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  • Comedian Celia Pacquola talking into a microphone she holds in her hand,  performing live on stage.
  • View of a small stage from the back rows of seated audience members, the back of heads silhouetted.
  • Stand-up comedian Sam Campbell, talking into a microphone they hold in their hand, performing live on stage.
  • A stand-up comedian talking into a microphone they hold in their hand, performing live on stage.
Until 30 Dec

Main Stage: Stand-Up Comedy

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment

Comedy Republic's signature lineup show, selling out on the regular with huge all-star lineups and lively fun-loving crowds. Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, you can be sure to catch a heap of the best comedians Melbourne and the wider world have to offer.

Previous guests have included: Rhys Darby (NZ), Rove McManus, Celia Pacquola, Randy Feltface, Rhys Nicholson, Josh Johnson (USA), Kemah Bob (USA), Sam Campbell (UK), Aaron Chen, Becky Lucas, Dave Hughes, Dave Thornton, Ray O'Leary, Guy Montgomery (NZ), Tom Cashman, Danny Bhoy (UK), DeAnne Smith (UK), Ed Gamble (UK), Anne Edmonds, Lara Ricote, Melanie Bracewell, Nina Oyama and more.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 18 Nov
  • 8pm - 9.30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Thu 19 Nov
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Fri 20 Nov
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Sat 21 Nov
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Wed 25 Nov
  • 8pm - 9.30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Thu 26 Nov
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Fri 27 Nov
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Sat 28 Nov
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Wed 2 Dec
  • 8pm - 9.30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Thu 3 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Fri 4 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Sat 5 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Wed 9 Dec
  • 8pm - 9.30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Thu 10 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Fri 11 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Sat 12 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Wed 16 Dec
  • 8pm - 9.30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Thu 17 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Fri 18 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Sat 19 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Wed 23 Dec
  • 8pm - 9.30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Thu 24 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Fri 25 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Sat 26 Dec
  • 8pm - 10.30pm 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Wed 30 Dec
  • 8pm - 9.30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Location

Comedy Republic
Level 2/231 Bourke St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $22 to $39

Booking not required

Book online for Main Stage: Stand-Up Comedy

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9654 6836
  • email address: hello@comedyrepublic.com.au
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Also part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival

A stand up comedian performing on a small stage in front of a seated audience at a comedy venue.
Until 12 Dec

Asian Comedy Showcase

See Australia's funniest Asian comedians, from TV and radio as well as up-and-coming stars.

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

Christmas

Christmas starts only in the city
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Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

  • Family and kids
  • Entertainment
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Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars and menus made for merry moments.

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

  • Gifts
  • Fashion
Start here

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Carlton corner pub with arched tile details and signage.
Until 24 Nov

Comedy at the Clyde

Open mic comedy at the Clyde every Tuesday, for a night of fun with newcomers and pros.

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
Novelty wind-up chattering teeth against a yellow background.
Until 19 Dec

Basement Comedy Club: Weekend Showcase

Bringing you the biggest names and best comedians in the country, and beyond.

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
Two drag performers posing in strong-man stances while dressed in blue and pink leopard print leotards and visors.
Until 26 Dec

Bingo Bananza

The familiar world of bingo collides with the strange, sparkly, and wonderfully absurd.

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
Two people on a stage giving each other a high five, one also holding a microphone.
Until 19 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
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