Best Of British At Just For Laughs Sydney 2015

This month, a whole host of comedians are going to be performing at the Sydney Opera House for Just For Laughs Sydney. In its fifth year, the comedy festival will be putting some of the biggest names live on stage from 19th – 25th October – including a handful of the UK’s most beloved stand-ups.

Russell Brand

Sometimes controversial but always hilarious, Russell Brand returns to Australia with Trew World Order, a show about freedom – Trew freedom – and spreading a message with the strength of a crowd, rather than alone. The must-see act of 2015, you can’t argue with Brand’s impressive experience in the entertainment, political and celebrity worlds, whether debating with UK party leaders, starring in Hollywood movies or opening cafes whose profits go straight to the local council estate. He says what he thinks and he thinks what he says, so an evening with Russell Brand is one not to be missed.
Friday 23rd October – Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Saturday 24th October – Qantas Credit Union Arena

John Bishop

Despite being no stranger to Australia’s shores, John Bishop will in fact be embarking on his first ever tour Down Under this October. Why it’s taken him so long to book his dates, we don’t know, but
what we do know is that it will be worth the wait. The king of comedy who took just three years to hit the limelight, has won over hearts with his comedy entertainment series including John Bishop’s Australia no less, and raising more than £1.6million for charity by completing a horrific triathlon. It may be his first time on the great stage, but we think Bishop will feel right at home at the Sydney Opera House.
Wednesday 21st October – Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Al Murray

He’s been The Pub Landlord for a staggering 20 years, and in that time Al Murray has drunk around 20,000 pints in front of a million more comedy lovers. With a pint in hand, he’ll be bringing his new show (and bar!), One Man, One Guvnor, to the Sydney Opera House for three shows! We can’t wait to hear what he has to say about Australia, its people and its politics as this spoken-minded publican-turned-politician treats us all to a few laughs.
Monday 19th – Wednesday 21st October – Playhouse, Sydney Opera House

Omid Djalili

Actor and comedian, Omid Djalili will be coming to Australia on his first official tour this month. The brilliantly titled, Iranalamadingdong, sees Djalili step away from his usual material on his Iranian heritage, to discuss things like getting older, being a celebrity and the secret to marriage. Older and wiser with stories that will have you falling out of your seat, he’s one of the UK’s most beloved stand-ups for very good reason.
Thursday 22nd October – Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Danny Bhoy

A favourite for audiences in Australia, Danny Bhoy returns to Australia for four dates during Just
For Laughs Sydney. No stranger to the Sydney Opera House, Please Untick This Box will see Danny perform a different kind of stand-up, one that lets him be who he wants to be, rather than who he is (his words, not ours). As quick-witted as always, the Indian Scottish comedian will prove once again why he’s packed venues at Edinburgh Fringe Festival nine times over, and broken records with the audience numbers in Australia and New Zealand.
Sunday 25th October – Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Monday 26th – Wednesday 28th October – State Theatre

All Star Gala

As well as performing their own individual shows, Al Murray and Danny Bhoy will feature on the line-up of the All Star Gala – the crown jewel of the festival with a second show added due to popular demand! Also cracking a few jokes and telling some stories will be Ireland’s very own Tommy Tiernan, UK funny man Stephen K Amos, and Australian locals Dave Hughes, Will Anderson and Celia Pacquola.
Saturday 24th October 7pm & 9.30pm – Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Get your tickets for Just For Laughs Sydney at justforlaughssydney.com