Welcome to Who's On First, an Australian Comedy Blog!


Salutations dear reader and welcome to Who’s On First, an Australian comedy blog. I was at a comedy show the other night and the man with the mic proclaimed that in the Entertainment field, Comedians are only one rung above… magicians and what’s next, talk of mimes? So with this in mind, I decided to create some of my own web real estate solely for one area of the arts, known to some as COMEDY.




The aim of the blog is to provide a weekly comedy gig guide and reviews of comedy shows and products like new DVDs, books, etc. To begin, it is only going to focus on shows in NSW but we just never know where this rather odd journey will take us.



Now some of you may be wondering what the name “Who’s On First” actually means. That can be simply answered by directing you all to the classic comedy duo, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello who had the classic baseball routine, Who’s On First.




So we have decided to use this as our namesake given its comedic connotations and the fact it can be used as a spotlight to highlight some hilarious comics that may not necessarily be found on mainstream television. Oh and for the kiddies out there, Pete Townshend’s first solo album was titled “Who Came First” which one could perceive as similar to our moniker. (Yes I am a tragic music fan in my other life!)




So without further adieu, welcome and be sure to drop us a line about anything and everything at whosonfirstblog AT gmail.com In fact, it might just be nice to know that someone is actually out there reading this. In the meantime, just to whet your appetite, in upcoming months we will have reviews of some of the Cracker Comedy Festival and Big Laugh Riverside shows including Ross Noble and Dylan Moran. There will also be plenty of DVD and book reviews for works by The Chaser team, Wil Anderson, John Safran and many others. So go to the shops, recline in a discarded arm chair, drink milk, go for a ten mile run or simply read the blog. But whatever you do, you should read the blog. No pressure of course and we might just send you that complimentary set of steak knives.


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Friday, June 1, 2007

Gig guide for period 01 June - 23 November

Please find our first NSW gig guide below. NB: every effort has been made to ensure that information included below is correct but you should confirm with the venue information relating to start times, etc.

If you can think of some shows that should be included in this guide, please email us at:

whosonfirstblog AT gmail.com

Quick tip: if you know of a specific comedian that you’re interested in, you can search for them using the search within web page function (Edit-> Find). You never know, your favourite comedian may just be performing in a town near you!


June:


01 Satire (Sydney Writers' Festival) Stefano Benni, Max Barry, Charles Firth Bangarra Theatre FREE, www.swf.org.au
01 Greg Fleet + MC Chris Radburn Greg Fleet + MC Chris Radburn Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
01 My Fair Lawyer by Tony Laumberg My Fair Lawyer by Tony Laumberg TAP Gallery, Darlinghurst MCA- 1300 306 776 or www.mca-tix.com
02 Greg Fleet + MC Chris Radburn Greg Fleet + MC Chris Radburn Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
02 My Fair Lawyer by Tony Laumberg My Fair Lawyer by Tony Laumberg TAP Gallery, Darlinghurst MCA- 1300 306 776 or www.mca-tix.com
03 Laugh Out Loud (Sydney Writers' Festival) Wil Anderson, Max Barry, Charles Firth & Nury Vittachi Sydney Theatre 02 92501777 or www.swf.org.au
03 My Fair Lawyer by Tony Laumberg My Fair Lawyer by Tony Laumberg TAP Gallery, Darlinghurst MCA- 1300 306 776 or www.mca-tix.com
05 David Jory + guests David Jory + guests Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
05 Fiona O'Loughlin Fiona O'Loughlin Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
06 David Jory + guests David Jory + guests Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
06 Fiona O'Loughlin Fiona O'Loughlin Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
07 Danny Bhoy Danny Bhoy Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
07 David Jory + guests David Jory + guests Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
08 Danny Bhoy Danny Bhoy Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
08 David Jory + guests David Jory + guests Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
09 Danny Bhoy Danny Bhoy Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
09 David Jory + guests David Jory + guests Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
10 Rob Shehadie Lebanese Stand Up The Factory Theatre 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au
10 Danny Bhoy Danny Bhoy Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
12 Eddie Ifft Eddie Ifft Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
13 Danny Bhoy Danny Bhoy Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm 132849, www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings: 1300 364 001
14 Danny Bhoy Danny Bhoy Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm 132849, www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings: 1300 364 001
15 Il Dago- George Kapiniaris, Joe Avati, Simon Palomares & Nish Il Dago- Ethnic Comedy Club Marconi 02 98232222
15 Jimeoin Jimeoin Revesby Workers' Club 6:30pm 18+ show www.ticketmaster.com.au
15 Danny Bhoy Danny Bhoy Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm 132849, www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings: 1300 364 001
16 Jimeoin Jimeoin Revesby Workers' Club 6:30pm 18+ show www.ticketmaster.com.au
16 Danny Bhoy Danny Bhoy Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm 132849, www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings: 1300 364 001
24 Various Theatresports® Schools Competition Grand Final Enmore Theatre www.ticketek.com.au or www.improaustralia.com.au
26 Various Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Sutherland Entertainment Centre 02 95218888
26 Jonathon Atherton + guests Jonathon Atherton + guests Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
26 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
27 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
27 Jonathon Atherton + guests Jonathon Atherton + guests Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
27 Various Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Penrith Panthers Evan Theatre 02 47205555
28 Jonathon Atherton + guests Jonathon Atherton + guests Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
28 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
28 Various Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Riverside Theatre Parramatta www.biglaughcomedyfestival.com.au or 02 88393399
29 Various Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow Enmore Theatre 02 95503666 or ticketek.com.au
29 Jonathon Atherton + guests Jonathon Atherton + guests Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
29 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
30 Various Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Revesby Workers' Club 02 97722100
30 Jonathon Atherton + guests Jonathon Atherton + guests Sydney Comedy Store 8:30pm www.comedystore.com.au, 02 9357 1419
30 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 00130 Rob Shehadie Lebanese Stand Up The Factory Theatre 7:00pm & 9:30pm www.ticketek.com.au


July:


01 Various Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow Enmore Theatre 02 95503666 or ticketek.com.au
03 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
04 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
04 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
05 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
05 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
06 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
06 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
07 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
07 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
08 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
09 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
10 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
10 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
11 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
11 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
12 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
12 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
13 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
13 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
14 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
14 Various- Jimeoin, Akmal Saleh, Judith Lucy, Bob Franklin, Corrine Grant, Lawrence Mooney, Red Symons Another 1 Night Stand Capitol Theatre, Haymarket 8:00pm www.ticketmaster.com.au
14 Wil Anderson Wil Of God Playhouse, Sydney Opera House 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
15 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
16 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
17 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
18 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
19 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com
20 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com21 Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Dead Caesar by Chris Taylor, composed by Andrew Hansen Wharf 2, Walsh Bay 02 92501777 or 132849 or wharf2loud.com


August:

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September:


14 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
15 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
17 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
18 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
19 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
20 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
21 The Scaredies Stumped Enmore Theatre 8:00pm www.ticketek.com.au
21 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
22 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
24 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
25 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
26 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
27 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
28 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 00129 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001


October:


01 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
02 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
03 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
04 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
05 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
06 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
08 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001
09 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 00110 Don's Party By David Williamson, Directed by Peter Evans and with Glenn Hazeldine, Anita Hegh, Mandy McElhinney, Travis McMahon, Rhys Muldoon Don's Party Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House www.ticketek.com.au or group bookings 1300 364 001


November:

23 Peter Helliar Peter Helliar Enmore Theatre 7:30pm 02 95503666 or ticketek.com.au