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  • Comedian Rhys Nicholson on a stage wearing a black suit and white shirt, talking into a microphone the yhold, audience watching.
  • Two women seated in a busy bar, laughing over drinks.
  • Two smiling comedians - Geraldine Hickey and Luke McGregor - on a small stage wearing matching shirts and holding microphones, with an audience watching.
  • Overhead view of the bar at Comedy Republic with patrons standing around drinking and socialising, and a bartender pouring drinks under the well-lit bar area.

Comedy Republic

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  • Theatre

Comedy Republic is a unique theatre and bar in the heart of Melbourne, where you can see the best live comedy all year round.

Owned and run by comedians, Kyran and Rhys Nicholson and Alex Dyson, Comedy Republic presents some of the biggest names on the scene alongside the brightest breaking talent. Since opening in 2020, they have welcomed over 300 artists to the stage, from homegrown favourites like Celia Pacquola, Tommy Little and Denise Scott to international heavyweights like Daniel Sloss, Matteo Lane and Danny Bhoy. Their stage is home to stand-up, sketch, improv, live podcasts, plays, storytelling and much more.

Comedy Republic's bar is the perfect spot to have a drink - whether you have a ticket or not. Meet here before seeing a show with friends, drop in after work, or take respite from the noisy city below. The bar champions local breweries and distilleries, with a bespoke range of beer, wine and spirits; plus there's a dedicated non-alcoholic menu.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • 5pm - 1am 5pm - 1am
Wednesday
  • 5pm - 1am 5pm - 1am
Thursday
  • 5pm - 1am 5pm - 1am
Friday
  • 5pm - 1am 5pm - 1am
Saturday
  • 5pm - 1am 5pm - 1am
Sunday
  • Closed

Location

Comedy Republic
Level 2, 231 Bourke St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9654 6836
  • email address: hello@comedyrepublic.com.au
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