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Three comedians wearing red on the left, three comedians wearing black on the right, and a confused looking mediator in the middle, with the background divided diagonally into pink hearts and grey skulls.
Until 27 Sep

The Big HOO-HAA!

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

Fast, furious and funny, The Big HOO-HAA! is Melbourne's longest-running and best-loved weekly impro comedy show.

Starring a who's who of Melbourne's finest comedians, the ensemble dazzles audiences with its unique brand of high-octane impro, killer punchlines and sizzling (and occasionally fizzling) one-liners.

Hosted by The Motley Bauhaus in the heart of Melbourne’s entertainment precinct, two teams - the Hearts and the Bones - battle for comedic supremacy before your very eyes.

Armed with only audience suggestions and a handful of props as they leave no song unsung, no joke undelivered and no pun unpunished in their mad dash for ultimate glory.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 7 Jun
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 14 Jun
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 21 Jun
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 28 Jun
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 5 Jul
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 12 Jul
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 19 Jul
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 26 Jul
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 2 Aug
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 9 Aug
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 16 Aug
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 23 Aug
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 30 Aug
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 6 Sep
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 13 Sep
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 20 Sep
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Sat 27 Sep
  • 8.30pm - 10pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm

Location

The Motley Bauhaus
118 Elgin St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $30
Student / concession $25
Book online for The Big HOO-HAA!

Contact details

  • telephone number: 1800 710 499
  • email address: info@themotley.com.au
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