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Until 10 Dec

Comedy in Theory

  • Free
  • Comedy

Catch a free comedy night every Thursday, in a cosy bar located centrally by Parliament station, in the centre of Melbourne.

The weekly lineup is announced on their Instagram. See big acts from TV, radio and Melbourne Comedy Festival lineups who regularly drop in.

Entry is free but ticket reservation is required.

Previous acts have included Ray O'Leary, Damien Power, He Huang, Luka Muller and Nick White.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 12 Nov
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 19 Nov
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 26 Nov
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 3 Dec
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 10 Dec
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

Theory Bar
Ground Floor/19-23 Meyers Pl
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0488 087 301
  • email address: theorycomedymelb@gmail.com
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Instagram page for Comedy in Theory

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  • Accessible toilets
  • Mobility access

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

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Until 14 Dec

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Until 18 Nov

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Until 15 Dec

Laugh Lab

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  • Free
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Until 30 Dec

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Bar Humbug Comedy is a free weekly stand-up comedy night.

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