Comedy

  • Fringe Festival

CON 2077

The last comedian on earth.

A young man with short dark hair, wearing a black vest, stands against a background of neon grid lines. He is holding a weapon. The bottom half of the weapon resembles a pistol, the top half of the weapon resembles a microphone.
Past Event

Image Credit: Nick Robertson

  • Created and Performed by: Con Coutis

  • Directed by: Justin Gardam

Golden Gibbo Nominee, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023
Best Comedy Nominee, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023
Judge's Pick, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023

In 2027, a meteor strikes and wipes out every comedian on earth. Every comedian – but one. Fifty years later, an arctic researcher discovers an ancient artform known as 'the joke'. In response, the Government decides to awaken the world’s last-known comedian from cryosleep – Con Coutis.

CON 2077 takes comedy to new heights through a sophisticated use of sound cues effortlessly weaved throughout the show. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and surround sound, the show creates a sonic landscape that enhances the humor and storytelling in ways that defy convention.

“Reciprocated with feverish audience laughter.” ☆☆☆☆ The Age
“Con Coutis is a certified, physical comedy genius.” Arts Review
“One of the most innovative comedians of this year’s Melbourne Fringe.” ☆☆☆☆☆ Lilitha Reviews