The Joan is excited to announce its new partnership with the Sydney Comedy Festival—because who doesn’t love a good laugh? From 27 April – 3 May 2025, we’re bringing a week of top-tier performances, big laughs, and unbeatable energy to Penrith. Get ready for a comedy-packed experience you won’t want to miss!
Roar with laughter at some of Australia’s finest acts, the biggest international stars and emerging local legends bringing you everything from stand-up to sketch, satire, musical theatre, hilarious storytelling and tomfoolery.
The festival kicks off with a sold-out performance from renowned Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy and concludes with multi award-winning Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson in his only Sydney performance for the Sydney Comedy Festival.
The incredible array of international acts also includes standout New Zealand comedian, writer and presenter Melanie Bracewell and Malaysian Indian comedian Prakash Daniel.
Don’t miss national treasures The Umbilical Brothers, Nazeem Hussain, Heath Franklin’s Chopper, Effie, Neel Kolhatkar.
In addition, the festival will shine the spotlight on some of the best emerging comedy talent from Western Sydney. Highlights include resident host of Blue Mountains Comedy, Marty Bright and comedian and hip-hop artist Esky Escandor in their hit show Hip Hop Ha Ha, as well as David Truong, Brad Austin, Chris Safi and Riv Narak in the Western Sydney Comedy Showcase.
Make a night of it with friends! Join us in the Borland Bar before, in between or after the show for a premium selection of drinks and other delicious delights.
Hurry – tickets are selling fast! Stay tuned for last minute releases to sold-out shows.
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL PROGRAM AT THE JOAN
- Danny Bhoy – Dear World… on Sunday 27 April at 6pm
- Heath Franklin’s Chopper – The Last Hard Bastard on Sunday 27 April at 8pm
- The Sydney Comedy Festival Gala on Tuesday 29 April at 7:30pm
- Hip Hop Ha Ha on Wednesday 30 April at 6:15pm
- Succulent Comedy Showcase on Wednesday 30 April at 6:30pm
- Prakash Daniel – Lobster Boy on Wednesday 30 April at 7:45pm
- Christine Abadir – It Gets Worse on Wednesday 30 April at 9:15pm
- Esky Escandor and Ian Mu – Am I the One? on Thursday 1 May, Friday 2 May and Saturday 3 May at 6:15pm
- Glayds – A Musical Affair on Thursday 1 May at 6:30pm
- Nazeem Hussain – You Paid for This on Thursday 1 May at 7pm
- The Cheatcoders – Hot Tito Summer on Thursday 1 May at 8:15pm
- Melanie Bracewell – A Little Treat on Thursday 1 May at 8:45pm
- The Umbilical Brothers – The Distraction on Friday 2 May at 7pm
- Pauly Fenech’s Speed Roast on Friday 2 May and Saturday 3 May at 7:45pm
- Amiga Mia – iQue Funny! on Friday 2 May at 8pm
- Effie – UpYourselfness on Friday 2 May at 8:45pm
- Neel Kolhatkar: Dirty Flirty 30 on Friday 2 May at 9:30pm
- Rhys Nicholson – Huge Big Party Congratulations on Saturday 3 May at 7pm
- Western Sydney Comedy Showcase on Saturday 3 May at 9:15pm
- Broden Kelly – Yabusele on Saturday 3 May at 9:30pm
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