Cabaret

THROWBACK: A Comedy Talent Show

Comedians reprising their breakout roles from childhood.

$28.00
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A singing star with a smiling face stands in a spotlight onstage. Behind it is a brightly colored curtain.
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Image Credit: Elyce Phillips

A singing star with a smiling face stands in a spotlight onstage. Behind it is a brightly colored curtain.

  • Curated and Produced by: Melissa McGlensey

  • Produced by: Lauren Bok

THROWBACK is a talent show that asks comedians to do an encore performance of their breakout role from childhood. Hosted by Mel McGlensey and Lauren Bok, each night will feature a different line up of your favourite comedians singing, dancing and acting their way through a nostalgia-filled routine from their glory days. Strap on your tap shoes, dust off that wig and get ready to let your inner theatre kid loose at this raucous late-night variety show!

Sat, Oct 7th line up:
Mel & Sam
Vidya Rajan
Jay Wymarra
Tom Ballard
Andy Balloch

Sat, Oct 14th line up:
Scout Boxall
Pedro Cooray
Sharnema Nougar
Ashley Apap
Amy Ruffle

Sat, Oct 21st line up:
Burton Bros
Charlie Lewin
Sashi Perera
Frankie McNair
Simon Abrahams

About Melissa McGlensey

THROWBACK is co-produced by Melbounre-based comedians Melissa McGlensey and Lauren Bok. Both are experienced performers and mainstays of the Melbourne comedy scene. To learn more about them and their work, follow them on instagram at @melissamcglensey and @bokla.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Mild Coarse Language, Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

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

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Solidarity Hall is wheelchair accessible.

    The venue can be accessed via the front portico on Lygon St, where there is a wheelchair lift. Enter via the south doors and head to the elevator to be taken to the first floor. From there, a Melbourne Fringe representative will direct you to the appropriate venue.

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  • Full: $28.00

  • Concession: $25.00

  • Group 4+: $20.00

  • Extra Applause: $35.00

  • Blak Tix: $20.00

  • Member discounts available

    This event is eligible for 25% off full price Fringe Dweller tickets. Just add the tickets that you want then login at checkout and you'll get the cheapest tickets. If you're not a member yet, simply add a membership to your cart and you'll be able to access Fringe Dweller prices straight away.

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Saturday, 07 October 2023

10:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Solidarity Hall

 Past Event

Saturday, 14 October 2023

10:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Solidarity Hall

 Past Event

Saturday, 21 October 2023

10:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Solidarity Hall

 Past Event

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