Comedy

1925

The only sketch comedy show set entirely in the year 1925!

$29.00
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Two brothers stand smiling at the camera with arms wide open, wearing white tailcoat suits with top hats and canes in front of a spotlight-lit red curtain. One brother wears a green waistcoat and bowtie, while the other's is pink.
Two brothers stand smiling at the camera, wearing white tailcoat suits in front of a spotlight-lit red curtain. One brother wears a green waistcoat and bowtie, while the other's is pink.

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Two brothers stand smiling at the camera with arms wide open, wearing white tailcoat suits with top hats and canes in front of a spotlight-lit red curtain. One brother wears a green waistcoat and bowtie, while the other's is pink.
Two brothers stand smiling at the camera, wearing white tailcoat suits in front of a spotlight-lit red curtain. One brother wears a green waistcoat and bowtie, while the other's is pink.

  • Written and Performed by: The Burton Brothers

  • Directed by: Tiana Hogben

  • Sound Design: Max Paton

The year is 1925.

The world is born anew in the aftermath of the Great War, the "Jazz Age" is in full swing, and two brothers do a silly sketch comedy show.

Button up your glad rags and feast your peepers on this petting pantry! It's the only sketch comedy show set entirely in the year 1925!

The Burton Brothers return with their fourth original sketch comedy show - now in Technicolor! With sound to boot!

With big band jazz numbers, golden age Hollywood tropes and the stopgap between World Wars - it's a decade rich in material ready to be parodied and portrayed in the modern medium of sketch comedy.

The old meets the new as the Brothers take their unique sketch comedy style and play it to the tune of the roaring 20s!

Best comedy nominee’s at Melbourne Fringe 2023.

☆☆☆☆1/2 - Chortle Comedy
☆☆☆☆ - The List UK

"The siblings are comic powerhouses" - Steve Bennett, Chortle Comedy

“If you don’t enjoy this show you’re either dead or dead to me.” David Collins, Umbilical Brothers

About Burton Brothers

Sketch comedy duo and real life brothers. Nominated for Best Comedy at Melbourne Fringe 2023.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Mild Coarse Language, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: War, There Is One Joke In The Show About A Character Being A Paedophile.

To access the Relaxed Guide for the 19th Oct Session at 4:15pm - CLICK HERE

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Quilt Room
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Quilt Room is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.If you need step-free access, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, there will be a lift on your right. Head to the first floor and turn left. Continue down the corridor, past Solidarity Hall and through the doors into the Victoria street building, the Quilt room is on the left. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

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  • Full: $29.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $21.75

  • Extra Applause: $35.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $26.00

  • Group 6+: $24.00

"Full of energy and vim, the siblings are comic powerhouses." Steve Bennett - Chortle

chortle.co.uk

"Come see 1925 and find out for yourself just what a tiddlywink really is." The List UK

list.co.uk

"A fast paced, high energy hour, 1925 kept the audience enthralled and in stitches. A brilliant tour de force from this very talented duo." Squirrel Comedy

squirrelcomedy.com

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

8:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Quilt Room

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 17 October 2024

8:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Quilt Room

 Past Event

Friday, 18 October 2024

8:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Quilt Room

Almost Gone
 Past Event

Saturday, 19 October 2024

4:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Quilt Room

 Past Event

Saturday, 19 October 2024

8:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Quilt Room

 Past Event

Sunday, 20 October 2024

7:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Quilt Room

 Past Event

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