Comedy

From laughter to tears: Comedian’s special show at Penrith cafe

Comedian to share emotional story of his mum’s death in September 11 attacks.

Share a laugh with Alice Fraser

With no major comedy festivals happening right now, we have to settle for getting our laughs via our TV's and devices for a while.

More than just comedy

While most people know Arj Barker as the American/honorary Australian comedian, there’s another passion in his life besides stand up. “The thing I probably derive...

Super night of laugh out loud fun

Comic duo Theodore Saidden and his brother Nathan are the forces behind the YouTube series ‘Superwog’. Their edgy videos have landed them with 195 million...

So, this lawyer walks into a bar…

Most comedians you speak to have childhood memories of the first moment they realised they wanted to get into comedy. It might have been...

Get ready to laugh at The Joan

Get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt, because next Friday February 18, ‘Comedy @ The Joan’ is back and better than ever in Penrith!

Effie’s out of lockdown and funnier than ever

Since stumbling into comedy almost by accident with ‘Wogs Out of Work’ in 1987, Mary Coustas has become one of Australia’s most well-known funnywomen – but not by her own name.

The laughs must go on… to help veterans doing it tough

Comedian Rob Andrews is encouraging comics worldwide to put their best jokes forward in support of Soldier On, as part of his online comedy contest, Larrikins Worldwide.

Comedy duo keeping it fresh

Since meeting at Western Sydney University in the late 80s, David Collins and Shane Dundas have mimed and mimicked their way into Australia’s physical...

League’s misfits together on stage

Join some of rugby league’s biggest names for a night of laughs as they bring their outrageous over 18s live show to Panthers. Featuring ‘fake...

The show so funny your face will hurt

Having revolutionised the ventriloquism scene in the 1980s, David Strassman is no doubt one of the biggest names in the industry.

Strassman’s new show takes the cake

Comic genius David Strassman has shocked and surprised audiences from London to New York and now it’s the people of Penrith’ s turn.

Christmas crackers at The Joan

The Joan’s final monthly stand-up event in the 2022 comedy season is on this Friday, December 16, and promises a night of cracking Christmas comedy.

Dave bares his tech soul

With a gift for character creation and story telling, David Strassman could have chosen any art form through which to channel his skills. But ventriloquism...

Nobody is safe from The Wharf Revue team

There are certain productions that are so popular they pop up on The Joan calendar every single year. ‘The Wharf Revue’ is one of...

Take a night off from the world

Comedian Heath Franklin will be bringing his infamous criminal character Chopper back to Penrith with his new show ‘Welcome the Silencer’.

Akmal throws political correctness out the window

With today’s political climate it’s not easy to make light of controversial topics like religion and terrorism. But Akmal Saleh does just that in...

Fall under Peter’s spell at the Band Club

There’s something highly amusing about watching a person pretend to be a chicken while under a hypnotic spell. And when it comes to the hilarious...

Adele tribute show will wow audiences in Penrith

You may never get to see Adele live in concert, but the next best thing is coming to Panthers.

From TikTok to The Joan: Luke Kidgell coming to Penrith

With 1.6 million TikTok followers and counting, Australian comedian Luke Kidgell is no stranger to the spotlight.