The 15th Annual Sydney Comedy Festival Announces 2019 Program

The 15th annual Sydney Comedy Festival has announced its 2019 program, filled to the brim with hilarious acts, sidesplitting shows and uproarious special events.

Across four big weeks from 22nd April to 19th May, the Festival will welcome performers from all corners of the globe including Joe Lycett (UK), David O'Doherty (IRE), Daniel Sloss (SCO), Melanie Bracewell (NZ), Ron Funches (USA), Storm Xu (CHN), Dusty Rich (RSA), Jinx Yeo (SGP), Kanan Gill (IND), Ongals (KOR), Takashi Wakasugi (JPN), Ivan Aristeguieta (VEN) and Gillian English (CAN).

Crowd favourites taking to the Festival stages include Arj Barker (USA), Jay Pharoah (USA), Lauren Pattison (UK), Des Bishop (US/IRE), Paul Foot (UK), Ross Noble (UK), Craig Hill (SCO), Dave Hughes, Akmal, Effie, Felicity Ward, Fiona O'Loughlin, Joel Creasey, Christian Hull, Becky Lucas, Jimeoin, Matt Okine and Tommy Little - to name a few!

Not just for the big names, this year's FRESH program features 12 emerging comedians including Michael Shafar, Ibis and Ange Lavoipierre. For the bargain ticket price of $15, festival-goers can see some of the best new voices in the comedy scene.

The Festival's children's program will be sure to tickle funny bones of all-ages including the much-loved Comedy for Kids Gala at the iconic Sydney Town Hall. A line-up of the funniest family-friendly acts will take to the stage for a show of kid-tacular proportions!

Marrickville's Factory Theatre will once again act as the Festival's hub, bustling with activity each night with performances across multiple stages, special events, food trucks, and plenty of bars.

Special events this year include The Majesty of Tap - a tribute show by rock legends You Am I, late night comedy sets in Late 'n' Live, a healthy dose of satire in The Chaser's War on the Election and Best of the Fest, a surprise line-up of local and international stars each night.

Kicking off the Festival in grand style will be the spectacular Gala events at the Sydney Opera House, Enmore Theatre, Riverside Theatres and The Concourse. With a dazzling line-up of the funniest international and local stars, the Gala is the perfect taste of what's on offer throughout the Festival.

Tickets for the full 2019 Sydney Comedy Festival program are on sale now via www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au or the Box Office: 02 9020 6966.

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