Comedy

CADET KELLY IS THE BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY FRIGGIN LIFE

Nostalgia meets chaos in this absurdist solo comedy.

$25.00
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A girl in a pink t shirt and sparkly jewellery salutes while an admiral behind looks at her disapprovingly. Both of their faces have been photoshopped to be Ben, the performer in the show

Image Credit: Lliam Amor & Maya Barrett

  • Created and Performed by: Ben McCarthy

HAVE YUO SEENTHIS MOEVIE???

I can't stop thinking about it. Day and night my mind is ablaze with the 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie Cadet Kelly. My sleep schedule has been INTERRUPTED.

I know what you're thinking, "I don't know this movie". That's fine, take a seat and let me let you know what you don't already know.

People are sleeping on this film and it's time to be VIOLENTLY SHAKEN AWAKE, MAGGOT!


Ben McCarthy is an improviser and comedian who's been performing comedy for over ten years. He's excited to be bringing his first ever solo show to Melbourne Fringe!

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Strong Coarse Language, Sustained Loud Noises, High Level Of Audience Participation.

  • Content warnings: Violence, Sexual References, War.

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

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt 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, there is lift at the front of the building and our team will be able to guide you from there to the Loading Dock. Once you're in the Loading Dock you can head straight through to the Victoria Street Building and up the stairs on your right. On the first floor the Evatt Room is on the far right side. If you need step free access, head out the northern doors of the Loading Dock and west towards the lift. Take the lift to the first floor and then head south past Solidarity Hall to the Victoria St Building.

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  • Full: $25.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $18.75

  • Extra Applause: $30.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $23.00

  • Group 6+: $23.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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Thursday, 17 October 2024

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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Friday, 18 October 2024

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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Saturday, 19 October 2024

8:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

7:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Evatt Room

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