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Outback Outcasts: A Comedian's Take on the Wild Beginnings of Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne

Comedian's Guide to True Crime presents Australia's urban origins with comedian Angus Gordon.

$27.50
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The image shows a serious young man seated in an Australian outback setting. He wears a dirty, white button-down shirt with suspenders, and has a scar on his face. The background is blurred but suggests a natural, possibly forested environment, evoking a historical and rugged atmosphere.
A closeup headshot of a white man with short light hair smiling at the camera. He is wearing a grey shirt and is on a beige background.

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The image shows a serious young man seated in an Australian outback setting. He wears a dirty, white button-down shirt with suspenders, and has a scar on his face. The background is blurred but suggests a natural, possibly forested environment, evoking a historical and rugged atmosphere.
A closeup headshot of a white man with short light hair smiling at the camera. He is wearing a grey shirt and is on a beige background.

  • Written by: Angus Gordan

  • Written by: Shayne Hunter

  • Written by: Ro Campbell

Venture into the shadows of Australia's past with comedian Angus Gordon as he unearths the dark, hilarious truth behind the wild beginnings of Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne.

Presented by Comedian's Guide to True Crime, this show delves into the seedy underbelly of Australia's urban roots. From the notorious characters who shaped these cities to the scandalous events that defined their early days, Angus takes you on a thrilling journey through the lesser-known tales of our nation's history. Brace yourself for a night of dark humor, shocking revelations, and a twisted new perspective on the outcasts and misfits who laid the foundation for the metropolises we know today.

In acknowledging the traditional custodians of the lands on which these cities stand, we pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. This show recognizes the complex legacy of colonialism, shedding light on both the tumultuous founding of these urban centers and the enduring impact on Indigenous communities.

Join us for a night that intertwines humor with a deeper understanding of our shared history.

About Comedian's Guide to True Crime

Since Feb 2022, Comedians lead by Shayne Hunter have been doing comedy true crime walking tours across Australia balancing history, truth, humour and horror.

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  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Blind or Low Vision Rating: Partially Accessible

  • Age suitability: MA15+

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

  • Content warnings: Violence, Alcohol Use, Sexual References, Death, War, Mental Health, Murder, Colonisation.

  • Please note: this event includes images, voices or the name(s) of deceased Indigenous persons.

  • Full: $27.50

  • Concession: $21.00

  • Group 4+: $16.00

  • Extra Applause: $30.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Friday, 18 October 2024

7:15pm

Elephant and Wheelbarrow

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Saturday, 19 October 2024

7:15pm

Elephant and Wheelbarrow

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

7:15pm

Elephant and Wheelbarrow

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