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The Theatre Royal hosts some of the world's best contemporary comedic acts in Australia's oldest working theatre. 

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Hey Dowling

Scout Boxall: God's Favourite

Fri 20 Feb 2026 7:30 pm
Studio Theatre
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A portrait of non-binary comedian Scout Boxall. They are wearing a black jumper, glasses, bright red lipstick.
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A Token Event

Zoë Coombs Marr: The Splash Zone

Sat 21 Feb 2026 7:30 pm
Studio Theatre
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A portrait of comedian Zoe Coombs Marr, sitting on a wooden stool, slouching, wearing blue demin jeans and white tshits with a black and white checked shirt open at the fron. They hold a mic and have long wavy hair
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KEG Touring presents

Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared

Sat 21 Mar 2026 6:30 pm
Studio Theatre
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Blake Pavey - A little bit scared
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Marty Sheargold: The Red Card Tour

Sat 11 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal
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A man with a bald head and grey beard, wearing a red flannelett shirt sits in white auditorium stalls
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Soft Tread in association with The Maybe Pile

Trophy Boys

15 - 18 Apr 2026 (4 performances)
Studio Theatre
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Four non binary and female actors are dressed as elite private school boys, they pose in a cheeky way behind a signs that says St Ignatius debating team
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Cluster Arts

Swamplesque

Thu 16 Apr 2026 8:00 pm
Theatre Royal
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A group of performers look to the viewer. They are all wearing amazing costumes and the central character is dressed up to look like Shrek.
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A List Entertainment

The Umbilical Brothers Speedmouse

Sat 18 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal
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Two men are sitting back-to-back on a whimsical, human-sized puppet figure that is acting as a bench. The puppet has a large, cartoonish face with black eyes and a red mouth, and it is covered in bright, colorful fabric with circular patterns. The man on the left is bald, wearing a red shirt and jeans, while the man on the right has curly hair, wearing a teal shirt and jeans. Both men have serious expressions and are sitting upright with their hands on their knees. The background is plain and neutral, drawi
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A Token Event

Celia Pacquola - Gift Horse

Fri 1 May 2026 6:15 pm
Theatre Royal
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Portrait of comedian Celia Pacquola wearing an 80s wincheater with a horse and the word lucky in red.
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The Old Nick Company

Uni Revue 2026: Rockliffman

8 - 23 May 2026 (10 performances)
Theatre Royal
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Jimeoin - Ballyhoo

Fri 26 Jun 2026 8:00 pm
Theatre Royal
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Jimeoin, the comedian, stands is a mock surprise pose, he is wearing double denim, his hands are raised to his side
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

Sat 18 Jul 2026 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal
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Lano & Woodley in Space

6 - 8 Aug 2026 (4 performances)
Theatre Royal
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Australian comedians Lano and Woodley and dressed as astronaughts floating in space.