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  • Two stand-up comedians on a stage facing each other, each talking into microphones, in front of an audience.
  • An audience seated in rows of chairs at a small comedy venue.
Until 3 Jul

Comedy in Theory

  • Free
  • Comedy

Comedy in Theory is a weekly comedy show right in the centre of the city, featuring some of the best acts in town.

Big acts from television, radio and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival regularly drop in. The weekly lineup is announced on their socials.

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

Entry is free but ticket reservation is required.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 5 Jun
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 12 Jun
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 19 Jun
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 26 Jun
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 3 Jul
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

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

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for Comedy in Theory

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9650 6454
  • email address: laura@improvconspiracy.com
  • Visit website for Comedy in Theory
Instagram page for Comedy in Theory

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