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2 – 10 Oct

Barney Pollock: King of the Pigs

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment

Equal parts grotesque, glorious and gut-punchingly funny, the wildly original King of the Pigs is a solo debut character sketch show created and performed by Barney Pollock (Thank God You’re Here, White Fever, Something Good).

Developed with and directed by Hannah Camilleri as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 2 Oct
  • 8.15pm - 9.15pm 8:15pm - 9:15pm
Fri 3 Oct
  • 8.15pm - 9.15pm 8:15pm - 9:15pm
Sat 4 Oct
  • 8.15pm - 9.15pm 8:15pm - 9:15pm
Sun 5 Oct
  • 7.15pm - 8.15pm 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Thu 9 Oct
  • 8.15pm - 9.15pm 8:15pm - 9:15pm
Fri 10 Oct
  • 8.15pm - 9.15pm 8:15pm - 9:15pm

Location

The Improv Conspiracy
1/19 Meyers Pl
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $10 to $32.50

Adult / general $32.50
Senior $25
Student / concession $25
Book online for Barney Pollock: King of the Pigs

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9660 9666
  • email address: info@melbournefringe.com.au
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Accessibility

  • Companion card accepted
  • 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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