Green Faces is an annual comedy competition held at the Canberra Irish Club. It’s is for new or budding comedians with the only criteria being that the entrants cannot earn more than $150 per week average over one year from comedy.

Now in it’s sweet sixteenth year we expect a tough competition with some of the countries brightest stars set to compete. With a killer line up of hosts we are pretty sure it’s going to be one of, if not, the best year yet!

Tickets for all heats are on sale now from www.canberraticketing.com.au or by calling 02 6275 2700 (book early to avoid disappointment).

LINEUP

July 5 - Melbourne Heat #1 hosted by Heath Frankin’s Chopper

July 12 - Sydney Heat #1 hosted by Felicity Ward

July 19 - Brisbane Heat hosted by Steady Eddy

July 26 - Adelaide Heat hosted by Trevor Marmalade

August 2 - Canberra Heat hosted by Chris Wainhouse

August 9 - Melbourne Heat #2 hosted by Eddie Ifft (USA)

August 16 - Sydney Heat #2 hosted by Fiona O’Loughlin

August 23 - Melbourne Heat #3 hosted by Dave O’Neil

August 30 - Sydney Heat #3 hosted by Russell Gilbert

Make sure you stay tuned to the official Green Faces facebook page for updates.

COMEDY STARS ALIGN FOR SHAUNʼS KICK ASS PARTY
A NIGHT OF COMEDY & DISCO TO CELEBRATE A BRAVE YOUNG LIFE

The cream of an Australian comedy community known as The ʻHood will come together under the one roof for a very special event to celebrate the young and brave life of local 17 year old boy Shaun Miller, fulfilling one of his remaining wishes to throw a “kick-ass” party to raise awareness for Heartkids Victoria.

“Shaunʼs Kick Ass Party” is an all ages event to be held on Friday, June 15th, hosted at Luna Park in St Kilda with delicious canapés and a BBQ. Fancy beverages, free rides, stand-up comedy and special guest appearances from some of Shaun’s favourite celebrities and sporting heroes.

With RocKwiz host Brian Nankervis as MC on the night, five hours of non-stop entertainment will be laid on by comedians Chris Franklin, Doug Chappel, Mick Neven, Greg Fleet, Bev Killick, The Nelson Twins and Vic Plume, with DJ sets by Fiona Scott-Norman and Dave Callan.

Says Bev, “When Cameron Miller approached me about helping to organise a party for Shaun, I didn’t hesitate”.
“I like to party and I’ve been pretty good at throwing them over the years. It’s been an absolute pleasure having their trust in me to get on and organize it …. plus, I’m a Hoody, and now Shaun and Cameron are honorary Hoodies.”

Says Brian, “The Melbourne comedy community has a rich history of coming together to tirelessly support worthy causes of all kinds.
“I am delighted to be involved in Shaunʼs Kick AssParty at Luna Park. Letʼs all get together and have some fun!”

TV and radio personalities will join the party, along with a slew of celebrities from the entertainment and sporting worlds.

There will also be an appearance by local rapper B-Mike, who was so touched by Shaunʼs farewell message to his friends on YouTube that he wrote a song titled “Stay Strong” which he will perform at the party.

In between the entertainment, Luna Park will open its famous rides for party guests, with food and drink provided, all for just $85 (adults) and $40 (kids – under 18 years; free entry for children under the age of two).

Click here to purchase tickets

Registrations for Green Faces 2012 will be closing at 5pm on Friday (AEST) you can register here.

We are still in the process of confirming the hosts for each week, however we can announce that the season will commence on Thursday July 5 at the Canberra Irish Club and will run through (every Thursday night) until September 13. The Grand Final will be held on September 6.

Stay tuned to the Green Faces Facebook Page for regular updates.

Akmal and The Umbilical Brothers will be joining some of Australia’s top comedians to raise money for Suicide Provention Australia in their annual “No Laughing Matter Comedy Gala”

The No Laughing Matter comedy gala aims to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention in Australia and support Australia’s only national suicide prevention advocate; Suicide Prevention Australia!

Suicide is a real and often hidden problem in Australia. We lose approximately 2,500 lives each year to suicide, making it the 14th highest cause of death - more than the national road toll and skin cancer. Our aim is to help bring suicide out of the darkness, destroy the taboo and stigma surrounding suicide so it can be discussed and properly understood.

In the last ten years we have seen breast cancer and prostate cancer come out of the darkness and less Australian’s are dying as a result of these diseases than everbefore, it’s time now for suicide prevention to become a topic of national discussion.

The No Laughing Gala is on at The Enmore Theatre on Wednesday June 20, 2012

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Make sure you tune in to channel 7 tonight at 7:30pm for the first semi-final of Australia’s Got Talent to see the exceptionally funny Sam McCool wow both audiences and judges with his hilarious brand of comedy.

So what’s at stake? Entry to the Grand Final and a shot at winning the $250,000 grand prize!

Make sure you follow the onscreen instructions and vote for Sam to make it through to the Grand Final.

Lets show the world that Australian Comedian’s really have got talent!

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@ArjBarker is hot on the publicity trail for the release of his brand new live DVD “Joy Harvest”. If you missed him on TV you can check out his appearances on The Project and The Circle by clicking on the links. Joy Harvest can be purchased online from @punchlinedvd or at all good retailers.

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OUT TODAY - ARJ BARKER “JOY HARVEST”

The Seeds of Laughter have yielded a bountiful and veritable banquet of succulent, pesticide-free comedy for you to awaken to the reality of Who You Are: A Benevolent Being of Light.

With gratitude, Arj offer’s you an hour long standup performance (based on the live show, Let Me Do The Talking) filmed at the beautiful State Theatre in Sydney.

The wait is over friends. It’s time to dig in.

Purchase Joy Harvest now from punchline.com.au or at any good retailer.

We are smack bang in the middle of the Aussie Comedy Festival season and May madness is about to hit, our monthly newsletters are going out this week and never before have we had so many shows on all over the country, all in one month.

If you’re looking for something to do this week, search no further than our weekly what’s on comedy guide!

In The Air Tonight
Sidetrack Theatre, Marrickville
1-20 May 8pm (no shows 2, 3, 7, 9, 14)
6, 13, 19 4pm Matinee Shows

Bookings: 02 9020 6966 or www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au

Welcome to 2006. Our scene takes place in Darwin Australia, specifically at the location of the Australia’s Secret Space Mission. This Mission was established in 1989, when a young scientist named Benson discovered that there was a way to launch a manned space mission to the planet Pluto. In 1989 the mission was launched, with a target of hitting Pluto in 2006.  With an  20 year time span, this mission was going to be the most mentally intense mission ever attempted by a human. Two astronauts, both having broke up from long-term relationships chose to accept this task. The spaceship, amongst other luxuries, could handle the digital storage of 14 songs. The songs would have to be timeless and inspirational - and great care was taken to allow equal weighting to the suggestions of all those at the Space Mission. However, due to the strain on personal relationships caused by the mission, and the proximity of the launch coincided with the release of the 1989 album ‘But Seriously…’, it came to pass that the 14 precious places were filled with a collection of Phil Collins Greatest Hits. Our story takes place 1 year before the intended landing, where our heroes, Xavier and Jared sit patiently, having cycled through Phil Collins back catalogue a staggering 93,000 times, awaiting their landing on the planet furthest from the Sun - Pluto. The exact time when it is discovered that Pluto is no longer a planet.

Ross Noble “Nonsensory Overload”
Tuesday May 1 - Albury Entertainment Centre
02 6043 5610 or alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Wednesday May 3 - Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
1300 788 503 or shoalhavenentertainment.com.au
Thursday May 4 & Friday May 5 - IPAC Wollongong
02 4224 5999 or merrigong.com.au

Nonsensory Overload is Noble back fresh from his travels, doing what he does best; spinning forth hilarious nonsense for your amusement. Now is your chance to see one of the best live comics working internationally today.

Carl Barron “A One Ended Stick”
Tuesday May 1 & Saturday May 5 - Gladstone Entertainment Centre *SOLD OUT*
Wednesday May 2, Friday May 4 & Sunday May 6 - Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton
07 4924 5600 or pilbeamtheatre.com.au *LIMITED TIX*

Get ready for something a little different with Carl’s new monologue/stand-up/music show. More Troy stories, worms, ants, acid, and being Carl Barron are all explored. Follow Carl as he looks for things that may not actually be there.

Heath Franklin’s Chopper “A Hard Bastards Guide to Life”
Wednesday May 2 - Campbelltown RSL Club
02 4625 1408 or campbelltownrsl.com.au
Thursday May 3 - Castle Hill RSL Club
02 8868 4800 or castlehillrsl.com.au
Friday May 4 - Riverstone RSL Club
02 9627 1811 or riverstonersl.com.au
Saturday May 5 - St Mary’s Band Club
02 9623 1211 or stmarysbandclub.com.au

Since the dawn of time, man has questioned the origin and meaning of his existence. Work? Relationships? Justin Beiber? So stop asking why, and start asking how? How can I prove to the world that I was right and it was wrong, and that it can go and suck a leaky bag of “I told you so”?
Heath Franklin brings his award winning alter-ego Chopper in A Hard Bastards Guide to Life, a comprehensive “hit list” on how not to just survive, but thrive in a modern world that thinks it’s better than it is. With Chopper’s step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to punch life in the guts, take compromising photo’s of it’s wife and watch it cry as it hands over the keys to your future…

Akmal Live - The Enmore Theatre, Thursday May 3
Bookings: 136 849 or ticketek.com.au

This year’s show promises to be Akmal’s most punctual, and jam-packed with lots of words, some of which he will be using for the first time. Also, for the first time in the history of the Sydney Comedy Festival, Akmal will be appearing in high definition 3D (glasses not provided).

The Kransky Sisters
Friday May 4 - Belmont 16ft Sailing Club
02 4945 0888 or www.16s.com.au
Saturday May 5 - Nelson Bay Diggers
02 4981 1344 or westsnewcastle.com.au

From ABBA to Pink Floyd and Beyonce to AC/DC these three eccentric sisters with their eclectic mix of instruments including the musical saw, tuba, old reed keyboard and kitchen pots have cooked up a very special sweet and sour serving of well known songs. Hot out of the oven, these oddball Queensland Sisters, reminiscent of your old Aunties, will leave you wanting seconds.

Shane Dundas “Believe” - Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre
Friday May 4 - Sunday May 13
Bookings: 02 6275 2700 canberratheatrecentre.com.au

He’s doing a show all by himself, so he’ll have to believe in something. As half of the Umbilical Brothers, Shane fell down a lot. Now he’s going to have to stand-up. Are you with him? Can he make you believe? Take the leap: nirvana or train wreck, you’ll want to be there when it happens.

Puppetry of the Penis: Live in 3D
Saturday May 5 - Enmore Theatre
Bookings: 02 9550 3666 or www.ticketek.com.au

The astonishing and unforgettable ancient Australian art of genital origami is back with a brand new show, and this time in 3D. For the last dickade Puppetry of the Penis has broken all box office records worldwide. The new show will be utilizing the latest 3D projection technology with the audience being given 3D glasses to wear, experiencing this head shaking, outrageously funny production as it’s never been seen before. So real you can almost touch it!

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is officially over for another year and the Sydney Comedy Festival kick starts with Cracker gala night on Tuesday April 24, yep quality comedy is relentless around these parts and we’ve got some great shows coming at you this week including:

Puppetry of the Penis Live & in 3D
Tuesday April 24 - Sunday April 29
The Athenaum Theatre, Melbourne
The brand new show from everyone’s favourite member manipulators defied the censors and received great reviews during it’s Melbourne Comedy and Adelaide Fringe Festival runs and is playing at the Athenaeum Theatre for another week. Don’t miss out!
Tickets from ticketek.com.au or the ath box office 03 9650 1500

Ross Noble “Nonsensory Overload”
Tuesday April 24 - Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Thursday April 26 - Saturday April 28 - Canberra Theatre
Ross continues touring his hit new show, fresh off the back of a successful Melbourne International Comedy Festival run and regional Queensland Tour, to Wagga Wagga and the nations capital.

Shane Dundas “Believe”
Tuesday April 24 - Saturday April 28 
Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre Sydney
As half of the Umbilical Brothers, Shane fell down a lot. Now he’s going to have to stand-up. Are you with him? Can he make you believe? Don’t miss the debut of Shane’s first ever solo show at the Sydney Comedy Festival.
Tickets from sydneycomedyfest.com.au or by calling 02 9020 6966

Dave Eastgate’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Glory Hole
Thursday April 26 - Sunday April 29
Happy Endings Comedy Club, Kings Cross
After his 2011 hit “I wish I had a band”, Dave Eastgate’s wish becomes a reality with his brand new rock comedy extravaganza. Backed by the irrepressible 4 piece band, ‘Boner Contention’, Eastgate thrusts his pineapple-juice-fuelled-rock into the cubicle of your life with a 75 minute set of hilarious songs, stand up and balls out, rock n rofl!
Tickets from sydneycomedyfest.com.au or by calling 02 9020 6966

Puppetry of the Penis announces audition to uncover show’s next stars

 Australia’s most successful comedy export Puppetry of the Penis announced an audition to discover the next round of puppeteers.

The audition, to be held at the Bristol Arms Retro Hotel in the Sydney CBD on April 16 at 6pm will see the show’s creator Simon Morley look specifically for puppeteers for its Australian tours and Private Party business where the current stars cut their teeth performing 20 minute shows.

Simon is also looking for Australian men who can speak basic Italian to be the faces of their first Italian show scheduled for late 2012.

The audition is open to any brave male looking to be paid handsomely in return for leaving his pants and shame at the door.

“We are looking for puppeteers who can not only perform the tricks but can keep an audience entertained and charmed for an hour. Successful auditionees who work hard can expect great perks including performing internationally at the world’s leading comedy festivals,” said Puppetry of the Penis creator Simon Morley.

 Auditionees will be taken through a brief Masters Class in the ancient art of genital origami by the original Penis Puppeteer Simon Morley, including the art of the pre-show stretch. Auditionees will be expected to demonstrate several of the tricks they have learned before a panel of judges.

 The panel will announce who has been successful at the audition and will contact that group within a week with details of whether they have been successful for the Italian show, Australian tour or Private Party business.

 Puppetry of the Penis is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes circumcised and uncircumcised genital origami hopefuls. Participants must have own equipment.

 To reserve your place in the audition and receive your information kit please email nina@yokecommunications.com.au 

The new Puppetry of the Penis live 3D comedy show is the world’s first live 3D comedy act which uses the latest 3D and CGI technology. It is currently touring Australia (dates below)

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 Tour dates

  Melbourne

Dates:              April 17 – 29, 2012

Venue:             Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne

Bookings:        03 9650 1500 or ticketek.com.au

Tickets:           Tues $30.00; Wed, Thurs $33.00; Fri, Sat, Sun $35.00

Times:             7.00pm 17^th – 21^st April & 8.00pm 24^th – 29^th April

 Puppetry of the Penis 3D will feature as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2012

Sydney

Dates:              May 5, 2012

Venue:             Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Bookings:        02 9020 6966 or ticketek.com.au