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A stand up comedian performing on a small stage in front of a seated audience at a comedy venue.
27 Jun – 26 Sep

Asian Comedy Showcase

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

A funny, fearless and proudly Asian comedy show featuring a rotating lineup of comedy festival favourites and rising stars.

Expect big laughs, bold perspectives, and fresh jokes – this is a celebration of cultural comedy, clever storytelling, and laugh-out-loud punchlines.

From cultural chaos to family drama and everything in between, no two nights are the same – just guaranteed laughs and scene stealers.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 27 Jun
  • 6pm - 7.15pm 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Sat 25 Jul
  • 6pm - 7.15pm 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Sat 29 Aug
  • 6pm - 7.15pm 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Sat 26 Sep
  • 6pm - 7.15pm 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Location

Basement Comedy Club
120 Exhibition St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $25 to $30

Adult / general $26
Senior $25
Student / concession $25
Book online for Asian Comedy Showcase

Contact details

  • email address: kru.harale@gmail.com
Facebook page for Asian Comedy Showcase Instagram page for Asian Comedy Showcase

Also part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Comedian holding a microphone with his hand outstretched, in front of a screen of a spinning wheel.
17 Jun – 15 Jul

Comedy Roulette

Enjoy top comedians and big laughs in a stand-up comedy show with a spontaneous spin.

  • Comedy
  • Theatre
A stand-up comedian talking into a microphone they hold in their hand, performing live on stage.
Until 4 Jul

Main Stage: Stand-Up Comedy

Have a laugh with stand-up comedy from Australia's best comedians, plus international drop-ins.

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  • Entertainment

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A seated group of improv comedians, all looking seriously at the camera.
Until 26 Jul

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

  • Comedy
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Until 25 Jul

Dungeons and Improvisers

Live improvised storytelling with heart, humour and heroes who shouldn’t be trusted.

  • Comedy
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Four performers seated at a table on a stage behind a table, with a person guiding them through a Dungeons and Dragons style improvised adventure.
Until 26 Jul

Dice Goblins

An epic monthly D&D campaign where a Dungeon Master guides improvisers through a perilous adventure.

  • Comedy
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7 – 11 Jul

Tom Weil: Sixth Sense

A unique evening of magic, mystery and mind-reading by famous magician and mentalist, Tom Weil.

  • Comedy
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