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View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
Until 17 Sep

Comedy in Theory

  • Free
  • Comedy

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

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 14 May
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 21 May
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 28 May
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 4 Jun
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 11 Jun
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 18 Jun
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 25 Jun
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 2 Jul
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 9 Jul
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 16 Jul
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 23 Jul
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 30 Jul
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 6 Aug
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 13 Aug
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 20 Aug
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 27 Aug
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 3 Sep
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 10 Sep
  • 8pm - 10pm 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 17 Sep
  • 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

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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

Accessibility

  • 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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