Topics covered will include:

a) Insomnia (haven't slept for a year)

b) Getting diagnosed with glaucoma at Bailey Nelson

c) Being thrown under the bus

c) Respect

d) Revenge

e) Redemption

f) Regret

Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts and Based Comedy.

05/10/2022

WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMEDY
The Avenue | 10 October | 7:30pm
Book here: https://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/the-avenue-surfers.html

The best live comedy in Surfer's Paradise is back again this week and we have a powerful lineup coming your way. All the way from Sydney the inimitable and unbelievably hilarious Dan Rath is stopping by to headline and is one of our absolute favourites to see in action. The Comedian Thomas Orr is with us to host the show and introduce us to our hand-picked support acts guaranteed to give you an unforgettable night.

Comedy in the back room at The Avenue is a Wednesday night staple in Surfers Paradise – every week from 7:30pm! With huge line ups and some of the best comedians from around the country and abroad, prepare your laughing gear to see some of the best from around the country and around the world. We can't wait to see you there.

at The Avenue, Surfers Paradise

04/10/2022

Comedy at The Arc at Nobbys
7:30pm Wednesday 5 October
Book here: https://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/the-arc-at-nobbys.html

The Arc's lauded Wednesday night comedy is here again and this week our king of chaos Dusty Rich is bringing us another specially hand-picked lineup of the best up and coming comedians currently making a name for themselves in the Australian comedy scene. Dusty is a true comedic genius and an absolute favourite of every comedy club in the country.

Wednesdays at The Arc every week. Join us and the best comics from around Queensland and states that we have opened the borders to – https://basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/the-arc-at-nobbys.html and book a seat ahead of time.

7:30pm at The Arc, Nobbys

23/09/2022

Saturday | 7pm 24 September | Home of the Arts
Tickets from hota.com.au

HOTAs famous Saturday night comedy in The Basement is back again this week and is as hot as ever with another line up brimming with amazing talent. This week we have the king of comedy chaos Dusty Rich as your headline act and is one of the most talented comedians working today and an absolute crowd favourite. Joining him as your host is Brisbane crusher Chris Martin as well as a hand-picked selection of support acts currently rising through the ranks of the Australian comedy scene.

Big name acts, up-and-coming crushers and the wild, subversive and unique voices making waves in live comedy - Saturday nights in The Basement are packed with 90 minutes of side splitting laughs, and fresh new line ups every week. Comedy Underground is the Gold Coast's home of the very best live comedy.

7:00pm Saturdays at HOTA

22/09/2022

Fridays at Madocke Beer Brewing Company, Ashmore
7:00pm | 23 September
$20 Entry inc. a beverage | Tickets at basedcomedy.com.au/the-shows/madocke-beer-brewing-company.html

This Friday we are back upstairs at Madocke with a line up of the best comedians from around Australia and internationally at one of the Gold Coast's newest and coolest breweries. Belgian beers, big laughs and the perfect way to knock-off for the week every Friday night.

We have a very exciting show coming your way this week with Sydney stand up sensation Bec Charlwood flying in to deliver a crusher of a headline set. Bec is a phenomenal comedian who continues to grow stronger and stronger with every performance and isn't an act to risk missing out on. Our resident MC Shayne Hunter is with us to host the show and introduce us to this week's brilliant selection of support acts.

Join us every Friday in Ashmore for Comedy at Madocke, upstairs from 7pm. Book ahead at basedcomedy.com.au.

7pm | Madocke Brewery

22/09/2022

Join us at Madocke Beer Brewing Company for a night of hauntingly informative true crime comedy stylings from local favourite Shayne Hunter!