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  • Heritage-listed Coopers Inn hotel, floodlit at night on a corner block.
  • Stand-up comedian holding a microphone on a stage in front of curtains, a big screen and seated audience.
  • Stand-up comedian holding a microphone on a stage in front of curtains, a big screen and seated audience.
Until 21 Mar

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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Start the weekend with a laugh – Comedy at the Coopers Inn showcases the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

With different and diverse line-ups every Friday and Saturday there's something for everyone, including big names from TV and the most exciting new talent in the country. In a dedicated comedy club and bar.

Past acts have included Tom Gleeson, Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Anne Edmonds, Dilruk Jayasinha, Rhys Nicholson, Geraldine Hickey, Cal Wilson, Nick Cody, Nath Valvo, Aaron Chen, Sam Campbell, Dave Hughes and others.

Grab a pint, enjoy a meal in this heritage-listed pub and have a ripper night out.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 6 Mar
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat 7 Mar
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Fri 13 Mar
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat 14 Mar
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Fri 20 Mar
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat 21 Mar
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

The Coopers Inn
282 Exhibition St
Melbourne 3000

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Adult / general $22
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0432 689 365
  • email address: coopersinncomedy@gmail.com
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