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Scared-looking man giving his hand to a circle of hands, with eerie white light.
8 – 19 Oct

Alakazam

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

A bunny out of a hat? A sunset? Cutting a good-looking lady in two? What is magic? Find out in the most magical place on earth, Trades Hall.

After a sellout season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Ben McCarthy is back with a brand-new comedy show: Alakazam, a playful solo-comedy featuring clowning and interactive games.

Recommended for ages 16+

Part of Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 8 Oct
  • 8.30pm - 9.30pm 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Thu 9 Oct
  • 8.30pm - 9.30pm 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri 10 Oct
  • 8.30pm - 9.30pm 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat 11 Oct
  • 8.30pm - 9.30pm 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 12 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wed 15 Oct
  • 8.30pm - 9.30pm 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Thu 16 Oct
  • 8.30pm - 9.30pm 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri 17 Oct
  • 8.30pm - 9.30pm 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat 18 Oct
  • 8.30pm - 9.30pm 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun 19 Oct
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Location

Trades Hall Place
Trades Hall Pl
Melbourne 3004

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Price and bookings

From $10 to $28

Adult / general $28
Student / concession $26
Book online for Alakazam

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9660 9666
  • Visit website for Alakazam
Instagram page for Alakazam

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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