This gig at Sydney's Enmore Theatre was intended to be a showcase for Australian comedians, but it was just as well that there were a couple of foreigners on board. Admittedly, Scottish comic Danny Bhoy, right, (who steals the show with a very funny piece on the Federal Parliament) and Londoner Gina Yashere (who trades well on her Nigerian ancestry) get the most time in this ruthlessly edited hour, but it's still a bit cringe-inducing from an Australian point of view. Tommy Dean (a US import) is probably the funniest of the locals, who also include Rachel Berger, Gary Eck, Jackie Loeb, Daniel Townes and Jordan Raskopoulos.
To kick off the 2008 Cracker Festival in Sydney, this show is features some of the top Australian and International comedians. Hosted by Lindsay "The Doctor" McDougall and including Fiona O'Loughlin, Mark Maron (USA), Arj Barker and Mark Watson (UK).
This is the gala showcase spectacular event of the 2009 Sydney Comedy Festival, bringing to you headlining festival acts all in one exciting special. A stellar line-up of local comedy heroes and international giants! Hosted by Julia Morris and featuring Mark Watson (UK), Al Pitcher (UK), Sugar Sammy (CAN), John Moloney (UK), Justin Hamilton (AUS), Tony Woods (US), Jeremy Hotz (CAN), Hannah Gadsby (AUS), The Pajama Men (USA), Avenue Q and more.
Join us for all the fun from the 2010 Sydney Cracker Comedy Festival Gala. Hosted by Craig Hill and featuring Chopper, Des Bishop (Ire), Glenn Wool (Can), Jason Byrne (Ire), Jeremy Hotz (Can), Mitch Fatel (USA), Pajama Men (USA), Steve Hughes, Tommy Tiernan (Ire), Alonzo Bodden (USA), Dead Cat Bounce (Ire), Gina Yashere (UK), Akmal and Tripod.
The world-famous opening night gala of the Sydney Comedy Festival, CRACKER NIGHT is a highlight of the nation’s cultural calendar as it heralds the arrival of a full month of gags, giggles and comedy festival mayhem. The dashing and hilarious British comedian Stephen K Amos hosts this sell out event at the Enmore, joining the finest International talent as well as the hottest Australian acts. This gala showcase event brings you a taste of what’s to come from the Sydney Comedy Festival 2011. This year CRACKER NIGHT at the Enmore is bursting with international talent including Reggie Watts, Craig Hill, Irish Superstar Tommy Tiernan, Mark Watson, Gina Yashere, Seann Walsh Canada’s Glenn Wool, plus the musical talents of Dead Cat Bounce. Closer to home, the Australian talent is a who’s who of comedy champs including Fiona O’Loughlin, Steve Hughes, Chris Wainhouse and the hilarious Sammy J & Randy.
Cracker Night is the opening night gala of the Sydney Comedy Festival. Featuring a dazzling line up of the biggest and best Australian legends, international stars and next big things of comedy, Cracker Night kicks the festival off with a big bang!
Pete Helliar hosts the Sydney Cracker Comedy Festival Gala with Eddie Ifft, Ronny Chieng, Matt Okine, Steve Hughes, Gina Yashere and more.